Horse Racing Breaks
Ireland’s love affair with horse racing started in the 17th century and its unique appeal is showcased almost every day of the year. In 2018, 363 fixtures are planned for the 26 tracks throughout the country – the highest number ever to be scheduled! We can arrange tailor-made itineraries for every Irish fixture giving you the opportunity to join in one of Ireland’s most popular pastimes from the buzz of the Irish National Hunt Festival at Punchestown to the excitement of a thrilling finish at the Curragh.
Click here to request a tailor-made itinerary.
- Punchestown Festival – Tue 24 April – Sat 28 April 2018
- Galway Summer Festival & Autumn Meetings
2018 Festivals & Fixtures include:
- Cork Easter Festival
- 31 Mar–02 April
- Irish National Hunt, Punchestown
- 24–28 April
- Curragh Guineas Festival
- 26–27 May
- Killarney July Festival
- 15–19 July
- Irish Champions Weekend
- 15–16 September
- Listowel Harvest Festival
- 09–15 September
- Leopardstown & Limerick
Christmas Festivals - 26–29 December
- Irish Grand National, Fairyhouse
- 01–03 April
- Killarney Spring Festival
- 13–15 May
- Curragh *Derby Festival
- 29 June–01 July
- Galway Summer Festival
- 30 July–05 August
- Laytown Beach Races
- 06 September
- Down Royal
- 02–03 November
* Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby runs on Sat, 30 June
See also www.goracing.ie for the full list of Irish fixtures.
