The Irish Times

High Definition bids to make up for lost time in Irish Derby

Aidan O’Brien pulled favourite from Epsom Derby but now he aims to land at the Curragh

Mon Jun 21 2021 - 16:11

Curragh expect to sell around 500 tickets to spectators for Derby day

A total of 1,000 will attend the race including local frontline workers

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 17:52

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

Curragh officials remain hopeful that Guineas weekend will go ahead

Contingencies are being put in place as forecast is for more rain to hit racecourse

Fri May 21 2021 - 16:26

Tributes paid on death of former British champion jockey Joe Mercer

Yorkshireman enjoyed Classic success in Ireland in the Derby and 2,000 Guineas

Mon May 17 2021 - 17:08

Racing regulator happy with screening protocols despite high-profile breaches

Case involving Aidan and Donnacha O’Brien at Curragh an ‘unfortunate’ incident says IHRB

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 15:50

Heads scratched as noise from the Curragh roof resurfaces

‘Whirring’ sound emanating from roof of stand could be heard across Derby weekend

Sun Jun 28 2020 - 14:56

Titanic boss Husbands gets job of steering Leopardstown’s future

Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott target Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury

Fri Nov 29 2019 - 18:47

Curragh could employ free admission strategy again in 2020

Track officials delighted with ‘community day’ attendance

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 01:07

Keeping Irish horse racing on track in spite of Brexit hurdle

Interview: Brian Kavanagh, chief executive, Horse Racing Ireland

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 05:00

Curragh boss pledges HQ will bring ‘A-Game’ to Champions Weekend

Irish runners Romanised and Circus Maximus fly the flag in Sunday’s Prix du Moulin

Fri Sept 06 2019 - 17:14

Leopardstown bring race times forward to avoid clash with All-Ireland replay

€1.25m Irish Champion Stakes will now start over two hours earlier at 4.15pm

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 17:03

Curragh changes designed to facilitate public for Phoenix Stakes meeting

Unbeaten Ger Lyons-trained star Siskin a notable contender in this year’s renewal

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 01:00

Curragh’s new chief emphasises need for local backing

Future success hinges on venue being ‘racecourse of the community’, says Pat Keogh

Tue Jul 23 2019 - 16:54

Keogh expected to take over the reins at the Curragh

Leopardstown chief executive to take on head of racing operations at €81m facility

Sun Jul 21 2019 - 21:01

Gigginstown urge Leopardstown to consider watering track

Stud plans to enter almost 70 horses as Apple’s Jade bids for Champion Hurdle glory

Tue Jan 29 2019 - 19:31

New Down Royal management hope track passes morning inspection

Leopardstown boss unconcerned about snow forecast ahead of big weekend festival

Mon Jan 28 2019 - 19:46

Leopardstown to push online sales to students and pensioners

Track authorities confident clash with rugby international won’t affect Dublin Racing Festival

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 01:04

Leopardstown Christmas Festival sees high demand and drama on opening day

‘Unprecedented’ crowds enjoy unseasonal weather as Ellie Mac makes Grade One debut

Wed Dec 26 2018 - 19:59

Leopardstown authorities apologise for ‘unacceptable’ St Stephen’s Day delays

Mark Walsh rides Le Richebourg to success for McManus and Joseph O’Brien

Wed Dec 26 2018 - 19:09

Walsh bound for Limerick on St Stephen’s Day for first time in 22 years

Up to 60,000 people expected to attend Leopardstown over four days

Mon Dec 24 2018 - 06:00

Study of Man set to cross the Roaring Lion at Irish Champion Stakes

Leopardstown confirms free entry for students at first leg of Irish Champions Weekend

Sat Sept 08 2018 - 01:00

Ruby Walsh returns to action with a winner at Thurles

Champion jockey has one ride, on board Karalee, at Leopardstown on Friday

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 17:26

Edwulf returns to form in Irish Gold Cup fairy-tale win

Willie Mullins crowned leading trainer at new festival with seven winners

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 01:00

Respect’s Road to Irish Gold Cup depends on ground conditions

O’Leary’s Gigginstown Stud odds-on to be top owner at Dublin Racing Festival

Mon Jan 29 2018 - 19:01

Ideal going expected for start of Leopardstown Christmas festival

Irish trio tackle big ascot handicap

Fri Dec 22 2017 - 16:29

O’Brien 8-1 for Grade One clean sweep over Champions Weekend

Trainer has favourite for five top-flight contests following Expert Eye’s defection

Mon Sept 04 2017 - 22:00

O’Brien odds on to bridge six year gap in Irish Champion Stakes

Pat Smullen v Colin Keane jockey championship tussle moves to Bellewstown

Tue Aug 29 2017 - 20:00

No impact on race sponsorship expected from Gulf crisis

Qatar’s Qipco signed a three-year extension to sponsor Champion Stakes at Leopardstown

Fri Jun 09 2017 - 19:00

Leopardstown can't come to Champions Weekend’s rescue

Redevelopment work means Curragh must impose 6,000 attendance cap in 2017/2018

Mon Feb 20 2017 - 20:55

Familiar face Petit Mouchoir a big obstacle for Faugheen

Return of one of Willie Mulins's star horses makes for intriguing Irish Champion Hurdle

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 01:00

Willie Mullins-Ruby Walsh partnership is the gift that keeps on giving

Leopardstown punters smiling as champion trainer conquers the winner’s enclosure

Tue Dec 27 2016 - 19:15

100,000 racegoers expected to attend Christmas meetings

Wet weather conditons not likely to interfere with the four-day festival period

Fri Dec 23 2016 - 16:59