Ex-trainer points to ‘pressure from Europe’ as possible route to improving welfare standards
Ger Hussey has no regrets about about going public with proposals to address wastage rates in racing
Horse Racing Ireland (HRI)
Ex-trainer says Horse Racing Ireland response to plan for retired racehorses is ‘discouraging’
Ger Hussey calls on high-profile names within racing to publicly back his plan for centralised hub to tackle problem
IHRB left to tot up reputational damage after charity fund raided to pay staff
Racing’s administration portrayed as bloated and dysfunctional by report into controversial €350,000 transfer
Report into IHRB financial matter of ‘grave concern’ concludes €350k transfer breached Charities Act
Long awaited independent report into financial issue of ‘grave concern’ comes 15 months after being commissioned
Irish geneticist’s software aims to keep harmful effects of thoroughbred inbreeding in check
Equine researcher says relentless search to exploit fastest horses’ qualities has led to potentially damaging narrowing of gene pool
Racecourse body sounds warning about separate TV coverage of Irish racing when gambling Bill becomes law
Association of Irish Racecourses boss claims no sign that racing is a key contributor to problem gambling
Shrugging shoulders at Irish racing’s ‘wastage’ rate won’t cut it anymore
Ex-trainer Ger Hussey poised to deliver his proposal to authorities about system for dealing with horses after they stop racing
Racing’s fingers crossed that reputational gaffes don’t impact Government’s annual budget allocation
Government's substantial financial support entitles it to demand greater focus on priorities other than just prizemoney
Far greater systemic safety net required for racehorses after they stop racing
The future for racehorses after they stop racing? Racing's authorities must establish the scale of the issue before appropriate measures to address it are attempted
Galway festival’s ‘retro racing’ still supplies firsthand sporting theatre
Large numbers of people through the turnstiles remains integral to the Galway racing festival's enduring appeal
Racing itself needs to create horse welfare safety net to reassure public confidence
Leaving it to individual owners to do right thing by horses after their racing career is finished is an unsustainable each-way bet for racing's authorities
Equine abbatoir revelations have done ‘huge reputational damage’ to Ireland, Oireachtas committee told
Committee chairman laid the blame for the scandal squarely at the door of the Department of Agriculture
Activists hold breath over gambling legislation amid ‘barrage’ of lobbying
More than 130,000 Irish people suffer from problem gambling or are at risk of it, according to the ESRI
Racing must face up to fundamental issues about managing animals’ lifespans
Visceral public response to RTÉ programme prompts urgent questions about numbers of thoroughbreds going to abattoir
Transfer of €350k from Jockeys’ Emergency Fund to IHRB an ‘isolated incident’
IHRB CEO Darragh O’Loughlin tells PAC he cannot reveal why financial transfer took place ahead of Mazars report publication
Horse Racing Ireland ‘appalled’ by findings of investigation into treatment of horses
The programme examined Irish and European horse industries
Horse owners, and I count myself, are partly to blame for welfare crisis
On all levels of breeding – hairy cobs on the side of the road to elite thoroughbred studs - we are producing too many horses. Once something is ubiquitous, it loses value, and the results are distressing
Operations suspended at equine abbatoir at centre of investigation into mistreatment of horses
Protesters gather outside Shannonside Foods facility in Straffan following RTÉ programme that showed footage of horses being mistreated and beaten on site
RTÉ Investigates: Horrifying scenes of horse cruelty shows racing needs to act
Racing needs to take more active steps to uphold public confidence in welfare standards
Horse Racing Ireland claim systems for identifying thoroughbreds are ‘second to none’
RTÉ Investigates programme into what happens to horses after their racing career is over due to be aired on Wednesday
Horse Racing Ireland unveils its new strategic plan for 2024-28
Racing’s ruling body confirms its intention to have Ireland’s second all-weather track at its own Tipperary course ‘fully operational’ by 2027
Betting Bill advert ban threatens racing jobs, warns Boylesports and racecourse operator
Some 1.5m viewers tuned into Irish Grand National on Easter Monday
Horse Racing Ireland confirms cancellation of two-day Kilbeggan meeting
Wexford will host a race meeting on Thursday evening (April 25th) and Downpatrick one a day later as Kilbeggan's two-day meeting cancelled by HRI
Kilbeggan racecourse manager Paddy Dunican dies suddenly, aged 61
Auctioneer and businessman transformed the Co Westmeath track during his 35 years in charge
Who in Government is picking up the phone when racing rings these days?
Sport can’t keep leaking reputational own goals and expect no political repercussions
BoyleSports extends sponsorship deal with Horse Racing Ireland Racecourses
BoyleSports' three-year agreement with HRI Racecourses broadens partnership from Irish Grand National to races at Leopardstown, Tipperary and Navan
Horse Racing Ireland welcomes Government review of prize money policy
Increased prize fund of €69.4m in place for Irish racing in 2024
Racegoers make merry on first day of Leopardstown festival
Punters said having fun, not picking a winner, was what counted most
Financial shadow over IHRB makes refusal to grant it extra funding no surprise
Horse Racing Ireland turn down budget request from IHRB for more money to fight anti-doping
Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board to receive no extra operational funding from HRI in 2024
Horse Racing Ireland allocates €17.3m to integrity services for 2024, an increase of 7%
New working group with HRI part of objectives in new IHRB strategic plan
No decision yet from regulator about potential appeal against Tony Martin penalties
BHA plan to limit trainers to four runners in top handicaps dismissed as ‘window dressing’
Horse Racing Ireland says it has ‘no plans’ to examine similar restrictions in this country
Independent report into financial matters of grave concern may not be delivered until New Year
Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board to appear before Oireachtas Agriculture Committee on Wednesday
Willie Mullins not weeping at having no more National Hunt worlds to conquer this winter
Champion jumps trainer says victory in upcoming Melbourne Cup would rank with any in his glittering career
IHRB awaiting independent report before commenting on apparent financial discrepancy
A number of charity funds administered by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board come under scrutiny
Warning of ‘substantial’ job losses if racing coverage is hit by ban on gambling advertising
Trainers’ association boss describes current impasse as ‘very concerning’
Future of horse racing apprentice school hangs in the balance
Long-term outlook for academy overshadowed after closure of campus buildings and staff lay-offs
Racing TV confirms gambling ban would hit coverage
Burden of additional costs damaging to Irish operation’s viability, says broadcaster
Horse Racing Ireland launches WhatsApp ticket selling platform
Organisation the first sporting body in Ireland to trial the ‘conversational selling’ model
Curragh forced to cancel meeting due to waterlogging for the first time in 16 years
Group Two Minstrel Stakes switched to Thursday’s Leopardstown fixture
Horse Racing Ireland backs Aer Lingus American Football game
State body aims to use game to boost US thoroughbred sales
Racing should expect more innovative promotion than flogging itself through celebrity
Sport has to have self-confidence to sell itself for what it is rather than indulging in gimmickry
Horse Racing Ireland defends paying Doireann Garrihy €27,000 to promote the sport
Semistate body says it will continue to hire social media influencers
Top tax firm Mazars to review matters of ‘grave financial concern’ at horseracing watchdog
Move comes in wake of Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board revelations at Oireachtas Public Account Committee
IHRB thrown into disarray by ‘bombshell’ revelation of ‘grave financial concern’
IHRB’s chief financial officer Donal O’Shea didn’t appear at Oireachtas PAC and is on ‘a period of voluntary leave’
Rebel tracks say recognition of need for safeguards crucial to racecourse agreement on media rights
Ex-senior steward ‘very satisfied’ HRI will monitor exposure to changing business model
Rift in horse racing repaired as breakaway tracks back €47m media rights deal
Smaller racecourses dissatisfied with share of media rights revenue, but will now sign agreement negotiated by Horse Racing Ireland
Jockeys need to take more of a lead restoring credibility to interference rules
Current interpretation of regulations encourages win at all costs approach
United Irish Racecourses group wants legislation dealing with media rights
The five tracks that make up UIR are due to meet with Horse Racing Ireland next week
Epsom on tenterhooks ahead of potential Derby disruption
Jessica Harrington aiming to become first woman to train winner of prestigious renewal with Sprewell
Greyhound Racing Ireland sought €27,000 pay increase for new chief
Governing body said existing terms no longer reflected remuneration expectations for such a role
‘It’s about value for money. So, people feel that when they come in, they’re being charged reasonable prices’
Horse Racing Ireland chief Suzanne Eade says the sport faces hurdles despite its winning habits at home and abroad
Forbes heads to Limerick to say sorry for contentious ‘Stab City’ article
Any Other Business: Quangos make a comeback, Max Schrems renews hostilities with data regulators and horse racing seeks subsidies
Remodelled Curragh must boost spectator appeal or risk venue becoming white elephant
State-backed project that cost in excess of €81m at Irish racing’s HQ struggling to attract racegoers
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