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01 Aug 2025, 16:04

Closure of the Tarless Estate in Ireland due to financial difficulties

  • The Tarless estate has been closed due to financial difficulties.
  • The Moloney family has owned the estate for more than 300 years.
  • All scheduled events for the remainder of the year have been canceled.

The Tarless estate has been closed from the moment of the announcement.

This estate, located in County Tipperary, is the only private estate in Ireland with a history that spans over 290 years. The first official event here took place in 1732.

The Moloney family, which has owned the estate for more than 300 years, announced its decision in connection with "growing demands in the industry and rising business costs." Riona Moloney noted that this decision was the result of circumstances they faced, particularly after the death of her husband, Piers, in 2015.

Although the estate remained licensed until December 31, all scheduled events have been canceled. "For us, it was part of managing the Tarless estate, and we are grateful to everyone who supported us over the years," Riona Moloney said in her statement.

The family plans to take some time off and evaluate their next steps. They hope to potentially revive events as soon as possible.

Tags: Europe

Articles on this topic:

  • www.skysports.com - Thurles racecourse closes: Ireland's only privately-owned track shuts its doors as Molony family move on
  • www.bbc.com - Thurles racecourse closed with immediate effect