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
In this week’s Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) column, we’re taking a closer look at Dundalk Stadium as they look forward to their upcoming Patton Stakes European Road to Kentucky Derby taking place on Friday, March 3rd. Dundalk Stadium, Ireland’s only all-weather racecourse, is excited
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
