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Monday 9am - 1pm 2pm - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 1pm 2pm - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 1pm 2pm - 5pm Thursday 9am - 1pm 2pm - 5pm Friday 9am - 1pm 2pm - 5pm

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Ireland’s world-famous Racing Academy & Centre of Education. Since 1973 🏇🇮🇪

Welcome to Ireland's Racing Academy and Centre of Education, the training academy for the Irish horse racing industry and an international centre of excellence.

08/10/2026

Got a business idea? 💡

Get expert advice & start building a bright future on our fully funded Start Your Own Business course!

APPLY NOW ➡️ bit.ly/4enc5vW

07/10/2026

Apply now for October Midterm Junior Academy! 🍂

🏇 One-day courses
🤗 Ages 10-17
⭐️ Riding & non-riding

All info & apply ➡️ bit.ly/3OgHgOY

05/10/2026

Many congrats to everyone who completed our recent Rider Improvement course! 👏

Some riders were already in yards but looking to upskill, while others were transferring from other equestrian disciplines. All made amazing progress and most are now actively working in the industry 🏇

Final places are going fast for our next edition, which kicks off on 13 October. All the info here ➡️ bit.ly/4vZcvOP

01/10/2026

Boost your riding skills this autumn! 🏇🍂

Our Rider Improvement course is for novice exercise riders & riders from other equestrian disciplines. Get expert tuition two afternoons per week over four weeks. All for just €200 🙌

⚠️ Places limited
‼️ 16+
⏰ Applications closing
ℹ️ Info & apply: bit.ly/4vZcvOP

29/09/2026

Sound on 🔊

📍 Ross O’Sullivan Racing

23/09/2026

Already working with racehorses? Your experience could count towards a QQI Level Five qualification 🏇

We offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for three of our Horsemanship modules: Racehorse Care & Exercise, Stable & Yard Routine, & Work Experience ✅✅✅

Beginning October 2026 ⏰
All info & apply 👉 bit.ly/3SgSIvy

21/09/2026

SCHOOLING PROGRESSION ✈️
With Derek O'Connor 👌

Improve your technical & tactical riding skills. Receive expert feedback from an all-time great.

✅ Fully funded
📅 10.30am-3.30pm Wed 30 Sept
ℹ️ Info & apply: bit.ly/444TdM9

01/09/2026

We are hiring! 🤝

🏇 Practical Training Coordinator
📍 RACE Campus, Kildare
📃 Six-month full-time contract

See full job spec & application details via the Equuip jobs board education section: bit.ly/4rcYPgy

28/08/2026

Eat. Sleep. RACE. Repeat 🫶

26/08/2026

From the driver’s seat to the saddle!⚡️

Top touring car pilot Max Hart is participating in Saturday’s Pat Smullen Charity Race for Cancer Trials Ireland at the Curragh. He enjoyed a final tune-up on our simulator with Classic-winning rider & jockey coach Niall McCullagh. Max only started riding in January whereas Niall rode his first winner 40 years ago! 🤯

Donations are open for Max & all riders. Follow the link to support this very worthy cause: https://bit.ly/4qG9Dow

Address

Racing Academy And Centre Of Education, Curragh House, Dublin Road
Kildare
R51YF51

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm
Friday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm

Telephone

+35345522468

Website

http://www.racingacademy.ie/

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