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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…

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…

Some 250 years ago, Benjamin Todd, a renegade Irishman of local renown, escaped his pursuers with a reckless leap on horseback across a deep, yawning gorge near the village of Ballgawley, in County Tyrone. Ever since then, that spot has been known as Todd’s Leap. For corporate clients, our aim is to take you, your clients or your staff to Read more…

The golf course commands majestic views of Killarney’s Lower Lake and the Magillicuddys, Ireland’s highest mountains. Avail of the services of our Golf Courtesy Desk which will arrange advance tee times at all Kerry golf courses including Killarney, Ballybunion, Waterville and Tralee. astlerosse Golf Club: * 9 hole, par 36, parkland course. * 9 fully irrigated USGA standard greens and Read more…

The Irish Hockey Association is the National Governing Body for the sport of field hockey in Ireland. Governing the 32 counties of Ireland, the Association is responsible for the management and overall development of all areas of the sport. The Association was formed in 2000, as a result of the merger of the two pre-existing Unions which governed men’s and Read more…