Current vacancies in irish racing industry
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Current Industry Vacancies
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| Ireland | Roundhill Farm | Groom | Email: souad@alattiya.qa | 2025-12-16 |
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| Wicklow | Johnny Kinsella | Work Rider/Apprentice |
Phone: 085 232 8118 Email: johnkinsella835@gmail.com |
2026-01-05 | Yard in wicklow looking for capable work ride for 6 mornings a week to start as soon as possible must be willing and capable of riding yearling and young horses also rides available for the right candidate accommodation available | ||
| Meath | Noel Meade Racing | Full-time and part-time staff required. Roles include work riders, tractor drivers, and yard staff. |
Apply: cv@noelmeade.com Phone: 0469054197 |
2026-01-08 |
Staff Wanted – Noel Meade Racing Full-time and part-time staff required. Roles include work riders, tractor drivers, and yard staff. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–4:30pm Sat 7:00am–11:30am Additional weekend hours available: 2 hours Sunday morning, 1 hour Saturday & Sunday evenings Competitive wages. Quarterly bonus . Opportunities to go racing. Support available for the right candidate to obtain an HGV licence. Seeking enthusiastic, reliable people with a genuine love of horses. Apply: cv@noelmeade.com |
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| Kildare | Sycamore Lodge Equine Hospital | an Administrative Assistant Maternity Leave Cover | Email: aislinn.mooney@sycamorelodge.ie | 2026-01-05 |
Sycamore Lodge Equine Hospital, based on The Curragh, provides expert veterinary services covering all aspects of Equine Health. We are looking for an Administrative Assistant Maternity Leave Cover. Full-time hours, immediate start. Responsibilities include and are not exhausted to: · Communication with clients face-to-face, by telephone and by e-mail. · Booking client appointments. · Resolving client queries as they arise. · Providing administrative support to the veterinary team. · Data entry and liaising with veterinary team and clients to ensure information provided is accurate. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. Equine experience is an advantage. Please reply with CV to aislinn.mooney@sycamorelodge.ie |
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| Kildare | Bert House Stud | Stud Hand |
Phone: 0867911032 Email: k.mccann@berthousestud.com |
2025-12-16 | Position Available – Stud Hand A position has become available for a stud hand to join a well-established stud farm. Duties will include: Handling and daily care of young stock Management of broodmares General yard and farm duties The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience working on a stud or with young horses (desirable) A full driving licence (desirable) Ability to drive a tractor (a bonus) A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work well as part of a team This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, friendly team with excellent terms and conditions and plenty of opportunity for the right candidate. Immediate start available. May also suit someone seeking mornings-only work, depending on experience and availability. To apply or for more information, please get in touch directly. | ||
| Kildare | GoDolphin Flying Start | Operation and Digital Communications |
Email: ckavanagh@godolphinflyingstart.com Phone: 045527600 |
2026-01-05 |
Reporting to the Executive Director of Godolphin Flying Start, the prestigious Management and Leadership training programme for the international thoroughbred industry, the role is based at Kildangan Stud, County Kildare, Ireland. Working with a small dynamic team with opportunities for international travel, the ideal candidate will be a professional strong communicator who can organise their own time and deadlines. Digital literacy and a knowledge of the international thoroughbred industry are essential. THE PERSON
THE ROLE
TO APPLY: CV Cover letter Submitted to Clodagh Kavanagh – ckavanagh@godolphinflyingstart.com Deadline: 5pm Monday January 12th 2026 |
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| Kilkenny | GCS Veterinary, Gowran Castle Stud | Vet Assistant and Groom |
Email: office@gowrancastle.com Phone: 0879693996 |
2026-01-05 |
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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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