Ballinrobe Races
Ballinrobe Races
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A beautiful, much-loved, scenic racecourse in the west of Ireland. Voted Racecourse of the Year 2012. Ballinrobe Racecourse has 10 fixtures annualy from April to September. The majority of race meetings are evening fixtures, taking place from approximately 5:30pm.
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Troonie1
Drouin South, Australia719 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
What a wonderful twilight event. Races from 1800 to 2100. Great setting. Friendly atmosphere, well organised. Easy access from car. Thoroughly recommend!! Fantastic reflection of Irish culture
Written 26 July 2018
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small_fish_big_ocean
Dungannon, UK247 contributions
May 2015 • Family
Remote location. Excellent racecourse with brilliant amenities. Good restaurant, and lots of tote facilities.
Written 4 July 2015
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John M
Lyon, France2,062 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
Was staying with friends in Westport and decided to take the scenic drive to the Ballinrobe races. Fortunately, it was a beautiful evening and despite being a little late found a free parking space in a field across the road. There is a reduced price for senior citizens and children under 14 are allowed in for free; in any case it was a bargain at only €15 euros per person. There is corporate hospitality deal for access to the Coronna restaurant for a charge of €60 per person which included a 4-course dinner, tote betting facilities, bar service, and private balcony viewing area. However, I just got in line with my fellow punters and enjoyed excellent bacon, cabbage and potatoes. Take-away food is available in addition to formal dining. Prices for food and drinks were reasonable. A resident band was playing, which I found too loud. Am not a horsey person but did enjoy the relaxed atmosphere mingling with the regulars and easy access to the parade ground. The entire scenic course is visible from the grandstand with a nice view of the Partry Mountains.
Written 1 November 2017
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Alison C
Dublin, Ireland15 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
Really enjoyed the day out the weather was lovely and there was a great atmosphere. Ladies Day was a huge success
Written 3 August 2013
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BigSister61
New York City, NY20 contributions
Sept 2012 • Family
While it's not the Galway races the Ballinrobe races are still a great day at the races. Lots of fun and atmosphere.
Written 11 April 2013
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sevensluky
Hoover, AL430 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
It just so happened that the races were going on when we were in the area and it was ladies day. This was such a fun experience seeing the landscapes, the horses and all the ladies dressed for the event. We would definitely do it again!
Written 2 July 2023
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Pete Kelly
Galway, Ireland60 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
This is a lovely racetrack - classic Irish track with undulating surface and the entire track visible form the grandstand. Full facilities - bar, restaurants, fast food are available and also a range of betting alternatives with bookies and the Tote.
However the real attraction of Ballinrobe is the close proximity to the horses, jockeys and the track.
Ballinrobe is under an hours drive from Galway with free parking and an entry fee of €15 - great value
However the real attraction of Ballinrobe is the close proximity to the horses, jockeys and the track.
Ballinrobe is under an hours drive from Galway with free parking and an entry fee of €15 - great value
Written 26 June 2019
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Joseph F
Santa Rosa, CA39 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Went to the races tonight in Ballinrobe.
A beautiful track in a beautiful setting.
Saw 7 races total for a entrance fee of 15 euro.
A good Guinness can be had here 😊
Being from the USA, it is nice to see horses run on grass.
They had plenty of amenities, place was well run.
Would love to return 🇮🇪
A beautiful track in a beautiful setting.
Saw 7 races total for a entrance fee of 15 euro.
A good Guinness can be had here 😊
Being from the USA, it is nice to see horses run on grass.
They had plenty of amenities, place was well run.
Would love to return 🇮🇪
Written 7 May 2019
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Art O S
Cornamona, Ireland11 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
I brought a diverse group there that included South African, Austrian and Swiss. They all had a great afternoon and loved the atmosphere and getting so close to the paddock and racing. Worth a visit
Written 24 December 2017
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CU55
South Riding, VA62 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
We were staying in Westport and decided to go to the races in Ballinrobe. It's an easy drive and we were delighted with the facilities. It was a beautiful evening and watching the races with the mountains and meadows in the background was spectacular. In the States the longest race is 1 1/2 miles. At Ballinrobe the races are longer... some 3 miles! It's a popular event and I'm glad we got to experience it with the locals!
Written 10 June 2017
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Hi Brendan,
I enjoyed reading your review and you obviously know what you are talking about. I enjoyed a point to point race in Kinsale a couple of years ago - it was very relaxed and informal. Do you know of any other great spots for point to point racing during the time of mid-July to mid-August this year? I would like to go again but I am finding it hard to find dates and venues.
Thank you so much!
Sheila
Written 19 January 2018
No point-2-races in Ballinrobe but the type of racing there is really worth it all. You can see the race from start to finish and it is great fun.
Written 2 March 2018
We will be in this area June 8 and 9. Do they have races daily? If yes, what time?
Written 1 April 2017
Ballinrobe R
Ballinrobe, Ireland
So sorry for delay in responding. There are 10 meetings in the year from May to September. There is only one in June unfortunately, June 27th.
Written 12 April 2017
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