- Racecourses
- International Racing Authorities
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
- Irish Industry Links
- Useful Links
| Racecourses |
Bellewstown Racecourse -http://www.bellewstownraces.ie/
Bellewstown racecourse, on the Hill of Crockafotha in Co Meath
Clonmel Racecourse - www.clonmelraces.ie
Clonmel is one of three racecourses in Tipperary
Cork Racecourse - http://www.corkracecourse.ie/
Cork racecourse, Mallow, Co.Cork
Curragh Racecourse - http://www.curragh.ie/
Home of the Irish Derby
Down Royal Racecourse - http://www.downroyal.com/
Northern Irelands Premier Racecourse
Downpatrick Racecourse - http://www.downpatrickracecourse.co.uk/
The first race meeting to be held at Downpatrick was over 300 years ago – 1685
Dundalk Racecourse - http://www.dundalkstadium.com/
Irelands only all weather racecourse
Fairyhouse Racecourse - http://www.fairyhouse.ie
Home to the Powers Irish Grand National since 1870
Galway Racecourse - http://www.galwayraces.com
Home of the Galway Races
Gowran Park Racecourse - http://www.gowranpark.ie/
Horse Racing And Golf Course, Gowran, Co Killkenny.
Kilbeggan Racecourse - http://www.kilbegganraces.com/
The only all National Hunt Racecourse in Ireland
Killarney Racecourse - http://www.goracingkillarney.com/
Killarney in 2005 celebrated 250 years of racing in the town. It has been at its current Ross Road location since 1936.
Leopardstown Racecourse - http://www.leopardstown.com/
Regarded as one of Europe's premier racetracks
Limerick Racecourse - http://www.limerickraces.ie
Ireland's newest racecourse
Listowel Racecourse - http://www.listowelraces.ie/
The 7 day festival is in september
Naas Racecourse - http://www.naasracecourse.com/
Located in the heart of the Thoroughbred County of Kildare
Navan Racecourse - http://www.navanracecourse.ie/
Horse Racing has taken place at Navan's “Royal County” Proudstown site since the 1920's.
Punchestown Racecourse - http://www.punchestown.com/
One of Ireland's best National Hunt racecourses
Sligo Racecourse - http://www.countysligoraces.com/
The earliest recorded race in sligo took place in 1781
Thurles Racecourse - http://www.thurlesraces.ie/
Racing takes place in the winter months generally from late September to early April.
Tipperary Racecourse - http://www.tipperaryraces.ie/
Limerick Junction, Tipperary, Ireland
Tramore Racecourse - http://www.tramore-racecourse.com/
Has provided exciting entertainment for racing fans for more than 200 years
Wexford Racecourse - http://www.wexfordraces.ie/
One of the best kept secrets of Irish racing
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| International Racing Authorities |
International Federation of Horseracing Authorities - http://www.horseracingintfed.com
46 place Abel Gance, 92655 Boulogne Cedex, France
British Horseracing Board - http://www.bhb.co.uk/
British racing's governing authority
Emirates Racing Association - http://www.emiratesracing.com
The national racing authority of The United Arab Emirates.
The Jockey Club of Southern Africa - http://www.jockeyclubsa.co.za
The national racing authority of South Africa.
Jockey Club Argentino - http://www.jockeyclub.com.ar
The national racing authority of Argentina.
France Galop - http://www.france-galop.com
The national racing authority of France.
Direktorium fur Vollblutzucht - http://www.galopp-sport.de
The national racing authority of Germany.
The Jockey Club - http://www.jockeyclub.com
The national racing authority of North America.
Jockey Club of Canada - http://www.jockeyclubcanada.com
The national racing authority of Canada.
Australian Racing Board - http://www.australian-racing.net.au
The national racing authority of Australia
The Hong Kong Jockey Club - http://www.hongkongjockeyclub.com
The national racing authority of Hong Kong
Japan Racing Association - http://www.jair.jrao.ne.jp
The national racing authority of Japan.
New Zealand Racing Industry Board - http://www.nzracingboard.co.nz/
The national racing authority of New Zealand.
Singapore Turf Club - http://www.turfclub.com.sg
The national racing authority of Singapore.
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| Travel, Tourism and Hospitality |
Discover Ireland Equestrian - www.discoverireland.ie/equestrian
The official equestrian website catering for all your equestrian needs in Ireland.
Ireland.ie - www.ireland.ie
The official holiday website of Failte Ireland (Consumer site).
Failte Ireland -www.failteireland.ie
The National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland (Corporate site).
On Course Travel - http://www.ireland-oncourse.co.uk/
Tailor-made racing trips to Ireland
The Racing World - http://www.TheRacingWorld.co.uk
The lifestyle guide to horseracing in the UK.
Ireland West Tourism - http://www.irelandwest.ie
Ireland West Tourism is the Regional Tourism Authority for Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.
Cork Kerry Tourism - http://www.corkkerry.ie
The official tourism website for Cork and Kerry.
Shannon Region Tourism - http://www.shannonregiontourism.ie
The official tourism website for Clare, Limerick, North Kerry, North Tipperary and South Offaly.
Dublin Tourism - http://www.visitdublin.com
The official tourism website for the Dublin region.
Northern Ireland Tourism - http://www.discovernorthernireland.com
The official website of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.
CentralR.com - http://www.CentralR.com
Book on-line at CentralR.com for your hotel accommadation near Ireland's great racecourses.
GoIreland.com - http://www.goireland.com
With nearly 10,000 accommodation properties to choose from, they guarantee the customer low prices and secure online reservations.
| IrishIndustry Links |
Tote Ireland - http://www.thetote.com/
Irish Tote betting site
Irish Thoroughbred Marketing - http://www.itm.ie
Irish Thoroughbred Marketing promotes Ireland as the premier location to breed, buy and race the thoroughbred horse.
Turf Club - http://www.turfclub.ie/
Website of the Turf Club of Ireland
AIRO: Association of Irish Racehorse Owners - http://www.irishracehorseowners.com
The Association of Irish Racehorse Owners, promotes and protects the interests of Irish racehorse owners. Horse Racing Ireland officially recognises the Association as the owner's representative body.
ITBA: Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association - http://www.itba.ie
Representative body for Irish Thoroughbred Breeders.
Irish Racing - http://www.irish-racing.com/
Racing news, views, analysis, results and much more.
Irish Racing Greats - http://www.irishracinggreats.com
A reference archive containing information about Ireland's equine heroes and their achievements over the last 50 years.
Association of Irish Racecourses - http://www.air.ie/
R.A.C.E - http://www.racingacademy.ie
The Racing Academy and Centre of Education (R.A.C.E)
The Irish Horse Welfare Trust - http://www.ihwt.ie
The Irish Horse Welfare Trust (IHWT) is a voluntary organisation set up for the protection of Equines in Ireland, which includes rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of horses and ponies. The IHWT continuously aim to increase welfare standards for all horses and ponies in Ireland.
Click on the below image to watch the Irish Horse Trust Welfare Aware Video. 
Irish Stablestaff Association - http://www.issa.ie
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| Useful Links |
The Irish Blue Cross - http://www.bluecross.ie
The Blue Cross are the principal provider of Horse Ambulance Services at Irish Racecourses nation-wide.
Thoroughbred Diaries - http://www.thoroughbreddiaries.com
Thoroughbred Diaries are online bloodstock portfolios of horses for sale, stallions at stud, horses in training and mares at stud.
Racing Publications
The Irish Field - http://www.theirishfield.ie
The Irish Field is Ireland’s only newspaper dedicated to racing and equestrian sports.
The Racing Post - http://www.racingpost.com
Often referred to as the Racing Bible, the Racing Post is a daily racing newspaper which is avaialable in Ireland and the UK.
Donn McClean Racing - http://donnmcclean.com
Donn McClean, Racing Correspondent for the Sunday Times in Ireland and a columnist with the Racing Post and the Irish Field, gives his thoughts on value bets, horses to follow and some of the issues that are currently topical in the racing industry.
Eclipse Magazine - http://www.eclipsemagazine.co.uk
Eclipse Magazine is an online magazine all about the social side of horseracing. Along with Blogs, Interviews, Profiles and Comment, we've got Competitions and Offers and even a specialist Racing Fashion section. We'll tell you what's on, where, when and how to get the most out of your visit to the races!
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