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The news that Thurles Racecourse is to close has stunned the Tipperary community and Irish racing fans alike. A staple of the National Hunt scene for decades, the track was known for its character, warmth, and tradition.
The reaction on social media was one of shock and disappointment and you can see some of those responses to the development below.
Huge news in Irish racing as Thurles racecourse announces that it is closing with immediate effect. pic.twitter.com/gqSOSN7Pfz
— Kevin Blake (@kevinblake2011) August 1, 2025
This morning our family has announced our retirement from racing at Thurles Racecourse. Read more https://t.co/cYpYifhcFE pic.twitter.com/GfTvAiC5xB
— Thurles Racecourse (@thurlesraces) August 1, 2025
I’m so sorry to hear that Thurles Racecourse has closed.
— Charlie Proctor (@MonarchyUK) August 1, 2025
One of my favourite racecourses I have visited - was a totally unique experience. pic.twitter.com/eGZDlMWAsv
Sad to hear this morning that @thurlesraces is to close with immediate effect.
— Alan Marron (@almarron) August 1, 2025
My one visit to it was nothing short of spectacular. Family run and not a thing out of place.
Gerri Colombe, Pinkerton, Allaho and Winged Leader 4 winners on that card in 2022. pic.twitter.com/UBFArvWYGI
THURLES RACECOURSE HAS SHUT WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT!!
— Stephen R Power (@racingblogger) August 1, 2025
THAT'S REALLY SAD NEWS TBH. pic.twitter.com/4XUUe9rBkD
"It'll be a huge loss in a wider sense, as so many people hold it very fondly"
— Nick Luck (@nickluck) August 1, 2025
Heartfelt reaction from @kevinblake2011 as Thurles Racecourse announces its immediate closure pic.twitter.com/eRTwphE3TH
It saddens me Thurles Racecourse is closing. The headwinds I’m afraid make it inevitable more will follow, including in the UK. Show your support by going racing!
— SD Racing Services (@racingoncourse) August 1, 2025
Really sad to see @thurlesraces close down was my 25th racecourse I visited on my Irish tour in 2024 pic.twitter.com/DWUphE4EqV
— Glenn Fitzpatrick (@Crazyg07231486) August 1, 2025
A sad day for @thurlesraces but proud of it's place in Irish racing in a history of 300 years. https://t.co/3Vlvw6w1jz pic.twitter.com/Ue7xvZQeGE
— Doc Martin (@MGMolony) August 1, 2025
Very sad to read that Thurles racecourse is closing.
— Gavin Lynch (@GLynchRacing) August 1, 2025
Has been an important part of Irish NH for as long as I can remember where the ground was almost always better than everywhere else.
Was maybe getting a little too quick in recent years but that’s modern weather for you.
Some… https://t.co/s54hLh5hEC
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