SLBA Event on Horse Racing

Start Time: 4.30pm Finish Time: 5.30pm

Opening remarks from Susan Ahern BL, Chair, SLBA

This event will be chaired by Paul McGarry SC.

Speakers:

• Cliodhna Guy, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Head of Licensing, Legal & Compliance (Legal Counsel) at The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board

Cliodhna is the Head of Licensing and Legal and Compliance and joined the IHRB in February 2017. She took on the role of Interim CEO in September 2021. She is a qualified lawyer who has focused her career path in the sports industry. She qualified as a solicitor in Byrne Wallace and went on to gain significant experience, both nationally and internationally, as Legal Manager in the Football Association of Ireland and subsequently as Legal Director for the International Boxing Association, Switzerland. Cliodhna has a Masters in Sports Law from De Montfort University in Leicester. She has strong international connections in the sports law industry and an in-depth knowledge of integrity, disciplinary and governance matters.

• The Hon Mr Justice Tony Hunt

Cliodhna Guy will discuss the structure of racing regulation in Ireland and The Hon Mr Justice Tony Hunt will discuss inquiries, appeals and the legal principles that apply. Open to all to attend.

This event will take place in the Gaffney Room and online.  Please register below.