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The introduction of a second all-weather track in Ireland would appear to be imminent after An Bord Pleanála granted permission for construction to get underway at Tipperary Racecourse.

Dundalk became Ireland's first and only all-weather track in 2007 but Horse Racing Ireland have been working hard behind the scenes in recent years for Tipperary to become the second.

Tipperary County Council had granted permission for the development in August 2022 but the project met a roadblock when the decision was appealed by residents close to the racecourse the following month.

The appeal process took almost 16 months and news broke on Friday afternoon that the green light had been given for what had been previously estimated to be an €18 million development.

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Eoghan O'Grady has been appointed Racecourse Manager at Cork Racecourse Mallow. O'Grady takes up his new role with immediate effect as Andrew Hogan moves to Tipperary Racecourse ahead of a major redevelopment at the track. A former amateur rider, O'Grady held a trainer's licence from 2005 to December of last year.

“With the support of the board of directors and the hard-working team here I am very much looking forward to this role,” O'Grady said. “I am very grateful to Andrew Hogan for all his guidance since the start of the year and wish him well in future endeavours.”

Chairman of Cork Racecourse Mallow, Tom Gaffney, said, “On behalf of my board colleagues, the management and support team, and our loyal customers, I wish to express gratitude to Andrew for his commitment, loyalty and vision for Cork Racecourse. His commitment was notable particularly during the COVID period, but also in the development of the seven-furlong track. We wish him continued success in delivering the plans for Tipperary Racecourse.

“We look forward to working with Eoghan as we seek to optimise the investment in the track and facilities by satisfying the enjoyment criteria of our existing and potential customers.”

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