
Welcome To Fairyhouse Racecourse Fairyhouse is the home of Ireland’s premier National Hunt race, the Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National, which is run every year on Easter Monday. The first meeting held in Fairyhouse was in 1848 when the Ward Union Hunt held their point-to-point at this venue. From these small beginnings Fairyhouse quickly established itself as one of Ireland’s premier racecourses. In 1870 the Irish Grand National was run and the winner was ‘Sir Robert Peel’. The Grand National quickly became Ireland’s most valuable and prestigious steeplechase and each success has its own rich tale, none more amazing that the win in 1929 of a six year old mare ‘Alike’, owned and ridden by 5’4” Frank Wise who was missing three fingers and who rode with a wooden leg. 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, See More Business and Bobbyjo are just some of the legendary greats that have graced the almost 2 mile circuit. Fairyhouse hosts approximately 18 days racing each year with the feature being the three day Easter Festival featuring the Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National, the Powers Handicap Hurdle and the Powers Gold Cup. The November Festival features three Grade 1 races and is now firmly established as Irelands's first major National Hunt fixture of each new season. Fairyhouse also races on New Year’s Day. The racecourse opened The Powers Gold Label stand and the refurbished Jameson Stand in 1999. These new facilities will offer increased comfort to the racegoer. The development includes a new grandstand, weighroom building, Tote hall, betting shop, bars, restaurants, private suites and corporate hospitality rooms. Throughout the year these Corporate facilities are available for numbers from 10 to 1,000. All suites and function rooms have Tote, CCTV and either silver service or buffet style dining. |
Contact Details ![]() Address Fairyhouse Racecourse Ratoath Co Meath Ireland Telephone 353 1 825 6167 Fax 353 1 825 6051 |
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Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road Dundalk is located 52 miles North of Dublin. The racecourse is situated one and a half miles from the town centre, off the Newry Road. Public Transport Bus Eireann provides a special bus service from Busaras for racemeetings. Airport Connaught 68 km (42.3 miles) Route Finder |
Fairyhouse Racecourse Facilities Betting Tote facilities and bookmakers are available Parking Children Disabled |
Fairyhouse Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Grandstand Tickets: Food And Drink Viewing Dress |
Course Details Flat Course ![]() Effect Of Draw High draw advantage up to a mile Fairyhouse is right handed and round of 1 mile 6 1/2 furlongs with a run in of almost 3 furlongs and a slight uphill finish. National Hunt Course ![]() Fairyhouse is right handed and round of 1 mile 6 1/2 furlongs with a run in of almost 3 furlongs and a slight uphill finish. 8 hurdles and 11 fences on circuit. |
Fairyhouse Racecourse Fixtures 2008 Weekday Tuesday Sunday Saturday Wednesday Saturday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Saturday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Sunday Saturday Sunday Friday Saturday Sunday Saturday Date 01 January 2008 20 January 2008 02 February 2008 13 February 2008 23 February 2008 22 March 2008 23 March 2008 24 March 2008 25 March 2008 12 April 2008 19 June 2008 26 June 2008 10 July 2008 17 July 2008 20 July 2008 11 October 2008 19 October 2008 28 November 2008 29 November 2008 30 November 2008 13 December 2008 Race Type More Information |