Unsurprisingly, Willie Mullins is champion trainer for the 17th time after a record-breaking season. January saw him win the 4,000th winner of his career, and this year he also set a new record for the number of winners in a National Hunt season. “To win
Preparations are well underway at Killarney Racecourse for their busy racing season which is set to kick off from May 14. With multiple festivals to choose from, between May and October, there is something for everyone, including tickets and dining options at Ireland’s most scenic
The GAIN The Advantage Series recognise all connections of the horse, including the hard-working and dedicated stable staff, with a draw for one lucky groom to win a luxury weekend away in Ireland. The breeder of the winning horse from each race receives a framed
The best of Irish jump racing talent, those who have flown the flag campaigned and most importantly won on the biggest stages in recent months, now return to the home of Irish jump racing to bring the curtain down on yet another memorable National Hunt
AIR is an independent, not-for-profit entity which represents those who own and operate Ireland’s twenty-six racecourses nationwide. As a chartered accountant with extensive industry knowledge and experience of the horse racing industry, Walsh was very well placed for the CEO appointment in 2003 following the
Why not go racing to Fairyhouse Racecourse for their Easter Grand National fixture? Filled with glamour, festivities, music, entertainment and top-class National Hunt Racing, and with over €1.25 million in prizemoney up for grabs, there are plenty of reasons to attend. The opening day on
To celebrate the return of flat racing in Ireland this weekend, the Curragh and Naas racecourses have teamed up to offer a weekend ticket, which is available online for just €25 at curragh.ie and naasracecourse.com. Saturday is the first of 23 scheduled days of top-quality
In this week’s 350th Association of Irish Racecourses(AIR) column, Leo Powell looks ahead to an exciting summer racing festival at Ballybrit. Celebrating the first day of the Cheltenham Festival, Galway Racecourse hosted a ‘Galway City Engagement Event’ in Ballybrit, inviting local businesses that look after
Getting the day off on saturday, March 18th to a flying start at Thurles is the Dillon Quirke Foundation Mares Beginners Chase which goes to post at 1.55pm. Donations to the foundation can be made by racegoers who will be in attendance on the day.
Bettyville Park Wexford is a great day out for all the family to enjoy in the sunny South East. The relaxed, warm and friendly atmosphere at Wexford Races is complemented by the excitement and entertainment staged on and off the track. Wexford has a rich
