Electric Galway Announced as Race Week’s Biggest Afterparty

The Galway Races is delighted to announce Electric Nightclub Galway as the newest sponsor of the final race on Saturday, 1^st August, positioning itself as the home of Race Week’s biggest afterparty.

The Electric Galway Irish EBF Mares Flat Race, a 2-mile bumper, carries a prize fund of €17,000 and will take place on the penultimate day of the Galway Races Summer Festival, which runs from Monday, 27th July to Sunday, 2nd August.

Welcoming the partnership, Olivia Lynch Ward, Commercial & Marketing Manager of Galway Races, said:

“We are delighted to welcome Electric Galway on board as a race sponsor. They are a well-known nightclub in Galway City and play a key role in the city’s vibrant nightlife during Race Week. We look forward to building our relationship with the owners and encourage all racegoers to head back into town post-racing and experience Galway’s vibrant city life.”

A cornerstone of Galway’s nightlife scene, Electric Galway is synonymous with Race Week celebrations, offering an electric atmosphere late into the night and providing the perfect setting for racegoers to continue the festivities after a day in Ballybrit.

James Finan from Electric Nightclub Galway commented:

“We’re thrilled to partner with the Galway Races for such an exciting day during Race Week. It’s one of the highlights of the summer in Galway, and we look forward to welcoming racegoers to Electric to continue the celebrations long into the night.”

The Galway Races Summer Festival is internationally renowned for its unique blend of top-class racing, fashion, entertainment, and social atmosphere, attracting visitors from across Ireland and beyond.

This new partnership further strengthens the connection between Ballybrit Racecourse and Galway City, enhancing the Race Week experience both on and off the track from a thrilling day of racing to the buzz of the city’s nightlife.