- FOTA Wildlife Park is not like an ordinary zoo. Wherever possible we have chosen animals that thrive in a free-range environment, which allows them to roam free, while mixed with other species and with us human visitors! These species are also able to adjust to the Irish Climate. The animals themselves make the choice of seeking shelter when necessary. In Read more…
- Dublin Zoo was opened in 1830 by the Zoological Society of Dublin. The animals were supplied by its counterpart in the UK, London Zoo. Like other Zoo’s or Menageries of this time, Dublin Zoo was nothing like it is today. Its purpose was to show as many different kinds of animals as possible to people who had never seen anything Read more…
- The Board was established under special legislation by the Irish government in 1958. The Greyhound Industry Act (1958) gave the Board wide powers to regulate all aspects of greyhound racing in the Republic of Ireland including the licensing of the different tracks, the issuing of permits to officials, bookmakers, trainers and the implementation of the rules of racing. The Irish Read more…
- The main tourist routes of the West of Ireland’s Shannon Region are linked via the Killimer-Tarbert car ferry. This pleasant, 20 minute journey across the Shannon Estuary will save 85 miles (137 km) from ferry terminal to ferry terminal providing a staging point for the many attractions of Clare, Kerry and adjoining counties. Whatever your reason for visiting the West Read more…
- The only Racecourse in Ireland where races are over jumps under national hunt rules- the type of racing the Irish love best. That makes for an entertaining and heart-stopping spectacle and you are close enough to see the skill, excellence and bravery of man and animal. Kilbeggan Races a truly Irish occasion An evening of fun at Kilbeggan Races is Read more…
- If somebody asked you to put a racecourse anywhere in Ireland the chances are you would set it down in Gowran Park. Gowran Park, in County Kilkenny, has developed into one of Ireland’s most picturesque race courses. The track hosts 16 race meetings throughout the year culminating in top quality National Hunt and Flat Race Meetings. Whether you are a Read more…
- Situated on the outskirts of Galway city, in the West of Ireland, the Galway Race Festivals are world renowned. Veteran race goers, and indeed those who simply love the atmosphere, travel from around the world for the unique experience that is, the Galway Races. Adrenalin-pumping action, heart-stopping finishes and breath-taking fashion; you are at the Galway Races. Read more…
- Fairyhouse has always been one of the finest and fairest racecourses and continues to attract the leading horses both on the flat and over jumps. Arkle, Desert Orchid, Flying Bolt, Captain Christy, Prince Regent, Persian War, L’escargot and more recently Istabraq, Bobbyjo, Florida Pearl and Limestone lad are just some of the legendary greats that have graced the almost 2 Read more…
- Horse Racing Ireland is financed by a direct grant from Government, profits from the Tote and funding from the on-course and off-course bookmakers. Summary of Functions *the overall administration of Irish horseracing, other than services operated by the Racing Regulatory Body, as set out in the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001 *the development and promotion of the Irish horseracing Read more…
- Dundalk Racecourse covers approximately 159 acres, extending from the Dundalk inner relief road to the west, and the tidal estuary of the Black Water and Dundalk Bay to the east. Dundalk Stadium is strategically located just off the main M1/N1, 45 minutes from Dublin and 60 minutes from Belfast. Our €35m state-of-the-art race facility consists of: *400 seat ‘Champion’s Restaurant’ Read more…