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Dublin: An Ideal Base To Enjoy Irish Horseracing
The Irish love their horse racing, and one of the best places any horseracing fan – Irish or otherwise – can go to sample the Sport of Kings is Dublin. A day at the races is an excellent day out, even for non-fans of the sport, due to the atmosphere the sport generates.
There are five racecourses situated in and around Dublin, hosting both National Hunt and Flat race meetings, so no matter what time of year you visit the city, you’re almost assured to find a race meeting taking place at one of the tracks.
The Curragh is one of the oldest racecourses in the Emerald Isle and the name ‘Curragh’ is actually the Gaelic name for racecourse. Situated around 30 miles from Dublin in County Kildare, there is a train and bus service to the track on racedays. The Curragh is a high-profile track and hosts the majority of the major Flat races on the Irish racing calendar, including the Irish classics.
Fairyhouse, situated about 12 miles from Dublin in County Meath, hosts the Irish Grand National and has been racing since 1848. The track has had racing luminaries such as Arkle, Desert Orchid, Captain Christy, Persian War and more recently Istabraq and Florida Pearl among its visitors. It continues to attract the best horses across Ireland and the rest of the UK to compete over the near- two-mile course.
Leopardstown racecourse is home to 22 race meetings throughout the year, with both National Hunt and Flat race meetings on the agenda. Leopardstown is actually situated within the city environs, around 12 miles from the city-centre. The course has staged racing since 1888 and like Fairyhouse attracts some of the racing game’s biggest names thanks to a host of high-profile meetings, including the Lexus Chase, Irish Champion Hurdle and Irish Hennessy Gold Cup over the sticks, and the Irish Champion Stakes and many of the Irish Classic Trials over the Flat.
Naas racecourse can be found some 25 miles from Dublin city, in County Kildare. Perhaps less well-known than its more famous neighbours, Naas is nevertheless a high quality racecourse and is another to mix both National Hunt and Flat racing throughout its calendar.
Punchestown is also situated in County Kildare, around a 30 minute drive from Dublin city and is one of the best known racecourses in the British Isles. Punchestown is exclusively a National Hunt track and is often considered the spiritual home of Irish National Hunt racing. The course has been racing since 1824 and has consistently attracted the best racehorses to compete, with the highlight being the five-day Punchestown festival, held in late-April.
Despite numbering in the hundreds, it won’t be surprising to learn that hotels in Dublin are often in high demand whenever horseracing comes to the region, but with five top racecourses in proximity to the city it should be possible to find accommodation for the race meeting of your choice.
And of course, you’ll be able to spend your winnings garnered from your day at the races in the wide selection of bars and restaurants that can be found throughout Dublin’s streets.
About the Author
Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
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Love Bead $60 Love Bead |
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Pearls And Celtic Love Knot $169.99 Pearls And Celtic Love Knot |
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Love Now And Forever Ring - Sterling Silver $49.99 Tradition says that words which touch the skin have a particular strength. Inscribed in Irish Gaelic on the outside, and translated into Love Now and Forever on the inside. USA. Whole sizes only. 14 kt. gold ring is shipped separately; please allow 3-4 weeks. Whole sizes only. |
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I Love You Square Bead $57 I Love You Square Bead |
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The Definitive Irish Love Album $12.49 The Definitive Irish Love Album |
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Entwined God Is Love Double Pendant $10.99 Entwined is this openwork Celtic design are the beautiful words God is Love......artfully placed over a gold tone circle. 1 pendant on 18 chain. Arrives in gift box. Imported. |
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Caru Eau De Toilette $34.99 Ireland?s newest fragrance! ?Caru? takes it?s meaning from the old Irish ?to love?. It is inspired by the ?last blooms of summer? and the first of ?fall harvests?. Top notes of soft fruits and bergamot keep the heart of freesia and rose fresh while a background of vanilla, fragrant woods and musk give an earthy soul to this romantic fragrance. 1.7 oz bottle. Ireland. |
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Love Now And Forever Bangle And Ring - Ring $27.99 A meaningful message in Gaelic on the outside and English on the inside. Stainless steel. Imported. Bangle Ring Sizes 5-13 (no half sizes) |
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Love Now And Forever Bangle And Ring - Bangle $34.99 A meaningful message in Gaelic on the outside and English on the inside. Stainless steel. Imported. Bangle Ring Sizes 5-13 (no half sizes) |
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The Very Best Of Irish Love Songs $6.49 The Very Best Of Irish Love Songs |
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Personalized Wedding Canvas $29.99 A beautiful momento to give to the happy couple. The canvas is printed with many love messages - Love is Kind, Love Never Ends, True Love, etc. 14 x 14 x 1/2 with 4 3/4 photo opening. Please state name. Boxed. USA. |
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Irish Blessing $7.99 Irish Blessing |
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Sterling Silver Claddagh Key Pendant $64.99 Romantically inspired and a real fashion statement with two meaningful symbols?the love, loyalty and friendship claddagh paired with the security and love to your heart key. 2 pendant on 18 chain. Ireland. |
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Sterling Silver Celtic Knot Ring $39.99 An impressive design of linked Celtic open knots that symbolizes never ending love. USA Whole sizes only 6 - 13 |
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Creamy Caramel Vanilla Woodwick Candle And O'Neill Brothers Cd Set $9.99 When lit, the natural wood wick of this caramel vanilla-scented candle creates the relaxing sound of a crackling fire. Soy-wax blend candle measures 4 1/4 tall and 3 1/2 wide, net weight 11.5 oz. Burn time is approximately 68 hours. Made in USA. The Someone You Love CD offers 15 songs sung by the O'Neill Brother and features Deborah Gibson. Titles include Someone You Love, At Last, Wonderful Tonight, Forever My Love, Let Me Call You Sweetheart, When Lights are Low, I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen, Annie's Song, Fond Memories, The Ash Grove, Salut d'Amour, Somewhere My Love, Love's Young Dream, Someone You Love, and Lost in Your Eyes. Play time 61 minutes. This fantastic value is available for a limited time. Web Exclusive! |
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Yellow Door Ornament $9.99 Inscribed with a touching verse on the back A house is made of walls and beams, a home is built with love and dreams. Please state name. Imported. Resin. 5H. |
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Personalized Two Hearts Cake Topper $19.99 Inscribed with Two hearts, One love this porcelain cake topper is ideal for weddings and anniversary celebrations. Please state names. Imported. Boxed. 6 high. |
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Claddagh Wall Hanging $31.99 An impressive rendition of Ireland?s unique symbol of love, loyalty and friendship. Wood look resin with gold accents and Celtic knot work. 12?W x 9 ??H. Message card with story of the Claddagh included. |
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Tree Of Life Jewelry $37.99 An openwork Tree of Life is centered with a Trinity Knot showcases a lovely interpretation of this unending love symbol. 1 rhodium plated pendant on 18 cord. 1/2 drop earrings. Ireland |
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14 Kt. Gold And Silver Claddagh Ring $159.99 A gleaming gold claddagh is set into the sterling band, and engraved inside the band Love, Loyalty, Friendship. From Ireland. 1/4 wide. Sizes 5 - 13 (includes 1/2 sizes). |
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Sterling Silver Spinner Promise Ring $59.99 Engraved with Promise and its Gaelic translation Geall, this ring pledges your love. Designed with an inner band that spins around outer band. From Ireland. Boxed. 1/4 wide. Sizes 4-12 (no half sizes) |
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