Horse racing

Horse racing

The beat of the hooves, the roar of the crowd, the thrill of the first-race bet – Ireland was born and bred for the excitement of horse racing

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Twilight Racing at Limerick Racecourse

21 Jun 2013 - 21 Jun 2013

A great evening of horse racing action, great live bands and great entertainment. Enjoy the craic, the atmosphere, the tips, the...

Balto Balloon Fest

21 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

Baltinglass and District celebrates The Gathering 2013 with an event that promises to be both spectacular and exciting for local...

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival

28 Jun 2013 - 30 Jun 2013

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival brings some of the world's top horses and jockeys together over three magnificent days....

Bellewstown Racing Festival

05 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Come to the Bellewstown Racing Festival for racing and fun on the Hill of Crockafotha since 1726. All the thrill of horse racing,...

Limerick Racecourse July National Hunt Racing

07 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

A great day of National Hunt Racing at Limerick Racecourse starting from 2.30pm. Limerick Racecourse caters for steeplechase,...

Killarney's July Racing Festival

15 Jul 2013 - 18 Jul 2013

Killarney's July Festival is the centre piece of Killarney's Racing Calendar and has a mix of both national hunt and flat racing....

Darley Irish Oaks Weekend

20 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013

The Darley Irish Oaks Weekend is one of the most famous international horse racing events in Ireland featuring the best of racing,...

Twilight Racing at Limerick Racecourse

25 Jul 2013 - 25 Jul 2013

A great evening of horse racing action, great live bands and great entertainment. Enjoy the craic, the atmosphere, the tips, the...

Dingle Races

09 Aug 2013 - 11 Aug 2013

Dingle Races in August is one of the most famous meetings on the Horse and Pony racing circuit calendar. Running for over 100...

Tramore August Racing Festival

15 Aug 2013 - 18 Aug 2013

This excellent 4-day seaside festival enjoys a mix of Flat and National Hunt over the four days, their Ladies day is traditionally...

Bellewstown Racing Festival

21 Aug 2013 - 22 Aug 2013

Come to the Bellewstown Racing Festival for racing and fun on the Hill of Crockafotha since 1726. All the thrill of horse racing,...

Killarney's August Racing Festival

28 Aug 2013 - 31 Aug 2013

Killarney's newly established Autumn Racing Festival features 29 races over 4 days with a prize fund of nearly €400,000 on offer....

Laytown Strand Races

03 Sep 2013 - 03 Sep 2013

The annual Laytown Strand Races take place on the beach between Laytown & Bettystown in Co. Meath. The races are unique, not least...

The Gain Irish St. Leger

14 Sep 2013 - 15 Sep 2013

The Gain Irish St. Leger takes centre stage on Saturday, with the high quality seven race programme also featuring the Goffs...

Racing Academy 40th Anniversary Celebration

14 Sep 2013 - 15 Sep 2013

To mark the 40th anniversary of its establishment, RACE is inviting more than 800 former pupils and their families to re-visit the...

Listowel Races Harvest Festival Meeting

15 Sep 2013 - 21 Sep 2013

Listowel Races Harvest Festival Meeting is a 7 day festival of racing, including Flat & National Hunt Racing.

Ladbrokes Munster National and Annual Ladies Day at Limerick Racecourse

13 Oct 2013 - 13 Oct 2013

The Ladbrokes.com Munster National is a day synonymous with style and high fashion stakes as it is also the annual Ladies Day. The...

Limerick Racecourse National Hunt Racing - November

10 Nov 2013 - 10 Nov 2013

Enjoy Sunday National Hunt Racing at Limerick Racecourse this November. Racing begins at 12.30pm. Limerick Racecourse caters for...

The Fairyhouse Premier Jump Racing Festival

30 Nov 2013 - 01 Dec 2013

Fairyhouse re-named this festival,' the Premier Jumps Weekend' and that it is, with three serious Grade 1 races on the card and...

Limerick Christmas Racing Festival

26 Dec 2013 - 29 Dec 2013

A brilliant festive feast of racing and a great way to spend the holidays with friends and relations old and new, the feature...

Midsummer Concert at Mussenden Temple

21 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013

Lucy Wakeford, harp, and Kathryn Thomas, flute

 

 

 

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Of the many horse racing venues in Ireland, The Curragh in County Kildare has been keeping crowds entertained since the 17th century