The world renowned seven day Galway Races Summer Festival takes place on Monday 30th July to Sunday 5th August.

Galway Racecourse plays host to one of the greatest race meetings in the world, the famous and iconic Galway Races Summer Festival, that boasts seven days of superb racing, hospitality, entertainment, stunning fashion and an electric atmosphere that continues to draw people from Ireland and abroad to experience the magic that is ‘The Galway Races’.

The racecourse offers a great selection of hospitality facilities and continually strives to offer the race goer a wonderful raceday experience.

Over 145,000 people attended the Summer Festival Meeting in 2016 where betting turnover reached great heights once again. The total prize fund for the fifty-two sponsored races reached an impressive €1.8 million.

If you fancy a flutter while at the course, there are various options for placing a bet at the Galway Races; the Tote, on-course betting shops and on-course bookmakers.

Turnstiles will open each day at approximately two hours before the first race.