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
Listowel is looking ahead to their seven-day Harvest Racing Festival which was officially launched this week. From Sunday 18th to Saturday 24th of September inclusive, the Listowel Races Harvest Festival, one of the longest established race meetings in Ireland, is set to thrill and excite
As the sun shines across the country, and temperatures soar this week, many of our racecourses nationwide are watering to maintain safe ground conditions for our horses and jockeys. Racing in the summer is all about short-sleeved shirts, summer dresses and shades, not to mention
The Tramore August Racing Festival takes place from Thursday next, August 11th to Sunday 14th inclusive. Tramore Races has always been a fan of themed evenings, as you will remember if you cast your mind back to the good old days of Hector, the Deise
As a former Irish Grand National winning jockey Tom Rudd will bring his past experiences to the role of General Manager at Limerick Racecourse and the executive, the board and indeed all members of the association of Irish Racecourses are delighted by the popular appointment.
Owen Byrne is a busy man ahead of his four day August Racing Festival. At the time of our chat, he was at a photoshoot for their style stakes which is back with a bang this year. Make a note of the date, Saturday, August
This week in the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) column we catch up with Gerard Coughlan, chairman of Killarney Races, to get the inside track on their upcoming meeting, Julyfest. From Monday 11th to Friday July 15th, JulyFest offers great summer racing, socialising, entertainment and
