WELCOME
​The Association of Irish Racehorse Owners (AIRO) promotes and protects the interests of Irish racehorse owners.  The association is run by the Manager and overseen by the board of directors who give of their time voluntarily for the betterment of every member.
Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), the sport's administrator, officially recognises AIRO as the Owner's representative body and an AIRO representative holds a seat on HRI's 14 member board.
​Being a member of AIRO ensures that your voice is heard as well as offering a number of valuable benefits including public liability insurance. We welcome all owners to our website and hope you find it informative and interesting.

Yours in racing,
Regina Byrne, Manager
Tel:  (045) 878173  Mob: (087) 1515119
​Email:  [email protected]

LATEST NEWS

airo awards evening a great success 

AIRO hosted their annual Irish Racehorse Owners Awards at the Cashel Palace Hotel in Co. Tipperary on Friday 24th October, 2025.  Over 250 guests enjoyed a tremendous evening of great fun and scrumptious food as we celebrate the 'Champions behind the Champions'!!

UPCOMING events

Irish & UK Racing Festivals
Goffs Thyestes Chase Day -
Gowran Park Racecourse
 23nd January, 2026
Dublin Racing Festival -
Leopardstown  Racecourse
31st January - 01st  February, 2026
Cheltenham Festival -
Cheltenham Racecourse
10th - 13th March, 2026
Dundalk Winter Series Finale -  
Dundalk Racecourse
20th March, 2026
Easter Festival -
Fairyhouse & Cork Racecourses
03rd - 06th April, 2025

Owners free Race Days for 2026

RECENT WINNERS

CONGRATULATIONS!

To each and every one of our members on their recent successes!

AIRO MEMBERS BENEFITS

The Association of Racehorse Owners, Promotes & Protects the interests of Irish Racehorse Owners

LIABILITY INSURANCE

Third party liability cover up to a limit of €6.5 million

Racing TV Offer

Half price RacingTV offer for AIRO Members, contact the office for application form 045 878173

Racing Post PhOTOS

20% discount on Racing Post photographs

HOSPITALITY MARQUEES

At Punchestown Festival
Discounted Meet & Mingle corporate days & overseas members trips at  racing festivals 

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL

Discounted rates for ROA Marquee at the Festival

DEAUVILLE AUGUST MEETINGS

Free entry & access to owners area during August Festival

Location & CONTACT


AIRO
Greenhills
Kill
​Co. Kildare

​PHONE
​Tel:  045-878131 Mob: 087 1515119

EMAIL
​[email protected]