DIRECTIONS
Galway Racecourse is conveniently located just off the M6 motorway, making it easily accessible from Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and other parts of Ireland. It is 40 minutes from Shannon Airport, 1 hour from Knock Airport, 2 hours from Dublin Airport, and 2.5 hours from Cork Airport.
BY CAR
From Dublin & East
Follow R148 and N4 to M4 in South Dublin. Follow M4 and M6 to Bothar na dTreabh/N6 in Galway. Continue on Bothar na dTreabh/N6 to your destination
From Limerick
Take R445 to N18 in Clare. Take M18 to N66 in Galway. Follow N18 and R446 to your destination in Galway.
From Cork
Take N20, N18, M18 and N18 to R339 in Galway. Take Ballybrit Cres to your destination.
From The North
Get on A12 from A1 and Grosvenor Rd/B38. Take M1 to A1 in Lisburn. Take the A1 exit from M1. Continue to N1. Take M1, M4 and M6 to Bothar na dTreabh/N6 in Galway. Continue on Bothar na dTreabh/N6 to your destination.
BY BUS
Races Shuttle Bus
Shuttle buses will run from Eyre Square to Galway Racecourse for the 2025 Galway Races Summer Festival. Buses will depart from outside The Skeff Bar in Eyre Square.
Return services will begin before the second-to-last race and continue after the Races.
Bus Departure Times:
| Monday | 2.00pm |
| Tuesday | 2.00pm |
| Wednesday | 2.00pm |
| Thursday | 11.00am |
| Friday | 2.00pm |
| Saturday | 11.00am |
| Sunday | 11.00am |
Prices:
| Adult Single | €6 |
| Adult Return | €10 |
| Child Single | €3 |
| Child Return | €5 |
BY HELICOPTER
Pre-registration is essential for helicopter landings at Galway Races. Please contact Galway Racecourse for landing requirements.
Phone: (091) 700100
Email: information@galwayraces.com
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