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Twenty-six tax tips for 2026 to maximise savings
Irish Field Contributor
It is essential to keep up to date on the latest changes in taxation legislation. The experts at ifac pass on their latest advice
20 February 2026 News
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20 February 2026 News
First aid courses well attended
60 people took part in free courses given this month at the Curragh and Fairyhouse
Teenagers flock to Junior Academy training session
Next generation of racing talent shines at RACE Junior Academies
20 February 2026 News
Six racing yards share Best Turned Out League honours
Each yard wins €3,000 to be divided among staff, courtesy of the HRI Irish Thoroughbred Welfare Council
20 February 2026 News
Free equine careers event at the Curragh next month
Kildare Co Council has put together an impressive list of speakers for the March 5th event
15 February 2026 News
FOALING: Expert advice from one of Ireland's leading equine vets
Pat O’Sullivan, veterinary surgeon with Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital on the Curragh, answers our questions
13 February 2026 General
FOALING: Navel care - a simple step that can save a life
Wendy Conlon, Equine Specialist with Teagasc, on how breeders can avoid navel infections in their newborn foals
13 February 2026 General
FOALING: Through the night: - life on the foaling unit
Katie Willis, a student on the Irish National Stud's Thoroughbred Breeding Management Course, takes us through a night on foal watch
13 February 2026 General
FOALING: Keep an eye on your mares and foals from the couch
Equicom supplies CCTV cameras to breeders all over the country
13 February 2026 General
FOALING: Nutritional strategies for optimising colostrum quality
The team from Connolly's Red Mills offer advice on the effect of live yeast probiotic and why colostrum is so important for your foal
13 February 2026 General
FOALING: Examining the placenta
Examining the mare's placenta after foaling is extremely important. We outline some steps you can follow when inspecting the afterbirth
13 February 2026 General