Limerick Racecourse
Limerick Racecourse
4.5
08:30 - 17:00
Monday
08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:30 - 17:00
Thursday
08:30 - 17:00
Friday
08:30 - 17:00
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18 days of racing each year a mixture of weekend, evening and bank holiday fixtures of both flat and national hunt (jump) racing. Located 30KM from the Wild Atlantic Way on the M20 just outside Limerick city with free car parking and FREE shuttle bus to Limerick city on selected dates. A range of catering and bar facilities to include reserved restaurant, private suites or seasonal packages to enjoy with group rates available. Annual race meetings include Family fun days, ladies day, 4 day Christmas racing festival and Twilight Racing during the summer with live bands after racing. Admission prices for adults approx €15 per person with concessions for seniors / students, under 12 year olds have free admission.
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consigna fellatio
6 contributions
Oct 2022
Watching the racing from the pavilion was fantastic. The food was perfect, the waiter brought us our drinks when needed, It was such a incredible day. well worth the €69 we paid, absolutely impressive day out. There is not one bad thing i can say about the whole experience.
Written 9 November 2022
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Tracy M
Saint George, Utah, United States2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
There is nothing to see here at all. It is currently a vaccination facility. The parking guides told us there were never tours here even when it wasn’t a vaccine site.
Written 18 August 2021
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Tiana Ward
Tralee, Ireland826 contributions
May 2020 • Family
Always come to Limerick Racecourse around the start of May every year for the Limerick VW Show 🚗 Always a great day out 🍦 I’d recommend that if your visiting to go to the vw show bring your own food 🧺 Highly recommend everyone to visit the racecourse at some stage because it is a lovely place a fountain and the horse racing tracks and the building that has a restaurant/bar inside is well maintained 👍🏻
Written 11 June 2020
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sbelmour
Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ireland317 contributions
Dec 2019
Went to the races the day after Stephen's day.
We rented a Private Suite (Box) and could easily fit 10 - 15 people!!!
This was my first time at the races ....and I will probably be going back!!!
Pros:
Great view of the races from our own balcony.
Finger food served half-way through race meeting.
A tipster calls into the box....with loads of tips.
The bar is approx. 10 feet away!!!
Teller comes round to each box to take bets before each race!
You can go down to the paddock for an up close encounter with horses and jockeys!
Plenty of facilities, Bars, Food, etc.
Plenty of parking
Cons:
None...expect my bad luck at the bookies!!!!!!
The place is well run and spotlessly clean.
All staff were friendly and very obliging.
Would definitely recommend....even for kids.
We rented a Private Suite (Box) and could easily fit 10 - 15 people!!!
This was my first time at the races ....and I will probably be going back!!!
Pros:
Great view of the races from our own balcony.
Finger food served half-way through race meeting.
A tipster calls into the box....with loads of tips.
The bar is approx. 10 feet away!!!
Teller comes round to each box to take bets before each race!
You can go down to the paddock for an up close encounter with horses and jockeys!
Plenty of facilities, Bars, Food, etc.
Plenty of parking
Cons:
None...expect my bad luck at the bookies!!!!!!
The place is well run and spotlessly clean.
All staff were friendly and very obliging.
Would definitely recommend....even for kids.
Written 16 January 2020
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Glenn Hargreaves
Burnley, UK2 contributions
Oct 2019
couldnt attend the leopardstown february festival so looked for alternatives & stumbled accross a two day meeting at Limerick, what a pleasant suprise easy cheap flights from Manchester to Shannon & stayed in the Limerick city hotel for 3 nights bed & breakfast. Booked two days racing at the Munster national meeting flat on saturday and jumps on sunday, fairly quiet on the saturday but very welcoming by the locals, sunday had the meal package in the panoramic suite it was great value for money at 62 euros had a great weekend of racing and drinking Guiness, loved the track loved the people loved the city, we will be back in 2020
Written 10 December 2019
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vince p m
St. Catharines, Canada61 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Travel to Ireland has to include a visit to the racecourse or race track if you use North American terminology.
The event is a great way to experience another element of Irish culture. Enjoy the food carefully if your career plans are to be a featherweight jockey.
It will take more than one visit to decide on the which bookie offers the best odds in races that can include up to 15 horses. Although I did not discover this betting line -- but I'm sure there is a bet that someone will even place the first bet!
The event is a great way to experience another element of Irish culture. Enjoy the food carefully if your career plans are to be a featherweight jockey.
It will take more than one visit to decide on the which bookie offers the best odds in races that can include up to 15 horses. Although I did not discover this betting line -- but I'm sure there is a bet that someone will even place the first bet!
Written 3 July 2019
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Emmatrip76
Dublin, Ireland216 contributions
May 2019 • Business
Attending the summer evening races for a corporate event, was given a nice table to sit 14 right by the balcony. Service was very good all staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. The food itself was as you’d expect for event food, nothing fancy bit basic, but was tasty. There was a band downstairs after which looked good fun. Beautiful racecourse with amazing views.
If you like racing it’s a nice way to see it without getting cold and wet, don’t expect restaurant quality food.
If you like racing it’s a nice way to see it without getting cold and wet, don’t expect restaurant quality food.
Written 31 May 2019
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jso123
Charlottesville, VA36 contributions
Apr 2019
Disappointed by the minimal crowds for the first flat race of the season. The venue stands were completely empty except when the horses ran. Yes, the weather was sunny, cold & WINDY, but any enthusiasm was lacking. Was told that the Irish don't care for flat racing; hence the attendance was maybe a couple hundred. Not much fun.
Written 8 May 2019
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emma-ry-ah
Galway, Ireland7 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
We rented a private box for a stag on st Patrick's day and were well looked after from the start. Amy was brilliant at sorting us out with the perfect package which included our our own barman (Eric, brilliant lad whose only fault was he supported Man Utd). We had food and drink all day in our massive suite over looking the finishing line and even managed a few winners. Included in the package the stag got to present a prize to a winning trainer which was great craic. I'd highly recommend Limerick races as a fun day out.
Written 20 March 2019
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MBoyleBoston
Boston, MA10 contributions
Dec 2017
A great testing ground for National Hunt racing, Limerick City is a classic walking town, to be enjoyed over a few days.
Written 7 November 2018
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Wanderer759590
2 contributions
We will be staying in Adare from 9/18-9/25 will there be any races or events at your racetrack during that time?
Yours,
Teresa
Limerickracecourse
Limerick, Ireland2 contributions
Hi Teresa, many thanks for your message. We don't have any race fixtures during those dates. Our next race fixture is Saturday 13th of October and Sunday 14th of October. There is a race meeting in Galway on Tuesday 18th of September and in Clonmel on Thursday 20th of September both approximately 75 minutes drive from the village of Adare. I hope you have a great trip. Kind regards Amy, Limerick Racecourse
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LIMERICK RACECOURSE (Patrickswell) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Limerick Racecourse
- Limerick Racecourse is open:
- Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:00
- Hotels near Limerick Racecourse:
- (6.51 km) Adare Manor
- (7.59 km) Adare Country House
- (8.24 km) Coatesland House
- (5.83 km) Fitzgerald's Woodlands House Hotel
- (8.51 km) No. 1 Pery Square Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
- Restaurants near Limerick Racecourse:
- (5.25 km) Russells Select Bar
- (7.44 km) Sean Collins & Sons Bar
- (9.17 km) Hook & Ladder Sarsfield Street
- (4.51 km) Off The Bone Gastro Pub
- (12.37 km) The East Room