Horse racing in Killarney
Horse racing in Ireland has a very long history, it dates back to the Finnian times! Ireland has 26 major racecourses- with 350 race meetings and 2,000 races annually.
Killarney Racecourse is widely considered to be one of the most picturesque racecourses in the world. It hosts a total of 13 race days, three summer meetings and one autumn meeting. Killarney Racing dates back to 1922 and Ross Road has been home to Killarney racing since 1936.
Killarney comes alive during the meetings and Ladies Day is one of the most popular events in the Killarney calendar. Scotts Hotel is an ideal place to stay for the Killarney Races. Join us at Scotts Bar & Courtyard for pre and post racing dining. Our town centre location, is only a short walk to Killarney Racecourse.
Killarney Racing Meetings 2023
- Mon, 17th July, 2023 (e)
- Tue, 18th July, 2023 (e)
- Wed, 19th July, 2023 (e)
- Thu, 20th July, 2023 (e)
- Fri, 21st July, 2023
- Thu, 24th August, 2023 (e)
- Fri, 25th August, 2023 (e)
- Sat, 26th August, 2023
- Sat, 30th September, 2023
- Sun, 1st October, 2023
The end-of-summer extravaganza at Listowel know as the famous “Listowel Harvest Festival”- a seven-day festival of fun and frolics. Horse racing in Listowel dates back to 1858 and in 2018 Listowel Harvest Festival celebrated 160 years! Scotts Hotel is a great base for the Listowel Races, it is only 1 hour drive.
Listowel Racing Meetings 2023
- Sun, 17th September, 2023
- Mon, 18th September, 2023
- Tue, 19th September, 2023
- Wed, 20th September, 2023
- Thu, 21st September, 2023
- Fri, 22nd September, 2023
- Sat, 23rd September, 2023
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