HRI Ownership Trainer Open Mornings
Get behind the scenes with some stars of the Irish Horse Racing Industry by attending one of the below exclusive horse racing experiences.
Go behind the scenes of training yards across Ireland and see some of the top trainers and their teams in action at a Trainer Open Morning.
Meet the Trainers as they open their doors to welcome you in to watch horses on the gallop and meet the team that look after them. Visitors will also get the opportunity to get up close to horses in the yard, see the facilities and ask trainers all they need to know about training racehorses.
Michael Grassick - Co. Kildare - 27th May | John Shark Hanlon - Co. Carlow - 17th June | Paul Flynn - Co. Longford - 25th June | Tracey Collins & Michael Halford - Co. Kildare - 1st July | John McConnell - Co. Meath - 30th July | Ross O'Sullivan - Co. Kildare - 12th August | Eddie & Patrick Harty - Co. Kildare - 19th August | Terence O'Brien - Co. Cork - 26th August | Andy Oliver - Co. Tyrone - 27th August | Gordon Elliott - Co. Meath - 2nd September | Eoin Griffin - Co. Kilkenny - 3rd September | RK Watson - Co. Armagh - 9th September | Philip Rothwell - Co. Wicklow - 9th September | Edward O'Grady - Co. Tipperary - 16th September | Louise Lyons - Co. Kilkenny - 23rd September
All of the above events are FREE and open to the public, but please ensure to REGISTER HERE.
The Irish Racehorse Experience at The Irish National Stud
Journey through the history of horse racing. Brought to life like never before. The Irish Racehorse Experience takes the visitor on a journey through the rich history and heritage of the Irish thoroughbred sector, from the world’s very first steeplechase in Cork to today’s commercial success story where Ireland and the Irish diaspora continue to lead the world in breeding, training and racing.
The Curragh Racecourse - Behind The Scenes Tour
The Curragh Racecourse is delighted to announce a new visitor experience outside of race days with the launch of Behind the Scenes tours.
Take a fully guided tour behind the scenes at the Curragh Racecourse, to locations that are strictly off-limits to the public on race days and gain an insight into what it is like to experience a race day as a jockey, a groom, a racehorse trainer and a racehorse owner. Whether you are a seasoned racing fan or a first-time visitor, we will share unique insights, both human and equine, that will stay with you forever and enhance your future race going experience.
Fethard Horse Country Experience
Located in the heart of the Golden Vale, the FHC Experience offers visitors the opportunity to discover the rich culture, heritage and history of the region. Part of Ireland’s Ancient East, this interactive experience examines the relationship between the people, the land and the horse revealing how they are all inextricably linked.
Spread out over two floors within C17th Tholsel building the interactive nature of the exhibition makes it an enjoyable and informative experience for all ages.