Rachael Blackmore is among the nominees to be named RTE Sportsperson of the year this evening.
The Killenaule jockey would be the first person to win the award in back-to-back years since Padraig Harrington in 2007 and 2008.
Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup this year, on board A Plus Tard and also retained the Champion Hurdle on board Honeysuckle.
Katie Taylor is favourite to take the award whilst Kerry footballer David Clifford is a close second favourite.
The winner will be announced tonight on RTE 1 from 9.45pm.
