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Galway Racecourse

Contact Details

Address: Ballybrit, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 V654
Tel: +353 91-753870
Fax: +353 91 752592
Website: www.galwayraces.com
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Manager: Michael Moloney
Foreman: Gerry Broderick
IHRB Clerk of the Course: Lorcan Wyer

Directions

Located just off the M6 motorway, Galway Racecourse is easily accessible from Dublin, Cork, Limerick or any other location around Ireland. It is located 40 minutes from Shannon Airport, 1 hour from Knock Airport, 2 hours from Dublin Airport and 2.5 hours from Cork Airport.
From Dublin & East: Follow M4 and M6 to Bothar na dTreabh/N6 in Galway. Continue on Bothar na dTreabh/N6 to your destination
From Limerick: Take R445 to N18 in Clare. Take M18 to N66 in Galway. Follow N18 and R446 to your destination in Galway.
From Cork: Take N20, N18, M18 and N18 to R339 in Galway. Take Ballybrit Cres to your destination.
From The North: Take M1 to Dublin, then M50, M4 and M6 to Bothar na dTreabh/N6 in Galway. Continue on Bothar na dTreabh/N6 to your destination.

Safety Limits

NH Races

  • Juvenile Hurdles - 18
  • All Other Hurdles and Bumpers - 20
  • Beginners Chases - 18
  • Other Chases - 20
  • Galway Plate - 22

Flat Races

  • 7f - 16
  • 8f (100 yds) up to 14f inlcusive - 18
  • 16f - 20

Festival Safety Limits (Monday Only)

Flat Races

  • 7f, 8f - 15
  • 12f - 16


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