Racing industry worth over €1.8bn to economy: report

The Irish breeding and racing industry generates over €1.8bn in economic activity and supports almost 29,000 jobs.

According to an economic impact study conducted by Deloitte on behalf of Horse Racing Ireland, Irish racing and breeding is among the most prominent in the world.

Second only to the US, Ireland was the biggest seller of bloodstock at public auctions last year by value. More than 20% of the top 100 flat horses in the world were Irish bred. Ireland also boasts many of the world’s leading breeders, trainers and jockeys.