- Rated in the top 3 course in Ireland by Micheal Clower – The Sunday Times – “The new racecourse has superb facilities and some of the best viewing in the country” Limerick racecourse opened in October 2001 to a record crowd of 18,000. It is the first built from scratch racecourse in Ireland for 50 years and has first-rate modern Read more…
- The roll of both equine and human legends which have thrilled Leopardstown racegoers over the years is infinite. The Leopardstown Hall of Fame honours many of those who have rightly earned their place in the history of Irish racing including Dr. M.V. O’Brien, Tom Dreaper, Pat Taaffe and Pat Eddery, Arkle, Dawn Run, Levmoss and Nijinsky. With such modern day Read more…
- The magnificent scenery is what draws the huge crowds to Killarney and the mountains and lakes that cradle the racecourse make it arguably the most beautiful in the country. Killarney is the premier tourist destination in Ireland and the Killarney races provides eight cracking days of racing set to a backdrop of feverish, non-stop, Summer-time holiday activity. It’s party time Read more…
- Laytown strand races have been in existence for one hundred and forty years. The first recorded meeting was in 1868 when races were run on the beach in conjunction with the Boyne Regatta. It is assumed that the rowing competition took place on the high tide and the racing when the tide receded. Initially the races were a side show Read more…
- The Board was established under special legislation by the Irish government in 1958. The Greyhound Industry Act (1958) gave the Board wide powers to regulate all aspects of greyhound racing in the Republic of Ireland including the licensing of the different tracks, the issuing of permits to officials, bookmakers, trainers and the implementation of the rules of racing. The Irish Read more…
- The only Racecourse in Ireland where races are over jumps under national hunt rules- the type of racing the Irish love best. That makes for an entertaining and heart-stopping spectacle and you are close enough to see the skill, excellence and bravery of man and animal. Kilbeggan Races a truly Irish occasion An evening of fun at Kilbeggan Races is Read more…
- If somebody asked you to put a racecourse anywhere in Ireland the chances are you would set it down in Gowran Park. Gowran Park, in County Kilkenny, has developed into one of Ireland’s most picturesque race courses. The track hosts 16 race meetings throughout the year culminating in top quality National Hunt and Flat Race Meetings. Whether you are a Read more…
- Situated on the outskirts of Galway city, in the West of Ireland, the Galway Race Festivals are world renowned. Veteran race goers, and indeed those who simply love the atmosphere, travel from around the world for the unique experience that is, the Galway Races. Adrenalin-pumping action, heart-stopping finishes and breath-taking fashion; you are at the Galway Races. Read more…
- Fairyhouse has always been one of the finest and fairest racecourses and continues to attract the leading horses both on the flat and over jumps. Arkle, Desert Orchid, Flying Bolt, Captain Christy, Prince Regent, Persian War, L’escargot and more recently Istabraq, Bobbyjo, Florida Pearl and Limestone lad are just some of the legendary greats that have graced the almost 2 Read more…
- Horse Racing Ireland is financed by a direct grant from Government, profits from the Tote and funding from the on-course and off-course bookmakers. Summary of Functions *the overall administration of Irish horseracing, other than services operated by the Racing Regulatory Body, as set out in the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001 *the development and promotion of the Irish horseracing Read more…