Horse racing

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

Events and activities

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Punchestown Irish National Hunt Festival

20 Apr 2010 - 24 Apr 2010

This Festival has something for everyone. The top-class racing attracts the finest horses, trainers and jockeys from both sides of...

Belfast Film Festival

15 Apr 2010 - 30 Apr 2010

The Film Festival will take place across the city including a series of premiere screenings, so cinephiles get ready for a...

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Why Ireland?

If you don't relish the thought of riding on horseback, then you can always enjoy Ireland's equine treasures from the ground.

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Our Pedigree

Everything you ever wanted to know about Ireland and the beautiful horse

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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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Listings

Roscommon Race Meetings
Roscommon Race Meetings

What a pleasure it is to see a Grand National winner and to remember...

Ballinrobe Race Meetings
Ballinrobe Race Meetings

With a history of horse racing stretching back more than 230 years,...

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ROBERTSTOWN HOLIDAY VILLAGE - 2 nights Self-Catering

ROBERTSTOWN HOLIDAY VILLAGE - 2 nights Self-Catering

Mothers Day: Celebrate Mothers Day by staying for two nights at Robertstown Holiday Village and booking into the Villa Spa at...

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