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NEWS: Senior 'stipe' Peter Matthews to retire
Mark Costello
The racing official has given over 40 years' service to the Turf Club and IHRB
4 May 2022 Racing News
NEWS: Darragh O’Loughlin appointed new IHRB CEO
'We look forward to him leading the IHRB and our top-class committed team as we enter our next strategic planning phase' - Martin O’Donnell, Chairman of the IHRB
22 April 2022 Racing News
Independent review of IHRB’s Anti-Doping Programme yields 18 recommendations
Dr Craig Suann was asked to carry out the audit by the IHRB following an Oireachtas cross-party hearing last year prompted by comments from Jim Bolger.
NEWS: Irish racecourses saunas closed permanently
Saunas on Irish racecourses are to remain closed permanently; safety allowance for jockeys to increase to 4lb - reaction from jockeys
7 March 2022 Latest News
NEWS: Senator calls for IHRB investigation
Two articles based on trainer Stephen Mahon published in the Sunday Independent have reached the attention of the Seanad
4 March 2022 Racing News
EOGHÁIN WARD: Educating young talent core pillar of pointing
The benefit for IHRB officials at point-to-point fixtures of the increased technology being available to them has been evident since the start of the season with 22 individual suspensions handed out
25 February 2022 Point-to-Point
Cahir O'Sullivan: 'A gentleman full of integrity and fairness'
Former colleagues have paid warm tributes to the former Turf Club CEO who passed away this week
17 December 2021 Racing News
MARGIE McLOONE: Jennifer gets due reward
The Co Down-born Senior Medical Officer with the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board was surprised with a presentation at Fairyhouse
3 December 2021 Racing columns
Samples taken from IHRB on horses at raided premises prove negative
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board released a statement today
23 November 2021 Latest News
NEWS: Top trainers and jockeys facing 350% licence fee hike
After a 13-year freeze, the IHRB says it needs to increase fees to cover rising costs
19 November 2021 Racing News
NEWS: Banned animal remedies found in Kildare premises
The seizure of animal remedies banned for use in racehorses occurred at a premises in Monasterevin, Co Kildare
10 November 2021 Racing News
EOGHÁIN WARD: Lack of riders from northern and western regions
The scenario in both point-to-point regions is in contrast to the picture overall, with the sport having been boosted by young riders coming through and establishing themselves nationally
8 October 2021 Point-to-Point