The Irish Times

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

Irish racing consider ‘horse purse’ concept to ensure proper end of life care

Disturbing evidence revealed in Panorama programme: The Dark Side of Horse Racing

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 18:54

The Dark Side of Horse Racing: Chilling footage from inside the slaughterhouse

TV: Panorama reveals inhumane treatment of racehorses sent from Ireland to Britain

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 12:24

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

No steroids found in 2,500 samples this year – chief vet of Horseracing Regulatory Board

Dr Lynn Bolger tells Oireachtas Committee doping allegations treated in confidence

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 15:40

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

Racing authorities in Ireland and Britain dismiss doping claims

IHRB and BHA say samples carried out did not support allegations of steroid use

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 18:24

Horseracing regulatory body insists it acts on all doping claims

Under-fire IHRB to appear before Oireachtas agriculture committee this week

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 01:00

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

Rachael Blackmore: ‘Am I happy? It’s unbelievable. But I want more’

The Grand-National-winning jockey on an incredible year

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Trainers’ body says doping is not a major problem in Irish horseracing

IRTA refutes claims by Jim Bolger, saying international reputation shows sport is clean

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 06:00

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

Extension of powers for Irish racing’s regulator signals start of a new era

IHRB personnel now authorised to drug-test thoroughbreds in unlicensed premises

Wed May 26 2021 - 06:00

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

Point-to-point racing to return on April 10th

Grassroots arm of racing to resume in a limited format next month

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 17:13

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

Prospect of Al Boum Photo claiming Gold Cup hat-trick unlikely to rattle Donnelly

Racing just one area of shrewd businessman’s life in which he has enjoyed success

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 01:00