‘Are we making it too expensive?’ – Thurles closure has concerned De Bromhead and Mullins questioning Irish rulemakers  Racing PostThurles: Republic of Ireland’s only privately owned racecourse closed with immediate effect  BBC‘It’s a treasure in racing’ – Sir Anthony McCoy, Ruby Walsh and leading politicians express dismay at Thurles closure  Racing PostThurles racecourse closes: Ireland’s only privately-owned track shuts its doors as Molony family move on  Sky SportsNEWS: New regulations prompted Thurles decision 01 August 2025 Free  The Irish Field