Galway Plate Day

COUNTRY MUSIC DAY

The Tote Galway Plate Day, one of the best days to enjoy some superb national hunt racing, witness a cracking historic race, and a day celebrating the best of Irish Country Music.

Wednesday 30th July marks the third day of the Galway Races Summer Festival 2025 with the first race off at 4.50pm. The Tote Galway Plate race has been running at Ballybrit since 1869 with more heritage and prestige than any other race run at Galway Racecourse.

The longstanding Tote Galway Plate is run over a distance of 2 miles 6 furlongs 111 yds with a round of fourteen fences to jump in total. The last two fences, situated three furlongs from the finish, are the closest fences together of any racecourse in the world.

Regarded as Ireland’s largest horse racing festival, the iconic Galway Races  boasts superb horse racing, hospitality, entertainment with Live Bands and DJ’s daily, stunning fashion and an electric atmosphere that continues to draw people from Ireland and abroad to experience the sheer magic and infectious fun atmosphere that we are famous for!

Music Line Up – TBC for 2025 

This year Galway Races present to you its biggest music line up yet! Over the seven days of the Galway Races Summer Festival we have over fifty live music performances and entertainers booked.

The racecourse offers a wide variety of hospitality experiences. From panoramic views over looking the race track, to more casual fun group packages, we can offer you a variety of experiences, be it with friends or colleagues. Our all- inclusive ‘Festival Package’ at €35 per person is ideal and very popular for large groups [minimum booking of 10 people applies for group packages]. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends. See you in Ballybrit!

NEW: The Parade Ring Lounge

It’s All About The Location! Prices start from just €25 per person.

Located in a prime position beside the Weight Room. The Parade Ring Lounge offers our race goers an elevated racing experience in a great location beside the parade ring, in which you can enjoy the electric and fun atmosphere that the Galway Races is famous for. Book early to secure your badge for the new Parade Ring Lounge.  Space is limited. Pre-booking strongly advised. Check it out today and book online.  Click here.

The Parade Ring Lounge will open as gates open, 2 ½ hours before the first race. Marquee will close one hour after the last race.

What’s included:

• • Parade Ring Lounge Access Badge
  • Viewing area from the Marquee of the Parade Ring
  • Special guest racing tipster to kick off the day’s racing
  • Access to private Tote betting facilities
  • Full cash bar facilities
  • Unreserved informal seating

We look forward to seeing you. Giddy up, we’re off to Galway!

Stay Connected.

Stay in touch with all that’s happening at the Galway Races by tuning into our social media channels via Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. The team in Galway have lots of fun and entertainment planned to keep their fans engaged in the build up to and during the races. Follow us for all the latest updates LIVE as they happen on our social media channels using the hashtags #GalwayRaces