Limerick racecourse opened in October 2001 to a record crowd of 18,000. It is the first built from scratch racecourse in Ireland for 50 years and has first rate modern facilities in the Hugh McMahon Stand.
It is the seventh different location for racing in Co. Limerick since the first recorded fixtures in 1790. It's predecessors were Bruff, Rathkeale, Newcastle, Lemonfield, Ballinacurra and Greenpark. The previous course at Greenpark closed in 1999 having held racing for 130 years.The present course is built on the site of a stud farm 250 acres of which is occupied by the racecourse.
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Limerick racecourse has something for everyone, a race meeting to suit your style, pocket, taste in music, taste in beer, taste in jockeys. In fact racing in Limerick probably hosts the most 
varied series of meetings of all the courses in the country. That's not just some promotional gimmick. It's true - lets demonstrate.
The following ecletic mix of themed racing is what (some of, not all) Limerick has to offer over the year. Chronologically, it goes a little something like this:
- Family Fun Day (March)
- National Student Day (April)
- Twilight Evenings & Concerts (June & July)
- Munster National and Ladies Days (October)
- Festive Fun (December)
A Great Day of Horse Racing, Food, Flutter, Craic and Live Entertainment. Limerick Racecourse's calendar highlights include St. Patrick's weekend, summer twilight racing festival and the Munster National In October. The Limerick Christmas Festival consists of 4 days of National Hunt racing and is a highlight of the social calendar in the city each year.
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Twilight evening racing at Limerick Races has become a firm favorite in the Limerick social and event calendar in the last number of years. Great horse racing, great entertainment and great live music all guaranteed at Limerick Races once again this summer for our annual Twilight Evening racing fixtures.
Racing starts from 6pm with 7 races, range of great value packages available including Panoramic restaurant package and our popular BBQ supper option. Each year we welcome well known Irish acts to our stage, previous acts include The Blizzards, Delorentos, Paddy Casey, Declan O Rourke & Sharon Shannon to name but a few. For 2010 we shall have Jerry Fish & The Mud bug club on the 12th June, Republic of Loose on the 18th June and on the last evening The Camembert Quartet shall take to the stage.
To round off the evening a shuttle bus shall depart for town for the SinBin night club, free admission to the club for anyone who has been racing, you just need to take the advert from the racecard on the evening to gain entry. (Concessions only on the 12th June)
For more on the Twilight Race Evenings click here.
It is a right-handed oval track of about one mile and three furlongs.
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By Road:100 km north of Cork, and 80 km south of Galway.
By Rail: Regular service to Limerick City station from various routes. Buses run from the station to the racecourse on racedays.
By Air: Shannon airport is 15 km away. Helicopter landing at the course can be arranged beforehand.
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| Adult: |
€10 - €20 |
| OAPs & Students: |
€5 - €10 |
| Children U16: |
Free |
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There are 3 bars, several fast food and self service outlets within the Hugh McMahon stand. Limerick is the only sporting venue with a Supermac’s outlet.
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A reserved table in the Panoramic Restaurant onthe 2nd floor of the Hugh McMahon Stand offers first class cuisine to groups of all sizes in a modern setting. Enjoy your own reserved table and a sweeping view of the racecourse, with deluxe catering. The restaurant has full bar and Tote facilities. The Panoramic restaurant can hold a private party for 450 guests. However, the corporate suites along with the Panoramic Restaurant can also be amalgamated to cater for 700 guests.
Limerick Racecourse offer a special Owners & Trainers Package for the Panoramic Restaurant. Special package includes a reserved table and lunch from €30 per person for the connections of a horse running on that day.
On the 3rd floor the Private Corporate Suites can accommodate groups of up to 100. Standard packages include deluxe catering, private bar and exclusive Tote access. Packages can also be tailored to suit. Alternatively, both venues can be amalgamated to cater for 450 guests.
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There are many sites of archaeological interest in the area, including King John's Castle in Limerick, and many opportunities for horse riding, golfing, fishing and sight seeing.
Local Hotels
The Radisson SAS, Limerick 061 456 200
Woodlands House Hotel, Adare 061 605 100
Dunraven Arms Hotel, Adare 061 396 633
Adare Manor 061 396 566 Local Restaurants
The Locke Bar and Restaurant, Limerick
Cornstore, Limerick
Dragon, Patrickswell
The Blue Door, Adare
Hampton, Limerick
French Table, Limerick
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Local PubsClohessy’s Bar, Limerick
Dark Horse, Patrickswell
Au Bars, Limerick
Nancy Blakes, Limerick
Flannery's, Limerick
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