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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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Bundoran Autumn Festival

05 Sep 2008 - 07 Sep 2008

 

Three day heritage themed festival with arts & crafts, children's activities, vintage cars, equine events, dog show and niche...

Galway Races - Autumn Festival

08 Sep 2008 - 10 Sep 2008

 

A spectacular 3-day meeting encompassing 23 races with a mixture of flat and national hunt racing. Commencing on Sunday, 9th...

Laytown Strand Races

11 Sep 2008 - 11 Sep 2008

 

Annual Races on the strand at Laytown, County Meath. This unique event is the only one of its kind in Europe under the rules of...

Listowel Harvest Festival Meeting

14 Sep 2008 - 20 Sep 2008

 

This festival, the Harvest Festival, is so called because it was traditionally held to celebrate the saving of the Autumn Harvest....

Galway Races - October Meeting

26 Oct 2008 - 27 Oct 2008

 

Over the years, the October Bank Holiday Meeting at Galway has proven to be a favourite for all racegoers. In 2007, the meeting...

Navan Racecourse

06 Dec 2008 - 06 Dec 2008

 

Navan Racecourse has been recognised as one of the fastest growing racetracks in the country. Located just 30 miles north of...

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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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Limerick Racecourse
Limerick Racecourse

Limerick racecourse’s grade 1 racetrack newly opened in October 2001...

Kilbeggan Racecourse
Kilbeggan Racecourse

Kilbeggan Racecourse, now Ireland’s most successful one day racing...

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Slievemoyle Cottage (Blackthorn Cottage) - Spring 2008 offer

Slievemoyle Cottage (Blackthorn Cottage) - Spring 2008 offer

Slievemoyle Cottages in association with Welig Crafts are offering speciality arts and craft breaks. Two day midweek breaks with...

Did you know

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