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WINR Connects in Coolmore Country

WINR Connects in Coolmore Country Over 30 women from across the horse racing and bloodstock industries gathered in Fethard on Friday for a day of connection, and insight, hosted by Women in Racing Ireland (WINR). The event began at the Fethard Horse Country Experience, where attendees were welcomed by Laura Magee, CEO of Horse Country and […]

Future-Focused: WINR Re-Energised with New Structure and Member Offering

Recent WINR yard visit to Harty’s Racing Yard Kildare Future-Focused: WINR Re-Energised with New Structure and Member Offering The Women’s Irish Network for Racing (WINR), Ireland’s dedicated network for women working across the thoroughbred industry, is proud to announce its official relaunch. With a new Chairperson, an expanded committee, and a clear vision for the […]

LEADING LADIES AUTUMN EVENT 2024

Leading Ladies to the Fore at WINR’s Autumn Event On Tuesday evening, the Cape Cross Centre at Kildangan Stud played host to an engaged gathering of women for the Women’s Irish Network for Racing’s Autumn event. The group came together to learn more about the increasingly popular Mentoring Programme and listen to a fascinating line-up […]

Corinthian Challenge 2022

The series offers participants a once in a lifetime opportunity like no other, the chance to experience what it is like to be a jockey riding at some of Ireland’s best tracks. The Series is limited to Amateur riders and those who have an A1 licence can apply once they have no more than five […]

Dr Roberta McDonald

Dr Roberta McDonald is currently Sustainable Solutions Lead with Devenish. After completing an honours degree in Animal Science (2010) from UCD, she completed a PhD on decision-making and behaviour change amongst New Entrant dairy farmers with UCD and Teagasc Moorepark.. In 2016 Roberta was awarded a Nuffield scholarship, where she participated in their renowned mentorship […]