Bernie Kelly Memorial Weekend
THE IHRA are pleased to announce the Bernie Kelly Memorial Weekend on May 1st & 2nd at Portmarnock Raceway which will include the Bernie Kelly Memorial Pace & Bernie Kelly Memorial Trot plus a full supporting card Bernie Kelly Memorial entry conditions:
Additional video cameras at Portmarnock Raceway
The IHRA are pleased to present our new six camera angles which will be used with the additional static camera at all meetings in Portmarnock from this season on. The High Definition cameras provide a fully comprehensive view of all aspects of the race and have multiple functions. The cameras will be a stationary fixture […]
IHRA AGM
Members have today received notification that the IHRA AGM will take place via zoom webinar on 24th April 2021 at 12noon. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak in 2020, we were unable to hold our second AGM presenting the accounts of 31st March 2019. Due to the continuing restrictions into 2021, it has been decided to […]
Sire Stakes Nominations
Sire Stakes nominations for all 2YO, 3YO & 4YO races close on Wednesday next, March 31st. The IHRA website is now fully updated with the stallions eligible for the programme as well as the full payment details. To enter your horse for the series now, please click on the following link: Sire Stakes […]
2021 Season Opening at Portmarnock Raceway
The 2021 season will kick start this coming Sunday 21st March at Portmarnock Raceway with a post time of 2pm for the first race.❗️ Qualifiers will take place before this and must to be entered via the entry form https://www.irishharnessracing.com/entries In line with current restrictions, this meeting will be held behind closed doors and only […]
Licence Renewals 2021
Our online licence renewals may now be completed on the following link, in anticipation of the season opening fixture on March 21st.
Black Horse ‘Help us, Help You’ sponsorship programme.
Following on the IHRA’s ‘Invest in Ourselves’ breeding programme, we are delighted to announce Black Horse ‘Help us, Help You‘ sponsorship programme. Black Horse are offering a range Supplements & Horse Feed (click titles to view)Black Horse are the main sponsor of our Juvenile Pacing Series, our 3 & 4 Year-Old Trotting Series and our annual Ladies […]
2021 Premium Meetings
As part of the 2021 fixture list which the IHRA published this week, there 62 individual race fixtures scheduled to take place from 21 st March – 7 th December, including the following premium meetings: Full list of 2021 IHRA race Fixtures can be found here: http://www.irishharnessracing.com/2021-fixtures
Micheal Loughran RIP
With regret we learn of the passing of Michael Loughran Belmont Carlingford Co Louth Beloved husband of the late Ann and dad of Michael, Damien, Tony, Sandra, Robert, David, Astrid, Shane, Philip, Martin and the late Jonathan. We would like to extend our sympathy to his sons, daughters and their extended families at this sad time. […]
Invest In Ourselves Mare Nominations Update
Following yesterday’s deadline for mare submissions, the IHRA are delighted with the response from all of our breeders who inquired and nominated their broodmares for the stallion services available as part of the “Invest in Ourselves” initiative 2021. We are delighted to confirm that all services on offer will be filled. The IHRA breeding committee, […]
Season opening 2021
Sunday 21st of March 2021 has been agreed as the opening date for racing to commence at Portmarnock Raceway, Dublin. A full list of fixtures will be available shortly once agreed by the Racecourse Committee.
New TF Stallion for 2021 Breeding Season
The IHRA, with agreement of Mr Jean Pierre Dubois of Haras De La Gastine have agreed to lease “So Lovely Girl” for the 2021 breeding season for Trotteur Francais broodmares this year which allows Irish breeders access the royal French bloodline which has continued, a level of success like no other. Haras De La […]
The Black Horse Juvenile Series 2021
Following the success of the inaugural 2020 Juvenile series for two- and three-year old pacers. The IHRA are delighted to announce this year’s series worth €80,000, in partnership with York Raceway and will be sponsored by Black Horse. This year, the Juvenile series will have four elimination heats in Ireland across all its venues and […]
TF February racehorse sale
The IHRA are pleased to announce a Trotter Francais Race Horse sale for February 2021 With special arrangements made with LeTrot to facilitate our sale, the following are conditions of sale Horses aged 4-9 Horses to arrive Late February €200 charge per horses to cover travel insurance, if no incidents money refunded […]
Seasons Greetings
To all our members, partners, sponsors and friends from all across the world!May you all have a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous, Healthy New Year! From all at The IHRA
2020 season summary
As the curtain came down on the 2020 racing season last Sunday, 6th December at Portmarnock Raceway, the IHRA would like to thank all our members who have made the 2020 season such a success despite the worldwide pandemic of Covid-19 as a background. We would like to sincerely thank all our trainers, drivers, owners, […]
3 & 4 yo Trotting Series 2021
As the 2020 season wraps we have some exciting news to share! Three and Four Year Old Championship for Irish bret Trotteur Francais trotters 2021 Don’t miss out! Nominations are due on 15th of DecemberRead more
All Ireland Series Final
We would like to congratulate our absolute champions and connections for their outstanding performance! Curly du Layon trained by David Loughran and driven by Martin Loughran won 4 out of 6 races including the final ! Fairdays Western owned & trained by Kevin Corey and driven by Jonathan Cowden won 5 out of 6 races […]
All Ireland and Apprentice Championship Finals
The big Finals day at Portmarnock RacewayNovember 22nd 2020Over €17,000 prize money added to the card! total prizemoney is €31,259! Featuring ALL IRELAND Pace and Trot FINALS!Will the black beauty Fairdays Western stand his ground and can the favorite Eva Dairpet impress us with another flashy performance?All Ireland winners will receive not only great prize […]
Racing Season Extension
The Race Course Committee have made the decision to add an extra date to our calendar and further extend our season to December 6th at Portmarnock Raceway Fixture subjet to sufficient entries
