Check out the upcoming horse racing fixture list for Ireland, which includes the full Irish racing calendar for 2026.
The Irish Horse Racing Fixtures have increased to a total of 391 fixtures for 2026, as the fixture list has been announced by HRI.
If you are looking for more information about a specific Irish racecourse, including location, tickets, and course layout, check out our Irish Racecourses guides.
In our Irish Horse Racing Fixtures guide, we show the full racing calendar for Irish horse racing in 2026:
Contents
- 1 Irish Horse Racing Fixtures 2026
- 2 Best Irish Horse Racing Fixtures 2026
- 3 Irish Racecourse Calendar
- 4 Where can I watch Irish racing?
- 5 The Future of Irish Racing
- 6 Popular Questions
- 6.1 When does the Ireland Horse Racing Calendar Start and End?
- 6.2 What are the main races in the Ireland horseracing calendar?
- 6.3 Who determines the Irish horse racing fixtures?
- 6.4 Should I Bet Ahead on Races in the Horse Racing Calendar?
- 6.5 What is the prize money for Irish horse racing?
- 6.6 What are the biggest racing festivals in Ireland’s racing calendar?
- 7 Summary of Irish Horse Racing Fixture List
Irish Horse Racing Fixtures 2026
Here are all fixtures for Irish Horse Racing in 2026.
| Date | Racecourse | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | Fairyhouse | Thursday |
| 01/01/2026 | Tramore | Thursday |
| 03/01/2026 | Cork | Saturday |
| 04/01/2026 | Naas | Sunday |
| 08/01/2026 | Clonmel | Thursday |
| 09/01/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 10/01/2026 | Fairyhouse | Saturday |
| 11/01/2026 | Punchestown | Sunday |
| 12/01/2026 | Punchestown | Monday |
| 13/01/2026 | Dundalk | Tuesday |
| 15/01/2026 | Fairyhouse | Thursday |
| 16/01/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 17/01/2026 | Navan | Saturday |
| 18/01/2026 | Thurles | Sunday |
| 20/01/2026 | Down Royal | Tuesday |
| 22/01/2026 | Gowran Park | Thursday |
| 23/01/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 24/01/2026 | Fairyhouse | Saturday |
| 25/01/2026 | Naas | Sunday |
| 26/01/2026 | Punchestown | Monday |
| 27/01/2026 | Limerick | Tuesday |
| 28/01/2026 | Dundalk | Wednesday |
| 29/01/2026 | Thurles | Thursday |
| 30/01/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 31/01/2026 | Leopardstown | Saturday |
| 01/02/2026 | Leopardstown | Sunday |
| 02/02/2026 | Punchestown | Monday |
| 04/02/2026 | Fairyhouse | Wednesday |
| 05/02/2026 | Thurles | Thursday |
| 06/02/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 07/02/2026 | Naas | Saturday |
| 08/02/2026 | Navan | Sunday |
| 11/02/2026 | Dundalk | Wednesday |
| 12/02/2026 | Clonmel | Thursday |
| 13/02/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 14/02/2026 | Gowran Park | Saturday |
| 15/02/2026 | Punchestown | Sunday |
| 18/02/2026 | Punchestown | Wednesday |
| 19/02/2026 | Thurles | Thursday |
| 20/02/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 21/02/2026 | Fairyhouse | Saturday |
| 22/02/2026 | Naas | Sunday |
| 26/02/2026 | Clonmel | Thursday |
| 27/02/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 28/02/2026 | Navan | Saturday |
| 02/03/2026 | Leopardstown | Monday |
| 03/03/2026 | Leopardstown | Tuesday |
| 04/03/2026 | Naas | Wednesday |
| 05/03/2026 | Thurles | Thursday |
| 06/03/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 07/03/2026 | Gowran Park | Saturday |
| 08/03/2026 | Naas | Sunday |
| 12/03/2026 | Limerick | Thursday |
| 13/03/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 15/03/2026 | Curragh | Sunday |
| 17/03/2026 | Down Royal | Tuesday |
| 17/03/2026 | Wexford | Tuesday |
| 19/03/2026 | Cork | Thursday |
| 20/03/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 21/03/2026 | Navan | Saturday |
| 22/03/2026 | Limerick | Sunday |
| 22/03/2026 | Naas | Sunday |
| 26/03/2026 | Clonmel | Thursday |
| 27/03/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 28/03/2026 | Curragh | Saturday |
| 29/03/2026 | Downpatrick | Sunday |
| 30/03/2026 | Navan | Monday |
| 31/03/2026 | Limerick | Tuesday |
| 01/04/2026 | Dundalk | Wednesday |
| 02/04/2026 | Clonmel | Thursday |
| 03/04/2026 | Curragh | Friday |
| 04/04/2026 | Cork | Saturday |
| 04/04/2026 | Fairyhouse | Saturday |
| 05/04/2026 | Cork | Sunday |
| 05/04/2026 | Fairyhouse | Sunday |
| 06/04/2026 | Cork | Monday |
| 06/04/2026 | Fairyhouse | Monday |
| 08/04/2026 | Gowran Park | Wednesday |
| 09/04/2026 | Gowran Park | Thursday |
| 10/04/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 10/04/2026 | Wexford | Friday |
| 11/04/2026 | Bellewstown | Saturday |
| 12/04/2026 | Down Royal | Sunday |
| 12/04/2026 | Leopardstown | Sunday |
| 14/04/2026 | Tipperary | Tuesday |
| 15/04/2026 | Leopardstown | Wednesday |
| 16/04/2026 | Limerick | Thursday |
| 17/04/2026 | Ballinrobe | Friday |
| 18/04/2026 | Bellewstown | Saturday |
| 19/04/2026 | Curragh | Sunday |
| 19/04/2026 | Tramore | Sunday |
| 20/04/2026 | Tramore | Monday |
| 22/04/2026 | Gowran Park | Wednesday |
| 23/04/2026 | Tipperary | Thursday |
| 24/04/2026 | Cork | Friday |
| 24/04/2026 | Kilbeggan | Friday |
| 25/04/2026 | Limerick | Saturday |
| 25/04/2026 | Navan | Saturday |
| 27/04/2026 | Naas | Monday |
| 28/04/2026 | Punchestown | Tuesday |
| 29/04/2026 | Punchestown | Wednesday |
| 30/04/2026 | Punchestown | Thursday |
| 01/05/2026 | Punchestown | Friday |
| 02/05/2026 | Punchestown | Saturday |
| 03/05/2026 | Cork | Sunday |
| 03/05/2026 | Sligo | Sunday |
| 04/05/2026 | Curragh | Monday |
| 04/05/2026 | Down Royal | Monday |
| 05/05/2026 | Gowran Park | Tuesday |
| 07/05/2026 | Tipperary | Thursday |
| 08/05/2026 | Ballinrobe | Friday |
| 08/05/2026 | Downpatrick | Friday |
| 09/05/2026 | Cork | Saturday |
| 09/05/2026 | Naas | Saturday |
| 10/05/2026 | Killarney | Sunday |
| 10/05/2026 | Leopardstown | Sunday |
| 11/05/2026 | Killarney | Monday |
| 11/05/2026 | Roscommon | Monday |
| 12/05/2026 | Killarney | Tuesday |
| 12/05/2026 | Sligo | Tuesday |
| 13/05/2026 | Tipperary | Wednesday |
| 14/05/2026 | Clonmel | Thursday |
| 15/05/2026 | Kilbeggan | Friday |
| 15/05/2026 | Leopardstown | Friday |
| 16/05/2026 | Navan | Saturday |
| 16/05/2026 | Wexford | Saturday |
| 17/05/2026 | Naas | Sunday |
| 18/05/2026 | Roscommon | Monday |
| 19/05/2026 | Cork | Tuesday |
| 20/05/2026 | Gowran Park | Wednesday |
| 21/05/2026 | Limerick | Thursday |
| 22/05/2026 | Downpatrick | Friday |
| 23/05/2026 | Curragh | Saturday |
| 24/05/2026 | Curragh | Sunday |
| 25/05/2026 | Ballinrobe | Monday |
| 26/05/2026 | Ballinrobe | Tuesday |
| 26/05/2026 | Tipperary | Tuesday |
| 27/05/2026 | Wexford | Wednesday |
| 28/05/2026 | Fairyhouse | Thursday |
| 28/05/2026 | Limerick | Thursday |
| 29/05/2026 | Down Royal | Friday |
| 29/05/2026 | Tramore | Friday |
| 30/05/2026 | Listowel | Saturday |
| 30/05/2026 | Tramore | Saturday |
| 31/05/2026 | Kilbeggan | Sunday |
| 31/05/2026 | Listowel | Sunday |
| 01/06/2026 | Gowran Park | Monday |
| 01/06/2026 | Listowel | Monday |
| 03/06/2026 | Curragh | Wednesday |
| 04/06/2026 | Leopardstown | Thursday |
| 05/06/2026 | Clonmel | Friday |
| 05/06/2026 | Fairyhouse | Friday |
| 06/06/2026 | Punchestown | Saturday |
| 07/06/2026 | Navan | Sunday |
| 07/06/2026 | Punchestown | Sunday |
| 08/06/2026 | Roscommon | Monday |
| 09/06/2026 | Sligo | Tuesday |
| 10/06/2026 | Limerick | Wednesday |
| 11/06/2026 | Leopardstown | Thursday |
| 12/06/2026 | Fairyhouse | Friday |
| 12/06/2026 | Gowran Park | Friday |
| 13/06/2026 | Downpatrick | Saturday |
| 14/06/2026 | Cork | Sunday |
| 14/06/2026 | Downpatrick | Sunday |
| 15/06/2026 | Kilbeggan | Monday |
| 18/06/2026 | Leopardstown | Thursday |
| 19/06/2026 | Down Royal | Friday |
| 19/06/2026 | Limerick | Friday |
| 20/06/2026 | Down Royal | Saturday |
| 22/06/2026 | Ballinrobe | Monday |
| 24/06/2026 | Naas | Wednesday |
| 26/06/2026 | Curragh | Friday |
| 27/06/2026 | Curragh | Saturday |
| 28/06/2026 | Curragh | Sunday |
| 30/06/2026 | Roscommon | Tuesday |
| 30/06/2026 | Tipperary | Tuesday |
| 01/07/2026 | Tipperary | Wednesday |
| 02/07/2026 | Bellewstown | Thursday |
| 02/07/2026 | Tipperary | Thursday |
| 03/07/2026 | Bellewstown | Friday |
| 03/07/2026 | Wexford | Friday |
| 04/07/2026 | Bellewstown | Saturday |
| 04/07/2026 | Naas | Saturday |
| 06/07/2026 | Roscommon | Monday |
| 07/07/2026 | Tramore | Tuesday |
| 08/07/2026 | Fairyhouse | Wednesday |
| 09/07/2026 | Leopardstown | Thursday |
| 10/07/2026 | Cork | Friday |
| 10/07/2026 | Kilbeggan | Friday |
| 11/07/2026 | Limerick | Saturday |
| 11/07/2026 | Navan | Saturday |
| 12/07/2026 | Dundalk | Sunday |
| 12/07/2026 | Sligo | Sunday |
| 13/07/2026 | Killarney | Monday |
| 14/07/2026 | Downpatrick | Tuesday |
| 14/07/2026 | Killarney | Tuesday |
| 15/07/2026 | Killarney | Wednesday |
| 16/07/2026 | Killarney | Thursday |
| 16/07/2026 | Leopardstown | Thursday |
| 17/07/2026 | Down Royal | Friday |
| 17/07/2026 | Killarney | Friday |
| 18/07/2026 | Curragh | Saturday |
| 19/07/2026 | Curragh | Sunday |
| 20/07/2026 | Ballinrobe | Monday |
| 21/07/2026 | Ballinrobe | Tuesday |
| 22/07/2026 | Naas | Wednesday |
| 22/07/2026 | Wexford | Wednesday |
| 23/07/2026 | Leopardstown | Thursday |
| 23/07/2026 | Wexford | Thursday |
| 24/07/2026 | Cork | Friday |
| 24/07/2026 | Kilbeggan | Friday |
| 25/07/2026 | Gowran Park | Saturday |
| 27/07/2026 | Galway | Monday |
| 28/07/2026 | Galway | Tuesday |
| 29/07/2026 | Galway | Wednesday |
| 30/07/2026 | Galway | Thursday |
| 31/07/2026 | Galway | Friday |
| 01/08/2026 | Galway | Saturday |
| 02/08/2026 | Galway | Sunday |
| 03/08/2026 | Cork | Monday |
| 03/08/2026 | Naas | Monday |
| 04/08/2026 | Roscommon | Tuesday |
| 05/08/2026 | Sligo | Wednesday |
| 06/08/2026 | Leopardstown | Thursday |
| 06/08/2026 | Sligo | Thursday |
| 07/08/2026 | Tipperary | Friday |
| 07/08/2026 | Wexford | Friday |
| 08/08/2026 | Kilbeggan | Saturday |
| 08/08/2026 | Wexford | Saturday |
| 09/08/2026 | Curragh | Sunday |
| 09/08/2026 | Downpatrick | Sunday |
| 10/08/2026 | Ballinrobe | Monday |
| 12/08/2026 | Gowran Park | Wednesday |
| 13/08/2026 | Tramore | Thursday |
| 14/08/2026 | Cork | Friday |
| 14/08/2026 | Tramore | Friday |
| 15/08/2026 | Dundalk | Saturday |
| 15/08/2026 | Tramore | Saturday |
| 16/08/2026 | Curragh | Sunday |
| 16/08/2026 | Tramore | Sunday |
| 18/08/2026 | Roscommon | Tuesday |
| 19/08/2026 | Sligo | Wednesday |
| 20/08/2026 | Killarney | Thursday |
| 20/08/2026 | Leopardstown | Thursday |
| 21/08/2026 | Kilbeggan | Friday |
| 21/08/2026 | Killarney | Friday |
| 22/08/2026 | Curragh | Saturday |
| 22/08/2026 | Killarney | Saturday |
| 23/08/2026 | Naas | Sunday |
| 24/08/2026 | Ballinrobe | Monday |
| 25/08/2026 | Bellewstown | Tuesday |
| 26/08/2026 | Bellewstown | Wednesday |
| 27/08/2026 | Navan | Thursday |
| 28/08/2026 | Down Royal | Friday |
| 28/08/2026 | Wexford | Friday |
| 29/08/2026 | Curragh | Saturday |
| 30/08/2026 | Tipperary | Sunday |
| 31/08/2026 | Downpatrick | Monday |
| 31/08/2026 | Roscommon | Monday |
| 01/09/2026 | Gowran Park | Tuesday |
| 02/09/2026 | Clonmel | Wednesday |
| 03/09/2026 | Kilbeggan | Thursday |
| 04/09/2026 | Down Royal | Friday |
| 04/09/2026 | Kilbeggan | Friday |
| 05/09/2026 | Navan | Saturday |
| 07/09/2026 | Galway | Monday |
| 08/09/2026 | Galway | Tuesday |
| 09/09/2026 | Cork | Wednesday |
| 10/09/2026 | Laytown | Thursday |
| 11/09/2026 | Ballinrobe | Friday |
| 12/09/2026 | Leopardstown | Saturday |
| 13/09/2026 | Curragh | Sunday |
| 15/09/2026 | Punchestown | Tuesday |
| 17/09/2026 | Naas | Thursday |
| 18/09/2026 | Downpatrick | Friday |
| 18/09/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 19/09/2026 | Gowran Park | Saturday |
| 19/09/2026 | Navan | Saturday |
| 20/09/2026 | Listowel | Sunday |
| 21/09/2026 | Fairyhouse | Monday |
| 21/09/2026 | Listowel | Monday |
| 22/09/2026 | Listowel | Tuesday |
| 23/09/2026 | Listowel | Wednesday |
| 24/09/2026 | Listowel | Thursday |
| 25/09/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 25/09/2026 | Listowel | Friday |
| 26/09/2026 | Curragh | Saturday |
| 26/09/2026 | Listowel | Saturday |
| 27/09/2026 | Curragh | Sunday |
| 28/09/2026 | Down Royal | Monday |
| 28/09/2026 | Roscommon | Monday |
| 29/09/2026 | Cork | Tuesday |
| 30/09/2026 | Bellewstown | Wednesday |
| 30/09/2026 | Sligo | Wednesday |
| 01/10/2026 | Bellewstown | Thursday |
| 01/10/2026 | Clonmel | Thursday |
| 02/10/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 02/10/2026 | Gowran Park | Friday |
| 03/10/2026 | Curragh | Saturday |
| 03/10/2026 | Gowran Park | Saturday |
| 04/10/2026 | Killarney | Sunday |
| 04/10/2026 | Tipperary | Sunday |
| 05/10/2026 | Fairyhouse | Monday |
| 05/10/2026 | Killarney | Monday |
| 06/10/2026 | Galway | Tuesday |
| 07/10/2026 | Navan | Wednesday |
| 08/10/2026 | Thurles | Thursday |
| 08/10/2026 | Tramore | Thursday |
| 09/10/2026 | Downpatrick | Friday |
| 09/10/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 10/10/2026 | Fairyhouse | Saturday |
| 10/10/2026 | Naas | Saturday |
| 11/10/2026 | Cork | Sunday |
| 11/10/2026 | Naas | Sunday |
| 12/10/2026 | Roscommon | Monday |
| 13/10/2026 | Punchestown | Tuesday |
| 14/10/2026 | Punchestown | Wednesday |
| 15/10/2026 | Curragh | Thursday |
| 16/10/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 17/10/2026 | Leopardstown | Saturday |
| 17/10/2026 | Limerick | Saturday |
| 18/10/2026 | Leopardstown | Sunday |
| 18/10/2026 | Limerick | Sunday |
| 19/10/2026 | Gowran Park | Monday |
| 20/10/2026 | Curragh | Tuesday |
| 21/10/2026 | Navan | Wednesday |
| 22/10/2026 | Clonmel | Thursday |
| 23/10/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 23/10/2026 | Sligo | Friday |
| 24/10/2026 | Galway | Saturday |
| 25/10/2026 | Galway | Sunday |
| 25/10/2026 | Wexford | Sunday |
| 26/10/2026 | Galway | Monday |
| 26/10/2026 | Wexford | Monday |
| 28/10/2026 | Dundalk | Wednesday |
| 30/10/2026 | Down Royal | Friday |
| 30/10/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 31/10/2026 | Down Royal | Saturday |
| 01/11/2026 | Cork | Sunday |
| 01/11/2026 | Curragh | Sunday |
| 03/11/2026 | Fairyhouse | Tuesday |
| 04/11/2026 | Dundalk | Wednesday |
| 05/11/2026 | Clonmel | Thursday |
| 06/11/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 07/11/2026 | Gowran Park | Saturday |
| 08/11/2026 | Naas | Sunday |
| 09/11/2026 | Punchestown | Monday |
| 10/11/2026 | Fairyhouse | Tuesday |
| 11/11/2026 | Dundalk | Wednesday |
| 12/11/2026 | Thurles | Thursday |
| 13/11/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 14/11/2026 | Navan | Saturday |
| 15/11/2026 | Navan | Sunday |
| 17/11/2026 | Limerick | Tuesday |
| 18/11/2026 | Dundalk | Wednesday |
| 19/11/2026 | Thurles | Thursday |
| 20/11/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 21/11/2026 | Punchestown | Saturday |
| 22/11/2026 | Cork | Sunday |
| 22/11/2026 | Punchestown | Sunday |
| 24/11/2026 | Tramore | Tuesday |
| 25/11/2026 | Dundalk | Wednesday |
| 26/11/2026 | Thurles | Thursday |
| 27/11/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 28/11/2026 | Fairyhouse | Saturday |
| 29/11/2026 | Fairyhouse | Sunday |
| 01/12/2026 | Clonmel | Tuesday |
| 02/12/2026 | Dundalk | Wednesday |
| 03/12/2026 | Thurles | Thursday |
| 04/12/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 05/12/2026 | Navan | Saturday |
| 06/12/2026 | Cork | Sunday |
| 08/12/2026 | Punchestown | Tuesday |
| 09/12/2026 | Dundalk | Wednesday |
| 11/12/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 12/12/2026 | Fairyhouse | Saturday |
| 13/12/2026 | Navan | Sunday |
| 14/12/2026 | Naas | Monday |
| 16/12/2026 | Dundalk | Wednesday |
| 18/12/2026 | Dundalk | Friday |
| 19/12/2026 | Thurles | Saturday |
| 26/12/2026 | Down Royal | Saturday |
| 26/12/2026 | Leopardstown | Saturday |
| 26/12/2026 | Limerick | Saturday |
| 27/12/2026 | Leopardstown | Sunday |
| 27/12/2026 | Limerick | Sunday |
| 28/12/2026 | Leopardstown | Monday |
| 28/12/2026 | Limerick | Monday |
| 29/12/2026 | Leopardstown | Tuesday |
| 29/12/2026 | Limerick | Tuesday |
| 31/12/2026 | Punchestown | Thursday |
Best Irish Horse Racing Fixtures 2026
Here are the highest-profile grades of Irish horse races:
- Irish Group One Horse Races
- Irish Group Two Horse Races
- Irish Group Three Horse Races
- Irish Listed Horse Racing Events
- Irish Premier Handicap Horse Racing Events
Irish Racecourse Calendar
There are 26 Irish racecourses within the 2026 racing calendar, with horse racing in Ireland.
23 of the Irish Racecourses are in Southern Ireland, and three racecourses are in Northern Ireland.
Here is the complete list of 26 racecourses in Ireland that have Irish horse racing fixtures in 2026:
- Ballinrobe
- Bellewstown
- Clonmel
- Cork
- Curragh – County Kildare
- Down Royal
- Downpatrick
- Dundalk Stadium
- Fairyhouse
- Galway
- Gowran Park
- Kilbeggan
- Killarney
- Laytown
- Leopardstown
- Limerick
- Listowel
- Naas Racecourse
- Navan
- Punchestown
- Roscommon
- Sligo
- Thurles
- Tipperary
- Tramore
- Wexford
All racing in Ireland is governed by Horse Racing Ireland (HRI).
Where can I watch Irish racing?
The best places to watch Irish Racing are:
- Watching the Irish Racing live at the horse racing track
- Racing TV (has full rights to all 391 Irish Racing fixtures)
- ITV Racing (for high-profile Irish Group One races)
- Live streaming on the Betting App
- Replays on the Irish Racing YouTube channel
- Local pubs will show live Irish Racing on television
Horse racing fans love the fun and excitement of attending the Curragh for Champions Irish Racing.
The Future of Irish Racing
The Irish horse racing industry employs over 15,000 people, and the future of Irish Racing is looking great.
Jason Morris, HRI’s Director of Racing, said:
Irish Racing continues to see strong growth in horse population numbers which is up 19% year-on-year. This is reflected in the increased fixture list announced by HRI Fixtures Committee.
As numbers continue to rise, the field size figures for the horse racing industry in Ireland indicate a bright future.
Ireland is home to some of the world’s leading trainers, jockeys and bloodstock agents.
The 2026 Flat Turf season and National Hunt calendar look exciting, and punters wager over 1 billion a year on Irish Horse Racing events.
Now, with floodlit racing on the all-weather track at Dundalk Stadium, horse racing fans can enjoy the evening races during the winter, with Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) continuously improving the sport of horse racing in Ireland.
Popular Questions
When does the Ireland Horse Racing Calendar Start and End?
The Irish horse racing season calendar starts on 1st January 2026 and finishes on 31st December 2026.
The season runs from the first day of the year until the very last with only a few days without any races in the whole season.
What are the main races in the Ireland horseracing calendar?
The main races in the Irish horseracing calendar are
Who determines the Irish horse racing fixtures?
The 2026 Irish horse racing fixtures are determined by the Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) Board.
The HRI Corporate Board is made up of representatives from the Thoroughbred Breeders Association of Ireland (TBAI), the Irish Jockeys Association (IJA), the Irish Racehorse Trainers Association (IRTA), the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR), and Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) staff.
Should I Bet Ahead on Races in the Horse Racing Calendar?
Wagering bets ahead of the calendar season can yield great odds if you fancy some jockeys and trainers to win some of the highest prize money races.
Some bettors look for value when betting on horse racing by selecting horses in advance when looking at the Ireland horse racing calendar.
The punters who place bets in advance are known as “ante-post bettors” and they try to find higher odds than the betting market will present on the day of the race.
Betting on horses can give fun, joy, elation, disappointment, anger and frustration so it is always advised to gamble responsibly.
What is the prize money for Irish horse racing?
The prize money for Irish horse racing varies depending on the grade of the race.
In comparison to the UK horse racing fixtures, the prize money in Ireland is higher because of higher crowds and runners each day at the races.
The highest purse on the National Hunt is the Irish Grand National with a €1,000,000 prize fund to the winner.
The Irish Derby is the richest horse race in Ireland with a prize fund of €1.5 million to the winner.
What are the biggest racing festivals in Ireland’s racing calendar?
The biggest racing festivals in Ireland’s racing calendar 2026 are:
- The 2026 Punchestown Festival
- The 2026 Dublin Racing Festival
- The 2026 Galway Festival
- The 2026 Killarney July Festival
- The Curragh 2026 Irish Derby Festival
- The 2026 Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival
- The Curragh Guineas Festival
- Irish Champions Weekend
- Leopardstown Christmas Festival
Summary of Irish Horse Racing Fixture List
It is safe to say horse racing in Ireland is a very popular sport, with 391 fixtures for 2026. The sport is run by Horse Racing Ireland (HRI).
Ireland hosts some of the world’s best National Hunt racing and flat racing. Above, we have listed all the race meetings.
With over 2,000 jockeys in Ireland and over 300 trainers in Ireland, it is challenging to try to get into the winners’ enclosure as an owner.
With over 4,000 horses in training in Ireland, the racehorse owners have a huge Irish fixture list to plot their winner of the race, and the anticipation and atmosphere of the crowd add to the excitement.
Whether you feel relief or sadness after your racehorse runs, there are always more Irish meetings to enter the horses in.
The racing cards and results of Irish Racing can be found online via racingtv.com.
