RTÉ to show more Irish racing this year

RTÉ Sport will show an increased amount of Irish racing under a new deal finalised with Horse Racing Ireland.

Under the new deal, RTÉ will broadcast between 25 and 27 days of live Irish racing television coverage each year for the next three years.

An extra day’s racing from the Fairyhouse Easter Festival on Tuesday, April 3rd, will be added this year, as well as the Winter Festival from Fairyhouse on Sunday, December 2nd.

In 2019 and 2020, there will be further additional coverage from Gowran Park and the redeveloped Curragh.