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Racing
HRI: Housing plan won't affect racing at Leopardstown
Mark Costello
The racecourse is giving up 17 acres at the Carrickmines side of the property
29 May 2025 News
HRI announce dates and venues for Academy Hurdle races
Horse Racing Ireland has today announced dates and venues for seven Irish Stallion Farms EBF Academy Hurdle races
6 May 2025 News
GAIN The Advantage Series returns for fifth consecutive year
This highly anticipated flat racing series will begin on June 12th at Leopardstown Racecourse and will consist of legs
NEWS: Major upgrades to photo finish technology announced
The roll-out of 12 state-of-the-art photo finish cameras will begin at next week’s Punchestown Festival
23 April 2025 News
HRI creates new equine welfare role
The successful candidate will "drive the equine welfare agenda within the thoroughbred racing industry"
13 April 2025 News
Todd and O'Brien added to HRI board
The former Down Royal manager and the leading owner-breeder were appointed by the Minister for Agriculture
11 April 2025 News
Vicki Donlon appointed Interim CEO of Leopardstown Racecourse
Vicki rejoins Leopardstown Racecourse with immediate effect as the process continues to find a permanent replacement for Tim Husbands
10 April 2025 News
HRI criticised over declining prize money contribution
Owners and trainers have called on Horse Racing Ireland to put more of its funds into prize money
28 March 2025 News
NEWS: Trainers' body calls for programme changes as HRI trials new series
HRI has cancelled plans to run up to 60 races in 2025 restricted to trainers who have had 50 winners or less
28 March 2025 News
Peter Roe to leave Fairyhouse general manager role
Horse Racing Ireland has announced some personnel changes
26 March 2025 News
Minister: 'Racing is not funded by betting tax'
Public figures continue to repeat a discredited report which links racing's funding with betting tax receipts
3 March 2025 News
PARROT MOUTH: They're keeping well at HRI
The racing authority has been recognised for its efforts to look after employees
28 February 2025 Columns