Three sporting events to watch this week: Your handy guide to sport on television

One of the most prestigious annual horse races in the world, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe takes place at the weekend at Longchamp Racecourse in Paris. The best middle-distance horses from Ireland, Britain, France and elsewhere will meet for the biggest race of the flat season. – Sunday, Virgin Media
The 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup begins in the UAE this week. It was originally planned to take place in Bangladesh but was moved due to political unrest. Unfortunately, Ireland is not among the 10 nations taking part, despite topping their group in the qualifiers. They lost their subsequent match against Scotland, which took the Scots to their first finals tournament. – October 3rd-20th, Sky Sports
While Bohemians haven’t had the greatest of league campaigns – to put it mildly – they have a season-defining game this week. On Friday, they host Derry City in the FAI Cup semi-final at Dalymount Park. Beaten in last year’s decider, Bohemians haven’t claimed the cup title since 2008, when they defeated Derry on penalties after extra-time. On Sunday, in the second semi-final, Drogheda United – who have also struggled in the Premier Division this season – host First Division side Wexford. – Friday and Sunday, RTÉ