The 10 Best Horse Tracks in Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Ancient East

Located in the heart of Ireland Tipperary Racecourse lies two miles outside Tipperary tow Tipperary hosts summer season National and Flat racing from April - October. €10 for adults and €8 for student and OAP's, Under 18's are FREE.

18 days of racing each year a mixture of weekend, evening and bank holiday fixtures of both flat and national hunt (jump) racing. Located 30KM from the Wild Atlantic Way on the M20 just outside Limerick city with free car parking and FREE shuttle bus to Limerick city on selected dates. A range of catering and bar facilities to include reserved restaurant, private suites or seasonal packages to enjoy with group rates available. Annual race meetings include Family fun days, ladies day, 4 day Christmas racing festival and Twilight Racing during the summer with live bands after racing. Admission prices for adults approx €15 per person with concessions for seniors / students, under 12 year olds have free admission.

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Gowran Park is the only grade 1 racecourse in the South East of Ireland- with 17 top quality national hunt and flat meetings all year round. Gowran Park provides modern hospitality facilities in the heart of racing country to enjoy the excitement and spectacle of a day at the races. Thursday Jan 24th – Goffs Thyestes Day Saturday Feb 16th – Connolly’s Red Mills Day Saturday March 9th – Holden Plant Rentals Day Tuesday Apr 9th – Evening Sunday May 5th – Flat Racing Listed McCalmont Stakes Wednesday May 8th – Flat Racing Listed Vintage Tipple Stakes - Evening Wednesday May 29th – Evening Monday June 3rd Sunday 16th June Saturday July 27th – “Ladies Day” Wednesday Aug 14th – Flat Racing Listed Hurry Harriett Stakes - Evening Wednesday Sept 4th Saturday 21st September – Flat Racing Group 3 Denny Cordell Day Friday Oct 4th – Listed Pat Walsh Day – Saturday Oct 5th – PWC Champion Chase Day Monday Oct 14th – Flat Racing Finale Saturday Nov 23rd

Naas Racecourse is located in the heart of County Kildare, just 18 miles from Dublin City and on route to Cork, Limerick and Waterford, just off Exit 9 on the N7. Naas Racecourse hosts flat and national hunt horse racing all year & there are events of all kinds on race days including family fun days, summer barbeque evenings, live music events and ladies days. Admission tickets are €15.00 and includes a €5.00 bet. Children go free.

The Curragh is Ireland's premier international horse racing venue staging all 5 Irish classic races including the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby. Located in County Kildare and less than one hour by car from Dublin City Centre, the Curragh stages 18 flat race meetings from May to October. The racecourse features a variety of bars and restaurants, together with a range of facilities for kids.

Tramore racecourse is where 'the turf meets the surf' and it is one of the most intimate stages for racing in Ireland. The 4-day mid-August festival (incorporating 3 evening meetings) has everything a summer racing festival should have: sun (usually), sea, sand, spectacular racing and anything else that takes your fancy on a hot summers day. It offers a great opportunity to take a racing holiday because of the great amenities on your doorstep in Tramore, one of the premier seaside resorts in Ireland.