The Irish Times

Curragh boss believes ticket prices for Irish racing remain ‘competitive’

Brian Kavanagh confident that numbers will rise if quality of racing is there

Tue May 24 2022 - 14:44

Homeless Songs secures a 20th Curragh Classic for Dermot Weld

Daughter of Frankel impresses to hand veteran trainer a fifth Irish 1,000 Guineas win

Sun May 22 2022 - 16:27

Native Trail in line to secure notable hat-trick for Godolphin Racing

Rachael Blackmore teams up with Kemboy in the Grande Course de Haies d’Auteuil in Paris

Fri May 20 2022 - 18:04

Weld hoping Homeless Songs can deliver a landmark Classic success

Famed Curragh trainer’s charge favourite for Sunday’s Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas

Mon May 16 2022 - 17:20

Conflated adds a new dimension to Cheltenham Gold Cup picture

Gigginstown operation will keep winding down despite surprise Irish Gold Cup win

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 14:49

Stephen Penrose: Garda’s son described as ‘most dangerous person I have ever met’

Killer who spent years covering up his crime, and had killed before, is convicted

Sat Dec 18 2021 - 01:00

‘From the minute the trial started until it was over, it was all about him’ – Mother of Nadine Lott

Woman’s murder two years ago by her ex-partner has left her family with ‘overwhelming’ grief

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 01:00

New HRI chief Suzanne Eade aims to bring clean slate to racing body

Dubliner had no background in racing before joining semi-State body in 2015 as CFO

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 15:13

Irish Champions Weekend to welcome crowds of 4,000 each day

Racecourses will be able to welcome 50 per cent of outdoor capacity from Monday

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 18:03

Horse Racing Ireland welcome increase in attendances as they await final details

Irish Champions Weekend and Listowel festival set to benefit from bigger crowds

Tue Aug 31 2021 - 18:34

Trainer Ger Lyons targets 1,000th winner at Roscommon on Monday

Colin Keane will partner Tuwaiq and Offiah after he reached 100 winners for season in record time

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 06:00

HRI boss hopeful crowds of 5,000 will be able to attend upcoming major race meetings

Champions Weekend at Leopardstown and Listowel festival could benefit

Mon Aug 16 2021 - 16:55

Nadine Lott trial: Beautician left unrecognisable to family after assault by man ‘vicious with rage’

In her first 24 hours in hospital, Nadine received 42 pints of blood. Three days later she died on December 17th, 2019

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 19:43

Aspects of BBC Panorama documentary reported to Gardaí

HRI also looking into transport of horses between Ireland and abattoir in Swindon

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 19:00

Trainers’ body disassociates itself from Bolger’s doping claims

IRTA chairman Halford tells Oireachtas committee good name of Irish racing has been ‘maligned’

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 21:04

Media rights income described as ‘lifeline’ for Irish racecourses amid negotiations

Racecourse Media Group secures deal but negotiations by HRI for new deal yet to begin

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 06:01

Horse Racing Ireland hoping for increased capacity pilot events

Galway Festival and Irish Oaks among fixtures which could see more fans in attendance

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 15:41

HRI aiming for crowds of 5,000 at Galway festival in July

Brian Kavanagh believes success of Curragh trial can lead to increase in spectator numbers

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 14:56

Irish racing regulator reiterates ‘zero tolerance’ stance on doping

Leading trainer Jim Bolger again questions how rigorous testing is in this country

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 20:07

Owners return to racing at Gowran and Listowel on Bank Holiday Monday

Two owners per runner will be allowed attend meetings as restrictions relaxed

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 15:03

HRI boss Brian Kavanagh to take over as Curragh chief executive in November

Kavanagh steps down from HRI in September after 20 years in top job

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 15:00

Curragh yet to decide how 1,000 tickets will be distributed for Irish Derby

Premier classic at the Curragh included in Government series of trials for fans’ return

Mon May 31 2021 - 01:00

Limited number of spectators expected to return for Irish Derby at the Curragh

Owners also set to return to racecourses after Government announce easing of lockdown

Fri May 28 2021 - 19:55

Authorities urged to ‘cop on’ and let racehorse owners return to tracks

‘Owners have been patient long enough. They need to let them back,’ says Ger Lyons

Tue May 25 2021 - 01:00

Irish racing hoping to host pilot events in July

Limited numbers of spectators could attend the Galway Festival if Government allow

Sun May 09 2021 - 15:09

State facing significant compensation bill over miscarriage of justice

Louth man spent 14 months in prison after 2017 conviction for IRA membership

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 17:39

Irish Grand National to have maximum field of 30 runners at Fairyhouse

Special protocols will be in place to avoid congestion in the parade ring on Easter Monday

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 15:52

Confidence grows that point-to-point racing will get green light next month

Horse Racing Ireland confident that protocols that have allowed racecourse meetings go ahead can be followed

Sun Mar 28 2021 - 14:58

Gordon Elliott has ‘no complaints’ following one-year ban

Regulator suspends half of one-year ban over photograph of trainer sitting on dead horse

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00

Blackmore ready to step up her bid for jockeys’ title

Intriguing ongoing battle with Townend for championship will be subplot at Fairyhouse

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 01:00

HRI examining insurance options after €389k loss on cash transit

PAC hears 2019 liquidation of security transit company a ‘very unfortunate event’ for racing body

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 14:54

Future Ticketing seals European horseracing deal

Irish specialist to partner with European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation

Thu Feb 18 2021 - 11:51

Point-to-point sector clings to hope it will be allowed to resume next month

Trainer Colin Bowe says recent removal of exemption for point-to-point threatens to have a massive impact on section of racing

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 17:00

Punchestown and Galway aim to race away during vaccination campaign

Courses have been named as county centres for Covid-19 jabs

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 16:00