The Galway October Festival is just around the corner, running from Saturday 29th to Monday 31st inclusive. Patrons will enjoy a great three days of action-packed racing, indoor hospitality, bar facilities, live music, on course bookmakers, a big screen, and the chance to meet old
There has been a lot of change at the top of our industry in recent years, and this period of transformation is set to continue as, after 20 years at the helm of the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR), its chief executive officer Paddy Walsh
Super Sunday takes place at Tipperary Races tomorrow, Sunday, October 2nd. Conveniently located adjacent to Limerick Junction, this action-packed raceday is their biggest of the season. Tipperary is a real jewel in the crown when it comes to equestrian experiences here in Ireland. To celebrate
The Curragh Racecourse, in association with the Kildare-based auction house Goffs, will offer all active racehorse owners and a guest the opportunity to enjoy an exciting day at the races, with free admission on the first day of the Autumn Racing Festival today. The exciting
The Curragh in association with Goffs will offer all active racehorse owners and their guest the opportunity to enjoy an exciting day at the races with complimentary admission on Day 1 of the Autumn Racing Festival featuring the Goffs Million on Saturday, 24 September. Simply
Dundalk Stadium has announced that the latest sponsorship deal at Ireland’s only all-weather racetrack has been agreed with bookmaker, William Hill. The exciting sponsorship deal will see the long-established bookmaker take race sponsorship and course branding for the remainder of 2022 at the popular Co.
After two decades at the helm of the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR), Paddy Walsh is set to step down from the role of Chief Executive of AIR early next year. Although Mr. Walsh was officially due to retire in November of this year, at
The Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) and its 26 member racecourses would like to join with the entire racing family and express our sincere sympathy to the de Bromhead family following the tragic passing of their beautiful son Jack. Just 13 years of age, Jack
Next weekend sees one of the leading international racing festivals taking place at two of Ireland’s premier racecourses, Leopardstown and the Curragh. Now in its tenth year, the Longines Irish Champions Weekend features prize money of €3.9 million, with six Group 1 races and the
Laytown is always a special meeting as racing takes place on the beach. It is unique, being the only such meeting tun under the rules of racing in Ireland, and always attracts ample crowds of intrigued spectators, as well as horse racing enthusiasts. This year’s
