Horse Racing Ireland
Spectator SportsLeinster, Ireland201-500 Employees
Horse Racing Ireland is the national authority overseeing the administration, development, and promotion of horse racing in Ireland. Founded in 2001, its remit is to position Ireland as a world centre of excellence for racing and breeding. The organization coordinates core functions across registrations, race scheduling, and racing operations, and it operates three commercial subsidiaries that provide racecourse ownership, international marketing for Irish thoroughbreds, and wagering options. It also manages horse entries and declarations, fixture planning, and the provision of equipment for racecourses. Its activities target both industry participants—owners, trainers, and racecourses—and spectators, with the aim of increasing attendance and engagement through national marketing campaigns. Based in Curragh, Leinster, Ireland, the group employs several hundred people and oversees a portfolio that includes Leopardstown, Navan, Tipperary, and Fairyhouse via its racecourse subsidiary. A recent development includes the transition of racecourse vehicles to hydrotreated vegetable oil as part of sustainability efforts, starting with Fairyhouse.