The best way to start your Bank Holiday weekend, join us for ‘Friday Night Racing’. With eight competitive national hunt races on the card all generously sponsored by Guinness, racing on Friday 4th August kicks off at 5.00pm. Plus, our hugely popular fashion competition, ‘Fridays Most Stylish’ generously sponsored by Athlone Town Centre.
Turnstiles Open
2.15pm
First Race
5.00pm
Last Race
8.40pm
Number of races
8
Adult*
On the Day
€35
Pay in Advance
€30
Senior Citizens
On the Day
€30
Pay in Advance
€25
Students**
On the Day
€30
Pay in Advance
€25
Children 17 & Under (Must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian) ***
On the Day
FREE
Reserved Seat on the Top Floor of Millennium Grandstand:
On the Day
€25
*Must be aged 18 or over.
** Must be aged 18 or over & hold a valid Student I.D.
***Must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian for admission and for the duration of the raceday.
1st Race
5.00pm
The Guinness Galway Tribes Handicap Hurdle
2nd Race
5.30pm
The James’s Gate Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden
3rd Race
6.00pm
The Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Steeplechase
4th Race
6.35pm
The Guinness Handicap
5th Race
7.10pm
The Guinness Irish EBF Fillies Maiden
6th Race
7.40pm
The Arthur Guinness Handicap
7th Race
8.10pm
The Rockshore Irish Lager Race
8th Race
8.40pm
The Hop House 13 Race
We are delighted to have the generous support of Guinness for day five of our Summer Festival who have generously sponsored all races on the card. Thank you to Athlone Towncentre Shopping Centre for supporting Friday’s Most Stylish competition.
Prices start from €20 per seat per day. Pre-booking essential due to high demand.
Reserved Seating with exclusive access to the private Corrib Bar with panoramic views of the finish line…(A ‘Top Tip’ from the staff at Galway Races!).
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