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3 February 2026 News
'The truth is that the small days are getting tougher'
Statistics issued this week by HRI indicate a thriving industry but it's hard work for smaller racecourses to survive
30 January 2026 News
Contingency Plan for Leopardstown Saturday January 31st
Following an inspection earlier today, the course at Leopardstown was found to be fit for racing
Limerick Tuesday January 27th rescheduled
Following the cancellation of the Limerick meeting scheduled for Tuesday January 27th, this meeting will now take place at Limerick on Tuesday February 10th
29 January 2026 News
Fairyhouse meeting Wednesday February 4th rescheduled
Following the cancellation of the Fairyhouse meeting scheduled for Wednesday February 4th, Horse Racing Ireland has announced that this meeting will now take place at Fairyhouse on February 16th
28 January 2026 News
Statistics for 2025 reveal many positives for Irish racing
Racecourse attendances, on-course betting and sponsorship all grew last year
28 January 2026 News
Leopardstown set to 'lower the walls' in new masterplan
This week the flagship racecourse embarked on the next steps of an ambitious redevelopment. Paul Dermody of Horse Racing Ireland tells us more
25 January 2026 Features
Industry backs HRI plan to lift Irish prize money to €85m by 2028
Boosts for maiden races as well as handicaps and graded races under three-year-strategy, but entry fees also on the rise
23 January 2026 News
Details of €4.3m increase announced to boost Irish prize money
Horse Racing Ireland, together with stakeholders of Irish racing, today announce a €4.3m increase in purses for racing in 2026 as part of a three-year prize money strategy
23 January 2026 News
New Oireachtas group aims to promote racing in corridors of power
Two Kildare South TDs are working with Horse Racing Ireland on fostering support for the sector among elected representatives
16 January 2026 News
10th Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards launched at Kildangan Stud
Nominations for the 10th Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards opened on Wednesday
15 January 2026 News
NEWS: 'HRI is unable to sustain funding shortfall'
The racing authority says it is already digging into its cash reserves to fund current expenses, writes Ken Foxe
9 January 2026 News