HRI Launch Go Racing Kids Club Schools Initiative - Horse Racing Ireland

Horse Racing Ireland launched a new Schools/Racing Education initiative yesterday at Navan Racecourse (Tuesday 21st September). More than 200 children from St.Paul’s School came for the school tour and the children have been invited back with their parents and teachers for racing in Navan this Saturday 25th September.
This was the first of 6 Schools days planned for 2010, the other 5 dates are:

• Wednesday 28th September – Dundalk (racing on 3rd Oct)
• Tuesday 5th October – Limerick (racing on 10th Oct – Munster National day)
• Tuesday 12th October – Naas (racing on 17th Oct – Birdcatcher day)
• Tuesday 19th October – Cork (racing on 31st Oct – Cork National day)
• Tuesday 16th November – Gowran Park (racing on 20th Nov)

Limerick Racecourse Photos.

Tamso Doyle, PR Manager for Horse Racing Ireland said: - “Horse racing is a sport in which Ireland can justifiably claim to be a world leader and the success stories of Irish Trainers, Jockeys and Horses is a source of pride around the country. Horse racing also plays a huge part in the Irish economy and the aim of the day is to educate the younger generation regarding horse racing and show them what happens behind the scenes at the races. We also hope that this initiative will lead to greater integration between racecourses and their local community, encouraging an affinity with racing and producing the racegoers of the future.”

As part of the tour there are 4 stations including:

1. A Trainer – brings a racehorse and describes how to train a racehorse, how their yard gets ready for a big race day, what a horse eats, how much exercise it must get, demonstrates how to saddle up, etc.
2. A Jockey - brings the pupils into the inner sanctum, the weigh room, where they get to see and feel all the jockeys gear from a saddle to the racing silks, their safety equipment including skull cap, back protector, goggles, etc. The Jockey will give a general talk about horse racing to the children, how he rides in a race and take any questions they may have.
3. RACE - the Racing Academy & Centre of Education talk through how to become a jockey, get a job in the industry, they bring a young apprentices to demonstrate their simulator on the day (some lucky students will also be able to sit on the simulator and feel what its like to ride a racehorse).
4: Racecourse Manager – brings the children through the preparation for a race day and on a tour of the Racecourse, including walking some of the track and seeing a fence/starting stalls up close and how the fences are made.

Final Twilight Racing At Limerick Racecourse with the Camembert Quartet

Fantastic Weather this evening made the final Twilight Racing event even better. A huge crowd enjoyed the racing the weather and the great food. After the racing finished the amazing Camembert Quartet rocked the joint and had everyone up dancing and singing along. They really know how to work the crowd!
Photos below and video will follow now I'm off to my bed!!

Photos from Great 4th of July racing at Limerick Racecourse

Great weather and great racing at Limerick racecourse in Sunday. Lots of happy punters tucking in to the BBQ and enjoying the great value deal on American Beer!

Music was provided by the Funk Junkies who are a great bunch of lads that can knock out a great tune!

Looking forward to the last day of the twilight racing with the Camembert Quartet on the 22nd. 

4th of July Celebrations at Limerick Races part of the Adare Festival 2010

4th of July Celebrations at Limerick Races for
 American Independence Day!

A great day of National Hunt racing will take place at Greenmount Park on Sunday 4th of July as part of the Adare Festival 2010 and the run up to the JP McManus ProAm starting on the 5th of July. First race 2.15pm with 7 national races with a prize fund of €100,000 to include The www.thetote.com Galway Plate Trial Handicap Steeplechase and The Greenmount Annual members Novice Steeplechase. This race meeting always produces a few ones to watch for The Galway Festival at the end of July.

 

Enjoy an array of American cuisine at our Self service restaurant and all American Bottled beers only €4!!! Children under 16 are free to the races with free kids zone and bouncy castles on the day. Special Kiddies meal available in our Self Service restaurant and our onsite Supermac's outlet.

Catch the Bus Eireann Bus service from Colbert station before racing and stay to enjoy the live entertainment and music after racing with Paul Boland & Co of the Funk Junkies.

New Special Panoramic restaurant package available in the Greenmount Suite. Adare Festival Brunch lunch to include admission, racecard, 2 course buffet lunch at only €45 per person, group rates available also.  General admission €15/ Seniors €10/ Students €10 /Children under 16 free

Date for your diary!

Final of our Twilight series for 2010 takes place on the 22^nd of July with live national hunt racing action from 6pm followed by the Camembert Quartet in Concert

More information & on line booking with group and early booking discounts available on www.limerickraces.ie

Twilight Racing Fri 19th June - Republic of Loose at Limerick Racecourse

The weather this evening was a little overcast but cleared up nicely for a beautifully warm evening at the racecourse. A good crowd made for a great atmosphere and the evening was lively and lots of fun. I found time to partake of the amazing BBQ menu this time and the queue was a dead giveaway to both the quality and quantity of the food on offer. After finishing off my Gourmet Burger and a huge hot-dog I was ready for action! And the rest of the evenings racing proved to be very entertaining.

Then the rest of the evening till late was spent with Dublin own Funk Rocker's The Republic of Loose. putting our a fantastic mix of older tracks and some great new stuff in a perfect mix that kept the floor moving all night. All in all a great way to spend your Friday night. And for those with the energy the free bus to the Sin Bin was outside afterwards to keep things going till early Morning!

Full Gallery over at Munsterimages.ie 

 

Twilight Racing at Limerick Racecourse - Sat 12th June - Jerry Fish and The Mudbug Club

Update - Was a great evening of racing and entertainment. Great Food and great Music. Make sure to head along this week for more of the same but this time the band are Republic of Loose.

 Make the most of the long evenings with a trip out to Limerick Racecourse for some Fun Food and Great Music!

With the gates opening at 4pm and the first race at 6pm there will be plenty to do and see with the kidz zone proving to be as popular as ever with the younger visitors.

I will be going along to this Sat for a quick Punt a Pint and the Fantastic Jerry Fish and Co! so keep an eye out!

Admission tickets are €20, and the every popular Twilight Barbeque Package is only €38 again this year with the addition of a free €5 bet and Pint. Panoramic restaurant also available each evening with a reserved table, 4 course meal and admission all for €75 per person. Early booking discounts apply online and  group rates for parties of 20 or more.

Live Concert after racing from 9pm and when music finishes a FREE bus will run direct to the SinBin on Howley's Quay with entrance to the Sin Bin Free for those with a race programme after racing. Free Car parking is provided at the track or you can avail of the Bus Eireann service from Colbert station before and after racing.

Check out http://www.limerickraces.ie for More info. on the Next upcoming Event

Photos from Strongman Champions League Ireland at Limerick Racecourse

Fantastic Weather for the event and Limerick Racecourse is a great Venue. A huge crowd, lots to see and do and some of the most amazing displays of sheer power and stamina from a great range of competitors.
The event will be going out on TV in Europe and America and will be a real promo for Limerick and Ireland.

More Photos over at Munsterimages.ie and Video's are up on youtube - on My Channel. More being uploaded. You can also download the photos for free from our online gallery

Check out Munsterimages.ie for more photos

The Supermacs GAA Sunday at Limerick Racecourse on May 16th with the first race of at 2.25pm.

This 7 race National Hunt Card will feature the Supermacs Hurdle of €22,000 and the South’s Bar Beginners Chase. As we approach the onset of summer racing the entries for the day are sure to be high in number and quality. Limerick Racecourse are once again promoting the Supermacs Sunday to the GAA fraternity through a number of channels. Firstly, All GAA supporters are invited to wear their club and county colours to the racecourse and gain admission for a mere €5.

On the day we have the Cúl Camps promoting their summer activities with Cúl Camp organisers staging GAA games demonstration and activities at the Racecourse After racing we have the annual county final of the long puck competition where patrons can cheer on their favourite competitor.

As always there will be a kids club and additional family activities. Go online to limerickraces.ie to avail of the superb packages i.e. Punter Pack, Munster Package or Restaurant options.

With the upcoming the Special Olympics Ireland games taking place from the 8^th to 13^th of June in Limerick, Limerick Racecourse are delighted to be donating a portion of the gates takings towards raising funds for the Special Olympics events.

Summer is on the way and so are our popular Twilight evening race meetings. Due to popular demand Jerry Fish and the Mud Bug Club will be playing after racing on the 12^th June, Republic of Loose will be playing on the 18^th June and finally The Camembert Quartet are returning on the 22^nd July.

Online sales for The Twilight Racing on the 12^th & 18^th June are selling out fast, so don’t miss out, and get booking!  Group rates apply on all tickets and don’t forget concession admission to the SinBin after racing!!

Picture No. 1 – GAA Day

L-R – Russell Ferris (Limerick Racecourse), Mary Lyons (Supermacs), Mike Riordan (Limerick County Board Secretary), Noel Hartigan (Long Puck Competitor), Albert Shanahan (Long Puck Competitor), Denis Martin (Organiser Limerick County Board)

Picture No. 2 – Special Olympics

L-R – Russell Ferris (Limerick Racecourse), Emily Hurley (Special Olympics Ambassador), Gaye Moore (Special Olympics Coordinator)