County Kildare

An equine doping investigation, which began after a raid near Monasterevin in Co Kildare in November of 2021, has now concluded, RTE Sport reported on Tuesday. Products that were not licenced for equine dispensation in Ireland were found at the site of the raid among other items. A statement issued the day after the raid described the operation of searches and seizure of products "as part of an ongoing investigation into equine doping". A case file was sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) after a period of intelligence...

The Gerry Dilger Foundation invites applications by July 1 for those interested in attending the Irish National Stud in Kildare, Ireland. The scholarship is aimed at individuals currently working on a Kentucky horse farm with multiple years of experience, those enrolled as a 2023 KEMI spring intern or participants who have completed last year's fall program. Application Requirements: Resident of the US Bachelor's degree in equine science preferred, but not required Application and information due July 1, 2023   Scholarship Provides: Round trip airfare for travel. Ticket must be economy/coach...

The 2023 Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association 2023 Summer Series will launch in June, the ITBA announced on Monday. Set to take place at ITBA headquarters in Kill, County Kildare, the series will include a comprehensive group of seminars focused on stud farm and bloodstock administration, and building your bloodstock business. The ITBA has collaborated the year with Aoife Hanratty's PA Solutions and business growth advisors, Gateway Consultants to help deliver this comprehensive content. The ITBA Summer Series Schedule is as follows: • June 6: Stud Farm Administration from 2-4:30 p.m.,...