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20 February 2026 News
NEWS: Plan for hotel and indoor arena at Leopardstown moves forward
HRi is seeking expressions of interest from international developers capable of building and running new commercial opportunities at the track
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
OPINION: Prize money increases leave something to be desired
In this week’s subscriber-only article, Amy Lynam gives her take on the prize money increases recently announced by HRI
18 February 2026 Features
NEWS: Rescheduling efforts keeping Irish racing afloat
Ground staff praised for "Herculean efforts" to save recent fixtures threatened by heavy rain
13 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
3 February 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
30 January 2026 News
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