Tag Archives: Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR)

HRI approves media rights deals for 21 member racecourses

SBC News HRI approves media rights deals for 21 member racecourses

The Board of Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) has approved new media rights arrangements for Irish racing for a period of five years starting in 2024.  The Board welcomed the unanimous approval of the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) Board for this deal and the authorisation for AIR to conclude contractual arrangements for 21 of its 26 member racecourses.  However, five …

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Irish on-course bookies warn of strikes

SBC News Irish on-course bookies warn of strikes

On-course bookmakers in Ireland have warned that they may no longer be able to guarantee their services on tracks following a dispute with the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) and Horse Racing Ireland (HRI). The Irish National Professional Bookmakers Association (INPBA) has said that its members may not offer their services at all Irish race meetings from Tuesday onwards, starting …

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