laytown racecourse

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.