CURRAGH RACECOURSE
Read moreCurragh Racecourse is probably the most famous racecourse in Ireland, located some 60 km southwest of Dublin. It is a popular venue for locals to attend prestigious horse races. The races, including five classics, take place between May and October. They are usually held on Saturday or Sunday in the early afternoon. Not to be missed are the Irish 2000 Guineas and 1000 Guineas in May, the Irish Derby in June, the Irish Oaks in July and the Irish St Leger in September.
LEOPARDSTOWN RACECOURSE
Read moreLeopardstown Racecourse is one of the capital's famous racecourses, located 8km south of Dublin city centre. At this racecourse, horse racing takes pride of place with mainly flat races and steeplechase. With about twenty meetings per year, the Hennessy Gold Cup is held here in February, as well as the Christmas Festival which takes place every year from 26 to 30 December. Numerous catering outlets.
SHELBOURNE PARK GREYHOUND STADIUM
Read moreShelbourne Park is a real institution in Ireland! Five minutes by car from the centre of Dublin, in the south in the Ringsend district, this stadium allows you to attend greyhound races, usually three nights a week. Facing the track, the stands offer a capacity of 400 seats and no less than seven restaurants to welcome its visitors. An original outing to consider if you have enough time. Guaranteed spectacle!