Thurles racecourse to continue operating for at least another year
Horse Racing Ireland and Thurles Race Company have agreed to facilitate the continuation of racing at Thurles Racecourse until March 2027
Racing is to continue at Thurles racecourse for at least another year, Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) and Thurles Race Company have confirmed.
In a joing statement, both bodies stated that following a successful winter racing season at Thurles, “Horse Racing Ireland and Thurles Race Company have agreed to facilitate the continuation of racing at Thurles Racecourse until March 2027, resuming as scheduled on October 8.
Riona Molony commented: “We are pleased to continue this short-term agreement with Horse Racing Ireland to allow racing to continue at Thurles. The operation of the racecourse is running smoothly under the management of Jessica Cahalan, and this allows us more time to decide on the longer-term plans for the racecourse.”
Suzanne Eade, CEO of HRI commented: “After consultation with the Molony family, we are delighted that racing can continue at Thurles for another winter season. I would like to acknowledge the contribution of the IHRB in facilitating this agreement, and to the wider industry for their ongoing support.”
Jessica Cahalan will continue with operational responsibility of the racecourse and will be the point of contact for the duration of the agreement.