€100m redevelopment of the Curragh postponed due to economic downturn

THE Turf Club has decided to postpone the €100m project to redevelop the Curragh in the light of what it describes as “the current unprecedented economic conditions.”

Brian Lenihan’s recent budget saw the Horse and Greyhound Fund reduced from €76.3m to €69.7m for next year and cutbacks in racing were inevitable.

Horse Racing Ireland has already stated that prize-money, capital development and running costs are all under threat.