horse racing ireland

The twin resorts of Laytown/Bettystown are situated on the short strip of coastline which is Co. Meath's only outlet to sea. Here are six unbroken miles of magnificent white sand. Laytown is famous for its annual strand races, the only race meeting of its kind in world held on a shore line. Laytown also has Ireland's only ecology centre which provides education towards a lifestyle which is environmentally friendly....

This course measures over 1 mile and 4 furlongs. Both flat and jump races are held here. There are many race days held here through out the year, including Ladies' Day in October.

12 Meetings Mid October - Mid May...

One of the most important festival meetings in the calendar....

This has become a big event for west cork in the past few years. Initially conceived as a millennium project it has blossomed into a life of its own. There are six races held down on the sandy beach and there is a big fuss made over the event every year now....

Leopardstown Racecourse is home to many racing festivals and meetings through out the year.

For example:

• Milller Evenings Meetings (every Wednesday between May and July)
• Desmond Stakes (17th August)
• Irish Champion Stakes (6th September)
• Killavullan Stakes (27th October)
• December Festival Hurdle (29th December)

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While at the Glenbeigh Races, there is something for everybody,based on horse and pony racing on the beach, where old friends meet, new friendships begin and a must for anybody who enjoys non stop entertainment....