Ahead of Irish Champions Weekend, the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) wish the very best of luck to all involved, especially their member teams at Leopardstown and the Curragh Racecourses. Longines Irish Champions Weekend has become the pinnacle of the Irish flat racing season, with
What a week it has been for the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) and its members, those who own and operate all 26 racecourses on the island of Ireland. They have lobbied hard to increase attendances at racemeetings; however, it has been far from straightforward.
This week’s Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) column features Clonmel Racecourse, its upcoming fixtures, and some nice ideas to tie in with a day at the races and to make a ‘Trip to Tipp’ a must for your staycation list this autumn. Nestled in the
This week’s column is dedicated to Killarney Racecourse. Despite their best efforts in recent times to lobby for an easing of restrictions in advance of their August Festival, the ‘Limbo 500’ spectator restriction has remained in place. The management at Killarney have voiced their disappointment
Earlier this week, the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) requested a formal meeting with Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) regarding the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. The Association represents all 26 racecourses nationwide. Paddy Walsh, chief executive officer of AIR,
For any readers considering a racing break to the west, Ballinrobe is a must on your itinerary. With three National Hunt meetings coming up in quick succession, now is a great time to plan a visit. They race on Monday, August 9th from 4.45pm, Monday,
At the recent AGM of the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR), Emma Meehan, the CEO at Down Royal, was appointed a director. From December 2021 she will work in the best collective interest of their membership, Ireland’s 26 racecourses, for a three-year term. Speaking of
