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BIG INTERVIEW: Darragh O'Loughlin, IHRB Chief Executive
Leo Powell
After almost four years as chief executive of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board, Darragh O'Loughlin talks to Leo Powell about the many challenges he and the IHRB has faced
27 February 2026 News
IHRB: 'We need to speed up hearings'
IHRB vows faster anti-doping hearings and Comer case heads to High Court
13 February 2026 Columns
TONY KEENAN: Thinking 'outside' the DRF box
Tony looks back at how ground conditions could have affected some DRF beaten horses, and also asks who is watching Irish betting markets?
IHRB defends “thorough” approach to Byrnes case
Regulator will not appeal decision which sees jockey and trainer cleared of all charges
6 February 2026 News
THE WEEK THAT WAS: DRF enhances Festival favourites
The DRF results set up an intriguing Cheltenham Festival with many rematches on the cards
6 February 2026 Columns
McLoughlin loses winner and fined €4,000
The young trainer said his business had grown quickly beyond his own expectations
28 November 2025 News
Bolger fined €2,000 over Punchestown mix-up
The Co Limerick trainer apologised for the error
28 November 2025 News
Punters lose out in Punchestown mix-up
Error was not spotted in time and so the result could not be changed on the day
13 November 2025 News
EXCLUSIVE: "This whole process comes from confidence in our system - not doubt."
IHRB Chief Veterinary Officer Lynn Hillyer talks to Helen Sharp about their new draft standards for racehorse training yards - and why they believe they’ll boost trust and protect the sport
5 October 2025 General
EOGHÁIN WARD: Changes afoot with new season
Eogháin Ward discusses some changes to note ahead of the 2025/2-26 Irish point-to-point season, which gets underway today
3 October 2025 Columns
NEWS: IHRB launches public consultation on welfare standards
An online survey aimed at racing professionals and the general public has been launched
28 September 2025 News
NEWS: Big changes to racecourse clerks as Wyer and Sheridan step back
Shane Ryder and Niall 'Slippers' Madden have joined the roster
26 September 2025 News