Current vacancies in irish racing industry
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Current Industry Vacancies
| Location | Business Name | Role Type | Contact Details | Published On | ||
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| Tipperary | Sam Curling Racing | Experienced Rider |
Email: samcurlingracing@outlook.ie Phone: 0879406040 |
2025-11-05 | Due to increased numbers of horses we are seeking an experienced rider to join our team with immediate start on a full or part time basis. Based 10 minutes outside of Cashel. Rides available for suitable candidate. Opportunities to go racing and to bloodstock sales if interested and accommodation can be arranged for full time staff. | |
| Meath | Juddmonte | Experienced Exercise Rider (Seasonal) | Email: emma.mcdonnell@juddmonte.ie | 2025-11-21 |
Juddmonte is a leading international throroughbred racing and breeding operation with farms in the UK, Ireland and the USA. We are looking for a Seasonal Exercise Rider for Ferrans Stud, Kilcock Co. Meath. Applicants must be lightweight with previous experience of riding young thoroughbred horses. In addition, they must have teamwork skills, health & safety awareness and a professional and enthusiastic attitude. Juddmonte offers excellent working conditions, a competitive salary which you would expect from an industry leader. Single accommodation available if needed. Applications, including CV and references, should be emailed to Emma McDonnell at emma.mcdonnell@juddmonte.ie Closing Date: Friday 5th December 2025 Applications must have the right to work in the country they are applying to as Juddmonte is unable to offer sponsorship. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. |
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| Kildare | O'Donoghue Racing Ltd | Work Rider - Full or Part-Time |
Email: jodi@odonoghueracing.com Phone: 0852501656 |
2025-12-02 | We are looking for a work rider to join our team. Must be reliable, hardworking & a team player in return for great working conditions and wages. Role includes: 30 hours per week - 8am-1pm (Monday - Saturday) - this can be made flexible to suit the right candidate. Capable of riding work on young horses and riding yearlings is essential. €600 per week for an experienced Work Rider. Great Annual Leave & Stable Bonuses. |
| Location | Business Name | Role Type | Contact Details | Published On | ||
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| Tipperary | Philip Fenton | Part-Time Secretary (Maternity Cover) |
Phone: 0872581048 Email: glenbowerstables@gmail.com |
2025-11-26 | We’re looking for a friendly, organised person to provide part-time maternity cover in a busy racing office. This is a great opportunity to get involved behind the scenes in the racing world and help keep things running smoothly. Role: Secretary (Maternity Cover) Hours: 8–10 hours per week (some flexibility with days/times) Location: South Tipperary/hybrid Duration: Temporary – maternity cover (dates to be confirmed), handover start mid/late Jan '26 For more information please email glenbowerstables@gmail.com |
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| Tipperary | Sam Curling Racing | Experienced Tractor Driver |
Email: samcurlingracing@outlook.ie Phone: 0879406040 |
2025-11-05 | We are looking for an experienced Tractor Driver with relevant licence to harrow and maintain gallops either full or part time. Accommodation available for full time staff. Contact Sam for more information. |
| Location | Business Name | Role Type | Contact Details | Published On | ||
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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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