Thurles Racecourse to Reopen for Remainder of Season

Thurles racecourse saved from closure after positive meeting with owners - The Mirror

Ireland's only privately-owned racecourse was set to shut permanently with immediate effect but will now stay open until at least March 2026

Thurles Racecourse to reopen for remainder of season

Thurles Racecourse will reopen and racing will continue until at least March next year, Horse Racing Ireland has announced.

Thurles To Continue Racing Until At Least Next March

Thurles Racecourse, which had been due to close this month after owners the Molony family decided to retire from racing, will continue operating until at least March of 2026. There was a productive meeting between the Molony family and Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) on Thursday. The only privately owned racecourse in Ireland, Thurles had 11 scheduled fixtures for the 2025/2026 season. A joint-statement from HRI and the Molony family read, “Following…