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HRI launches NH Breeders Recognition Scheme
Mark Costello
Horse Racing Ireland today announces an initiative designed to recognise and reward the contribution made by National Hunt breeders to Ireland’s racing industry
14 October 2026 News
HRI launches NH Breeders Recognition Scheme
Horse Racing Ireland today announces an initiative designed to recognise and reward the contribution made by National Hunt breeders to Ireland’s racing industry
9 October 2026 General
IEVA Conference: Keeping the horse at the centre
A look ahead to what you can expect at the Irish Equine Veterinary Association's annual conference in Kilkenny next month
HARNESS RACNG: Kane jnr on course for another drivers title
Jackie Galway and Gerry Keenan got a fitting tribute on Sunday with tight finishes and healthy exchanges in the betting ring, writes Dan Carlin
9 October 2026 News
NEWS: Amy Marnane takes over as BUCA Chair
Brendan Holland and John Cullinan have stepped down after 11 years at the head of the organisation
2 October 2026 News
New starting procedures announced for UK jumps racing
Further changes to the starting procedures for jumps racing will commence next week, with a visible “start area” set to be introduced
30 September 2026 News
NEWS: Amy Marnane appointed chairperson of BUCA
The Breeze-Up Consignors Association (BUCA) have announced the appointment of Amy Marnane of Bansha House Stables as its Chairperson
28 September 2026 News
FEATURE: Encore for Back Again
The TIHA performance championships had champions, plaudits and tributes galore, as Susan Finnerty reports
11 September 2026 Features
HUNTING: Why hunting with dogs is humane
Equine vet and secretary of the Veterinary Association for Wildlife Management, Aoife Byrne, argues pursuit by another animal is part of normal daily life in the wild for a fox
4 September 2026 General
Changing landscapes and protecting tradition
Chairman of the Irish Masters of Foxhounds Association, Pat Hayes, discusses both the opportunity and responsibility of increasing new memberships
4 September 2026 General
Curragh gains Japan betting opportunity
World Pool returns to Irish Champions Festival and also extends to some new British Group 1 dates
7 August 2026 News
SHOWING: Lucky Dip strikes at Punchestown
PJ and Majella Glynn’s Crannaghmore Lucky Dip and Saoirse Hartley’s Ballinclare Silver Lady blazed the brightest at the IDHBA national show at Punchestown
17 July 2026 Reports