UCC students vote to ban promotion of horse race days

The move follows a petition by the UCC Vegan Society.

Horse Racing Ireland  said it has seen sold-out student race days in recent weeks at Cork Racecourse, Limerick Racecourse, and Leopardstown (pictured today). Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Students at University College Cork (UCC) have voted to ban the promotion of student race days, with the UCC Students' Union (UCCSU) and to no longer condone or endorse events involving horse racing or betting on animals.

It follows a motion, passed by the UCC Student Council, which was brought forward as a result of a petition by the UCC Vegan Society.