Irish Racecourse Information
Thurles Racecourse
Welcome To Thurles Racecourse Thurles, situated in the sporting county of Tipperary, is celebrated as the centre of the Gaelic Athletic Association. It is also the heart of the famous Scarteen hunting county. Earliest records show a three day meeting in June 1732. In October 1760, there was a six day meeting. The February meeting is renowned as a major trial for the forthcoming National Hunt Festival meetings at Cheltenham, Fairyhouse and Punchestown |
Contact Details  Address Thurles Racecourse Thurles Co. Tipperary Ireland Telephone 353 504 23272 Fax 353 504 24565 |
Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road The racecourse is situated one mile west of Thurles town, five miles west of the main Cork-Dublin Road. Public Transport Regular train service from Dublin (Heuston Station) and Cork. Airport Waterford 73.2 km (45.5 miles) Map and Route Finder Directions and route plan will be displayed on the google maps pages, from here you can print, email and save the map. |
Thurles Racecourse Facilities Betting Tote facilities and bookmakers are available Parking Children Disabled |
Thurles Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Grandstand Tickets: Food And Drink Viewing Dress |
Course Details Flat Course  Effect Of Draw None. Thurles is a right handed oval of 1 1/4 miles with run in of 1 1/4 furlongs and an uphill finish. National Hunt Course Thurles is a right handed oval of 1 1/4 miles with run in of 1 1/4 furlongs and an uphill finish. 6 hurdles and 7 fences on circuit. |
Thurles Racecourse Fixtures 2008 Weekday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Sunday Date 03 January 2008 17 January 2008 31 January 2008 14 February 2008 06 March 2008 27 March 2008 23 October 2008 06 November 2008 20 November 2008 27 November 2008 21 December 2008 Race Type More Information |
