Limerick Racecourse

Limerick Racecourse
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About

Ireland's first purpose-built racecourse in over 50 years, offering Flat and National Hunt racing on a modern right-handed oval track just south of Limerick city, with racing heritage stretching back to 1790.

Things to Do

Watch a Race Day

Around 18 fixtures run through the year, mixing National Hunt and Flat racing. Afternoon and summer twilight evening meetings are the norm — evening fixtures include live music after the last race. Check the fixtures page on the official website for upcoming dates and buy tickets online in advance.

Watch a Race Day

Christmas Racing Festival

The four-day festival (26–29 December) is the highlight of the calendar. Day 3 features the Grade 1 Faugheen Novice Chase, the track's premier race. Day 4 is Family Fun Day with children's amusements and entertainers. The Dorans Pride Novice Hurdle and Dawn Run Mares Novice Chase run earlier in the festival.

Christmas Racing Festival

Munster National Weekend

Held in October, this two-day meeting is headlined by the JT McNamara Ladbrokes Munster National Handicap Steeplechase (Grade A), a fiercely contested 3-mile chase with a €100,000 purse that draws large crowds.

Munster National Weekend

Dine at the Panoramic Restaurant

The Greenmount Suite restaurant overlooks the home straight with private balcony access. The hospitality package includes admission, racecard, reserved seating, and a three-course meal. Tote betting facilities are brought directly to your table. Prices vary by fixture — book in advance.

Dine at the Panoramic Restaurant

Explore the Facilities & Betting

Tote betting and Ladbrokes betting shops are available on each floor of the main stand, with staff on hand to help newcomers. The Munster Suite, Tote Hall, and Owners & Trainers Bar offer a range of hot meals, bar food, and drinks throughout race days.

Explore the Facilities & Betting

Non-Racing Events

The racecourse doubles as an events venue. Look out for the Hibernian Vintage Antiques Fair (September, admission €5), the Adrenaline Stunt Circus, and the Limerick Show. The venue is also available for conferences, weddings, and private hire year-round.

Plan Your Visit

  • Hours: Race days only — approximately 18 fixtures per year. Gates typically open a few hours before the first race. The venue also hosts non-racing events year-round. Check limerickraces.ie/upcoming-events for the latest fixture list.
  • Admission: General admission: adults €15–€20 depending on fixture. OAPs/students approx. €10. Children usually free (age cutoff varies by source — under 12 or under 16). Punter's Package (online only): €19 (incl. admission, racecard, pint, €5 bet). Panoramic Restaurant hospitality: €59–€89 adults / €15 children. Annual membership: €100.
  • Parking: Free on-site parking for over 2,000 vehicles. Members' car park available for annual members.
  • Food: Panoramic Restaurant: three-course served lunch with reserved seating. Munster Suite and Tote Hall: hot meals, bar food, and fast food. Full bar facilities on each floor. A carvery restaurant is available on race days.

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