Main Menu

Carol Nolan

Carol is HRI's Director of People and Industry Education. Carol established the Careers and Racing Education Department with the support of the HRI Board in Spring 2015. The role has the responsibility for setting the strategy and vision for careers, education and training for the racing and breeding industry working in consultation with industry stakeholders, employers and individuals employed in the industry. A commitment to open up the possibilities of a career in the racing and breeding industry to more people living, working and studying in Ireland is at the heart of Carol's vision. 

Gráinne Murphy

Gráinne Murphy is HRI's Industry Education & Training manager. Gráinne joined the department in September 2019 and is responsible for implementing the strategy as developed by HRI's Director of People & Industry Education in conjunction with key industry stakeholders. 

Patrick Ryan

Patrick is the Education & Training Co-ordinator in HRI. The role involves assisting in the evolution of an Education, Learning and Development Strategy for the industry at large by supporting initiatives that promote Ireland internationally as a world-class equine educational provider. The role also involves ensuring that the educational and training interventions in place are relevant, fit for purpose, future proof and nationally accessible through strategic partnerships at national level.

Elaine Burke

Elaine is the Education & Training Co-ordinator in HRI. The role involves assisting in the evolution of an Education, Learning and Development Strategy for the industry at large by supporting initiatives that promote Ireland internationally as a world-class equine educational provider. The role also involves ensuring that the educational and training interventions in place are relevant, fit for purpose, future proof and nationally accessible through strategic partnerships at national level.

Sarah Stafford