Cork Harness Racing Meeting, Sunday 16th of June 2024

Posted on 9th June 2024


Cork Harness Racing fifth Meeting of the 2024 season is at Lyre on Sunday the 16th of June 2024 at 2:30pm

Old Chapel Memorial Race Day, Cups and added Prize Money for all races.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting, Friday 7th of June 2024 Race Card

Posted on 7th June 2024


Cork Harness Racing fourth Meeting of the 2024 season is at Dunmanway on Friday the 7th of June 2024 at 6:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting, Friday 7th of June 2024

Posted on 5th June 2024


Cork Harness Racing fourth Meeting of the 2024 season is at Dunmanway on Friday the 7th of June 2024 at 6:30pm

Cork Harness Racing Meeting, Monday 3rd of June 2024 Race Card

Posted on 31st May 2024


Cork Harness Racing third Meeting of the 2024 season is at Dunmanway on Monday the 3rd of June 2024 at 2:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting, Sunday 19th of May 2024 Race Card

Posted on 17th May 2024


Cork Harness Racing second Meeting of the 2024 season is at Dunmanway on Sunday the 19th of May 2024 at 2:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting, Sunday 12th of May 2024 Race Card

Posted on 10th May 2024


Cork Harness Racing First Meeting of the 2024 season is at Harbour View Beach, Kilbrittain on Sunday the 12th of May 2024 at 2:00pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing First Meeting 2024, Sunday 12th of May 2024

Posted on 6th May 2024


Cork Harness Racing First Meeting of the 2024 season is at Harbour View Beach, Kilbrittain on Sunday the 12th of May 2024 at 2:00pm.

Cork Harness Racing Tenth Meeting, Friday 28th of July 2023

Posted on 27th July 2023


Cork Harness Racing Tenth Meeting, at Manch, Balineen on Friday the 28th of July 2023 at 6:30pm.

Cork Harness Racing Ninth Meeting, Sunday 16th of July 2023 Richard Phelan Memorial Race Card

Posted on 15th July 2023


Cork Harness Racing Meeting, Richard Phelan Memorial Day 2023 at Lyre, Clonakilty on Sunday the 16th of July 2023 at 2:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Richard Phelan Memorial Day 2023.

Posted on 10th July 2023

Richard Phelan Memorial Day 2023, Lyre, Clonakilty. Sunday 16th of July 2023.

Richard Phelan Memorial Day 2023.

Message Of Sympathy

Posted on 10th July 2023


Sincere condolences to the O' Sullivan Family and to the extended families on the sad passing of Currie (Cornelius) O' Sullivan, Drimoleague, Cork, / Durrus, Cork.

May he Rest In Peace.

Cork Harness Racing Eighth Meeting, Saturday 8th of July 2023 Race Card

Posted on 7th July 2023


Cork Harness Racing Meeting at Dunmanway on Saturday the 8th of July 2023 at 3:00pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Message Of Sympathy

Posted on 5th July 2023


Sincere condolences to the O' Regan Family and to the extended families on the sad passing of Donal (Dodo) O' Regan, Kealanine, Bantry, Cork.

May he Rest In Peace.

Cork Harness Racing Seventh Meeting, Sunday 25th of June 2023 Race Card

Posted on 24th June 2023


Cork Harness Racing Meeting at Dunmanway on Sunday the 25th of June 2023 at 2:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Sixth Meeting, Saturday 10th of June 2023 Race Card

Posted on 9th June 2023


Cork Harness Racing Meeting at Lyre on Saturday the 10th of June 2023 at 3:00pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Message Of Sympathy

Posted on 3rd June 2023


Sincere condolences to the O' Donovan Family and to the extended families on the sad passing of Timothy (Tim the Yank) O' Donovan, Counkilla, Drimoleague, Cork.

May he Rest In Peace.

Cork Harness Racing Irish American Meeting, Monday 5th of June 2023 Race Card

Posted on 3rd June 2023


Cork Harness Racing Irish American Meeting at Lyre on Monday the 5th of June 2023 at 2:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Irish American Meeting, Sunday 4th of June 2023 Race Card

Posted on 3rd June 2023


Cork Harness Racing Irish American Meeting at Lyre on Sunday the 4th of June 2023 at 2:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Third Meeting, Sunday 28th of May 2023 Race Card

Posted on 27th May 2023


Cork Harness Racing Third Meeting at Dunmanway on Sunday the 28th of May 2023 at 2:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Second Meeting, Saturday 20th of May 2023 Race Card

Posted on 19th May 2023


Cork Harness Racing Second Meeting at Dunmanway on Saturday the 20th of May 2023 at 3:00pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing fixture update.

Posted on 10th May 2023


Next race meeting is at Dunmanway on Saturday the 20th of May 2023 at 3:00pm.

Entries Close on Sunday the 14th of May 2023 at 10pm.

Cork Harness Racing First Meeting, Sunday 7th of May 2023 Race Card

Posted on 6th May 2023


Cork Harness Racing First Meeting at Harbour View Beach, Kilbrittain on Sunday the 7th of May 2023 at 12:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Message Of Sympathy

Posted on 26th April 2023


Sincere condolences to the French Family and to the extended families on the sad passing of Tommy French, Killinga, Leap, Cork.

May he Rest In Peace.

Cork Harness Racing 2023 Season.

Posted on 5th April 2023


With racing due to start in Cork on May 7th 2023, Trainer declarations must be completed this week (28 days in advance).

Click on the Link to access the Trainers Declaration 2023 Form.

Up to date Flu vaccinations also to be submitted to the office.

Owner \ Trainer \ Driver licence's are due for renewal.

Click on the Link to access the Licence's Renewal Form.

Message Of Sympathy

Posted on 16th February 2023


Sincere condolences to the Phelan family and to the extended families on the sudden passing of Richard Phelan, Corbally, Limerick.

Richie was a regular competitor in West Cork and Portmarnock. He was an owner, trainer and driver and great sportsman. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

May he Rest In Peace.

Message Of Sympathy

Posted on 26th December 2022


Sincere condolences to Violet and the Hurley Family and to the extended families on the very sad passing of Christy Hurley, Derrycarhoon, Ballydehob, Cork / Leap, Co Cork.

May he Rest In Peace.

Road Racing 2023 Update

Posted on 1st December 2022


With insufficient support for the March / April road season, it has regretfully been decided not to proceed any further with this proposal for the 2023 Season

Road Racing 2023

Posted on 28th October 2022


Road Racing 2023 - Horse owners interested in Road Racing for the proposed March / April 2023 dates please contact Connie O' Sullivan or any panel member before November 20th to enable this to progress.

Members Meeting

Posted on 20th October 2022


A Members Meeting will held on Thursday, 27th of October at 8:30pm in the Parkway Hotel Dunmanway.

Agenda

  • Winter Racing.
  • Lyre Track update.
  • 2023 Summer Season.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting, Saturday 3rd of September 2022 Race Card

Posted on 2nd September 2022


Cork Harness Racing Meeting at Lyre on Saturday the 3rd of September 2022 at 3:00pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

The next scheduled Cork Harness Racing Meeting will be the George Deane Memorial meeting at Dunmanway on Sunday the 11th of September 2022 at 2:30pm.

Added prize money for all races.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting, Sunday 28th of August 2022 Race Card

Posted on 27th August 2022


Cork Harness Racing Meeting at Lyre on Sunday the 28th of August 2022 at 2:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Message Of Sympathy

Posted on 24th August 2022


Sincere condolences to Violet and the Hurley Family and to the extended families on the very sad passing of Anne Hegarty (née O'Regan), Carrigfadda, Reenascreena, Co Cork.

May she Rest In Peace.

Cork Harness Racing - Red John Memorial Race Meeting, Sunday 21st of August 2022 Race Card

Posted on 19th August 2022


Cork Harness Racing - Day 2 - Red John Memorial Race Meeting at Lyre, Clonakilty on Sunday the 21st of August 2022 at 2:00pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing - Red John Memorial Race Meeting, Saturday 20th of August 2022 Race Card

Posted on 19th August 2022


Cork Harness Racing - Day 1 - Red John Memorial Race Meeting at Lyre, Clonakilty on Saturday the 20th of August 2022 at 2:00pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Thirteenth Meeting, Saturday 13th of August 2022 Race Card

Posted on 12th August 2022


Cork Harness Racing Thirteenth Meeting at Dunmanway on Saturday the 13th of August 2022 at 3:00pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing - Ballebuidhe Race Meeting, Monday 1st of August 2022 Race Card

Posted on 29th July 2022


Cork Harness Racing - Ballebuidhe Race Meeting at Dunmanway on Monday the 1st of August 2022 at 2:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing - Ballebuidhe Race Meeting, Sunday 31st of July 2022 Race Card

Posted on 29th July 2022


Cork Harness Racing - Ballebuidhe Race Meeting at Dunmanway on Sunday the 31st of July 2022 at 2:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Tenth Meeting, Friday 22nd of July 2022 Race Card

Posted on 22nd July 2022


Cork Harness Racing Tenth Meeting at Bishopsland, Caheragh on Friday the 22nd of July 2022 at 6:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Ninth Meeting, Saturday 16th of July 2022 Race Card

Posted on 15th July 2022


Cork Harness Racing Ninth Meeting at Lyre on Saturday the 16th of July 2022 at 3:00pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Message Of Sympathy.

Posted on 14th July 2022


Sincere condolences to the Twomey Family and to the extended families on the very sad passing of Billy Twomey, Clounkeen, Leap, Co Cork.

May he Rest In Peace.

Cork Harness Racing Eighth Meeting, Sunday 10th of July 2022 Race Card

Posted on 9th July 2022


Cork Harness Racing Eighth Meeting at Lyre on Sunday the 10th of July 2022 at 2:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Seventh Meeting, Wednesday 29th of June 2022 Race Card

Posted on 28th June 2022


Cork Harness Racing Seventh Meeting at Bishopsland, Caheragh on Wednesday the 29th of June 2022 at 6:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Sixth Meeting, Saturday 18th of June 2022 Race Card

Posted on 17th June 2022


Cork Harness Racing Sixth Meeting at Lyre on Saturday the 18th of June 2022 at 3:00pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

A meeting between stewards & drivers will take place at 14.15pm in the paddock at Lyre and all drivers are requested to attend.

Cork Harness Racing fixture update.

Posted on 5th June 2022


Due to water logged track the scheduled Harness races due to be held at Dunmanway on Monday the 6th of June 2022 have been cancelled.

Next race meeting is at Lyre on Saturday the 11th of June 2022 at 2:30pm.
Entries Close on Monday the 6th of June 2022 at 10pm.

Cork Harness Racing Fourth Meeting, Monday 6th of June 2022 Race Card

Posted on 3rd June 2022


Cork Harness Racing Fourth Meeting at Dunmanway on Monday the 6th of June 2022 at 2:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Third Meeting, Sunday 29th of May 2022 Race Card

Posted on 27th May 2022


Cork Harness Racing Third Meeting at Dunmanway on Sunday the 29th of May 2022 at 2:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Second Meeting, Monday 23rd of May 2022 Race Card

Posted on 21st May 2022


Cork Harness Racing Second Meeting at Dunmanway on Monday the 23rd of May 2022 at 6:30pm.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Second Meeting Rescheduled to Monday 23rd May 2022

Posted on 21st May 2022


The scheduled Harness races due to be held at Dunmanway on Sunday the 22nd of May 2022 have been rescheduled to Monday Evening the 23rd of May.

First Race at 6:30pm.

Meeting 1 - Inchydoney Beach - Sunday 15th May 2022.

Posted on 14th May 2022

Inchydoney Beach looking good for racing tomorrow. First race is 11:00am.

Cork Harness Racing First Meeting, Sunday 15th of May 2022 Race Card

Posted on 13th May 2022


Cork Harness Racing First Meeting at Inchydoney Beach on Sunday the 15th of May 2022 at 11:00am.

Racecard
is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Season - Opening Meeting, Sunday 15th of May 2022

Posted on 6th May 2022


Online Entries are now open for the first Cork Harness Racing 2022 meeting to be held at Inchydoney Beach on Sunday the 15th of May 2022.

Click on the Link to access the Harness Racing Online Entries Form.

Entries close on Monday Night the 9th of May at 10pm.

Added Money for all races.

Cork Qualifiers - Sunday 8th of May 2022.

Posted on 4th May 2022


Qualifiers will be held at Ballebuidhe Race field, Dunmanway on Sunday the 8th of May at 4:00pm.

Limited to horses needing to qualify.

Entries for the Qualifiers to 087-3103011

Cork Qualifiers - Monday 2nd of May 2022.

Posted on 27th April 2022


Qualifiers will be held at Ballebuidhe Race field, Dunmanway on Bank Holiday Monday the 2nd of May at 4:00pm.

Limited to horses needing to qualify.

Entries for the Qualifiers to 087-3103011

Message Of Sympathy.

Posted on 21st April 2022


Sincere condolences to Michael Healy and the Healy Family and to the extended families on the passing of Margaret (Peggy) Healy (née Lawless) Clountiquirk, Dunmanway, Cork.

May She Rest In Peace.

Cork Harness Racing 2022 Season.

Posted on 28th March 2022


With the opening meeting scheduled for May 15th 2022, Trainer declarations must be completed 28 days in advance before entries will be accepted.

Click on the Link to access the Trainers Declaration 2022 Form.

Now is also the time to check Flu vaccinations are in date.

Message Of Sympathy.

Posted on 27th February 2022


Sincere condolences to the Burchill Family and to the extended families on the passing of Sam (Sammy) Burchill, Rineen, Skibbereen / Castlehaven, Cork.

May he Rest In Peace.

Message Of Sympathy.

Posted on 28th January 2022


Sincere condolences to the O' Regan Family and to the extended families on the very sad passing of Connie O'Regan, Kealanine, Bantry, Cork.

May he Rest In Peace.

Cork Winter Road Racing Season 2022 Update

Posted on 27th January 2022


The outcome of the recent talks with horse owners and committees is that this years road season will not go ahead.

Message Of Sympathy.

Posted on 22nd January 2022


Sincere condolences to the O' Brien Family and to the extended families on the very sad passing of Paddy O' Brien, Ardmanagh Road, Schull, Cork.

May he Rest In Peace.

Cork Winter Road Racing Season 2022 Update

Posted on 14th November 2021


With the recent surge in Covid19 and in the interest of the health and safety of our members and followers it has been agreed in conjunction with the committees to defer the road season until late February with 5 to 6 meetings to be ran every 2 weeks.

Cork Winter Road Racing Season 2022

Posted on 14th September 2021


Expressions of interest by Horse Owners in road racing urgently required.

Please contact Connie at 0873103011 before next Sunday the 19th of September 2021.

Meeting 16 - Bishopsland, Caheragh Harness Racing Report - Saturday 11th September 2021.

Posted on 12th September 2021

Darkhill John J winner of the Grade G Pace with driver Matthew O' Reilly.

Ayr Majesty made it two wins in as many starts for new owner Timmy Moloney from Ballinadee in the Top-Grade Pace at Bishopsland on Saturday WRITES Tim Kelleher.

On Top Big C made the early running and was taken on by Ayr Majesty for the opening half mile. Heading out on the final circuit the leader seemed to have held the challenge at bay. Entering the final straight Supreme Sunshine had made his move to lead on the outside but left just enough room for Ayr Majesty to squeeze through to get up on the line with Teddy Camden staying on for third.

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Cork Harness Racing Sixteenth Meeting, Saturday 11th of September 2021 Race Card

Posted on 10th September 2021


Cork Harness Racing Sixteenth Meeting at Bishopsland, Caheragh on Saturday the 11th of September 2021 at 3:30pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Under new Covid19 guidelines announced by the Government, we can cater for Outdoor gathering of up to 200 spectators.

Cork Harness Racing Fifthteenth Meeting, Sunday 5th of September 2021 Race Card

Posted on 4th September 2021


Cork Harness Racing Fifthteenth Meeting at Dunmanway on Sunday the 5th of September 2021 at 2:00pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Under new Covid19 guidelines announced by the Government, we can cater for Outdoor gathering of up to 200 spectators.

Message Of Sympathy.

Posted on 1st September 2021


Sincere condolences to the Buckley Family and to the extended families on the very sad passing of Michael Buckley, Gurtnascreena, Drimoleague, Cork.

May he Rest In Peace.

Message Of Sympathy.

Posted on 1st September 2021


Sincere condolences to the Quill Family and to the extended families on the very sad passing of Christy Quill, Upper Park Road, Killarney, Kerry / Ballingeary, Cork.

May he Rest In Peace.

Cork Harness Racing Fourteenth Meeting, Saturday 28th of August 2021 Race Card

Posted on 27th August 2021


Cork Harness Racing Fourteenth Meeting at Dunmanway on Saturday the 28th of August 2021 at 3:30pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Under new Covid19 guidelines announced by the Government, we can cater for Outdoor gathering of up to 200 spectators.

Cork Harness Racing Season - Fourteenth Meeting, Saturday 28th of August 2021

Posted on 22nd August 2021


Online Entries are now open for the next Cork Harness Racing 2021 Field meeting to be held at Ballebuidhe Race Field, Dunmanway on Saturday the 28th of August 2021 at 3:30pm.

Click on the Link to access the Harness Racing Online Entries Form.

Entries close on Monday Night the 23rd of August at 10pm.

Cork Harness Racing - Red John Memorial Meeting, Sunday 22nd of August 2021 Race Card

Posted on 21st August 2021


Cork Harness Racing - Red John Memorial Meeting, at Lyre on Sunday the 22nd of August 2021 at 2:00pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing - Red John Memorial Meeting, Saturday 21st of August 2021 Race Card

Posted on 20th August 2021


Cork Harness Racing - Red John Memorial Meeting, at Lyre on Saturday the 21st of August 2021 at 2:00pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Fixtures update

Posted on 3rd August 2021


The scheduled Harness races due to be held at Dunmanway on Sunday the 8th of August 2021 have been cancelled due to Insufficient Entries.

The next scheduled races will be held in Dunmanway at 3:30pm on Saturday the 14th of August 2021.

Meeting 10 - Dunmanway Harness Racing Report - Monday 2nd August 2021.

Posted on 3rd August 2021

Inspire Me winner of the 3 Yr Old Trot with driver Luke Kelleher.

The rich vein of form that driver Luke Kelleher has being enjoying of late continued in Dunmanway on Sunday where he drove three winners on the Bank Holiday Monday card Writes Tim Kelleher.

Kelleher teamed up with John Healy and TJ O' Farrell to take the three-Year-Old trot and bag his third winner on Inspire Me who has improved on her previous starts and put in a flawless round of trotting and was far too good for her two rivals.
"She is only a baby and is learning every day. She has plenty of talent and we keep her going for another few races" John Healy joint owner said.

He has forged a formidable partnership with trainer John Shanahan from Leap who provided two of the three winners. American Rebel a winner on his three previous starts was easy in betting in the top-grade pace with Teddy Camden installed as favourite in the betting. Ayr Majesty made the running at a break neck pace. American Rebel was content to follow the leader with Brywins Star Ship behind. On the final lap as the leader-tired Kelleher was only waiting on American Rebel and eased to the front and ran out a length and a half winner from Brywins Star Ship with Teddy Camden a further length back in third.

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Cork Harness Racing Tenth Meeting, Monday 2nd of August 2021 Race Card

Posted on 30th July 2021


Cork Harness Racing Tenth Meeting at Dunmanway,on Monday the 2nd of August 2021 at 2:30pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Under new Covid19 guidelines announced by the Government, we can cater for Outdoor gathering of up to 200 spectators.

Cork Harness Racing Season - Tenth Meeting, Monday 2nd of August 2021

Posted on 25th July 2021


Online Entries are now open for the next Cork Harness Racing 2021 Field meeting featuring the George Deane Memorial handicap pace and 3 y/o Le Trot championship heat to be held at Ballebuidhe Race Field, Dunmanway on Monday the 2nd of August 2021 at 2:30pm.

Click on the Link to access the Harness Racing Online Entries Form.

Entries close on Monday Night the 26th of July at 10pm.

Meeting 9 - Dunmanway Harness Racing Report - Saturday 24th July 2021.

Posted on 25th July 2021

Resolute Diamond winner of the Grade F Conditioned Pace with driver Luke Kelleher.

Luke Kelleher took the driving honors on Saturday at a sun basked Dunmanway when steering two winners both for Leap based trainer John Shanahan Writes Tim Kelleher.

Resolute Diamond set the ball rolling for Kelleher in the Grade F Conditional Pace. Gamblers Gold and Share A Smile set the early fractions of the contest. Heading out on the final circuit Share A Smile was in front but Resolute Diamond was waiting in the wings and hit the front turning for home and ran out an easy 4 length winner from Share A Smile with IB Felicity staying on the third.

American Rebel completed the brace for Macroom based Kelleher and this could be a candidate for “Drive Of The Year”.

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Cork Harness Racing Ninth Meeting, Saturday 24th of July 2021 Race Card

Posted on 23rd July 2021


Cork Harness Racing Ninth Meeting at Dunmanway,on Saturday the 24th of July 2021 at 3:30pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Under new Covid19 guidelines announced by the Government, we can cater for Outdoor gathering of up to 200 spectators.

Meeting 8 - Bishopsland Caheragh Harness Racing Report - Saturday 17th July 2021.

Posted on 19th July 2021

On Top Big C winner of the Grade F Pace with driver Niall Forbes.

On Top Big C owned trained and driven by Niall Forbes who has been unlucky in recent weeks got a deserved win at Bishopsland Harness Races on Saturday afternoon Writes Tim Kelleher.

IB Felicity was the early pace setter from On Top Big C and Hail Spartacus. Into the second half of the contest Niall Forbes made his move with On Top Big C with Resolute Diamond following him and when the latter broke losing his chance On Top Big C sprinted clear to win by 7 lengths in the fastest time of the day 2.10.0.

"In his last few runs we didn't get the rub of the green but I knew it was only a matter of time before things would go our way and it's nice to get the win" Forbes told the press briefing.

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Cork Harness Racing Eighth Meeting, Saturday 17th of July 2021 Race Card

Posted on 16th July 2021


Cork Harness Racing Eight Meeting at Bishopsland, Caheragh on Saturday the 17th of July 2021 at 3:30pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Under new Covid19 guidelines announced by the Government, we can cater for Outdoor gathering of up to 200 spectators.

Meeting 7 - Bishopsland Caheragh Harness Racing Report - Saturday 10th July 2021.

Posted on 12th July 2021

Brutenor winner of the Grade D, C, B & A Trot with driver Luke Kelleher.

Brutenor and Pan Cam Income both continued on their winning runs both making it three wins in a row at the well-presented Bishopsland Track on Saturday Writes Tim Kelleher.

Luke Kelleher took the catch drive on Brutenor for Hillside Farms with retained driver Patrick Hill opting to drive stable companion Aubade A Helene. The latter went off stride early allowing Eddy Marceaux to lead from Brutenor and Bibi Daipet.

The order remained the same into the final 200 yards where Brutenor led but Eddy Marceaux and Bibi Dairpet came back for more but Brutenor held on for a head victory in the blanket finish.

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Cork Harness Racing Seventh Meeting, Saturday 10th of July 2021 Race Card

Posted on 9th July 2021


Cork Harness Racing Seventh Meeting at Bishopsland, Caheragh on Saturday the 10th of July 2021 at 3:30pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Under new Covid19 guidelines announced by the Government, we can cater for Outdoor gathering of up to 200 spectators.

Meeting 6 - Lissangle Caheragh Harness Racing Report - Saturday 3rd July 2021.

Posted on 5th July 2021

American Rebel winner of the Grade E, C & B Pace with driver Patrick Hill.

Leap based driver Patrick Hill took the driving honors when landing two winners at the Lisangle Harness races on Saturday Writes Tim Kelleher.

Hill the retained driver for Hillside Farms used completely different driving tactics on each winner.

Coming in for “The Catch drive” on American Rebel Hill sent this son of Rogue Hall to the front from the start and established a five length advantage after the opening circuit. Ayr Majesty and Supreme Sunshine set off in chase of the leader on the second lap.

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Message Of Sympathy.

Posted on 2nd July 2021


Sincere condolences to the Hennessy Family, Castlegregory, Kerry and to the extended families on the very sad passing of Peter.

May he Rest In Peace.

Cork Harness Racing Sixth Meeting, Saturday 3rd of July 2021 Race Card

Posted on 2nd July 2021


Cork Harness Racing Sixth Meeting at Lissangle, Caheragh on Saturday the 3rd of July 2021 at 3:30pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Under new Covid19 guidelines announced by the Government, we can cater for Outdoor gathering of up to 100 spectators.

Meeting 5 - Lissangle Caheragh Harness Racing Report - Sunday 27th June 2021.

Posted on 28th June 2021

Barus D'Occagnes winner of the Grade C & B Trot with driver Oisin Quill.

Barus D'Occagnes making his debut on Irish soil since being imported from France looks a real type when landing the Featured Grade C & B Trot at Lissangle on Sunday writes Tim Kelleher.

Only three went to post but it proved a real cracking affair. Eddy Marceaux set the early fractions leading for the first 7 furlongs on the final lap OIsin Quill eased the winner to the front and despite a late challenge from Bibi Dairpet the ten-year-old was not for catching.

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Cork Harness Racing Fifth Meeting, Sunday 27th of June 2021 Race Card

Posted on 25th June 2021


Cork Harness Racing Fifth Meeting at Lissangle, Caheragh on Sunday the 27th of June 2021 at 2:30pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Under new Covid19 guidelines announced by the Government, we can cater for Outdoor gathering of up to 100 spectators.

Cork Harness Racing Fourth Meeting, Friday 18th of June 2021 Race Card

Posted on 17th June 2021


Cork Harness Racing Fourth Meeting, Dunmanway, Friday the 18th of June 2021 at 6:30pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Message Of Sympathy.

Posted on 15th June 2021


Sincere condolences to the McGrath Family Bantry and to the extended families on the very sad passing of Connie.

May he Rest In Peace.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting update - Friday 18th June 2021

Posted on 15th June 2021


The next scheduled races in Cork have been brought forward to Friday Evening, 18th of June 2021 due to the rain forecast for Saturday afternoon.

First Race at 6:30pm.

Meeting 3 - Dunmanway Harness Racing Report - Sunday 13th June 2021.

Posted on 14th June 2021

Dedicace De Rhuys winner of the IHRA Apprentice Championship Leg 3 with driver Jamie Hurley & Owner John O' Sullivan.

They say on a fine day you can see Florida from Goleen in West Cork and owners from both had winners at Dunmanway Harness Races on Sunday Writes Tim Kelleher.

The IHRA Apprentice Championship third leg was a four runner affair but was a cracking contest. Silvano Bello set the early fractions from Dinah Washington and Vallanzana. Heading out on the final circuit Dedicace De Rhuys with Jamie Hurley joined in and led turning for home and won going away from Dinah Washington. The winner is owned by John O' Sullivan from Goleen.

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Cork Harness Racing Season - Fourth Meeting, Saturday 19th of June 2021

Posted on 13th June 2021


Online Entries are now open for the next Cork Harness Racing 2021 Field meeting to be held at Ballebuidhe Race Field, Dunmanway on Saturday the 19th of June 2021 at 3:30pm.

Click on the Link to access the Harness Racing Online Entries Form.

Entries close on Monday Night the 14th of June at 10pm.

Cork Harness Racing Third Meeting, Sunday 13th of June 2021 Race Card

Posted on 12th June 2021


Cork Harness Racing Third Meeting, Dunmanway, Sunday the 13th of June 2021 at 2:30pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Meeting 2 - Dunmanway Harness Racing Report - Monday 7th June 2021.

Posted on 8th June 2021

Connections of Anglesey Fasttrack winner of the Grade G Pace with driver Sean Kane who drove four winners on the day with trainer Jeremiah O Mahony who sent out four winners at Dunmanway.

Sean Kane from The Naul in Co Meath took the driving honours at Dunmanway on the Bank Holiday Monday steering no fewer than four winners all of which are trained at the track by Jeremiah O' Mahony assisted by his sons John and Dan.

The ball was set rolling in the first race of the day where Highland Princess who ran well in defeat last week went one better today in an easy victory over her sole rival Hurricane Hannah in the four-year-old trot. The winner is owned in partnership by Shane Crowley and the winning trainer.

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Cork Harness Racing Season - Third Meeting, Sunday 13th of June 2021

Posted on 7th June 2021


Online Entries are now open for the next Cork Harness Racing 2021 Field meeting to be held at Ballebuidhe Race Field, Dunmanway on Sunday the 13th of June 2021 at 2:30pm.

Click on the Link to access the Harness Racing Online Entries Form.

Entries close on Tuesday Night the 8th of June at 10pm.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting update - Monday 7th of June 2021

Posted on 7th June 2021

Reminder: Under the Covid19 restrictions announced by the Government, todays race meeting is behind closed doors. Only licensed members who are connected to a trainer, who is racing today are permitted to attend.

Face masks are mandatory at all times to all attendees and all drivers while on the premises and on the track.

Cork Harness Racing Second Meeting, Monday 7th of June 2021 Race Card

Posted on 6th June 2021


Cork Harness Racing Second Meeting, Dunmanway, Monday the 7th of June 2021 at 2:30pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Meeting 1- Dunmanway Harness Racing Report - Monday 31st May 2021.

Posted on 1st June 2021

The 2021 Harness Racing season kicked off on Monday evening and driver John Boyle drove a double on the night albeit one being a dead heat.

The top grade Pace was the race of the night .On Top Big C making his debut for new owner Niall Forbes set the early fractions but was badgered early doors by Supreme Sunshine and John Boyle.

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Cork Harness Racing Season - Second Meeting, Monday 7th of June 2021

Posted on 1st June 2021


Online Entries are now open for the next Cork Harness Racing 2021 Field meeting to be held at Ballebuidhe Race Field, Dunmanway on Monday the 7th of June 2021 at 2:30pm.

Click on the Link to access the Harness Racing Online Entries Form.

Entries close on Tuesday Night the 1st of June at 10pm.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting update - Monday 31st May 2021

Posted on 29th May 2021

To facilitate people working Monday, the requirement for horses to be on site early will not be strictly enforced on this occasion.

Qualifier will be run at 5:45pm
First Race at 6:15pm.

Cork Harness Racing Opening Meeting, Monday 31st of May 2021 Race Card

Posted on 29th May 2021


Cork Harness Racing Opening Meeting, Dunmanway, Monday the 31st of May 2021 at 6:15pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Opening Meeting Rescheduled to Monday 31st May 2021

Posted on 28th May 2021

The scheduled Harness races due to be held at Dunmanway on Saturday the 29th of May 2021 have been rescheduled to Monday Evening the 31st of May due to track conditions as a result of the recent persistent rainfall.

Qualifier will be run at 5:45pm
First Race at 6:15pm.

Cork Harness Racing Season - Opening Meeting, Saturday 29th of May 2021

Posted on 22nd May 2021


Online Entries are now open for the first Cork Harness Racing 2021 Field meeting to be held at Ballebuidhe Race Field, Dunmanway on Saturday the 29th of May 2021 at 3:30pm.

Click on the Link to access the Harness Racing Online Entries Form.

Entries close on Sunday Night the 23rd of May at 10pm.

Cork Qualifiers - Sunday 9th of May 2021.

Posted on 29th April 2021


Qualifiers will be held at Ballebuidhe Race field, Dunmanway on Sunday the 9th of May, Weather Permitting.

Entries for the Qualifiers to 087-3103011

Cork Harness Racing Season 2021

Posted on 28th April 2021


The 2021 Racing season is commencing on the 30th of May.

Final reminder, all horses in training must be declared by their trainer on the Trainers Declaration Form on the IHRA website 28 days in advance of their first race or clearance to race will not be given, this Sunday the 2nd of May will be the cut-off date for racing on the 30th of May. Charges will not apply until the horse first races.

The Trainer Declarations Form can be completed online at the following link: Trainer Declarations 2021

Flu vacs, owner, trainers and drivers license need to be completed also.

Groom licence required and costs €45 for u18 and €75 for over 18. This will allow grooms attend racing behind closed doors.

Irish Harness Racing Association Contact Details:

  • Telephone: +353 15310365
  • Email: info@irishharnessracing.com

Cork Harness Racing Season 2021

Posted on 26th April 2021


The 2021 Racing season is commencing on the 30th of May.

This is the final chance to get the trainers declaration submitted to the IHRA office for the required 28 day clearance or entries will not be accepted.

The Trainer Declarations Form can be completed online at the following link: Trainer Declarations 2021

Flu vacs, owner, trainers and drivers license need to be completed also.

Groom licence required and costs €45 for u18 and €75 for over 18. This will allow grooms attend racing behind closed doors.

Irish Harness Racing Association Contact Details:

  • Telephone: +353 15310365
  • Email: info@irishharnessracing.com

ITHRF Message Of Sympathy.

Posted on 7th April 2021


Sincere condolences to the McSweeney Family Clodagh, to Derry Mc Carthy, Johnny & Noreen Mc Sweeney and to the extended McSweeney and Mc Carthy families on the very sad passing of Eoin.

May he Rest In Peace.

Cork Harness Racing Season 2021

Posted on 3rd April 2021


The 2021 Racing season is commencing on the 30th of May with Qualifiers earlier in May.

Trainers are reminded to complete the Trainers Declaration Form on the IHRA website a minimum of 28 days in advance or entries will not be accepted.

The Trainer Declarations Form can be completed online at the following link: Trainer Declarations 2021

Irish Harness Racing Association Contact Details:

  • Telephone: +353 15310365
  • Email: info@irishharnessracing.com

Winter Racing Fixtures Update.

Posted on 5th January 2021


With the surge in Covid19 infections and in the interest of the safety of our members, followers, supporters and the community at large, it has been regretfully decided to cancel this years winter racing fixtures.

ITHRF Message Of Sympathy.

Posted on 17th December 2020


Sincere condolence to Jim, Danny and Paula Mccarthy on the very sad passing of Veronica.
She served for many years as an active executive member in various roles, ensuring the continuation of the sport of harness racing in West Cork.
She will also be remembered as joint owner of the renowned Limed Hazard.

May she Rest In Peace.

Winter Racing Fixtures Update.

Posted on 24th October 2020


Having considered the present situation re Covid 19 and in agreement with the Road Committees, it has been decided to defer the road season to next March \ April 2021.

A further update will be provided in December when it's hoped we will be in a position to give a proposed start date.

Dunmanway Harness Races, Saturday 19th of September 2020

Posted on 15th September 2020


Final Cork Harness Race meeting for 2020 season will be held in Dunmanway on Saturday the 19th of September 2020 at 2:30pm.

Under new Covid19 guidelines announced by the Government this week, can cater for Outdoor gathering of up to 100 spectators.

Dunmanway Harness Races, Sunday 13th of September 2020 Race Card

Posted on 11th September 2020


Dunmanway Harness Races, Sunday the 13th of September 2020 at 2:30pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Under new Covid19 restrictions announced by the Government, harness racing can continue behind closed doors. Only owners, trainers, drivers, grooms and officials can attend. Members of the public cannot attend.

Bishopsland Harness Races, Saturday 5th of September 2020 Race Card

Posted on 4th September 2020


Bishopsland, Caheragh Harness Races, Saturday the 5th of September 2020 at 2:30pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Under new Covid19 restrictions announced by the Government, harness racing can continue behind closed doors. Only owners, trainers, drivers, grooms and officials can attend. Members of the public cannot attend.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting - Bishopsland, Caheragh. Saturday 5th of September 2020

Posted on 2nd September 2020


The next Cork Harness Racing 2020 Field meeting will be held at Bishopsland, Caheragh on Saturday the 5th of September 2020 at 2:30pm.

Under new Covid19 restrictions announced by the Government, harness racing can continue behind closed doors. Only owners, trainers, drivers, grooms and officials can attend. Members of the public cannot attend.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting Postponed, Saturday 29th of August 2020

Posted on 26th August 2020


The next scheduled Race Meeting which was to be held on Saturday the 29th of August 2020 in Bishopsland, Caheragh has been postponed due to the weather conditions.

It is hoped to run a Race Meeting on Saturday, September 5th in a venue to be confirmed. Online Entries close on Monday night August 31st at 9pm.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting - Bishopsland, Caheragh. Saturday 29th of August 2020

Posted on 24th August 2020


Online Entries are open for the next Cork Harness Racing 2020 Field meeting to be held at Bishopsland, Caheragh on Saturday the 29th of August 2020 at 2:30pm, featuring the next IHRA 3YO Le Trot Series Qualifier.

Click on the Link to access the Harness Racing Online Entries Form.

Online Entries close on Monday the 24th of August at 10:00pm..

Upcoming Fixtures:

  • Saturday, 5th of September - Lissangle, Caheragh.
  • Sunday, 13th of September - Dunmanway.

Lyre Harness Races, Sunday 23rd of August 2020 Race Card

Posted on 21st August 2020


Lyre Harness Races, Sunday the 23rd of August 2020 at 2:30pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

Under new Covid19 restrictions announced by the Government this week, harness racing can continue behind closed doors. Only owners, trainers, drivers, grooms and officials can attend. Members of the public cannot attend.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting - Lyre, Sunday 23rd of August 2020

Posted on 18th August 2020


Online Entries are open for the next Cork Harness Racing 2020 Field meeting to be held at Lyre, on Sunday the 23rd of August 2020 at 2:30pm, featuring the next IHRA 3YO Le Trot Series Qualifier.

Click on the Link to access the Harness Racing Online Entries Form.

Online Entries close on Tuesday Evening the 18th of August at 6:00pm..

Upcoming Fixtures:

  • Saturday, 29th of August - Bishopsland, Caheragh.
  • Saturday, 5th of September - Lissangle, Caheragh.
  • Sunday, 13th of September - Dunmanway.

Red John Memorial Harness Races, 15th/16th of August 2020 Race Cards

Posted on 14th August 2020


Red John memorial Harness Races, Saturday 15th of August 2020. Racecard is now available to view online.

Red John memorial Harness Races, Sunday 16th of August 2020. Racecard is now available to view online.

The Red John Committee in conjunction with the IHRA and the local gardai office have agreed to run the weekends fixture in Lyre behind closed doors due to the large entry received and to ensure strict compliance with Covid-19 protocols. Only drivers driving at the meeting, owners, trainers and one groom per horse will be permitted entry.

Dunmanway Harness Races, Saturday 8th of August 2020 Race Card

Posted on 7th August 2020


Dunmanway Harness Races, Saturday the 8th of August 2020 at 5:30pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

  • Declarations and any Driver changes must be texted to 087-9581808 before 4:00pm on Saturday.

Can cater for Outdoor gathering of up to 200 people.

Cork Harness Racing 2020 Field meetings - Online Entries.

Posted on 3rd August 2020


Online Entries are open for the next two upcoming Cork Harness Racing 2020 Field meetings.

Online Entries are open for the fifth Cork Harness Racing 2020 Field meeting to be held at Ballebuidhe Race Field, Dunmanway on Saturday the 8th of August 2020. Click on the Link to access the Harness Racing Online Entries Form.

Online Entries close on Monday Night the 3rd of August at 10:00pm..

Online entries are also open for the Red John Memorial two day meeting to be held at Lyre on Saturday the 15th of August and Sunday the 16th of August 2020.

Online Entries are open for the Red John Memorial 2020 Field meeting to be held at Lyre on Saturday the 15th of August 2020 and on Sunday the 16th of August 2020. Click on the Link to access the Harness Racing Online Entries Form.

Online Entries close on Wednesday Night the 5th of August at 10:00pm, with final withdrawals before Monday the 10th of August at 12 noon. Framing and Draws will take on the Monday evening.

Dunmanway Harness Races, Monday 3rd of August 2020 Race Card

Posted on 3rd August 2020


Dunmanway Harness Races, Monday the 3rd of August 2020 at 6:00pm. Racecard is now available to view online.

  • Declarations and any Driver changes must be texted to 087-9581808 before 5:00pm on Monday.

Can cater for Outdoor gathering of up to 200 people.

Cork Harness Racing Field Meeting - Dunmanway, Fixture Update

Posted on 1st August 2020


Due to the heavy rain forecast for Tuesday, the Races in Dunmanway have been brought forward to Monday the 3rd of August.

Cork Harness Racing 2020 Field meeting to be held at Ballebuidhe Race Field, Dunmanway on Monday the 3rd of August 2020.

First race at 6:00pm.

Upcoming Fixtures:

  • Saturday, 8th of August - Dunmanway.
  • Saturday 15th \ Sunday 16th August - Red John Memorial - Lyre.

Cork Harness Racing Field Meeting - Dunmanway, Tuesday 4th of August 2020

Posted on 28th July 2020


Cork Harness Racing 2020 Field meeting to be held at Ballebuidhe Race Field, Dunmanway on Tuesday the 4th of August 2020.

First race at 4:00pm.

Upcoming Fixtures:

  • Saturday, 8th of August - Dunmanway.
  • Saturday 15th \ Sunday 16th August - Red John Memorial - Lyre.

Cork Harness Racing Season - Dunmanway, Tuesday 4th of August 2020

Posted on 27th July 2020


Online Entries are open for the fourth Cork Harness Racing 2020 Field meeting to be held at Ballebuidhe Race Field, Dunmanway on Tuesday the 4th of August 2020. Click on the Link to access the Harness Racing Online Entries Form.

Online Entries close on Monday Night the 27th of July at 10:00pm..

Dunmanway Harness Races, Sunday 26th July 2020 Entries

Posted on 24th July 2020


Dunmanway Harness Races, Sunday 26th of July 2020 at 2:00pm. Entries are now available to view online.

  • Declarations and any Driver changes must be texted to 087-9581808 before 12:00pm on Sunday.

Can cater for Outdoor gathering of up to 200 people.

Cork Harness Racing Season - Dunmanway, Sunday 26th of July 2020

Posted on 19th July 2020


Online Entries are now open for the third Cork Harness Racing 2020 Field meeting to be held at Ballebuidhe Race Field, Dunmanway on Sunday the 26th of July 2020. Click on the Link to access the Harness Racing Online Entries Form.

Online Entries close on Monday Night the 20th of July at 10:00pm..

Dunmanway Harness Races, Friday 17th July 2020 Entries

Posted on 16th July 2020


Dunmanway Harness Races, Friday 17th of July 2020 at 6:30pm. Entries are now available to view online.

Can cater for Outdoor gathering of up to 200 people.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting - Declarations.

Posted on 16th July 2020


Dunmanway Harness Races, Friday 17th of July 2020 at 6:30pm.

  • Declarations and any Driver changes must be texted to 087-9581808 before 6:00pm this evening for this Fridays Race meeting.

Cork Harness Racing Season - Dunmanway, Friday 17th of July 2020

Posted on 12th July 2020

Online Entries are now open for the second Cork Harness Racing 2020 Field meeting to be held at Ballebuidhe Race Field, Dunmanway on Friday Evening the 17th of July 2020 at 6:30pm . Click on the Link to access the Harness Racing Online Entries Form.

Online Entries close on Monday Night the 13th of July at 10:00pm..

Dunmanway Harness Races, Sunday 12th July 2020 Entries

Posted on 10th July 2020


Dunmanway Harness Races, Sunday 12th of July 2020 at 2pm. Entries are now available to view online.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting - Track Rules.

Posted on 10th July 2020

Track Rules:

  • All attending Sundays race meeting must complete the required COVID19 waiver and questionnaire.
  • Gates open at 12:00pm (Please have correct Entry fee €10 per person).
  • Everyone will have their Temperature checked on arrival.
  • Declarations by text to 087-9581808 before 12:00pm.
  • All horses must be on site by 1:30pm.
  • Only allowed warm up in the 20 minutes period before your race - not allowed on the track otherwise.
  • Please observe 2m social distancing and maintain hand hygiene and cough etiquette at all times.
  • Drivers must wear face coverings at all times when on the track (Warm up, Race and Qualifiers).
  • First race is at 2:00pm - Qualifiers after racing.

Next race meeting is on Friday the 17th of July and entries close on Sunday the 12th of July at 10pm.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting - IHRA Covid 19 Protocols.

Posted on 9th July 2020

Reminder: All Owners, Trainers, Drivers, Grooms, Officials and non competing members attending Sundays race meeting need to complete all related COVID19 Online Forms two days prior to the race meeting.

The COVID19 Online Forms are available on the Online Forms section of the Portmarnockraceway website.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting - IHRA Covid 19 Protocols.

Posted on 7th July 2020

All Owners, Trainers, Drivers, Grooms, Officials and non competing members attending any race fixture must complete all related COVID19 Online Forms. The COVID19 Online Forms are available on the Online Forms section of the Portmarnockraceway website.

All trainers are required to complete the "Declaration of Trainer, Driver & Groom's List" Form 2 days prior to each race meeting. The form will gather the full list of attendees and it is the responsibility of each trainer to complete.
Remember for all entries, the trainer plus one registered groom per horse and the drivers, driving at the race meeting will be allowed access to the race course.

All attendees of a race meeting (trainers, grooms, drivers, officials, broadcasting personnel, medical personnel, veterinary personnel, photographers and journalists) must fill out the following mandatory Online Forms 2 days before the race meeting:

  • Covid-19 Waiver of Liability Agreement Form.
  • IHRA Covid 19 Initial Members Questionnaire Form.

No Children (Under 12) are permitted entry.

Cork Harness Racing Meeting - Dunmanway, Sunday 12th of July 2020

Posted on 5th July 2020


Reminder the Online Entries close tonight, Sunday the 5th of July at 10pm for the first Cork Harness Racing 2020 Field meeting to be held at Ballebuidhe Race Field, Dunmanway on Sunday the 12th of July 2020.

Click on the Link to access the Harness Racing Online Entries Form.

Cork Harness Racing Season - Opening Meeting, Sunday 12th of July 2020

Posted on 3rd July 2020

Online Entries are now open for the first Cork Harness Racing 2020 Field meeting to be held at Ballebuidhe Race Field, Dunmanway on Sunday the 12th of July 2020. Click on the Link to access the Harness Racing Online Entries Form.

Entries close on Sunday Night the 5th of July at 10pm.

Please ensure your Registration, Licences and Flu vacs have been submitted to the IHRA office to ensure race clearance and avoid fines. Licenses and registrations can be completed online on the Portmarnockraceway website.

Irish Harness Racing Association CLG Contact Details:

  • Telephone: (01) 5310365
  • Email: info@irishharnessracing.com

Cork Qualifier Results - 2nd of July 2020.

Posted on 3rd July 2020


All qualifiers were 3 Laps.

Qualifier: 1
No.HorseDriverTime
1IB Flo JoD. Murphy2.48
2HiancaD. Sheehy3.01
3Hint of MistD. Mc Carthy3.01
Qualifier: 2
No.HorseDriverTime
1Meadowbranch RomanceC. O’ Driscoll2:43:3
2Darkhill John J.M. O’Reilly2.44
3Musical ArtD. Murphy2.54
Qualifier: 3
No.HorseDriverTime
1DiplomatistM. O’Reilly2:33:4
2Resolute DiamondL. Kelleher2:34

Cork Qualifier - Thursday 2nd of July 2020.

Posted on 29th June 2020


Final Cork Qualifier before racing resumes on Sunday the 12th of July will be held at Ballebuidhe Race field, Dunmanway on Thursday Evening the 2nd of July at 7pm.

Qualifier is open to juveniles, maidens and horses that need to qualify.

Please contact any member of the Panel to enter for the Qualifier.

Cork Qualifier Results - 25th of June 2020.

Posted on 26th June 2020


All qualifiers were 3 Laps.

Qualifier: 1
No.HorseDriverTime
1Darkhill John J.M. O’Reilly2.40
2BequestD. Murphy2.51
3Hint of MistD. Mc Carthy2.53 (DNQ)
4Hianca HAK. Sheehy3.05
Qualifier: 2
No.HorseDriverTime
1Meadowbranch RomanceC. O’ Driscoll2:36:59
2DiplomatistM. O’Reilly2:38:30
3Resolute DiamondT. O’ Leary2:40:07
Qualifier: 3
No.HorseDriverTime
1IB FelicityJ. Boyle2:28:57
2Mahogany DreamerJ. Moloney2:30:35
3Hail CeaserP. Hill2:33:32

Cork Qualifiers - Thursday 25th of June 2020.

Posted on 23rd June 2020


Cork Qualifier will be held at Ballebuidhe Race field, Dunmanway on Thursday Evening the 25th of June at 7pm.

Harness Racing Season 2020.

Posted on 22nd June 2020

Harness racing season recommences in Portmarnock on Monday the 29th of June with the first Cork meeting on Sunday the 12th of July in Dunmanway.

Please ensure trainers declarations, Licence renewals, Flu vacs and Ownership transfers are in order or entries will not be accepted.

IHRA Regional Qualifiers, Schooling & Driving Test Sessions.

Posted on 16th June 2020

The qualifying and schooling session is been held on Wednesday the 17th of June at 7pm in Ballabhuidhe Race Field.

Online entries close on Tuesday the 16th of June at 10pm.

Only horses entered via the online entry form will be permitted on the track. Only horses that have been cleared to race will be permitted to Qualify.

Please note the change in the Website currently been used for the Online Entries: portmarnockraceway.ie

Click on the Link to access the Online Entries Form.

Please note the following requirements:

  • Only horses entered online are permitted.
  • Drivers and Trainers and one Groom per horse allowed.
  • No under 12s.
  • Health screening at the office before entry to paddock.
  • 5 metres between Horse Boxes.
  • 2 metres Social Distancing.
  • Face coverings to be worn by drivers.

IHRA Regional Qualifiers, Schooling & Driving Test Sessions.

Posted on 12th June 2020

As the commencement of the 2020 season draws ever closer, the IHRA will conduct weekly qualifying and schooling sessions in all three regions over the next two weeks for all juvenile and maiden pacers and trotters.

These will be held in Annaghmore on Saturdays at 10am, Portmarnock on Sundays at 11am & in Ballabhuidhe on Wednesdays at 7pm.

Only horses entered via the online entry form will be permitted on the tracks during this time and all previous exercising bookings will be transferred. Only horses that have been cleared to race will be permitted to Qualify.

Please note the change in the Website currently been used for the Online Entries: portmarnockraceway.ie

Click on the Link to access the Online Entries Form.

Juvenile Stakes Programme 2020.

Posted on 29th May 2020

The IHRA are proudly happy to announce the inaugural Juvenile Stakes programme for both two and three year old pacers which will take place annually beginning this year.

Considering the cancellation of the Vincent Delaney Memorial earlier this week, the IHRA have decided to support the owners and trainers of juvenile pacers, who have been preparing their young stock for many months now and to have a grand circuit for these pacers going forward.

The Juvenile Stakes will be made up of four divisions; 2YO fillies, 2YO colts and geldings, 3YO fillies & 3YO colts and geldings and will have a combined purse of €52,000, with €14,000 for each division.

Juvenile Stakes Programme 2020.

The structure of the programme, taken from similar International Stakes races, will see four individual elimination races being staged from July through to September and the participating horses competing to gain points in order to reach the finals day held in Portmarnock Raceway in late September. The points awarded at each of the elimination race will be 16 points for first, 8 points for second, 4 points for third, 2 points for fourth and 1 point for fifth.

A table of the purses on offer at each elimination race and finals for each division is as follows:

Juvenile Stakes Programme 2020.

The barrier draws for the finals will be decided by the total points accrued, from the heats, whereby the highest to the lowest will choose their position.

Nominations for the juvenile stakes close on Wednesday June 3rd 2020 with a nomination fee of €350 and the second and final sustaining fee €350 is due on Wednesday July 1st 2020.

Entries are now open to all and the IHRA will refund in full, any BHRC horse should our current restrictions not be lifted.

The IHRA intends to announce the dates for these events in the coming week, following a meeting of the racecourse committee to discuss the revised fixture list for the 2020 season.

Red John Memorial Committee Fixture Update.

Posted on 29th May 2020

The IHRA are pleased to announce that the 2020 Red John Memorial Race fixture will go ahead on August 15th & 16th at Lyre, Co Cork.

The IHRA & RJM memorial committee are happy that this move two weeks earlier than planned will now allow any trainer to compete in the 2020 breeder’s crown fixture at Tir Prince and it will also allow for UK horses to compete at the IHRA’s largest and richest grass meeting in the country.

Along with the annual Red John Memorial and Maven Trot, the meeting will play host to a heat of the new Juvenile Stakes Programme for 2 & 3 Year Olds.

This year, the RJM will follow the new IHRA handicap format with two eliminations for the top 16 horses in both codes and all other graded races will be straight races.

The RJM committee has also revised their stakes payment schedule for this years event, full details of which will be published next week.

RJM 2020

ITHRF Message Of Sympathy.

Posted on 27th April 2020


The ITHRF wish to extend their deepest sympathy to Donal and Tadgh Murphy and their families on the passing of their Uncle Pádraig Burke.

May he Rest In Peace.

Trotteur Francais Breeding Initiatives 2020.

Posted on 25h April 2020


The IHRA Breeding Committee has completed a five-year strategic breeding programme for Irish Trotteur Francais mares and their future progeny. The following initiatives will come into effect immediately and the IHRA are greatly appreciative of the financial contributions made by Le Trot in this respective. The schemes below will be reviewed in early 2024.

Please find full details of all such initatives on the link below.

Breeding-Initatives-for-Members-Doc-April-2020

Covid-19 Members Update.

Posted on 25th April 2020

The following update was emailed to members recently.

As we write to you today, the 2020 season should be heading into its eight week of its commencement of the 2020 season, but unfortunately like all other recreational and sporting the events in the country, the Irish Harness racing calendar has fallen foul to the Covid-19 restrictions, currently in place by the HSE. Given the current situation, the IHRA are doing whatever can be done to look after our employees and our stakeholders. We also realize the predicament for our owners and trainers that race at our tracks and the anxiety of not knowing what the near future might hold. It is in this spirit that we try to shed a little light on what may be possible.

The IHRA board of directors, along with its committee members have been tirelessly convening over the past number of weeks to discuss the situation and as many of you are aware, the season opening has been postponed until Sunday 10th of May, should the current restrictions be lifted in any way for the sporting events in the country. The IHRA intends to race behind closed doors for the first four weeks of racing in Portmarnock as intensive safety and security measures will have to be put in place. This will allow the IHRA to primarily begin our season and will secondly be the associations effort to cease the spread of this extreme and in some cases fatal virus. The committees are working on a contingency plan in the event of running behind closed doors and all stakeholders will receive a copy of this document once finalised. The IHRA are currently planning and designing a new streaming service of all our races so that all regular attendees at our race meetings can watch all the action from the comfort and safety of their own home. The sub-committee working on this project are hopeful that project will come to fruition and details of this service will be published should it be financially viable for the association to do so.

Our fixtures have suffered already with the first eleven meetings at Portmarnock, Annaghmore & Cork abandoned. The annual Inchydoney beach races has been cancelled, whilst the Red John Memorial in Lyre on June 13th & 14th is now rescheduled for August 29th & 30th. Should the restrictions be extended after 5th of May, the IHRA racecourse committee will review all other future dates and make amendments where necessary.

Finally, the IHRA have submitted a document to the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine, on their request regarding Emergency funding as a direct result to the ongoing restrictions and their impact on the Irish Harness Racing sector. To conclude this update, the IHRA board of directors, its committee’s and employees would like to reiterate in no uncertain terms that we are working to getting tracks open but only when its safe to do so. Owners and trainers need to race, and we would like to race too, but for now we must adhere to the guidelines set forth by the HSE.

To keep updated, please refer to www.irishharnessracing.com or our dedicated social media platforms of Facebook, Instagram or Twitter accounts for all related news on this matter.

Red John Memorial Committee Fixture Update.

Posted on 19th April 2020

Due to the Covid 19 crisis, the RJM Committee have no option only to postpone the event scheduled for the 13th and 14th of June 2020. Following negotiations with the land owner, sponsors, IHRA subcommittees, we applied and were granted the dates 29th and 30th of August 2020.

We appreciate that this may clash with high profile meeting in the UK, but unfortunately this can not be avoided due to the unusual circumstances we find ourselves in.

We thank you for your understanding and support and look forward to welcoming you all to Lyre in August. In the meantime – Stay Safe.

RJM 2020

ITHRF Message Of Sympathy.

Posted on 2nd April 2020


The ITHRF wish to extend their deepest sympathy to Martin and Christy Hurley and their extended Family on the passing of their brother Mike.

May he Rest In Peace.

Red John Memorial Committee Update.

Posted on 27th March 2020

Following recent developments with the COVID-19 virus, the Red John Memorial Committee like all others are monitoring the situation.

If we cannot run in June we will seek an alternative date.

Further updates as the situation transpires.

Stay Safe Everyone.

RJM Committee.

Covid 19 Update.

Posted on 27th March 2020

The IHRA sub committees met over the weekend and have decided to postpone the opening date of the 2020 season to Sunday 3rd May. This decision was made to protect the safety and well being of all our members and stakeholders. The committee’s will continue to meet on a weekly basis to discuss matters arising from harness racing and will continue to review the opening date.

We are confident that we will resume racing on Sunday 3rd May, provided no further restrictions will be put in place by the HSE.

Entries will open online on Sunday 19th April and to ensure a smooth flow within the office, we would like to remind all trainers and owners to please send in a copy of your flu vaccinations to us in the coming days, along with completing the online licence renewal form which is available in our online forms section of the website, which is located on the left hand side of the home page.

Further to protect our staff, the IHRA office will close today, 24th March until further notice. However Donna will be contactable via email and telephone (10am -11.30am) each day. Any applications relating studbook matters or general post will not be dealt with until our staff are safe to return to the office and the HSE restrictions are lifted.

For any further updates, please check both our website and social media platforms.

IHRA Update.

Posted on 16th March 2020

Following an IHRA Racecourse Committee conference call and it light of the HSE Covid-19 guidelines currently in place it has been decided to defer the opening meeting scheduled for Sunday 29th March at Portmarnock by one week to Sunday 5th April.

This opening date will be subject to an ongoing review based on the evolving situation taking into account any new guidelines as determined by the HSE and it may be necessary to impose operating restrictions based on whatever guidelines apply at the time of opening.

Based on the current assumption of the opening meeting taking place on Sunday 5th April entries will open on Monday 23rd March and close on Thursday 26th March, only horses that are compliant with the 28 day trainer declaration and for which a current flu vac scheduled has been submitted to the IHRA Office are eligible for entry, equally the associated owners, trainers & drivers will have to be fully licensed for the 2020 season to be eligible to compete.

The newly purchased Trotteur Francais racehorses following the recent Le Trot sale will be eligible subject to an online trainer declaration being completed by Friday 20th March.

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