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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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·Punchestown, in the heart of County Kildare horse-country, is often referred to as the Irish Cheltenham with its unique atmosphere and vast grounds. The National Hunt in April is a highlight.
·Blarney Castle, in the pretty village just outside Cork City, provides the perfect backdrop for the Blarney Horse Trials in June.
·Necame Castle, in the lakelands of Fermanagh, holds a two-star fixture in September.
·The Irish Derby meeting at the Curragh is the highlight of the Flat season in June. 
·And if you’re after a typical Irish day out then head to the fun-filled summer festivals at Killarney, Galway, Tralee and Listowel

Horse-racing fixtures
Fancy a flutter? The bets are on at stacks of racecourses around the country…
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·Bellewstown: The annual three-day evening racing festival on the hill of Crockafotha, County Meath, after the Irish Derby.
·Cork: Cork celebrates its own Easter party in Mallow town. Easter Sat/Sun/Mon.
·Down Royal: This County Down course just 10 miles south of Belfast has a spectacular Summer Racing Festival consisting of three days in June. There’s also a three-day festival in November.
·Fairyhouse: The Grand National on Easter Monday is the highlight of this Festival held just 10 miles from Dublin. Easter Sun/Mon/Tues.
·Galway: Seven great midsummer racing days and nights just outside Galway in July.  
·Killarney: Enjoy the most laidback racing in the country amid wonderful scenery. Four days in mid-July.
·Leopardstown/Limerick: The perfect kick-start to post-Christmas festivities. From 26th to 29th December.
·Listowel: Great racing in the Kingdom at the Harvest Festival. Seven days in mid-September.
·Punchestown: The best jump racing of the year can be found at the County Kildare track. Five days at end of April.
·The Curragh: Top quality racing. With the best flat horses competing at the Guineas Festival in May; the Derby at the end of June; the Oaks in July; and the Irish St Leger & National Stakes in September.
·Tralee: A carnival atmosphere in true Kerry style. Four days near the end of August. 
Tramore: There's something for everyone at this seaside resort course, including spectacular racing! Four days in mid-August.