Advertisement

Readers like you keep news free for everyone.

More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can help keep paywalls away.

Support us today
Not now
Saturday 10 June 2023 Dublin: 17°C

# Horse Racing IReland

Last year
2022
# sponsored by HRI
'None of us expected him to do so well': The group of friends who became racehorse owners
Five couples recently came together to form the Pony Sopranos syndicate and buy Irish Blaze.
4.3k
0
Aug 25th 2022, 8:00 AM
All time
# Horse Racing IReland
PAC to question Horse Racing Ireland over 'unusual circumstances' behind the loss of €389,000
The money was in control of a cash-in-transit company when it stopped operating and went into liquidation.
15.7k
0
Jan 22nd 2021, 4:07 PM
# In the saddle
Aidan O'Brien back to winning ways as Irish racing makes its return
Naas staged the first Irish meeting since the Covid-19 shutdown today.
3.7k
7
Jun 8th 2020, 5:18 PM
# And they are on
Finally there will be live sport to watch on Irish TV next month
RTE to show live coverage from next month.
9.8k
23
May 26th 2020, 4:47 PM
# Getting back to normal
Galway Racing Festival gets go ahead but with significant changes to its programme
HRI announce full Flat programme for June and revised fixture list for July.
77.0k
88
Updated
May 21st 2020, 9:39 PM
# protocols
Thermal camera system to be used when horse racing resumes next month
Horse racing is due to get back underway in Ireland from 8 June.
3.7k
4
May 16th 2020, 6:15 PM
# called to a halt
This year's Fairyhouse and Punchestown Festivals cancelled, National Hunt season closed
Horse Racing Ireland have announced the news after today’s board meeting.
3.1k
7
Apr 1st 2020, 4:47 PM
# Covid-19
Irish horse racing to be shut down as Taoiseach bans all sporting events
Race meetings have still been taking place behind closed doors, but that will stop after today’s announcement.
31.9k
53
Updated
Mar 24th 2020, 5:48 PM
# Reaction
Irish handlers back decision to continue racing behind closed doors
Paul Nolan was pleased by the HRI call, but has underlined the need to be vigilant.
3.6k
7
Mar 19th 2020, 9:48 AM
# going ahead
Horse racing in Ireland will continue behind closed doors
Despite yesterday’s decision to suspend the sport in Britain, HRI officials met by conference call today and opted not to call a temporary halt to it here.
23.9k
83
Mar 18th 2020, 4:58 PM
# column
The nights are getting longer, the mornings colder and nothing invites the winter like racing at Dundalk
Geological and Mianna are worth keeping tabs on as racing returns to Dundalk, writes Johnny Ward.
3.2k
1
Sep 20th 2019, 12:38 PM
# €190k
Minister Michael Creed and Horse Racing Ireland defend 20-year term of CEO Brian Kavanagh
Creed has said he consented to a new contract for Brian Kavanagh, who earns €25,000 above government guidelines.
21.5k
64
Sep 27th 2016, 9:20 PM
# sponsored by HRI
9 Galway bars you need to visit this weekend
Or any week, really.
9.1k
1
Jul 31st 2015, 5:15 PM
# sponsored
Day at the Races: Ever dreamt of owning a racehorse? Here's how to do it
Your guide to getting the most out of the Races.
6.8k
8
Jul 25th 2014, 12:30 PM
# sponsored by HRI
Your Galway Races Festival Survival Guide
There’s something for everyone out West this summer.
20.2k
14
Jul 23rd 2014, 12:38 PM
# sponsored by HRI
Day at the Races: Have you got what it takes to become a jockey?
Your guide to getting the most out of the Races.
7.8k
10
Jul 17th 2014, 5:30 PM
# sponsored by HRI
Day at the Races: A blagger's guide to horse racing lingo
Your guide to getting the most out of the Races.
7.2k
17
Jul 9th 2014, 12:30 PM
# sponsored by HRI
Day at the Races: How do jockeys choose their bright colours?
Your guide to getting the most out of the Races.
29.3k
9
Jul 2nd 2014, 5:30 PM
# sponsored
Day at the Races: Why do racehorses have such bizarre names?
Your guide to getting the most out of the Races.
8.0k
37
Jun 26th 2014, 12:30 PM
# sponsored by HRI
Here's how to boss it from head to toe this Ladies' Day
Your handy guide to dressing to impress – it’s all about the hats.
11.3k
4
Jun 24th 2014, 4:23 PM
# sponsored
Day at the Races: Why is Ladies' Day such a big deal?
Your guide to getting the most out of the Races.
15.5k
34
May 23rd 2014, 12:27 PM
# Reel thing
VIDEO: Here's a preview of 'The Irish Road to Cheltenham'
The new RTE show screens at 8.30pm on RTE.
911
0
Mar 7th 2013, 8:00 AM
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Saturday
Catch up on the day’s news – as well as the bits and pieces in between you may have missed…
3.7k
2
Aug 20th 2011, 8:18 PM
# Horses
Fairyhouse switch meetings
Remedial work on the inside track continues at track.
244
0
Jan 20th 2011, 5:02 PM