horse racing ireland

Punchestown Racecourse, the home of Irish National Hunt Racing, stages 13 days top class racing....

This is a tradition that spans centuries past. It is a great place to test new young horses to see if they have any jumping or racing ability. The idea is simple, get from A to B as fast as you can through the fields of Wexford, jumping over fences on designated farmland....

This is the main race course for all of county Cork. There are 19 race meetings held at Mallow Race Course a year. There is always a great day out to be had at Mallow Race Course....

Limerick is famous for its horse racing and the festivals that surround those races. From Adare there are five tracks within easy reach....

The racecourse is situated 23 miles north of Dublin, off the main Dublin-Belfast road and 7 miles south of Drogheda. The race track measures 1 mile and 1 furlong. The first race ever held here was in 1726.

Races are noe held here regulary through out the year....

The first racemeeting was held in Naas on 19th June 1924. Naas is a Flat and National Hunt track which races from October to July. Naas is the scene of many a top class horse's debut in National Hunt racing. There is no reserved enclosure and the close proximity of the parade ring, to the betting and bookmakers rail to all other facilities gives Naas a unique atmosphere. Among its best known races are the Birdcatcher Nursery and the Slaney and Johnstown Hurdles....

These are very popular races that are held on the June Bank Holiday Weekend every year. This is an festival that the whole family can enjoy, with events such as Ladies' Day,  Family Fun Day (where the kids can enjoy pony rides, face painting, pets corner, bouncy castles and much  much more).

Many horses that have ran in the Point to Point have became National Hunt Horses.

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A grade 1 racetrack opened in October 2001 hosts 20 race meetings each year. The venue providing free parking, catering and bar facilities for race days.  Calendar highlights include Summer Evening Twilight festival with live music from May to July and the Christmas festival consists of 4 days of national hunt racing and is a highlight of the social calendar in the city each year.  Range of hospitality options available to enjoy the racing in style and enjoy award winning catering.