Listowel Races – Serious Racing, Serious Fun

History of Listowel Races

The origin of Listowel Races can be traced all the way back to an annual gathering at Ballyeigh, Ballybunion, about nine miles from Listowel.

Serious Fun, Serious Racing

Press Release:

Sunday 20th to Saturday 26th September

Behind Closed Doors

In July, Listowel Race Committee made the difficult, but unavoidable decision that our Harvest Festival Meeting in September 2020, would not take place as an event open to the general public this year, due to public health and safety concerns. Since the 8th June, racing in Ireland has taken place behind closed doors under the guidance and strict protocols set down by Horse Racing Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

These measures are to safeguard everyone’s health and wellbeing during the current health situation and to ensure racing can continue in a safe and appropriate manner. All those who have to be on site (jockeys, trainers, medics etc) will be subject to strict health screening both in advance and on the day of racing.

Our team at the racecourse are working with An Garda Síochána to ensure that Listowel Racecourse will be safe and secure for those taking part in the week-long event. We are therefore asking in the interest of public health that you do not attend Listowel Racecourse or the immediate vicinity of the racetrack itself as it will be closed. Drones in the vicinity of the racetrack, are also prohibited. We would be grateful to you for respecting this.

While we are disappointed that you will not be able to join us in Listowel this year to enjoy the Harvest Festival Meeting, you can still tune in to TG4 from Monday 21st to Saturday 26th September and to Racing TV also, from the comfort of your own home this year.

Wherever you decide to enjoy the Listowel Races Harvest Festival we would appeal to you that you comply fully with the Public Health advice currently in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19. We look forward to welcoming you back to Listowel Racecourse in the future, but for now, stay safe and enjoy the racing.

2020

Summer Festival 30th May – 1st June

Saturday 30th May

Join us, on the first day of the Summer Festival where we kick off three days of racing for 2020.

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Sunday 31st May

Summer Festival & day 2, with Kerry Group Family Day and our Fashion Competition, 2020.

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Monday 1st June

Join us for a great days racing on the third and final day of the Summer Festival.

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Harvest Festival 20th – 26th September

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Buy your seven days racing tickets and benefit from the overall reduction in cost.

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Sunday 20th September

It’s traditional to open the Harvest Festival with a day of fun for all the family. This day out has become very popular ever since we made Sunday the focus for the family.

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Monday 21st September

By Monday, we are just getting into our stride for the second days racing at Listowel. On this second day of our race week, we generally see a different crowd, veteran punters and newbies roam the course looking for that elusive tip that might ‘set you up for the day’, as some might say.

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