Honeysuckle crowned Horse of the Year at HRI awards Unbeaten mare Honeysuckle added the Horse of the Year accolade to her impressive list of prizes at the Horse Racing Ireland awards, while her trainer … Racing • 15 Dec 21
Unannounced testing part of HRI's new anti-doping drive All thoroughbreds in Ireland will be liable for testing without notice on both licensed and unlicensed premises and CCTV cameras will be installed in stable … Racing • 12 Feb 21
HRI reveals increase in number of horses in training Horse Racing Ireland has revealed the degree to which attendances, on-course betting turnover and prize money dropped by last year as the coronavirus pandemic took … Racing • 29 Jan 21
Minister defends €12m increase to racing funding Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has defended an increase of €12m in annual funding for horse and greyhound racing. Racing • 14 Oct 20
Owners catch a break as HRI eases restrictions The board of Horse Racing Ireland has approved a number of amendments to racing's Covid-19 protocols, all of which are consistent with Government guidelines, with … Racing • 25 Jun 20
Racing returns to Ireland - just not as we know it Ireland's first major competitive live sporting action in almost three months took place this afternoon as horse racing returned at Naas. New social distancing and … Racing • 08 Jun 20
Racing equipped with 'many advantages' to make return A leading horse racing doctor has stressed her belief that the sport has "many advantages" in terms of being equipped to make a safe return … Racing • 04 Jun 20
HRI holding off on decision to move Irish Classics HRI chief executive Brian Kavanagh has denied that Irish racing is planning for a return as soon as the current Covid-19 restrictions are lifted on … Racing • 19 Apr 20
Irish National Hunt season cancelled due to coronavirus The remainder of the 2019-20 Irish National Hunt racing season has been cancelled, including the Fairyhouse and Punchestown Festivals. Racing • 01 Apr 20
Racing goes on Down Under with strict rules in place Craig Williams and Damien Oliver are among 25 jockeys who will be riding on race days only as part of a radical plan formulated by … Racing • 19 Mar 20
HRI chief: Livelihoods depend on racing continuing The chief executive of Horse Racing Ireland, Brian Kavanagh, has defended the decision to proceed with racing in this country during the coronavirus outbreak. Racing • 19 Mar 20
Horse racing in Ireland to continue behind closed doors Horse Racing Ireland has decided to proceed with racing behind closed doors during the coronavirus outbreak "in strict adherence to Government guidelines". Racing • 18 Mar 20
Kavanagh: HRI putting people before profit Horse Racing Ireland chief executive Brian Kavanagh has expressed concern over the financial ramifications of racing behind closed doors for the domestic industry, but insisted … Racing • 15 Mar 20
Irish racing to continue without a live audience Irish racing is to take place behind closed doors starting at Dundalk on Friday until 29 March, under special measures in response to the coronavirus … Racing • 12 Mar 20
HRI fear 'catastrophic' consequences of no-deal Brexit A no-deal Brexit would be "catastrophic" for the movement of horses to and from Ireland, according to Horse Racing Ireland [HRI]. Racing • 16 Jan 19
Racing to continue at Down Royal Dublin-based Merrion Group bought the County Down track in 2005 and they will take over its running after Down Royal Corporation of Horse Breeders' lease … Racing • 19 Dec 18
HRI doubles down on measures to attract runners Horse Racing Ireland is set to implement a number of changes in an attempt to increase field sizes. Racing • 27 Oct 16
Galway racecourse gets green light for €2m revamp Horse Racing Ireland has approved funding of €2.1 million for redevelopment at Galway Racecourse. Racing • 15 Sep 16
HRI recommends lifetime bans for drug misuse A lifetime ban for any horse who has been illicitly administered prohibited substances and increased frequency of out-of-competition testing are two of the main recommendations … Racing • 04 Feb 16
HRI reveals new Flat festival in 2014 fixture list Horse Racing Ireland has unveiled the 2014 fixture list, which includes an 'Irish Champions Weekend' scheduled for the first time. Racing • 31 Jul 13