Organisation: Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association

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Horse trainers concerned with noise from solar farm

Horse trainers have expressed concern that some stables could go out of business if a proposed solar farm is allowed to be developed at the edge of the Curragh.

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They’re off at the Galway Races as punters go west

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Windfarms ‘pose threat to horse industry’

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Artist hopes Lord and lady jump for joy on return for top horse trials

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HRI to restructure following resignation

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Report says racehorse sector under threat

Road Home going in the right direction

ROAD HOME can continue Jessica Harrington’s terrific run by landing the Auld Stand and Kellys’ Pub Ashbourne Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse this afternoon.

Sat, 22 Mar, 2008

Swamp fever may be contained

THERE is increasing confidence the outbreak of swamp fever in horses has been contained and progress has been made toward its eradication.

Sat, 03 Feb, 2007

Green Party welcomes moves to scrap stallion tax break

MOVES to scrap the controversial tax break for stallion owners were last night welcomed by the Green Party.

Sat, 03 Sep, 2005

Stud farmers face €40m tax bill in EU probe

Ann Cahill and Mary Dundon

Sat, 24 Jul, 2004

Report: Horse breeding boosting economy, despite tax breaks

The thoroughbred horse breeding industry contributes €330m to the economy each year despite its controversial tax-free earnings from stallion fees, a report showed today.

Wed, 21 Jul, 2004

McCreevy closes in on horse breeders

FINANCE Minister Charlie McCreevy moved closer to taxing the multi-million euro bloodstock industry when he published the Finance Bill yesterday.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2003

Horse breeders campaign to keep tax-free status

THE bloodstock industry has launched a major lobbying campaign to protect its tax-free status, warning 2,600 jobs will be lost if it is taxed.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2002