It’s time to book your tickets and head to the oldest racecourse in Ireland to enjoy a day of horseracing.
Downpatrick Racecourse has a list of fixtures for 2022.
The "Randox Ulster National" Raceday starts on Sunday 20 March at 2.10pm and the last race is scheduled for 5.35pm. If you can’t make that date then clear your diary on Friday 6 May and head for Downpatrick..
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Why not make a weekend of it?
Stay in Denvir’s Hotel, in the centre of Downpatrick and enjoy the charm of the oldest surviving coaching inn in Ireland. For dinner you can choose from a range of traditional and modern home cooked Irish fare. They only use the freshest products, sourced locally or home grown.
Another option is to check into The Mulberrys four star accommodation, at Ballywillin, Crossgar. At The Mulberrys, they know how important it is to take a break and recharge your batteries, whether it be a break from home schooling, use some much needed leave from work or just take in a change of scenery.
Built in 1803 and formerly the Ulster Bank, the four star Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall retains many of the historic building’s original features and is situated in the shadows of Killyleagh Castle, one of the oldest inhabited castles in Ireland, and near the shores of Strangford Lough - one of Europe’s richest locations for marine wildlife.
Featuring seven comfortable, unique and well-appointed en-suite guest rooms, Dufferin Coaching Inn offers a unique and welcoming home from home perfect for long or short-term stays.
Go Explore
Explore the Lecale Way and visit The Cuan for a hearty lunch or book a room and stay a bit longer.