Galway Manager to retire after 2015 Festival Galway Racecourse General Manager John Moloney will retire after next year's Festival having spent more than 25 years at the helm. The Galway Race Committee made the announcement this morning and have already chosen his successor - Moloney's son Michael, the current Chief Executive of Plumpton Racecourse, will take over the reins. Terry Cunningham, Chairman of Galway Race Committee, said: "The Race Committee are very grateful to John for everything he has accomplished at the racecourse. With over 25 years of service, John has overseen a significant period of development at the course, including the Millennium and The Killanin Stands as well as building the annual festival year on year. Under John, the Galway Festival has become a focal point in the Irish Racing Calendar for both racegoer and horsemen alike”. John Moloney added: "I would like to thank the Galway Race Committee for the support I have always enjoyed in undertaking the role here at Galway. It has been a pleasure to work with such a great team and a huge number of supporters of the racecourse. We are currently looking forward to the build up to the 2015 festival and working with Michael next year to ensure a smooth transition, therefore it is very much business as usual for now”. Michael Moloney, son of retiring manager, John, will join the team at Galway in April 2015 from his current position at Plumpton Racecourse where he has been since September 2011. Terry Cunningham, welcoming the appointment, said: “The Committee is delighted to announce Michael’s appointment. Michael brings a wealth of experience, not only in areas such as operations and finance, but also in racecourse management generally. Michael has the skills and experience to build on the legacy that John will leave, and we look forward to working with him in the years ahead”.
