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HRI creates new equine welfare role
Mark Costello
The successful candidate will "drive the equine welfare agenda within the thoroughbred racing industry"
11 April 2025 News
Todd and O'Brien added to HRI board
The former Down Royal manager and the leading owner-breeder were appointed by the Minister for Agriculture
10 April 2025 News
Vicki Donlon appointed Interim CEO of Leopardstown Racecourse
Vicki rejoins Leopardstown Racecourse with immediate effect as the process continues to find a permanent replacement for Tim Husbands
HRI criticised over declining prize money contribution
Owners and trainers have called on Horse Racing Ireland to put more of its funds into prize money
28 March 2025 News
NEWS: Trainers' body calls for programme changes as HRI trials new series
HRI has cancelled plans to run up to 60 races in 2025 restricted to trainers who have had 50 winners or less
28 March 2025 News
Peter Roe to leave Fairyhouse general manager role
Horse Racing Ireland has announced some personnel changes
26 March 2025 News
Minister: 'Racing is not funded by betting tax'
Public figures continue to repeat a discredited report which links racing's funding with betting tax receipts
3 March 2025 News
PARROT MOUTH: They're keeping well at HRI
The racing authority has been recognised for its efforts to look after employees
28 February 2025 Columns
HRI announce further fixture alterations after sad passing of Michael O’Sullivan
Due to the sad passing of Jockey Michael O’Sullivan yesterday morning, Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) has announced the following race fixture alterations
17 February 2025 News
INTERVIEW: 'A work-life balance is difficult when working with horses'
Stacey McDonnell, industry welfare co-ordinator with HRI’s Equuip department, tells Donal Ahern about her work
10 February 2025 Racing features
BIG INTERVIEW: Paul Dermody - Keeping the tracks on track
Paul Dermody is the chief executive officer for Horse Racing Ireland Racecourses. Following a successful Dublin Racing Festival, he spoke to Mark Costello about his role.
7 February 2025 Racing features
Key racing industry statistics standing still
Just half of the racing industry barometers are going up, and the gains are modest in most cases
1 February 2025 Racing News