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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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St. Patrick's Weekend Racing at Limerick Racecourse

18 Mar 2012 - 19 Mar 2012

"Two days of National Hunt Racing at Limerick Racecourse this March from 12.30pm. Fun for the whole family guaranteed. Children...

North Kerry Harriers Point to Point

18 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012

A one day national hunt racing event (point to point). Horses that win a point to point may become very valuable and many go on to...

Racing Home for Easter Races

22 Mar 2012 - 22 Mar 2012

Bringing the best of North Cork into the spotlight, Racing Home for Easter Festival is all about family fun as Mallow town comes...

Racing at Dundalk Stadium 18th April

23 Mar 2012 - 23 Mar 2012

Racing at Dundalk Stadium Wednesday 18th April.

Racing at Dundalk Stadium 23rd March

23 Mar 2012 - 23 Mar 2012

Evening meeting, first race approx 5.50pm.

Racing at Dundalk Stadium 30th March

23 Mar 2012 - 23 Mar 2012

Evening Meeting First Race approx 5.50pm.

Racing at Dundalk Stadium 4th April

23 Mar 2012 - 23 Mar 2012

Racing at Dundalk Stadium Wednesday 4th April.

Racing at Dundalk Stadium 11th April

23 Mar 2012 - 23 Mar 2012

Racing at Dundalk Wednesday 11th April.

Racing at Dundalk Stadium 13th April

23 Mar 2012 - 23 Mar 2012

Racing in Dundalk on Friday 13th April.

Opening day of 2012 season

25 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012

Opening day of racing for 2012 season at the Curragh Racecourse.

Spin Southwest Student Raceday

29 Mar 2012 - 29 Mar 2012

The Spin Southwest Student Race day takes place this March at Limerick Racecourse. Last year nearly 10,000 students descended on...

Racing Home for Easter

07 Apr 2012 - 09 Apr 2012

Bringing the best of North Cork into the spotlight, Racing Home for Easter Festival is all about family fun as Mallow town comes...

Easter Festival at Fairyhouse Racecourse

08 Apr 2012 - 10 Apr 2012

The Fairyhouse Easter Festival is a thrilling weekend of racing, fun and fashion. Easter Monday features the famous Ladbrokes...

Racing at Tipperary -

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

19th April 2012 -Feature Race: 5f Maiden for two-year-olds Type of Race Meeting: All Flat Race Meeting. Racing at Tipperary...

Racing at Tipperary -

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

Racing at Tipperary on the 3rd May 2012. First race at 4.25. Make sure to have those notebooks at the ready! Home to the world...

Racing at Tipperary -

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

For a great evenings racing at Tipperary on the 24 May 2012. First race at 4.25. Home to the world famous Coolemore Stud,...

Racing at Tipperary -

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

For a great evenings racing at Tipperary on the 7th June 2012. First race at 4.25. Home to the world famous Coolemore Stud,...

Racing at Tipperary -

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

For a great evenings racing at Tipperary on the 28th June 2012. First race at 4.25. Home to the world famous Coolemore Stud,...

Racing at Tipperary -

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

For a great afternoons racing at Tipperary on the 14th July 2012. First race at 2.10. Home to the world famous Coolemore Stud,...

Racing at Tipperary -

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

For a great Sunday afternoons racing at Tipperary on the 27th July 2012. First race at 2.30pm Home to the world famous Coolemore...

Racing at Tipperary -

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

Evening racing at Tipperary on the 10th August 2012. First race at 5.15pm Home to the world famous Coolemore Stud, responsible for...

Racing at Tipperary

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

Evening racing at Tipperary on the 23rd August 2012. First race at 5.15pm Home to the world famous Coolemore Stud, responsible for...

Racing at Tipperary

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

Afternoon racing at Tipperary on the Sunday 7th at 2.15 and Tuesay 9th at 2.55 October 2012. Home to the world famous Coolemore...

Tipperary Racecourse

19 Apr 2012 - 19 Apr 2012

Home to the world famous Coolemore Stud, responsible for producing some of the finest thoroughbreds ever to race, Tipperary is a...

Cork Races

23 Apr 2012 - 23 Apr 2012

Evening national hunt meeting.

Racing at Kilbeggan Racecourse May 4th

04 May 2012 - 04 May 2012

With the distinction of being the only racecourse in Ireland where horse racing is over jumps under National Hunt rules, and with...

Riverfest Raceday

05 May 2012 - 05 May 2012

It will be a bumper weekend in Limerick this May Bank Holiday weekend with the Riverfest coming to town and what better way to...

Limerick Racecourse National Hunt Racing

05 May 2012 - 20 May 2012

Saturday 5th May 2012 Sunday 20th May 2012 A great day of National Hunt Racing at Limerick Racecourse starting from 2.30pm. If you...

Evening Racing at Punchestown

09 May 2012 - 09 May 2012

Evening Racing at Punchestown Racecourse Wednesday 9th May.

Killarney Horse Racing Festival

13 May 2012 - 15 May 2012

Killarney is deservedly billed as one of the most picturesque tracks anywhere in the world. This 3-day festival is the perfect...

Abu Dhabi Irish 2000 Guineas

26 May 2012 - 26 May 2012

The Abu Dhabi Irish Guineas Festival is one of the highlights of the Irish sporting and social calendar in May. It features two...

Tramore Racing - June Bank Holiday Weekend

01 Jun 2012 - 02 Jun 2012

This two day June bank holiday weekend Racing Fri June 1st (NH) (evening) Sat June 2nd (Flat) will provide entertainment, both on...

Tramore August Racing Festival

01 Jun 2012 - 02 Jun 2012

The four day August Racing Festival provides entertainment, both on and off the track for all, from the racing enthusiast to the...

Racing at Kilbeggan Racecourse June 3rd

03 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012

With the distinction of being the only racecourse in Ireland where horse racing is over jumps under National Hunt rules, and with...

Mid Summer Race Day

10 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012

Mid Summer Racing at the Curragh on June 10th.

Twilight Racing

16 Jun 2012 - 16 Jun 2012

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

Twilight Racing

16 Jun 2012 - 16 Jun 2012

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

Twilight Racing

16 Jun 2012 - 16 Jun 2012

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

Racing at Kilbeggan Racecourse June 25th

25 Jun 2012 - 25 Jun 2012

With the distinction of being the only racecourse in Ireland where horse racing is over jumps under National Hunt rules, and with...

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival

30 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival is the most prestigious event in the horse racing calendar in Ireland and one of the high...

Limerick Racecourse National Hunt Racing

08 Jul 2012 - 08 Jul 2012

"Enjoy 7 National Hunt Races in the stunning surrounds of the Panoramic Restaurant where you will have breathtaking views of the...

Darley Irish Oaks Weekend

22 Jul 2012 - 22 Jul 2012

Darley Irish Oaks Weekend is one of the highlights of the summer's busy horse racing calendar featuring top class racing over two...

Dingle Horse and Pony Races

10 Aug 2012 - 12 Aug 2012

Dingle is the biggest of all flapper races in the country. Spread over 3 days this meeting is a must for all racing fans.

Galway Races - Autumn Festival

10 Sep 2012 - 12 Sep 2012

The Autumn Galway Racing Festival is a three-day meeting with a mixture of flat and national hunt racing. Commencing on Monday,...

Listowel Harvest Festival Meeting

17 Sep 2012 - 23 Sep 2012

It's a meeting steeped in tradition, with a great mix of both flat and national hunt racing over seven days.

Ladbrokes Munster National and Annual Ladies Day at Limerick Racecourse

14 Oct 2012 - 14 Oct 2012

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

Galway Races - October Festival

28 Oct 2012 - 29 Oct 2012

The October Racing Festival takes place in Galway this year on Sunday and Monday, 28th and 29th October, 2012. So if you fancy...

Super Saver Sunday at Limerick Racecourse

11 Nov 2012 - 12 Nov 2012

"Super Saver Sunday from Limerick Racecourse ensures two great days of National Hunt racing this November. General admission for...

The O'Connell Hilly Way Chase

09 Dec 2012 - 09 Dec 2012

National hunt.

Limerick Racecourse Christmas Festival

26 Dec 2012 - 29 Dec 2012

"Christmas is a time for family and friends. Amidst the warmth and comfort at Limerick racecourse, re-acquaint yourself with your...

West Coast Cooler FASHIONWEEK

14 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012

Celebrating Spring/Summer 2012’s key trends including pastels, sports luxe and shimmer, the programme – which runs from 14-18...

 

 

 

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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