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NEWS: No thoroughbred equine flu cases in Ireland but IHRB monitoring situation
Mark Boylan
"Trainers are encouraged to remain vigilant to the clinical signs of equine influenza and consult with their vet immediately should any concerns arise"
22 May 2026 Features
ANGLO-IRISH CLASSIFICATION: 'I've not seen versatility like it since Kauto Star'
Mark Boylan reports from this week's informative unveiling of the final 2025/'26 National Hunt ratings
22 May 2026 News
NEWS: New approach to rating French jumpers among Irish handicapping changes
Handicappers will now also have scope to adjust the chase and hurdle marks of a horse who has won under just one of the codes, and to interpret cross country differently
NEWS: IHRB apologises over delay to Navan fixture
An internal review has been completed into the issue and measures have been implemented to reduce the risk of recurrence
22 May 2026 News
Shifting gears from injury management to prevention
Amy Corrado hears from Dr Jennifer Pugh and Alannah Reville about teaching jockeys how to fall properly, and a new study on fall and injury incidence
19 April 2026 Features
BIG INTERVIEW: Darragh O'Loughlin, IHRB Chief Executive
After almost four years as chief executive of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board, Darragh O'Loughlin talks to Leo Powell about the many challenges he and the IHRB has faced
27 February 2026 Features
IHRB: 'We need to speed up hearings'
IHRB vows faster anti-doping hearings and Comer case heads to High Court
27 February 2026 News
NEWS: IHRB accuse Philip Byrnes of 'deliberate act' in Wexford unseat
No decision on any charges will be made until the new year after a marathon hearing on Monday
15 December 2025 News
EOGHÁIN WARD: 2025 spring crop four-year-olds continue positive trend
Three weekend successes from former pointers highlights the talent of the 2025 spring crop of four-year-olds
12 December 2025 Columns
Racecourse safety takes the spotlight
Amy Corrado recently attended a racecourse safety training day at Cork Racecourse for doctors, paramedics, and ground staff, hosted by HRI and the IHRB
7 November 2025 Columns
NEWS: Ndaawi keeps Galway Hurdle after Helvic Dream appeal fails
The matter was finally put to bed after a lively discussion on Wednesday where countless angles and viewpoints were pored over extensively
13 August 2025 News