WELCOME TO 150 YEARS OF THE GALWAY RACES

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WELCOME TO 150 YEARS OF THE GALWAY RACES 2019 is a very special year for us here in Ballybrit.

kings, in the city of the tribes, at the Festival of the year.

trainers, jockeys, spectators and local businesses that have since contributed to the remarkable popularity and success of our Festival.

There were four events each day, the feature race being the inaugural Galway Plate.

2 WELCOME TO 150 YEARS OF THE GALWAY RACES 2019 is a very special year for us here in Ballybrit. For a century and a half, people from the greater Galway area, across Ireland and around the world have been coming here in their tens of thousands to enjoy the sport of kings, in the city of the tribes, at the Festival of the year. WELCOME It s only right, at this point, that we tip our hat to Lord St Lawrence, who organised the very first race meeting here back in 1869 and to all those owners, trainers, jockeys, spectators and local businesses that have since contributed to the remarkable popularity and success of our Festival. We can just imagine the spectacle, the colour and the excitement of 40,000 people descending on Ballybrit for two days in August There were four events each day, the feature race being the inaugural Galway Plate. A handsome 100 sovereign prize tempted entrants to tackle its challenging 2½ miles and to face its eight fences, two of which were stone walls. Clearly, not a contest for the faint-hearted. Today, Galway is rightly regarded as one of the world s greatest race meetings. There is nowhere like it for atmosphere, style, entertainment and hospitality. Add in the superb racing, well it s enough to make your hair stand on end! We look forward to seeing you in July. Thank you for your continued support. Michael Moloney General Manager

3 The Galway Races has had a long and exciting history and has become what is now one of the most famous tracks in the world. The Galway Races holds a very special place in the heart of many race-goers from across the globe and indeed in the hearts of Galwegians themselves. The Galway Races are a state of mind. Indeed they are, a state of mind that is distinctly Irish, often copied but never equalled. John B. Keane First ever Galway Races. 40,000 attended what was then a 2 day event. Radio coverage begins. The Galway Plate is broadcast. Summer Festival extended to three days Guinness begins sponsoring the Galway Hurdle. The state of the art Killanin Stand is open at a cost of 22m HISTORY Tipperary Boy wins the Galway Plate for the third year in a row. The Corrib Bar, the longest bar in the world opened in TV coverage begins. Papal visit. Pope John Paul addressed 300,000 people at Galway Racecourse. Attendance of over 145,000. The Wilson Lynch Building is opened.

The Summer Festival SUMMER FESTIVAL Monday 29th July to Sunday 4th August Date 1 st Race Day Admission Price Reserved Seat Monday 29 th July Gather Your Tribe Day 5.

4 The Summer Festival SUMMER FESTIVAL Monday 29th July to Sunday 4th August Date 1 st Race Day Admission Price Reserved Seat Monday 29 th July Gather Your Tribe Day 5.20pm The highly anticipated week-long Galway Races Summer Festival kicks off with a special opening performance in our parade ring. You won t want to miss this! Tuesday 30 th July Colm Quinn BMW/ Sports & Social Day 5.20pm Join us for a fantastic evening of great horse racing, entertainment and the Paddy Power Celebrity Zorb Derby in aid of the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund Wednesday 31 st July thetote.com Galway Plate Day Thursday 1 st August The Guinness Galway Hurdle/ Ladies Day 5.10pm 2.00pm Join us for the 150th running of the historic Galway Plate race. Who will win it this year? Wait and see! Widely renowned as Ladies Day at the Galway Races, Thursday combines the very best in fashion and racing SUMMER FESTIVAL Friday 2 nd August Guinness Race Evening/ Fridays Most Stylish 5.10pm Friday evening at the Galway Race s, a great way to kick off the Bank Holiday weekend with family and friends. Host to the popular Fridays Most Stylist fashion competition Saturday 3 rd August Weekend Family Fun 2.30pm What better way to enjoy a day out with your family with fun and colour at the heart of this special day make memories this Summer as we have lots of entertainment for the younger racegoer Sunday 4 th August Weekend Family Fun 2.15pm The final day of the Summer Festival where fun and colour is the theme for these spectacular family days. Families come from near and far to enter the popular Mad Hatters competition with superb prices on offer Children under 16 years are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult.

5 SPORT AND SOCIAL PACKAGES RESERVED SEATS The Galway Races is very popular with sports and social clubs. This year we have two all-inclusive great value packages on offer for groups of ten or more people. Available on all 7 days of our Summer Festival. Advance booking required. BOOK ONLINE Visit: THE PREMIUM FESTIVAL PACKAGE INCLUDES: 1 x Adult Admission Ticket 1 x Reserved Seat Badge with Exclusive Access to the Private Corrib Bar with Panoramic Views of the Finish Line (a top tip from the staff at Galway Racecourse) 1 x Racecard 10 Food Voucher 5 Drink Voucher Price: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 50 per person. Thursday & Friday 55 per person, Saturday & Sunday 45 per person THE FESTIVAL PACKAGE INCLUDES: 1 x Adult Admission Ticket 10 Food Voucher 5 Drink Voucher 1 x Racecard Price: 35 per person. Available on all seven days Enhance your race day experience with reserved seats. Reserved seating in the Millennium Stand balcony with exclusives access to the private Corrib Bar with panoramic views of the finish line (A Top Tip from the staff at Galway Races!). When planning a days racing in Galway, one of the must s from the team here is to book a reserved seat and enhance your experience in the private Corrib Bar. With your Reserved Seat Badge you get fantastic extra benefits including: The private surroundings of the Corrib Bar located on the third floor of the Millennium Stand overlooking the finish line, where you can relax and soak up the electric atmosphere; From your seat in the Millennium Stand balcony enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the track and winning post; Bar and Tote betting facilities; Plus a wide range of food and beverage facilities away from the crowds. RESERVED SEATS Monday 29 th July 15 Tuesday 30 th July 15 Wednesday 31 st July 15 Thursday 1 st August 20 Friday 2 nd August 20 Saturday 3 rd August 10 Sunday 4 th August 10 BOOK ONLINE Visit:

6 Corporate Hospitality Come dine with us in style at Galway Races. Enjoy the ultimate race day experience at Ireland s largest horse racing Summer Festival by booking one of our hospitality packages offering exquisite food, drinks and fantastic views of the track. Choose from the Killanin Stand Suites (the Hurdle or Plate Suite) and the Millennium Stand s Panoramic Restaurant, both with stunning views of the Racetrack. KILLANIN STAND HOSPITALITY The Plate and Hurdle Suite Restaurants The stunning state of the art Killanin Stand plays host to two spectacular hospitality suites with fantastic panoramic views of the racetrack. The Plate Suite is located on the second floor with The Hurdle Suite located on the third floor. These two hospitality suites, while combining action and atmosphere, provide the ideal setting for entertaining family, friends or work colleagues. OPTION 1: THE GOLD PACKAGE THE KILLANIN STAND This all-inclusive package includes: Complimentary Car Parking Executive Guest Badge Champagne Reception on Arrival Race Card & Pen Racing Tipster Five Course Meal Complimentary Wines with Meal Complimentary Bar (excluding Champagne) closing half an hour after the last race Afternoon Tea Tote Betting Facilities Reserved Table for the Day The Gold Package Price Monday, 29th July Tuesday, 30th July Wednesday, 31st July Thursday, 1st August Friday, 2nd August 245 per person 245 per person 295 per person 375 per person 255 per person OPTION 2: THE SILVER PACKAGE This package includes: Complimentary Car Parking Race Card & Pen Racing Tipster 4 Course Meal with Wine Tote Betting facilities TO BOOK Reserved Table for the day Full bar facilities available The Silver Package Price Monday, 29th July Tuesday, 30th July Enquiries to our hospitality partners, Lydon House Catering Tel: hospitality@lydonhousecatering.com 150 per person 150 per person CORPORATE HOSPITALITY A warm welcome, great service, delicious food and wine, superb company in fantastic surroundings. What more would you want! We will be back. Nora Doyle

MILLENNIUM STAND HOSPITALITY The Panoramic Restaurant Package The Millennium Stand is located beside the Parade Ring.

enjoy a day out together. Enjoy the comfort of your own reserved table, a beautiful meal, fine wine and an incredible atmosphere.

Parking Executive Guest Badge Champagne Reception on Arrival Race Card & Pen Racing Tipster Five Course Meal Complimentary Wines with Meal

the Day The Panoramic Restaurant Package price Monday, 29th July 245 per person Tuesday, 30th July 245 per person Wednesday, 31st July 295

all-inclusive hospitality package that includes: Guest Badge to the Killanin Stand Hospitality Suite Racing Tipster Four Course Lunch Tote

7 MILLENNIUM STAND HOSPITALITY The Panoramic Restaurant Package The Millennium Stand is located beside the Parade Ring. The popular Panoramic Restaurant is situated on the third floor and offers guests a comfortable restaurant serving delicious mouth watering food. With its ideal location and fantastic views of the racetrack, overlooking the Winning Post, it is the perfect venue for your group to enjoy a day out together. Enjoy the comfort of your own reserved table, a beautiful meal, fine wine and an incredible atmosphere. THE MILLENNIUM STAND THE PANORAMIC RESTAURANT PACKAGE The Panoramic Restaurant Package All-Inclusive Package includes: Complimentary Car Parking Executive Guest Badge Champagne Reception on Arrival Race Card & Pen Racing Tipster Five Course Meal Complimentary Wines with Meal Complimentary Bar (excluding Champagne) closing half an hour after the last race Afternoon Tea Tote Betting Facilities Reserved Table for the Day The Panoramic Restaurant Package price Monday, 29th July 245 per person Tuesday, 30th July 245 per person Wednesday, 31st July 295 per person Thursday, 1st August 375 per person Friday, 2nd August 255 per person WEEKEND SPECIAL FOR THE SUMMER FESTIVAL Enjoy our popular all-inclusive hospitality package that includes: Guest Badge to the Killanin Stand Hospitality Suite Racing Tipster Four Course Lunch Tote Betting Facilities Reserved Seat/Table for the day Full Bar Facilities Available Weekend Special Package Price Saturday 3rd August Sunday 4th August TO BOOK 85 per person 75 per person Enquiries to our hospitality partners, Lydon House Catering Tel: hospitality@lydonhousecatering.com

Autumn Racing We have six action packed race meetings planned for 2019, including our three day October Festival. AUTUMN DATES Date 1 st Race Price Monday 16 th September 4.

8 Autumn Racing We have six action packed race meetings planned for 2019, including our three day October Festival. AUTUMN DATES Date 1 st Race Price Monday 16 th September 4.25pm 15 Tuesday 17 th September Autumn Racing 4.25pm 15 Tuesday 8 th October 2.25pm 15 Saturday 26 th October 1.10pm 15 Sunday 27 th October October Festival 1.05pm 15 B.H. Monday 28 th October 1.10pm 15 3 DAY OCTOBER FESTIVAL Come racing at Galway and join in on the fun of our popular Bank Holiday weekend race meeting. The ideal way to spend your Bank Holiday weekend! Racegoers can enjoy our usual great facilities in the enclosure such as delicious food, bar facilities, on-course bookmakers, the big screen, live music and great horse racing. Enjoy mouth-watering action on and off the track with our all-inclusive hospitality packages priced at 70 per person, where you get to enjoy a four course lunch in our Millennium Stand. Turnstiles open two hours before the first race and there is free car parking. Saturday 26th October Sunday 27th October BH Monday 28th October The Spooktacular Halloween Themed Race Day for Family & Friends Race in Pink, our Breast Cancer Research Ireland fundraising day. Student Race Day AUTUMN RACING HOSPITALITY The Panoramic Restaurant Package All-Inclusive Package includes: Complimentary Car Parking Guest Badge to the Restaurant Racecard & Pen 4 Course Lunch View of the Track Reserved Table for the Day Access to Private Tote Betting Facilities Access to Cash Bar & Private Tote The Panoramic Restaurant Package price Monday 16th September Tuesday 17th September Tuesday 8th October Saturday 26th October Sunday 27th October B.H. Monday 28th October TO BOOK 65 per person 65 per person 65 per person 70 per person 70 per person 70 per person Enquiries to our hospitality partners, Lydon House Catering Tel: hospitality@lydonhousecatering.com AUTUMN RACING

9 Phone: Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway, Ireland, H91 V654.

The Galway Races It s the Sport of Kings, in the City of the Tribes, at The Festival of the Year

The Galway Races It s the Sport of Kings, in the City of the Tribes, at The Festival of the Year The Galway Races 2018 It s the Sport of Kings, in the City of the Tribes, at The Festival of the Year Welcome Welcome TO THE GALWAY RACES FÁILTE CHUIG RÁSAÍ NA GAILLIMHE BEST TOURISM AWARD 2017 FROM THE