HRI Moves to Next Phase of Leopardstown Campus Masterplan

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Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) is embarking on a pre-market consultation (PMC), aimed at engaging international developers, investors and operators, in order to explore the next phase in the evolution of the Leopardstown Campus.

This PMC follows a series of stakeholder briefings held in January, bringing together representatives from across the racing industry, local community, business and public sectors to share information, gather insight and begin an open dialogue on the future evolution of the Leopardstown Campus.

According to HRI, the engagement phase of the Leopardstown Campus Masterplan revealed a “growing appetite from the market for a high-quality arena and a hotel at Leopardstown”.

Paul Dermody, CEO of HRI Racecourses, added, “This pre-market consultation marks a significant step in realising the full potential of the Leopardstown Campus. We are engaging openly with leading international developers, investors and operators to understand how best to bring forward a transformative project in one of Dublin's most strategically located and high-profile destinations.

“With its scale, connectivity, established international reputation and year-round event demand, Leopardstown presents a compelling opportunity for partners seeking to deliver a landmark arena and/or hospitality development within the heart of Dublin. Our objective at this stage is to listen, to test the depth of market interest and to ensure that any future procurement process is informed, ambitious and commercially robust.”

Owned and operated by HRI, Leopardstown Racecourse hosts approximately 23 fixtures annually, including the Christmas Festival, Dublin Racing Festival and Irish Champions Festival.

The racecourse is located 6 miles from Dublin city centre and benefits from strong transport connectivity, including LUAS access and proximity to the M50, as well as sitting adjacent to the Sandyford Business District. The Sandyford Business District is home to major multinational employers including Microsoft, Bank of America, ICON, Mastercard and Vodafone.

Further details on the Leopardstown Campus Masterplan are available here.

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