History
We do not know exactly when racing started in Bellewstown, but the first record of races appears in the August edition of the Dublin Gazette and the Weekly Courier in 1726. George Tandy, a former Mayor of Drogheda and brother of the famous Napper Tandy, persuaded King George III to sponsor a race at Bellewstown in 1780. The race was called His Majesty’s Plate and was valued at £100.
About Us
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.
For the first time in 2024 there will be nine race meetings this year with one date in April, three dates in July, two in August and two in October.
The races have always been associated with the smell of freshly mown hay and the taste of strawberries and cream!
The Team
We are dedicated team with a committee of volunteers under the stewardship of race track General Manger Kevin Coleman with the races themselves not able to go ahead without the support and work of local residents on an annual basis.
Community
A Facility That Serves More Than Just A Racing Community
The surrounding tarmacadam track has become a focal point for many walkers and outdoor enthusiasts with our enclosure being used on a regular basis by a diverse group of associations.
The surrounding tarmacadam track has become a focal point for many walkers and outdoor enthusiasts with our enclosure being used on a regular basis by a diverse group of associations.
Further history
