- Dundalk Racecourse covers approximately 159 acres, extending from the Dundalk inner relief road to the west, and the tidal estuary of the Black Water and Dundalk Bay to the east. Dundalk Stadium is strategically located just off the main M1/N1, 45 minutes from Dublin and 60 minutes from Belfast. Our €35m state-of-the-art race facility consists of: *400 seat ‘Champion’s Restaurant’ Read more…
- The Curragh Racecourse in Kildare is the head quarters of horse racing in Ireland since the first race took place in 1741 and one of Ireland’s premier sporting venues. Less that an hour from Dublin, we host the best flat racing in the country from March to July including Four Classic Races featuring the Boylesports Irish 1000 and 2000 Guineas, Read more…
- The spectacular beauty of County Down stretches from the eastern shores of Lough Neagh, through the Lagan Valley and the heartland of St Patrick to Strangford Lough, the Mourne Mountains and the amazing coasts of County Down. Why not make something more of your trip to Downpatrick Racecourse. Stay for a while, make it a weekend or a short mid-week Read more…
- Welcome to Cork Racecourse Mallow, situated on the banks of the Blackwater, the crossroads of Munster and Home of National Hunt racing. With 19 national hunt and flat meetings all year round Cork Racecourse provides the facilities to enjoy the excitement and spectacle of a day at the races. Whether you are an occasional racegoer, or racing is your passion, Read more…
- Clonmel Racecourse (Powerstown Park) has been a popular venue for horse racing for more than 150 years. The racecourse is a right handed track of one and a quarter miles. It is recognised as a demanding National Hunt course with a stiff uphill climb followed by a gradual downhill run with an uphill finish. Viewing of racing from all points Read more…
- Race meetings have been recorded in the area since 1773. Racing has been held on the current course since it was purchased in 1921. Dorans Pride, a former Cheltenham Stayers Hurdle winner and twice placed in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, won his first race at Ballinrobe in 1993. Owned by Mayo man Tom Doran and trained by Michael Hourigan he Read more…
- Since the 17th Century, Down Royal Racecourse has brought the “Sport of Kings” to generations of people in Ulster. Over the years the racecourse has been awash with a sea of coloured silks – many worn by champion jockeys, others by those still attempting to master their trade. Legendary horses have captivated the crowds and others less known have beaten Read more…
- Thurles Racecourse is an oval right handed track of one and a quarter miles.There are 6 flights of hurdles and 7 steeplechase fences in each circuit. In flat races low numbers are on the outside, the effect of the draw is zero. Principally a jumping track though a small number of flat races are held. Racing takes place in the Read more…
- Bellewstown Racecourse, on the Hill of Crockafotha in Co. Meath, is beautifully situated with magnificent views of the Mountains of Mourne to the north and the Irish Sea to the east. The tradition of summer racing at Bellewstown dates back centuries and the first record of racing here appears in the August edition of the Dublin Gazette and the Weekly Read more…