It’s time to book your tickets and head to the oldest racecourse in Ireland to enjoy a day of horseracing.
Saddle up for an evening meeting on Friday 22rd May, it’s guaranteed to set pulses racing. With 7 thrilling races on the card and live entertainment to round off the night.
Do you know that there is a range of packages to choose from even including an early bird discount! Senior Citizens (over 65) can enjoy a reduced rate of £12. Under 16s are free with Paying admission. Hospitality Packages are also available to enhance your experience even more!
Enjoy a full weekend of top quality racing Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th June. It's the perfect excuse for a weekend getaway.... Back-to-back action, plenty of food and drink, and maybe even a cheeky flutter!
No need to rein in the little ones because Tuesday 14 July is Family Day! It’s all about fun from the starting gate to the finish line. Expect a warm welcome, relaxed vibes, with a stable-full of family friendly entertainment alongside the racing action.
Sunday 9 August could be a real dark horse in the summer calendar. Whether you’re there for the photo finish or just the finish-line photos, this race day will have you champing at the bit for more.
Ladies day is Monday 31 August. The ultimate excuse to dress to impress! Gates open at 12 noon, and the racing is only half the story. From dazzling dresses to sharp suits, it’s fashion meets furlongs in a day of pure spectacle with gates opening at 12noon.
Friday 18 September has gates open from 1pm so trot down early to grab your spot by the rails this is one race day you’ll want to be first past the post for!
Friday 9 October is the End of the Season Raceday - it’s the last gallop of the year, so come cheer on your favourites, and soak up the atmosphere one final time before the course takes a well-earned rest.
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Why not make a weekend of it?
Stay in Denvir’s Coaching Inn, 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.
The Dufferin Coaching Inn is the perfect home from home in Killyleagh, its great for long or short-term stays, it has comfortable en-suite guest rooms. Built in 1803, the Dufferin Coaching Inn was formerly the Ulster Bank, and it retains many of the building’s original features
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Explore the Lecale Way and visit The Cuan for a hearty lunch or book a room and stay a bit longer. It is situated on the shores of Strangford Lough - one of Europe’s richest locations for marine wildlife.
Downpatrick Racecourse is the oldest racecourse in Ireland, dating back to 1685. Today, we host 10 fixtures each year with our feature being the Randox Ulster National which this year takes place on Sunday 2nd April. The Racecourse is a hub of local life and attracts visitors from far and wide
A charming Coaching Inn dating from 1642 providing bed and breakfast with restaurant service daily and entertainment four nights per week. Meals can be served in the restaurant, the bar, and in either of two function rooms, suitable for larger parties.
The Cuan is situated on the shores of Strangford Lough, on the Village Green in the beautiful tranquil village of Strangford. The Cuan is the perfect setting for a mid-week break, weekend getaway or an activity led holiday with the family.
This beautiful Georgian Building welcomes guests throughout the year where a very warm welcome awaits. Enjoy Free Parking, WIFI, Tea/Coffee making facilities, bathrobes and slippers, Toiletries Bottled Water, and a delicious freshly cooked breakfast.
