€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.”

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

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.

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