Suzanne Eade was appointed chief executive of Horse Racing Ireland last year, becoming its first female CEO. Chief financial officer since 2015, she became just the second person to take charge of the semi-state body since it was formed in 2001, Brian Kavanagh having served three terms. Kavanagh moved on to take over at the Curragh racecourse. Eade is understood to be paid €190,000 per year. She was seen as an in-house appointment and, with 171 Twitter followers, she is happy to maintain a low profile. Her appointment was welcomed by the Irish Racehorse Trainers Association, which had a disastrous…
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