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Administration Jobs

	Location	Business Name	Role Type	Contact Details	Published On	Description
	Kildare	Ross O'Sullivan Racing	Full-Time Racing Office Administrator	Email: rossosullivanracing@gmail.com Phone: 0876610811	2026-09-24	We are seeking a professional, highly organised and detail-focused individual to join our team in a full-time racing office position. The successful candidate will be organised, reliable and professional, with a proven track record of working to strict deadlines. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Key Responsibilities Acting as the main office point of contact for owners, staff and veterinary professionals. Managing emails, telephone enquiries and general correspondence. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date office and racing records. Updating Yardman/ Maintaining and updating HRI records. Maintaining the Meds Register. Providing general administrative support to the racing yard. Ensuring information is recorded accurately and within required deadlines. The successful applicant will have: Strong organisational and administrative skills. Excellent attention to detail. A proven ability to work to strict deadlines. A professional and reliable approach. Excellent communication skills. The ability to handle confidential information with discretion. The ability to work independently while also being part of a busy racing yard environment. Opportunity to ride out. This position would particularly suit someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of a racing yard. There is the option to ride out a couple of lots in the mornings before working in the office. However, riding out is not a requirement of the position. If you are organised, professional and interested in a varied role within the racing industry, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please send your CV to rossosullivanracing@gmail.com

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Kildare

Ross O'Sullivan Racing

Full-Time Racing Office Administrator

Email: rossosullivanracing@gmail.com
Phone: 0876610811

2026-09-24

We are seeking a professional, highly organised and detail-focused individual to join our team in a full-time racing office position. The successful candidate will be organised, reliable and professional, with a proven track record of working to strict deadlines. The role requires a high level of attention to detail, discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

Acting as the main office point of contact for owners, staff and veterinary professionals.
Managing emails, telephone enquiries and general correspondence.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date office and racing records.
Updating Yardman/
Maintaining and updating HRI records.
Maintaining the Meds Register.
Providing general administrative support to the racing yard.
Ensuring information is recorded accurately and within required deadlines.

The successful applicant will have:

Strong organisational and administrative skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
A proven ability to work to strict deadlines.
A professional and reliable approach.
Excellent communication skills.
The ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
The ability to work independently while also being part of a busy racing yard environment.
Opportunity to ride out.

This position would particularly suit someone who enjoys being involved in all aspects of a racing yard. There is the option to ride out a couple of lots in the mornings before working in the office. However, riding out is not a requirement of the position.
If you are organised, professional and interested in a varied role within the racing industry, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please send your CV to rossosullivanracing@gmail.com

Casual Jobs

	Location	Business Name	Role Type	Contact Details	Published On	Description
	Meath	Navan Racecourse	Part-Time Raceday Staff	Email: info@navanracecourse.ie	2026-09-24	Navan Racecourse are hiring part-time staff for racedays throughout the year. Racing takes place once a month at the Co. Meath track. The following roles are available: Winning Connections Liaison Racemakers Ticket Sales Turnstile Operators Applicants must be 16+. Please email your CV to info@navanracecourse.ie
	Ireland	Tote	Tote Casual Racecourse Staff	Email your CV to recruit@thetote.com	2026-09-21	Tote are hiring part-time racecourse staff for racecourses across Ireland. Applicants must be aged 18+. Find out more at www.toteireland.com

Racecourse Jobs

	Location	Business Name	Role Type	Contact Details	Published On	Description
	Ireland	Horse Racing Ireland	Stalls Handlers	Apply here	2026-09-21	ROLE PURPOSE To safely load racehorses into starting stalls to provide a fair start for horse racing. REPORTS TO Racing Services Manager (Starting Stalls Team Leader/IHRB Starter on raceday only) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and push horses into starting stalls, blindfolding horses if instructed and closing rear gates. Assist in the stalls test prior to race start. Assist in the movement of starting stalls on racedays, the closing of gates and make any changes to the numbers on starting stalls. Comply with all reasonable requests made by the IHRB Starter and Racecourse Executive in relation to stalls branding. Any other duties deemed necessary by the Racing Services Manager or his/her designate who may be assigned from time to time. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Good working knowledge of thoroughbred racehorses and associated tack. Confidence of working with thoroughbred horses. Alertness and awareness of surrounding circumstances. Physically fit, agile and flexible to manage thoroughbred horses. Good interpersonal skills and team member communicating effectively with internal and external colleagues. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Ability to drive long vehicles and to manoeuvre stalls/trailers into difficult positions. All Stall Handlers must report for duty wearing the correct safety footwear and clothing. HRI is an equal opportunities employer. Interview candidates will be provided with any necessary reasonable accommodations when called for interview.

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Horse Racing Ireland

Stalls Handlers

Apply here

2026-09-21

ROLE PURPOSE
To safely load racehorses into starting stalls to provide a fair start for horse racing.

REPORTS TO
Racing Services Manager (Starting Stalls Team Leader/IHRB Starter on raceday only)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and push horses into starting stalls, blindfolding horses if instructed and closing rear gates.
Assist in the stalls test prior to race start.
Assist in the movement of starting stalls on racedays, the closing of gates and make any changes to the numbers on starting stalls.
Comply with all reasonable requests made by the IHRB Starter and Racecourse Executive in relation to stalls branding.
Any other duties deemed necessary by the Racing Services Manager or his/her designate who may be assigned from time to time.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Good working knowledge of thoroughbred racehorses and associated tack.
Confidence of working with thoroughbred horses.
Alertness and awareness of surrounding circumstances.
Physically fit, agile and flexible to manage thoroughbred horses.
Good interpersonal skills and team member communicating effectively with internal and external colleagues.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Ability to drive long vehicles and to manoeuvre stalls/trailers into difficult positions.

All Stall Handlers must report for duty wearing the correct safety footwear and clothing.

HRI is an equal opportunities employer. Interview candidates will be provided with any necessary reasonable accommodations when called for interview.

Racing Jobs

Location	Business Name	Role Type	Contact Details	Published On	Description
Meath	Sheila Lavery Racing	Exercise Rider For Flat Horses	Email: sheila.lavery@gmail.com Phone: 0862595572	2026-09-03	Exercise rider performing general stable duties, including some mucking out, grooming, and feeding. Provide attentive care to horses on a daily basis. Accommodation is available on site. There is the opportunity to bring your own horse for the right applicant. Must be a very competent rider. Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team.
Carlow	Shark Hanlon Racing	Experienced Riders & Full-Time Staff	Email: johnjhanlon@hotmail.com Phone: 0876924831	2026-08-12	We are seeking a hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic individual with experience riding racehorses. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of yard life including riding out, horse care and assisting with the day-to-day running of the yard. Must be reliable, punctual and be able to work as part of a team and individually. Applicants must be confident riding fit racehorses and have a positive attitude with a strong work ethic. Accomodation can be provided for full-time staff. We regret we cannot provide sponsorship for overseas applicants. Contact John at 0876924831
Kildare	Ross O'Sullivan Racing	Riding Out Staff	Email: rossosullivanracing@gmail.com Phone: 0876610811	2026-08-18	Full-time and part-time riders required for a growing dual-purpose yard based conveniently at Kill, Kildare (Goffs motorway junction). A background riding racehorses and young horses ideally but will also consider people with eventing/hunting/jumping background. Friendly yard with a nice team atmosphere. Pay dependent on experience.
Kildare	South Kildare Racing Stables	Assistant Trainer	Please email CV and cover letter to katiejanep01@icloud.com	2026-09-04	Supporting the business owner on a day-to-day basis. Managing staff. Breaking, riding and horse care. IT skills. Records and diary keeping. Full driving licence required. Opportunity to work with top class racehorses and renowned owners/clients. Genuine career progression for the right candidate. Competitive salary based on experience.
Limerick	Eoin McCarthy Racing	Exercise Riders	Email: mccarthyracing1@hotmail.com Phone: 0876662539	2026-09-10	McCarthy Racing are looking for reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking people to join our expanding team. The successful applicant will be involved in the daily care and management of our racehorses, including general yard duties and riding out. Previous experience working with horses is essential. The ideal candidate should be reliable, capable of working as part of a team and have a genuine interest in horses. Rides available for the right person. Position also available for a head lad/lass for the right candidate. Accommodation available.
Carlow	Willie Mullins Racing	Full Time Work Riders/Grooms	Applications of interest to matt@wpmullins.com	2026-09-29	We are seeking capable and experienced work riders/grooms to join our team at Closutton for the upcoming season. Must be a confident and capable rider Opportunity to work with top-class horses Accommodation available Competitive salary offered Applications of interest to matt@wpmullins.com

Stud Farm Jobs

	Location	Business Name	Role Type	Contact Details	Published On	Description
	Kildare	Juddmonte - New Abbey Stud	Stud Hand	Email CV and references to emma.mcdonnell@juddmonte.ie	2026-09-23	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 and Field of Gold. We are looking for a full-time Stud Hand to work with quality mares, foals and weanlings at New Abbey Stud, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare. The ideal candidate will have: experience of working with mares, foals and weanlings in a stud environment. be able to demonstrate excellent horsemanship skills. enjoy working as part of a team. have health and safety awareness. have an enthusiastic and professional attitude with a strong work ethic. Juddmonte offers excellent working conditions, a competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a benefit package which you would expect form an industry leader. Applications, including a CV and references, should be emailed to Emma McDonnell at emma.mcdonnell@juddmonte.ie Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026 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.
	Kildare	Kilnamoragh Stud	Stud Groom	Email: benpbrowne@gmail.com Phone: 0879563987	2026-09-21	EXPERIENCED STUD GROOM (NORTH KILDARE) Full-time position available on a family-run thoroughbred stud. Role includes: All aspects of stud work with broodmares, foals and youngstock Feeding, mucking out, turnout and general yard duties Assisting with foaling, vet and farrier work Accommodation available. Couples welcome to apply. Competitive pay depending on experience. Text or call 087 956 3987

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Kildare

Juddmonte - New Abbey Stud

Stud Hand

Email CV and references to emma.mcdonnell@juddmonte.ie

2026-09-23

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 and Field of Gold.

We are looking for a full-time Stud Hand to work with quality mares, foals and weanlings at New Abbey Stud, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare.

The ideal candidate will have:

experience of working with mares, foals and weanlings in a stud environment.
be able to demonstrate excellent horsemanship skills.
enjoy working as part of a team.
have health and safety awareness.
have an enthusiastic and professional attitude with a strong work ethic.

Juddmonte offers excellent working conditions, a competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a benefit package which you would expect form an industry leader.

Applications, including a CV and references, should be emailed to Emma McDonnell at emma.mcdonnell@juddmonte.ie

Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026

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.

Kildare

Kilnamoragh Stud

Stud Groom

Email: benpbrowne@gmail.com
Phone: 0879563987

2026-09-21

EXPERIENCED STUD GROOM (NORTH KILDARE)
Full-time position available on a family-run thoroughbred stud. Role includes:

All aspects of stud work with broodmares, foals and youngstock
Feeding, mucking out, turnout and general yard duties
Assisting with foaling, vet and farrier work

Accommodation available. Couples welcome to apply. Competitive pay depending on experience. Text or call 087 956 3987

Transport Jobs

	Location	Business Name	Role Type	Contact Details	Published On	Description
	Dublin	Cooper International	Yard Person/Horsebox Driver	Email: gjelinska88@hotmail.co.uk Phone: 0857447954	2026-09-01	Yard Person/HGV Driver required to help maintain the grounds and equipment at Cooper International Horse Transport. We are looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude to assist us with the day-to-day running of the business. Responsibilities include: Driving and operating large horseboxes (ranging from 3.5-ton to heavy HGVs). Washing and maintaining a fleet of vehicles from cars to large horseboxes and trailers. Preparing vehicles for both national and international trips. Yard maintenance. Preparing and mucking out stables. Managing forage/feed schedules. Ensuring the yard is bio-secure. Cutting grass, strimming, and trimming hedges. Horse handling and loading. Safely loading and unloading horses. Can include young, flighty, or difficult stallions and mares. Assisting with any other ad hoc tasks. Essential Requirements : Valid HGV licence (Category C or C+E). Driving licence essential due to location.

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Cooper International

Yard Person/Horsebox Driver

Email: gjelinska88@hotmail.co.uk
Phone: 0857447954

2026-09-01

Yard Person/HGV Driver required to help maintain the grounds and equipment at Cooper International Horse Transport. We are looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude to assist us with the day-to-day running of the business.

Responsibilities include:

Driving and operating large horseboxes (ranging from 3.5-ton to heavy HGVs).
Washing and maintaining a fleet of vehicles from cars to large horseboxes and trailers.
Preparing vehicles for both national and international trips.
Yard maintenance.
Preparing and mucking out stables.
Managing forage/feed schedules.
Ensuring the yard is bio-secure.
Cutting grass, strimming, and trimming hedges.
Horse handling and loading.
Safely loading and unloading horses. Can include young, flighty, or difficult stallions and mares.
Assisting with any other ad hoc tasks.