Horse Racing
While in Dublin why not enjoy a day horse racing at one of the many race courses around Dublin . Whether you are an occasional race goer, or racing is one of your passions, you will enjoy your day to the full and feel the fun, excitement, colour and craic that is "Racing in Ireland ".
Fairyhouse Racecourse
Fairyhouse Racecourse is a venue steeped in history, with a tradition of hospitality and a reputation for entertaining combined with a much respected innovative approach. Home to the Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National since 1870.
Fairyhouse Racecourse is located just 15 miles from Dublin City Centre and 12 miles from Clontarf Castle.
Leopardstown Racecourse
There are 22 race meetings held throughout the year, providing a mixture of National Hunt and Flat fixtures. The four day Christmas Festival in December and the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup in February are the highlights of the National Hunt season.
The most prestigious Flat races are the Independent Heinz 57 Phoenix Stakes in August and the Esat Digifone Irish Champion Stakes - part of the Emirates World Series Racing Championship which is run in September each year.
Leopardstown is approximately 40 minutes from Clontarf Castle.
Broadmeadow Equestrian Centre
This modern purpose built equestrian centre has three large arenas. The centre has 55 stables, in which show jumpers, mares and foals, school horses and ponies and liveries are stabled.
Take the opportunity to ride quality horses and improve your equestrian knowledge and skills. Broadmeadow has horses and ponies that cater for every standard of rider.
Broadmeadow is located just 15 minutes from Dublin International Airport and 25 minutes from Clontarf Castle.
