DiscoverThe Ireland Podcast182. Michael Moloney: Galway Racecourse CEO - Part 1
182. Michael Moloney: Galway Racecourse CEO - Part 1

182. Michael Moloney: Galway Racecourse CEO - Part 1

Update: 2025-07-09
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Recorded in Galway on Tuesday, 20th May 2025 - pre-recorded to coincide with the lead-up to this year’s Galway Races, which begin on Monday, 28th July 2025.


In the first of a three-part special, Galway Racecourse CEO Michael Moloney joins Fender Jackson for a wide-ranging conversation that charts both his personal career path and the recent evolution of one of Ireland’s most iconic sporting venues. Michael reflects on how the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic became a catalyst for modernisation and change at Ballybrit.


Conversation includes: introductions; early life including education; working for horse racing Ireland; Plumpton Racecourse; Covid; comparison between Plumpton and Galway racecourses; the improvements made; how Michael prioritises the workload; implementing a culture of change; The Galway Plate; Knowledge Management; peer assists and other topics.


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www.galwayraces.com


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182. Michael Moloney: Galway Racecourse CEO - Part 1

182. Michael Moloney: Galway Racecourse CEO - Part 1