What's rare is beautiful and Irish racegoers certainly show their appreciation of this precious jewel in the racing calendar by turning out in droves for the Bellewstown meetings in early July and mid-August.
An evening spent there is a taste of something a little bit special, with racing in a beautiful, rustic, rural setting on the Hill of Crockafotha boasting magnificent views of the Mountains of Mourne to the North and the Irish Sea to the East. Racing there epitomises summer sport, and is evocative of the smell of strawberries and cream and freshly mown hay. It may be small in stature but it's big in heart and atmosphere and is a place where followers of racing can fall in love with it again.
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The course is a one mile and one furlong, left handed oval featuring flat and hurdle racing.
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By Road: 37 km north of Dublin, 11 km south of Drogheda.
By Rail: The nearest station is Gormanstown and the nearest main station is Drogheda.
By Bus: There is a bus service from Drogheda.
By Air: Dublin is the nearest airport.
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| Adult: |
€15 |
| OAPs & Students: |
€9 |
| Children U14: |
Free |
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There is a self-service dining room, snack bar and a number of bars.
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Corporate facilities at Bellewstown Races offer guests the best of both worlds - the luxury of private dining and corporate hospitality coupled with the very special atomsphere of racing at the world's oldest known racecourse. Corporate hospitality is available on all race days. For bookings and further details contact Karen on 00 353 (0) 41 984 2111.
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Designated car parking and toilet facilities are available. For additional access information or special requirements, please contact the Secretary/Managers Office on 00 353 (0) 41 984 2111.
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Bellewstown is located in the heart of the Boyne River valley and as such the area offers excellent fishing opportunities. There are also several 18-hole golf courses nearby and horseriding centres. The historic sites of Newgrange, Tara and Slane are also close by.
Local Hotels
City North Hotel, Gormanston, Co Meath. Tel: 01 6906666
Bettystown Court Hotel, Bettystown, Co Meath. Tel: 041 9812300
Neptune Beach Hotel, Bettystown, Co Meath. Tel: 041 982 7107
Boyne Valley Hotel, Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co Louth. Tel: 041 983 7737
The d Hotel, Marsh Road, Drogheda, Co Louth. Tel: 041 9877700
Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan, Co Dublin. Tel: 01 841 3333
Local Restaurants
City North Hotel, Gormanston, Co Meath
The Cellar Restaurant, Boyne Valley Hotel, Drogheda, Co Louth
Bru Bar Bistro, Haymarket, Drogheda, Co Louth
The Forge, Collon, Co Meath
Local Pubs
Bellewstown Inn, Bellewstown, Co Meath
The Cock Tavern, Gormanstown, Co Meath
Whytes of Stamullen, Stamullen, Co Meath
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