
Welcome To Tipperary Racecourse The first recorded meeting of Tipperary Races at Barronstown Course was Monday, 27 March 1848. In 1871/72, the races were abandoned due to smallpox, but were revived in 1881. In the early days of Barronstown (the predecessor to Limerick Junction racecourse) there was only one bookmaker, who also had a roulette table. The first races at Limerick Junction took place in September 1916 promoted by Mr T Gardiner Wallis, the celebrated racing personality, and his trainer Senator J J Parkinson and colleagues Stephen Grehan and Charles Moore. A major incentive to the commencement of Limerick Junction was the promise of a special railway siding from the Great Southern and Western Railway Company. The name was changed from Limerick Junction to Tipperary Racecourse for a meeting on 8 May 1986. In December 1999 Tipperary Supporter's Club in conjunction with local businessmen took a short-term lease on the racecourse from the Irish Horseracing Authority. The aim of the newly formed company is to re-establish Tipperary as a leading provincial racecourse. The facilities underwent a major refurbishment in the spring of 2000. |
Contact Details ![]() Address Tipperary Racecourse Limerick Junction Tipperary Ireland Telephone 353 62 51357 Fax 353 62 51303 |
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Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road Situated off the main Tipperary-Limerick road, the racecourse is two miles from Tipperary. Public Transport Regular train services from Dublin (Heuston Station) and Cork to Limerick junction Station, which is within easy walking distance of the track. Airport Shannon 56.5 km (35.1 miles) Route Finder |
Tipperary Racecourse Facilities Betting Tote facilities and bookmakers are available Parking Children Disabled |
Tipperary Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Grandstand Tickets: Food And Drink Viewing Dress |
Course Details Flat Course ![]() Effect Of Draw Low draw on round track. Tipperary is a left handed oval of 1 1/4 miles with run in of 2 1/2 furlongs. Straight 5 furlongs shoot. National Hunt Course ![]() Tipperary is a left handed oval of 1 1/4 miles with run in of 2 1/2 furlongs.6 hurdles and 6 fences on circuit. |
Tipperary Racecourse Fixtures 2008 Weekday Thursday Thursday Thursday Friday Thursday Thursday Saturday Sunday Thursday Thursday Thursday Sunday Date 10 April 2008 17 April 2008 01 May 2008 23 May 2008 05 June 2008 19 June 2008 19 July 2008 20 July 2008 07 August 2008 28 August 2008 11 September 2008 05 October 2008 Race Type More Information |