In this week’s Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) column we spoke to AIR Chairman and Punchestown CEO, Conor O’Neill as he briefly reflects on the Covid-19 pandemic in the world of racing now that it’s very much a case of back to business at Irish
In this week’s Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) column, we’re catching up with Gowran Park in Co Kilkenny to see how Preparations are progressing ahead of their upcoming Goffs Thyestes Day which takes place on January 27th. Gowran Park is one of Ireland’s leading racecourses
In this week’s column we are delighted to welcome the new manager of Limerick Racecourse, Emma White, who will be joining the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) as part of her new role. The association and its members would like to warmly welcome Emma and
The Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) would like to take this opportunity to dedicate this week’s column to thank you, the racegoer and the wider racing industry, for helping to keep racing going last year during very challenging times. You have stuck with them and
First things first, The Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) would like to wish all its members, and the many people who visit its 26 member racecourses, a happy new year. Hopefully you all had a lovely Christmas and wish you all the very best for
The Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) column this week is all about racing over the Christmas break. Christmas traditions for a lot of families includes a day at the races, a day out that has never looked so inviting! These are ticketed events and
On Friday December 17th, the curtain came down on racing at Dundalk for another year, one that was very rewarding despite problems presented by the ongoing fight against Covid-19. Many restrictions and protocols were again placed upon the racing industry – and the rest of
A major deal between the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) and the Irish National Professional Bookmakers Association (INPBA) has been announced today. The Association of Irish Racecourses represents those who own and operate all twenty-six Irish racecourses and the new regime will take effect from
This week’s Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) column is all about Down Royal Racecourse and their final fixture on this year’s racing calendar, which will take place on December 26th with Metcollect Limited taking on title sponsorship for the second year. This particular meeting is
As the festive season really takes off, the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) is taking the opportunity to highlight some wonderful gift ideas from its member’s racecourses. Each racecourse has its own selection of gift ideas for the avid racegoer or horse racing enthusiast! This
