Horse Racing in Ireland
Ireland is well known for it's very strong racing culture and is enjoyed by all. The most famous racing area in Ireland is Curragh, a 5,000 acres grassy plain in County Kildare. Curragh is home to many of the country's studs & training yards. Most of the major flat races, including the Irish Derby, take place at Curragh racecourse just east of Kildare.
Other famous venues are Fairyhouse, the venue for Ireland's Grand National & Leopardstown. Wherever you are in Ireland you're never far from a race meeting. With over 300 race meetings at 27 racecourses, there are countless racing gems to choose from.
A day at the races in Ireland is filled with excitement and "craic". Whether it's a Flat or a National Hunt fixture, or a combination of the two, Horseracing in Ireland has everything that will provide you, your friends and your family with a wonderful day.
Horse Racing in Ireland Links
www.horseracingireland.ie - Race results, Tote betting, race cards, tips and a beginners' guide.
www.curragh.ie - Curragh Racecourse
www.galwayraces.com - Galway Races 2004
www.leopardstown.com - Leopardstown Racecourse
www.tramore-racecourse.com - Waterford & Tramore Racecourse
www.monksgrange.com - Monksgrange Stud
www.irishbloodstock.net- Database of Irish bloodstock
www.tipperaryraces.ie - Tipperary Races
www.traleehorseracing.com - Ballybeggan Park
www.limerick-racecourse.com - Limerick Racecourse
www.irishfield.com - The Irish Field Directory
www.ihb.ie - The Irish Horse Board
www.irish-racing.com - Irish Racing Information
www.irish-national-stud.ie -Irish National Stud
www.coolmore.com - Coolmore Stud
www.itm.ie - Irish Thoroughbred Marketing
www.wexfordraces.ie - Wexford Racecourse
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