Now is the time to go racing. Wherever you are this summer, you’re never far from the thrill of a race meeting. Why not go and experience one of the country’s great passions and have a day you’ll always remember?

So, whether it’s the hustle and bustle of Galway, the more relaxed atmosphere you’ll find at Bellewstown, the sensational scenery at Killarney or the thoroughbred blue bloods competing for the Classics at The Curragh, the summer season of racing has it all.

 

KEY LADIES DAY DATES

 

DOWN ROYAL RACECOURSE, CO DOWN Saturday 22 June

3-night VIP trip to Paris including the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe, sponsored by The Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast

Judges: Stylists Eve Brannon & Rebecca McKinney, and Siobhan O’Sullivan, Fitzwilliam Hotel

 

BALLINROBE RACECOURSE, CO MAYO Tuesday 25 June (e)

€1,000 cash plus a €50 Jim Desmond Bookmakers bet. 9 runners-up will get a Newbridge Jewellery set & a €50 Jim Desmond Bookmakers bet

Judge: TV Presenter & Stylist, Marietta Doran

 

THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE, CO KILDARE Saturday 29 June

Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby 5 star holiday to Dubai plus Boodles Jewellery worth 5k

Judges: Coronation Street’s Michelle Keegan & Melanie Morris

 

BELLEWSTOWN RACECOURSE, CO MEATH Friday 5 July (e)

Trip for two to Abu Dhabi sponsored by Globe Travel

 

ROSCOMMON RACECOURSE, CO ROSCOMMON Monday 8 July (e)

€1500 Littlewoods Ireland spending spree & €100 voucher for 9 runners-up

Judge: Maura Derrane

 

DUNDALK STADIUM, CO LOUTH Friday 12 July

€5000 Marshes Shopping Centre spending spree

 

KILLARNEY RACECOURSE, CO KERRY Thursday 18 July

Dawn Milk Queen of Fashion Luxurious 5 star trip to Paris and winner of most stylish hat receives a 5 star break to Milan

 

KILBEGGAN RACECOURSE, CO WESTMEATH Friday 19 July (e)

€1000 shopping spree at Dundrum Town Centre and a luxury weekend in Wineport Lodge

 

THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE, CO KILDARE Saturday 20 July

Darley Irish Oaks Day Ultimate Ladies Day winners of the top 20 ladies days enjoy a VIP racing experience and compete for the Ultimate Ladies Day Title

 

TIPPERARY RACECOURSE, CO TIPPERARY Sunday 21 July

2 night B&B and dinner in Kinnitty Castle Hotel & Serenity Day Spa package for Ballykisteen Hotel & Golf Resort

Judge: Brendan Courtney

 

WEXFORD RACECOURSE, CO WEXFORD Saturday 27 July

€1500 Littlewoods Ireland spending spree & €100 voucher for 9 runners-up

Judge: Síle Seoige

 

GALWAY FESTIVAL, CO GALWAY Thursday 1 August

€15,000 prize from Anthony Ryans Galway

 

SLIGO RACECOURSE, CO SLIGO Thursday 8 August (e)

€1500 Littlewoods Ireland spending spree & €100 voucher for 9 runners-up

Judge: Pippa O’Connor

 

KILBEGGAN RACECOURSE, CO WESTMEATH Saturday 10 August (e)

€1500 Littlewoods Ireland spending spree & €100 voucher for 9 runners-up

Judge: Amanda Brunker

 

TRAMORE RACECOURSE, CO WATERFORD Saturday 17 August (e)

€1500 Littlewoods Ireland spending spree & €100 voucher for 9 runners-up

Judge: Sinéad Desmond

 

BELLEWSTOWN RACECOURSE, CO MEATH

Thursday 22 August (e)

Prize fund in excess of €2,000

 

DOWNPATRICK RACECOURSE, CO DOWN Monday 26 August (NI) (BH)

Bank Holiday Ladies Day

 

KILLARNEY RACECOURSE, CO KERRY Saturday 31 August

€1500 Littlewoods Ireland spending spree & €100 voucher for 9 runners-up

Judge: Cathy O’Connor

 

LEOPARDSTOWN RACECOURSE, CO DUBLIN Saturday 7 September

Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes Day

Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt Experience

Judge: Marietta Doran

 

THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE, CO KILDARE Sunday 15 September

Gain Irish St Leger Day Trip for two to The World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France incl. flights & accommodation courtesy of Gain and Alltech

 

LISTOWEL HARVEST FESTIVAL, LISTOWEL, CO KERRY Friday 20 September

€5000 prize from Chic Boutique

Judge: Celia Holman-Lee