The first meeting held at Navan was in 1920. Navan’s record attendance was in 2001 at 5128. Many of the Horses who have won over Navan’s testing uphill finish have gone on to win Championship Races. Recent winners include: Moscow Flyer (Winner of Queen Mother Champion Chase, Cheltenham 2003) Brave Inca (Winner of the Letheby & Christopher Supreme Novice Hurdle, Cheltenham 2004), Hardy Eustace (Winner of the Smurfit Champion Hurdle, Cheltenham 2004)
Navan has a fantastic 18 hole 72 par championship golf course and a 12 bay floodlit driving range
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Navan is one of the fastest improving courses in Ireland and it shows in the quality of its racing which naturally attracts some of the best horses in the land. It stages both flat and jump racing but it's best known for the latter, especially in the Autumn and Winter months, the wraps come off the jump-racing stars and almost inevitably they will turn up at Navan at some point during the season.
"Sure they would be mad not to" as Hector O'hEochagain might have said about his home town track because Navan's impressive big race schedule offers not just trials for big races elsewhere but lots of races that can stand on their own as important events. This schedule includes the following: Tara Hurdle, Boyne Hurdle, Fortria Chase, Lismullen Hurdle (all worth €50,000), the Barry and Sandra Kelly Memorial Novice Hurdle worth €70,000 and Troytown Chase (€85,000) the showpiece of the season.
What was the line in that film again?
"If you build it they will come", well Navan, through significant investment in the course and generous dollops of prizemoney has attracted large crowds and a list of top-class horses as long as your arm. Recognise some of these? Mac's Joy, Watson Lake, Back In Front, Moscow Flyer, Limestone Lad, Davids Lad, Solerina, Hardy Eustace, Emotional Moment. Thought you might. Well Navan is the place to catch them in action. Navan has numerous themed racedays with Family day on first Sunday in May with lots of activities for all the family, there is also a Country & Western evening in June, ideal for summer staff outings and not to forget Ladies Day in October each year.
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The course is left-handed, one mile and two furlongs in length and undulating with a stiff uphill climb to the winning post.
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By Road: Navan is 48 km north-west of Dublin on the N3.
By Rail: Drogheda (24 km away) is the closest railway station. There are bus transfers to Navan.
By Bus: Buses leave from Busaras (Dublin Central Bus Station) every hour from 7.30 AM (9.00AM on Sundays) to Navan stopping about 3 km from the course. Tel. Bus Eireann 01 836 6111 or log onto www.buseireann.ie.
By Air: Dublin is the closest airport. Helicopter landing at the course can be arranged in advance.
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| Adult: |
€15 |
| OAPs & Students: |
€9 |
| Children U14: |
Free |
Discount available for groups of 20 or more.
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Self-service restaurant, several bars and snack bars.
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Navan has a number of suites that can be hired for race days;
The Proudstown Suite can cater for 125 people.
The Boyne Suite can cater for 125 people.
The O'Sullivan Suite has a capacity of 75.
The Bective Restaurant Silver Service seating 65 people.
The latter two suites can be made into one to cater for 200. All these suites come with first-class service and facilities include CCTV, private Tote facilities and excellent views of the racecourse. Larger groups can also be catered for in the marquee.
Corporate racedays at Navan are tailored to individual company needs and are guaranteed to provide great racing, superb hospitality and excellent live entertainment after racing. It’s the ideal opportunity for entering clients or employees.
The restaurant and bar facilities are open seven days a week. Private functions can also be catered for. Events previously held include Home Improvement & Motor Show, Irish American Youth Team Fun Day Out, New Years Eve Gala Ball. Navan Golf and Racecourse can also facilitate marquees for weddings, musical events, gala dinners, etc.
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Navan has a beautiful 18-hole golf course within it's grounds so you can indulge in two of Ireland's consuming passions in one place. There is also a 12 bay golf driving range on-site where you can warm up for the holes ahead.
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Designated parking, lift and toilets.
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The world famous burial tomb of Newgrange is just 15 km from the course. Other attractions include Trim Castle, Kells Heritage Centre, the site of the Battle of the Boyne and Slane Castle.
Local Hotels
Newgrange Hotel, Navan, Tel: 046 907 4100
Ardboyne Hotel, Navan, Tel: 046 902 3119
Local Restaurants
Racecourse Restaurant open 7 days a week
Hudson's Bistro, Navan
The Loft, Navan
China Garden, Navan
Singapore Sam's, Navan
Local Pubs
Henry Loughrans, Navan
Scanlons, Kilberry
Round O Bar, Navan
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