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Minister: 'Racing is not funded by betting tax'
Mark Costello
Public figures continue to repeat a discredited report which links racing's funding with betting tax receipts
28 February 2025 Columns
PARROT MOUTH: They're keeping well at HRI
The racing authority has been recognised for its efforts to look after employees
17 February 2025 News
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
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
HORSE RACING IRELAND: 2024 full year statistics
Attendances and commercial sponsorship are among key industry figures to have increased in 2024
30 January 2025 Racing News
NEWS: Dundalk meeting rescheduled for this Monday
Due to the red weather warning tomorrow's fixture at Dundalk has been rescheduled for next Monday, January 27th
23 January 2025 Racing News
HRI aiming to boost number of runners over jumps
Field sizes are small this weekend but good ground and the recent cold spell may have played a part in that
19 January 2025 Racing News
Clonmel and Cork rescheduled
Horse Racing Ireland have confirmed plans for replacement meetings following recent cancellations
7 January 2025 Racing News
Prize money boost for blacktype races
Horse Racing Ireland e racing authority has just published its spending priorities for next year
20 December 2024 Racing News
Letter to the Editor: Leave the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund alone
Paschal Taggart, former chairman of the Irish Greyhound Board, takes issue with Minister Pippa Hackett
16 December 2024 Racing News