Thurles Racecourse secures lifeline as Horse Racing Ireland steps in to run fixtures until March

The track has been saved from closure after Horse Racing Ireland agreed a deal to oversee operations until March 2026

A view of Thurles Racecourse Mandatory Credit. Pic: Ryan Byrne, Inpho

The future of Thurles racecourse has been secured, in the short-term, at least. Confirmation of an agreement between Horse Racing Ireland and the Molony Family and Thurles Race Company, with operational responsibility passing to HRI, came from a meeting between the parties on Thursday afternoon.

The agreement ensures that the track will fulfil its fixture list, which consists of 11 meetings, up until March of next year. In the meantime, all parties involved will have the opportunity to consider a longer-term plan for the track.