Current vacancies in irish racing industry
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Current Industry Vacancies
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| Leinster | Cobajay stables | Full time /part time riders |
Phone: (086) 279 6887 Email: cobajay14@gmail.com |
2025-08-07 |
We are currently looking for full time /part time riders to join us for a busy point to point season ahead. Great opportunity’s available including plenty of schooling experience/ opportunities to travel to sales and racing! Rides available for the right candidate. Yard can be viewed via YouTube/instagram @cobajaystables |
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| Tipperary | EMcC Racing | PRE TRAINING AND RACING YARD | Email: racehorsetrainer321@gmail.com | 2025-08-07 |
🐴 JOB OPPORTUNITY – FRIENDLY PRE TRAINING AND RACING YARD, FLEXIBLE HOURS, LIVE-IN 🏇 Looking for someone to join our small, welcoming racehorse pre training and racing yard in the Republic of Ireland – and you don’t need racing experience to apply! If you’ve worked with horses in any setting (riding schools, eventing, showjumping, trekking, etc.) and are curious about racing, I’d love to hear from you. A good attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn are more important than prior racing knowledge – full training can be provided! 🔹 Flexible hours – great if you're studying or working on other projects 🔹 Perfect for those doing distance learning or part-time study 🔹 Live-in option available – comfortable mobile home on site 🔹 Supportive, team-focused environment 🔹 Full time position 🔹️Start date Sept 1st (or possibly sooner) **Regular duties include:** • Maintaining 7 stables (horses all turned out 5-7 hours/day) • Leading horses to and from the walker, gallops and turnout • Assisting with tack and untacking • Helping with vet and farrier visits • Keeping the yard tidy and organised Based in Co. Tipperary and happy to chat if you’d like to know more. 📩 Please EMAIL racehorsetrainer321@gmail.com for details or to apply. 📌 Please note: Only applicants with a valid work visa or legal right to work in the Republic of Ireland will be considered. Tag someone who might be interested – would love to welcome a new face to the team! 😊 |
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| Westmeath | Andrew Mcnamara | Rider |
Email: chloe.thompson95@yandex.com Phone: 0830908961 |
2025-08-21 | Rider for mornings in a small mixed racing yard. With 21 stables and own deep sand gallop. Options to go racing, do afternoons and weekends but not a must! | |
| Cork | Michael Kennedy Racing | Full /part time rider & Full / part time ground staff | Email: mgktrainer@gmail.com | 2025-08-26 |
Full and part time riders required, 5-6 lots per morning. Ground staff required for general yard duties. Good pay and working conditions. |
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| Carlow | Shark Hanlon | Stable Staff/Work Riders |
Email: johnjhanlon@hotmail.com Phone: 087-6924831 |
2025-09-02 | We are looking for experienced full time and part time staff to join our team for the upcoming jump season. The ideal candidate must be able to ride well and be capable of educating young horses. Duties include general stable jobs Accommodation can be provided to full time staff Unfortunately we are not a sponsor, so we can only consider applications from applicants who have a legal entitlement to work in Ireland. Please phone 087-6924831 or email your CV and references to johnjhanlon@hotmail.com |
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| Tipperary | Denis Hogan Racing | Racing Secretary | Email: denishoganracing@gmail.com | 2025-08-13 | DENIS HOGAN RACING Currently has a position available for a Secretary either part or full time (option to mix with riding out some lots). Role includes: - Accounts +VAT and Book Keeping - Registrations and Admin - Liaising with Owners - Passports and Veterinary Records Please contact denishoganracing@gmail.com | |
| Kildare | Sycamore Lodge Equine Hospital | Accounts Assistant Maternity Leave Cover | Email : practicemanager@sycamorelodge.ie | 2025-08-26 |
Sycamore Lodge Equine Hospital, based on The Curragh in Kildare, provides expert specialist veterinary services covering all aspects of Equine Health. We are looking for an Accounts Assistant Maternity Leave Cover. Full-time hours, immediate start. Responsibilities include but are not exhausted to:
Attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. Please reply with CV to practicemanager@sycamorelodge.ie |
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| Kildare | Larkspur Thoroughbreds | Part-Time Stud Groom | Email: lancedobell@gmail.com | 2025-08-07 |
Larkspur Thoroughbreds is seeking an experienced and dedicated Part-Time Stud Groom to join our team caring for our horses in a professional breeding environment. Key Responsibilities: • Daily grooming of horses to maintain health and appearance • Mucking out stables and maintaining clean, hygienic facilities • Feeding horses according to individual dietary requirements • Assisting veterinarians and farriers during visits and treatments • General stable maintenance and upkeep Essential Requirements: • Previous hands-on experience working with broodmares and young stock • Strong understanding of equine behavior and handling techniques • Physical fitness and ability to work in all weather conditions • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently • Genuine passion for horse care and welfare What We Offer: • Competitive hourly rate • Flexible part-time hours • Opportunity to work with quality horses in a supportive breeding environment • Ongoing learning opportunities in equine care Hours: Part-time position with flexible scheduling options Location: Rathangan, Kildare If you have the experience and dedication we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience with horses, particularly broodmares and young stock. To apply, please contact lancedobell@gmail.com We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. |
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| Kildare | New Abbey Stud | Night Security |
Email: emma.mcdonnell@juddmonte.ie Phone: 01 6287421 |
2025-08-21 |
Juddmonte is a leading international horseracing and thoroughbred breeding enterprise with farms in the UK, Ireland and USA; responsible for over 100 Group/Grade1 winners including Frankel, Enable, Kingman & Field of Gold. We are looking for Night Security (Holiday Cover) to work at New Abbey Stud, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare for the following nights: 30th Aug, 31st Aug, 2nd Sept, 3rd Sept, 4th Sept, 5th Sept. 8pm to 7am. The ideal candidate will have:
Applications, including a CV and references, should be emailed to Emma McDonnell at emma.mcdonnell@juddmonte.ie or phone 01 6287421. Applications must have the right to work in the country they are applying to as Juddmonte is unable to offer sponsorship. No accommodation is provided with this role. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. |
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| Kildare | Baroda Stud | Yearling Preparation | Email: Tamsodoyle@gmail.com | 2025-08-26 | Baroda Stud Looking for Yearling Prep person for a quick start, can be short term or long-term work. Good terms and environment, joining a top team. Contact:- Tamso Doyle Cox, 0872936357. | |
| Tipperary | South Tipp Studfarm | Part time Stud worker | Email : southtippstudfarm@gmail.com | 2025-08-26 |
Job would include mucking out stables,handling yearlings and other yard work. It will be part time initially with the possibility of more hours.Hourly rate will be competitive rate. Contact me after 6pm on 086 8234849. The stud farm is based near Cashel,Co. TIPPERARY. |
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| Kildare | Osborne Lodge Racing | Yard Person | Email: office@kjcondon.ie | 2025-08-26 | General Yard duties, mucking out, taking horses on & off walkers. No riding out. Send CV outlining experience to office@kjcondon.ie |
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| Kildare | The Tote | Tote Casual Racecourse Staff | recruit@thetote.com | 2022-10-13 | The TOTE are hiring part-time racecourse staff for racecourses across Ireland. Applicants must be aged 18 or over. Please send your CV to recruit@thetote.com. Find out more at www.toteireland.com | |
| Kildare | The Curragh Racecourse | Raceday Staff | To register your interest please send your CV and a brief cover letter to recruitment@curragh.ie. | 2022-10-13 | The Currgah Racecourse are seeking enthusiastic, customer focused and self-motivated individuals who would like to be an integral part of the race day team at The Curragh. They have both Customer Care and Equine Care roles available. Suitable individuals will be hardworking, adaptable, a good timekeeper and able to work both on their own initiative, as well as part of our team. Those working in equine care will also have experience working in the equine industry. Applications will close on the 16th February. | |
| Ireland | Tipperary Racecourse | Raceday Staff | Email your C.V to info@tipperaryraces.ie | 2023-04-20 |
Tipperary Racecourse.are lookign for indiviudals to join their raceday team. Duties include: Ticket Scanning, Racecard Sales & Ticket Sales Desk. Applicants must be available to work all 11 Fixtures and must be 18 or Over. |
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