Saudi prince invests €700,000 in Curragh redevelopment

Saudi Arabia’s Prince Khalid bin Abdullah has stuck €700,000 into the company behind the Curragh racecourse, fresh company documents show.

It comes as reports say the price for the long-running redevelopment of the famous track could exceed €80 million.

The refurbishment of the Curragh was originally intended to cost €65 million, but as a result of various delays the price has risen to €72 million. Some reports – particularly in the Racing Post ...