In this week’s Association of Irish Racecourse column, we are catching up with Aidan McGarry and his team at Navan Racecourse as they gear up for their upcoming three race days this March which are set to take place on March 4th, 11th and 29th.
Each racecourse has its own selection of gift ideas for the avid racegoer or horse racing enthusiast in your life. This week’s column is all about exploring some lovely presents for your loved one, a gift that will keep on giving well beyond February 14th.
This week Down Royal announced that it has helped a local charity, Mencap Northern Ireland, to raise over £1 million. For over two decades, Mencap Northern Ireland and Down Royal have partnered to raise funds to support those living with a learning disability, and will
Why not make the most of the February bank holiday weekend and do something different? Every year a massive crowd of almost 25,000 fans flock to Leopardstown to enjoy top-class racing, as well as live entertainment and delicious food. With eight Grade 1 races and
Goffs Thyestes Day is a very traditional raceday for many horse racing fans across Ireland, and a great meet-up occasion for many. Taking place on a Thursday in late January just adds to the ambience as people take a day off work, and many children
The Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) is delighted to announce Paul Hensey as the incoming Chief Executive Officer. He will officially take over the reins from Paddy Walsh, who is set to retire from the role after over two decades, on March 31st. No stranger
Some good news to get the year off to a flying start, as the Association of Irish Racecourses’ popular Racehorse Owners Scheme is back for 2023! Irish racecourses nationwide have collectively nominated in excess of 100 race meetings at which owners who have a horse
This week’s Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) Column is dedicated to the Christmas Festivals at Leopardstown and Limerick and St Stephen’s/ Boxing Day at Down Royal. Racing at Leopardstown and Limerick takes place from Monday the 26th to Thursday the 29th inclusive. Kicking off the
Down Royal Racecourse, Northern Ireland’s premier dual discipline racecourse is looking to recruit a Head Grounds person for a full-time permanent role. This is a senior appointment and therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to lead the team and deliver a quality racing surface
The Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) will spotlight Limerick Racecourse this week ahead of their upcoming Christmas meeting from Monday, 26th to 29th of December inclusive. We caught up with racecourse manager Tom Rudd as preparations are in full swing for the Mr Binman Christmas
