Current vacancies in irish racing industry
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Current Industry Vacancies
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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 | |
| Limerick | Enda Bolger Racing | Full time staff |
Email: emmafitzgerald5@hotmail.com Phone: 0872548773 |
2025-09-04 | We are currently looking for experienced full time staff at Enda Bolger Racing. Duties include riding out in addition to morning & evening stables. Please phone 0872548773 | |
| Tipperary | Colville Bloodstock | EXERCISE RIDER - Full or Part time |
Phone: 0872604118 Email: pjcolvillebloodstock@gmail.com |
2025-09-08 |
Candidate to fit the following criteria: Ride to a good standard. Experience with handling young horses. A good work ethic and be punctual. Weight not to exceed 70kg. Opportunity to bring your own racehorse for Pre-training, yearling or foal to the yard. Salary on application. Candidate will commence work on a two-week trial. Accommodation available. Contact: P.J. Colville Railstown Fethard Clonmel Co. Tipperary E91 FW14 00 353 87 2604118 pjcolvillebloodstock@gmail.com |
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| Kildare | Greenhills Farm | Breeze Up Rider |
Email: greenhillsfarmbloodstock@gmail.com Phone: 0863733839 |
2025-09-12 | Full time position for a breeze up rider. This is a hands on yard role, suitable for someone who can help run and oversee all areas of a busy yard. | |
| Carlow | Willie Mullins Yard | Full Time Work Rider/Grooms | Email: matt@wpmullins.com | 2025-09-15 |
Full Time Work Rider/Grooms Wanted – Willie Mullins Yard, Closutton, Bagenalstown Champion trainer Willie Mullins is seeking a capable and experienced work rider/groom to join the team at Closutton.
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| 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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| 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 | |
| Ireland | Vinery Stud | Yearling Preparation | Email: mckoy@vinery.com.au | 2025-09-15 | Vinery Stud, a leading thoroughbred nursery, is currently seeking reliable and self-motivated individuals to join our passionate and professional team for the yearling sale season. We are conveniently located just 10 minutes from Scone, at the heart of the Australian thoroughbred breeding industry. The picturesque Hunter Valley offers boutique shops, sporting clubs, restaurants, and nearby wineries. We are looking for yearling preparation team members with the following skills and qualities: Previous experience in yearling preparation and sales presentation is desired but not required. Integrity, passion, and enthusiasm with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude. The ability to work both collaboratively within a team and independently. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to: Develop horsemanship skills. Work with quality horses as part of a top-class team. Build valuable industry connections and relationships. Attend major yearling sales across Australia, with accommodation, travel, and a generous sales allowance provided. Commence on a mutually agreed start date, with the potential for permanent employment following the sale season. An attractive salary package, including accommodation, will be offered to the right applicants. Please forward your application, including a resume and references, to saraholeary@vinery.com.au | |
| Meath | Ballybin Stud | Foal Sale Preparation |
Email: peter61284@gmail.com Phone: 0863983274 |
2025-09-19 | Looking for an enthusiastic person to help with our foal sale preparation. Must be willing to work hard. Ratoath/Ashbourne area. |
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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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| Meath | Fairyhouse Racecourse | Raceday Track Staff | Email: rstapleton@fairyhouse.ie | 2025-09-19 |
Fairyhouse Racecourse are looking for some track staff on a casual and part time basis. You will support the grounds team in taking care of the track and delivering 21 racedays per year. The casual role will primarily focus on raceday support as well as repair of the ground in the days immediately after a fixture. Experience with horses would be beneficial. Applicants must be 16 or over. Please contact rstapleton@fairyhouse.ie |
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| Meath | Navan Racecourse | Raceday Track Staff | Email: info@navanracecourse.ie | 2025-09-19 |
Navan Racecourse are looking for some track staff to join the raceday team. You will support the grounds team in taking care of the track and delivering 18 racedays per year. The casual role will primarily focus on raceday support. Experience with horses would be beneficial. Applicants must be 16 or over. Please contact info@navanracecourse.ie |
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