Tipperary

Quick Facts About Tipperary

The first meeting of Tipperary races was at Barronstown Course in March 1848. These races were abandoned in 1871/72 due to an outbreak of smallpox but were revived in 1881.

The first race meeting on the present site (Limerick Junction) was in September 1916.

The name was changed from Limerick Junction to Tipperary in 1986. 

Tipperary Revealed

"It's a long way to Tipperary". So the popular 1912 song went, but in fact, as shown above, it's much nearer than you think, is very straightforward to get to and worth it when you do. Tipperary is a county steeped in every facet of horse tradition, from the world famous Coolmore Stud to the volume of outstanding horsemen to have come from there and this racecourse, as its centrepiece, reflects this tradition providing high class racing both on the flat and over jumps.

During the Spring and Summer meetings it is possible to see future champions in action. For instance, the first and second in the 2002 English Derby High Chaparral and Hawk Wing both won their 2-y-o maidens at Tipperary. Tipperary has been the starting point for many future champions including Dylan Thomas, Bushranger, Yesterday and Heatseeker. But the course saves the best for last in the form of "Super Sunday", held on the first Sunday in October, its last meeting of the year. This is the highest quality 'mixed' meeting staged in the country featuring a plethora of high-class races that attract some of the best horses around including some from Britain.

The features are a Group 3 and Listed race on the flat plus Grade 3 Novice Hurdles and Chases but the main attraction is the Grade 2 Tipperary Hurdle which has been contested by such stars as Istabraq, Limestone Lad, Accordion Etoile, Harchibald and Go Native 

Course Characterisitics

A flat, left-handed course of one mile and two furlongs in length with a chute for five furlong races.  

How To Get There

By Road:
37km east of Limerick City and 100km north of Cork City.

By Rail:
Regular train services from both Dublin (Heuston Station) and Cork to Limerick Junction Station, which is within easy walking distance of the racecourse.

By Air:
Shannon international airport is 60km west. Helicopter landing at the course can be arranged in advance. 

Admission

Adult	€15 plus receive a free €5 betting or food voucher
OAPs / Students	€10 plus receive a free €5 betting or food voucher
Children U18:	Free

Refreshment Facilities

A self-service restaurant plus the Winning Post and Istabraq Bars which also serve a range of snacks.  

Corporate Facilities

The High Chaparral Dining Room can cater for groups from 10-170 with facilities including CCTV, Tote betting and a choice of silver service or buffet style dining. The room overlooks the parade ring and racecourse.  

Other Facilities

There is on-course entertainment for children at all evening and Sunday meetings.  

Disabled Facilities

There are male and female disabled toilets, a viewing area overlooking the parade ring and race course. There is also access to the bar and restaurant.  

Après Racing

Places to visit include the scenic Glen of Aherlow, Mitchelstown Caves, Cahir Castle. There are also opportunities for fishing, golf and shooting.

 

Local Hotel
Aherlow House Hotel, Glen of Aherlow	052 56 153
Cashel Palace Hotel, Cashel	062 62 707
The Woodlands House Hotel, Adare	061 396 118
Ballykisteen Hotel and Golf Resort, Limerick Junction, Co. Tipperary	062 33 333

 

Local Restaurants
Ballykisteen Golf and Country Club (Opposite Racecourse)
Bit and Bridle Bar/Restaurant (Opposite Racecourse)
Stables Restaurant, Tipperary
Mary Hanna’s, Tipperary

 

Local Pubs
The Bit and Bridle, Limerick Junction
The Hideout, Sologhead
Chaser Fitzgerald's Pallasgreen