About Us:

The Irish Field is Ireland’s only newspaper dedicated to racing and equestrian sports.

Established in 1870, its circulation has increased by 50% in the period 2003-2007 with latest ABC figures of 15,513 copies per week(July-December 2008). The pre-Cheltenham festival issue sold 21,999 copies in 2008.

Published every Saturday, the newspaper averages 128 pages and includes:

  • Latest industry news
  • Detailed Irish racing reports and results from the previous week
  • Comprehensive coverage of international racing
  • Extensive reports and results from the point-to-point scene
  • Pedigree analysis of major winners in Ireland and Britain
  • Latest European stallion statistics
  • Sales results, reports and previews
  • Weekly columns on speed figures, handicap ratings, racing world gossip and much more
  • Colour racecards for every Irish and British weekend racemeeting
  • Top tips from all the country’s leading racing journalists
  • Harness racing and pony racing updates
  • Show jumping, eventing, dressage, hunting and all things equestrian in The Irish Horse World section
  • Classified advertising, featuring appointments, property, horses, tack, vehicles and more


Available in almost 3,000 outlets throughout Ireland, the newspaper is not available online at present. To order a copy or take out a subscription, please email info@theirishfield.ie

Subscription rates 52 weeks 26 weeks
Ireland & Northern Ireland €220 €120
Britain €260 €170
Europe €280 €170
Rest of World €295 €170



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CHELTENHAM HIGHIGHTS - click below to watch the Festival highlights from 1995-2009




IN THE SATURDAY, MARCH 6th ISSUE


CHELTENHAM: Hilarious Cheltenham preview night reports, latest entries and odds

TALKING TRAINER: Arthur Moore has high hopes for the spring festivals

POINT-TO-POINT: On the spot reports, news, future stars, Ben Crawford's column and all the results and entries





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