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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

Events and activities

Tramore Racecourse - A great 2 day's racing

31 Dec 2008 - 01 Jan 2009

Since its redevelopment in 1997, Waterford and Tramore Racecourse has gone from strength to strength. The 80-acre venue now boasts...

Galway Races - Summer Festival Meeting

27 Jul 2009 - 02 Aug 2009

Galway Races Summer Festival Meeting has grown from strength to strength each year, and now has an attendance of approximately...

Galway Races - Autumn Festival

29 Aug 2009 - 01 Sep 2009

A spectacular 4-day meeting with a mixture of flat and national hunt racing. Commencing on Saturday, 29th August, this race...

 

 

 

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Why Ireland?

If you don't relish the thought of riding on horseback, then you can always enjoy Ireland's equine treasures from the ground.

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Our Pedigree

Everything you ever wanted to know about Ireland and the beautiful horse

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Eventing, racing and point-to-pointing

Ireland is famed for hosting international three-day events in stunning locations with world-class riders.

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Horse-racing fixtures

Fancy a flutter? The bets are on at stacks of racecourses around the country

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Listings

Cork Racecourse Mallow

Cork has the reputation of being the friendliest part of Ireland and...

Clonmel Racecourse

Clonmel is an Irish racecourse blessed with a scenic wooded setting...

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