Tramore Racecourse

From 1806, racing was taking place at Tramore in what was known as ‘the Black Strand’. It was right beside the sea and, before the First World War, had succumbed to the waves.

In 1914, Martin Murphy commenced racing again on his own property where all meetings still take place today. Those race meetings, held under the aegis of the Red Cross, were continued by Mr Murphy until his death in 1920.

In that year a new company made up of the renowned Senator J J Parkinson, Francis Murphy and Thomas Fleming took over control.

For many years the Fleming family were synonymous with Tramore Racecourse. In 1997 a new race company was formed, headed by Peter Queally. The improvements which have been carried out on the track have received very favourable comments from both trainers and jockeys. The facilities for the racegoers have also been upgraded. Tramore Festival in August ranks among one of the most popular meetings of the summer.