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
A seven race card will go to post at 12.44pm, when racegoers can enjoy the inaugural running of the Billy Harney Memorial Race. Speaking of the commemorative race, Kate said: “Billy was a trainer based in Templemore, outside Thurles, and he was a vet on
As Christmas is fast approaching, and the festive season is well and truly underway, the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) is taking the opportunity to highlight some wonderful gift ideas from its members’ racecourses, and share some dates for upcoming race meetings in this week’s
