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 100 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
- 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
