Bellewstown Races

Horse Racing From Bellewstown Race Course in Co. Meath in Ireland

With eight days of fun and racing on the Hill in April, July, August and September this superb one mile and one furlong left handed course in a truly unique location features both flat and hurdle racing. The races in Bellewstown are synonymous with top class racing and glorious summer evenings with the friendly atmosphere tempting punters from far and wide to enjoy a picnic on the hill or relax and meet friends in one of our many food and beverage outlets within our enclosure.

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Watch all of this years races LIVE from Bellewstown Races.

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Buy tickets for the 2023 Season – All 8 Days for only €80

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Location

Bellewstown racecourse, on the Hill of Crockafotha in Co Meath, is beautifully situated in a rural setting with magnificent views of the Mountains of Mourne to the north and the Irish sea to the east.

Festivals

There will be four race meeting this year. Kicking off with a one-day flat meeting on 1st April, our annual July meeting starting on 6th July, followed by two further two-day meetings in August and September.

Sponsorship

Sponsoring a race at Bellewstown is the ideal exposure you need whether you are entertaining customers, rewarding staff, building a brand or simply enjoying the electric atmosphere with friends.

DIRECT AID FOR AFRICA

Direct Aid for Africa (DAFA) was founded in 1996 with the sole purpose of supporting the underprivileged people of Zambia. We are a non-political, non-sectarian organisation and are different from other charities in that nothing comes off the top, every penny of every donation goes straight to Zambia.

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The Legend Of Barney Curley

THE MAN WHO BEAT THE BOOKIES

Barney Curley is reputed to have pulled off one of the biggest betting coups in Ireland with Yellow Sam at Bellewstown in 1975. This legendary character is synonymous with Bellewstown Racecourse and a founder of Direct Aid For Africa.

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