LIVE streaming!
The IHRA are pleased to announce, following a test of the Portmarnock raceway last weekend, a full streaming service will be produced each week, from all venues in Annaghmore, Cork & Portmarnock for the forth coming season. All 2020 race meetings will be streamed either live or at a delayed time, on each day […]
Qualifiers results 13/14th June
Annaghmore Raceway:Pancam Mystery – 2.03.4Letsgettoit- 2.07.3 Portmarnock Raceway:DNQ-Did not QualifyDT – Driving TestRQ- Requalify Mahogany Charmer – 2.17.7Churchill Diva – 2.09.0Shadow Market – 2.09.7Sharpsattack – 2.00.7Light his Fire – 1.58.1Meadowbranch Dynasty – 2.03.3Mahogany Dream – J Moloney(DT)Pixie Camden – 2.05.9 Trotteur Francais: Cesna – 2.09.3 (RQ)Hot to Trot – 2.14.8Harry Knows – DNQHurricane Star – […]
Juvenile Stakes Nomination List
The IHRA are overwhelmed at the response from owners and trainers to the announcement of the inaugural Juvenile Stakes Series for both two- and three-year olds and finally creating a grand circuit in its path. Twenty-eight two-year olds and twenty-six three-year olds have been nominated and represent many stables and well-known stakeholders from both […]
IHRA Regional Qualifiers, Schooling & Driving Test Sessions
As the commencement of the 2020 season draws ever closer, the IHRA will conduct weekly qualifying and schooling sessions in all three regions over the next two weeks for all juvenile and maiden pacers and trotters. These will be held in Annaghmore on Saturdays at 10am, Portmarnock on Sundays at 11am & in Ballabhuidhe on […]
IHRA 2020 Racing Statement
As you are aware sporting events to be run behind closed doors is on phase three of the government’s roadmap published on May 1st, 2020 and the IHRA have been authorised to begin racing from June 29th 2020. The IHRA have submitted a detailed application, which includes a sixty-nine-page document of racing protocols to the Department […]
IHRA Juvenile Stakes Programme 2020 Nominations….
Following our Announcement of the Juvenile Stakes Programme last week, we are overwhelmed at the response from trainers on both sides of the Irish Sea. To make this series, more competitive and successful, and to crown the best 2YO & 3YO currently in training in the IHRA and BHRC, we have made the following changes […]
Pony Trot Lessons
🐎 IT’S PONY TIME 🐎Since we weren’t able to begin our pony camps and qualifiers for racing in March, we have decided to try online theory lessons for everyone!As soon as we will be allowed to resume children’s activities at Portmarnock, we will try to get everyone through practical lessons and qualifiers as soon as we can. […]
Breaking News! Red John Memorial date change!
⭐⭐⭐ Breaking News ⭐⭐⭐ The IHRA are pleased to announce that the 2020 Red John Memorial Race fixture will go ahead on August 15th & 16th at Lyre, Co Cork. The IHRA & RJM memorial committee are happy that this move two weeks earlier than planned will now allow any trainer to compete […]
Juvenile Stakes Programme 2020
The IHRA are proudly happy to announce the inaugural Juvenile Stakes programme for both two and three year old pacers which will take place annually beginning this year. Considering the cancellation of the Vincent Delaney Memorial earlier this week, the IHRA have decided to support the owners and trainers of juvenile pacers, who have been […]
Reopening of Portmarnock raceway for Exercising
Protocol for Exercising at Portmarnock Raceway Wednesday 20th May 2020 Following An Taoiseach’s announcement on Friday 1st May, Portmarnock Raceway is permitted to reopen under phase one of the government’s roadmap to lift restrictions. The IHRA will reopen Portmarnock Raceway from this coming Thursday 21st May, but under the following strict guidelines for all trainers […]
2020 Juvenile Racing Programme
In light of the regrettable cancellation of the 2020 VDM fixture, the IHRA and its committees are currently planning a stakes programme for both 2 & 3 year olds. More details to follow.
Trotteur Francais Stallions 2020
⭐IHRA 5 year Trotteur Francais Breeding plan (Click here to read)⭐ Breeders must fill the stallion booking form prior to travelling CLICK HERE 🐎 APPRENTI SORCIER ( Love You – Queen of Viking)Record: 1’11’’0 harness & 1’12’’0 monte. Click for more informationStanding at Mooreside Stud Co.Dublin +353 87 870 4451 🐎 QUIP DE BAUVOISIN (Ganymede – […]
Pádraig Burke RIP
The IHRA would like to sympathise with Donal & Tadgh Murphy on the death of their uncle, Pádraig Burke recently. May he Rest in Peace.
Trotteur Francais Breeding Initiatives 2020
The IHRA Breeding Committee has completed a five-year strategic breeding programme for Irish Trotteur Francais mares and their future progeny. The following initiatives will be come into effect immediately and the IHRA are greatly appreciative of the financial contributions made by Le Trot in this respective. The schemes below will be reviewed in early 2024. […]
Covid-19 Members Update…..
The following update was emailed to members recently. As we write to you today, the 2020 season should be heading into its eight week of its commencement of the 2020 season, but unfortunately like all other recreational and sporting the events in the country, the Irish Harness racing calendar has fallen foul to the Covid-19 […]
RJM Date change
Due to the Covid 19 crisis, the RJM Committee have no option only to postpone the event scheduled for 13 & 14 June Following negotiations with the land owner, sponsors, IHRA subcommittees, we applied and were granted the dates 29 & 30 August We appreciate that this may clash with high profile meeting in the […]
Easter Office Hours
The IHRA office will be open only on Wednesday and Thursday of this coming week. Sorry for any inconvience casued.
Mike Hurley RIP
The IHRA would like to sympathise with IHRA Cork track stewards, Martin & Christy Hurley on the death of their brother Mike. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. A private funeral will take place under HSE guidelines and a memorial mass will be held at a later date. Ar dheis […]
DAFM 2020 Equine Technical Support Grant
The IHRA has received confirmation of further funding through Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine’s Equine Technical Support & Equine Breeding Schemes Project for 2020. The total funding received by the Department is €35,146 for specific projects outlined in our submissions earlier this year. The first of which is the upgrading of our current IHRA […]
Portmarnock Raceway
Due to the most recent Covid -19 HSE guidelines and restrictions Portmarnock Raceway is closed with immediate effect and until further notice for all racing and workout related activity with the exception of horses stabled on site. Any persons found in breach of this ruling will be subject to penalty
