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NEWS: Tracks tempted by €100,000 media rights bid
Mark Costello
There are unconfirmed reports that the Arena Racecourse Company has suggested it would pay Irish tracks €100,000 per meeting for media rights
3 March 2023 Racing News
NEWS: More tracks press pause on new media rights deal
The €47 million per annum deal has widespread support but at least seven racecourses are not prepared to sign it at the moment
28 February 2023 Racing News
NEWS: Media rights deal hinges on Tuesday meeting
There are reports that one Irish racecourse could be sold in the near future and is not in a position to sign a new media rights agreement until the matter is resolved
NEWS: 'HRI should not own any racecourses'
New racecourse group says it has received many messages of support since going public with its grievance over media rights payments
3 February 2023 Racing News
NEWS: Which five Irish tracks have set up their own group?
Five racecourses have set up a new body which wants more transparency around payments for live racing pictures
20 January 2023 Racing News
NEWS: Racecourses in dark over new media rights deal
Live streaming is fast becoming as important as the betting shops for racecourse revenues
28 October 2022 Racing News
NEWS: Racing TV close to retaining Irish racing coverage
The subscription channel has been named the 'preferred bidder' by HRI Media Rights Committee in the race to secure direct-to-home rights for Irish racing
25 October 2022 Racing News
NEWS: Small tracks threaten breakaway over media rights money
A group of racecourses are unhappy over how media rights payments are being shared
22 July 2022 Racing News
NEWS: HRI denies keeping media rights money from tracks
Horse Racing Ireland boss Suzanne Eade faced tough questions from the Oireachtas all-party committee this week
17 June 2022 Racing News