2019 WELCOME 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”. 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 1869. 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 The Galway Races has had a long and exciting history and has become what is now The Galway Races are a state of mind. Indeed they are, a state one of the most famous tracks in the world. The Galway Races holds a very special of mind that is distinctly Irish, often copied but never equalled. place in the heart of many race-goers from across the globe and indeed in John B. Keane the hearts of Galwegians themselves. First ever Radio Galway Races. Summer Festival Guinness begins The state of the art HISTORY coverage begins. 40,000 attended extended to sponsoring the Killanin Stand is open The Galway Plate what was then three days. Galway Hurdle. at a cost of €22m. is broadcast. a 2 day event. 1869 1902 1929 1955 1959 1963 1965 1979 2007 2018 Papal visit. Tipperary Boy The Corrib Bar, Attendance of Pope John Paul wins the Galway the longest bar TV coverage over 145,000. addressed 300,000 Plate for the third in the world opened begins. The Wilson Lynch people at Galway year in a row. in 1955. Building is opened. Racecourse. The Summer Festival SUMMER FESTIVAL Admission Reserved Date 1st Race Day Monday 29th July to Sunday 4th August Price Seat The highly anticipated week-long Galway Races Monday 29th July Summer Festival kicks off with a special opening 5.20pm €25 €15 Gather Your Tribe Day performance in our parade ring. You won’t want to miss this! Tuesday 30th July Join us for a fantastic evening of great horse racing, Colm Quinn BMW/ 5.20pm entertainment and the Paddy Power Celebrity Zorb €25 €15 Sports & Social Day Derby in aid of the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. Wednesday 31st July Join us for the 150th running of the historic Galway 5.10pm €25 €15 SUMMER FESTIVAL thetote.com Galway Plate race. Who will win it this year? Wait and see! Plate Day Thursday 1st August Widely renowned as ‘Ladies Day’ at the Galway The Guinness Galway 2.00pm Races, Thursday combines the very best in fashion €30 €20 Hurdle/ Ladies Day and racing. Friday 2nd August Friday evening at the Galway Race’s, a great way to kick off the Bank Holiday weekend with family and Guinness Race 5.10pm €30 €20 Evening/ Fridays friends. Host to the popular ‘Fridays Most Stylist’ Most Stylish fashion competition. What better way to enjoy a day out with your family Saturday 3rd August with fun and colour at the heart of this special day 2.30pm €20 €10 Weekend Family Fun – make memories this Summer as we have lots of entertainment for the younger racegoer. The final day of the Summer Festival where fun and Sunday 4th August colour is the theme for these spectacular family 2.15pm days. Families come from near and far to enter the €20 €10 Weekend Family Fun popular Mad Hatters competition with superb prices on offer. Children under 16 years are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult. SPORT AND SOCIAL PACKAGES RESERVED SEATS Enhance your race day experience with reserved seats. RESERVED SEATS The Galway Races is very popular Reserved seating in the Millennium Stand balcony with sports and social clubs. THE PREMIUM THE FESTIVAL with exclusives access to the private Corrib Bar Monday 29th July €15 with panoramic views of the finish line (A ‘Top Tip’ This year we have two all-inclusive FESTIVAL PACKAGE PACKAGE Tuesday 30th July €15 from the staff at Galway Races!). When planning a days great value packages on offer for racing in Galway, one of the “must’s” from the team here Wednesday 31st July €15 groups of ten or more people. INCLUDES: INCLUDES: is to book a reserved seat and enhance your experience Available on all 7 days of our 1 x Adult Admission Ticket 1 x Adult Admission Ticket in the private Corrib Bar. With your ‘Reserved Seat Badge’ Thursday 1st August €20 Summer Festival. 1 x Reserved Seat Badge with €10 Food Voucher you get fantastic extra benefits including: Friday 2nd August €20 Advance booking required. Exclusive Access to the Private €5 Drink Voucher • The private surroundings of the Corrib Bar located Corrib Bar with Panoramic Views rd 1 x Racecard on the third floor of the Millennium Stand overlooking Saturday 3 August €10 BOOK ONLINE of the Finish Line (a ‘top tip’ from the finish line, where you can relax and soak up the Price: €35 per person. Sunday 4th August €10 the staff at Galway Racecourse) electric atmosphere; Visit: www.galwayraces.com Available on all seven days 1 x Racecard • From your seat in the Millennium Stand balcony €10 Food Voucher €5 Drink Voucher enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the track BOOK ONLINE Price: Monday, Tuesday and winning post; Visit: www.galwayraces.com & Wednesday €50 per person. • Bar and Tote betting facilities; Thursday & Friday €55 per person, • Plus a wide range of food and beverage Saturday & Sunday €45 per person facilities away from the crowds. KILLANIN STAND HOSPITALITY Corporate Hospitality The Plate and Hurdle Suite Restaurants Come dine with us in style at Galway Races. Enjoy the ultimate race day experience The stunning state of the art Killanin Stand plays host to two spectacular hospitality suites with fantastic panoramic at Ireland’s largest horse racing Summer Festival by booking one of our hospitality views of the racetrack. The Plate Suite is located on the second floor with The Hurdle Suite located on the third floor. packages offering exquisite food, drinks and fantastic views of the track. These two hospitality suites, while combining action and atmosphere, provide the ideal setting for entertaining family, Choose from the Killanin Stand Suites (the Hurdle or Plate Suite) friends or work colleagues. and the Millennium Stand’s Panoramic Restaurant, both with stunning views of the Racetrack. OPTION 1: THE GOLD PACKAGE This all-inclusive package includes: • Tote Betting Facilities THE KILLANIN STAND • Racecourse Admission Ticket • Reserved Table for the Day • Complimentary Car Parking • Executive Guest Badge The Gold Package Price • Champagne Reception on Arrival Monday, 29th July €245 per person • Race Card & Pen • Racing Tipster Tuesday, 30th July €245 per person • Five Course Meal Wednesday, 31st July €295 per person • Complimentary Wines with Meal Thursday, 1st August €375 per person • Complimentary Bar (excluding Champagne) closing half an hour after the last race Friday, 2nd August €255 per person • Afternoon Tea OPTION 2: THE SILVER PACKAGE This package includes: • Reserved Table for the day • Racecourse Admission Ticket • Full bar facilities available HOSPITALITY CORPORATE • Complimentary Car Parking • Race Card & Pen The Silver Package Price • Racing Tipster Monday, 29th July €150 per person • 4 Course Meal with Wine • Tote Betting facilities Tuesday, 30th July €150 per person TO BOOK Enquiries to our hospitality partners, Lydon House Catering Tel: +353 91 564 015 Email: [email protected] 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. 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 THE MILLENNIUM STAND 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 PANORAMIC RESTAURANT PACKAGE The Panoramic Restaurant Package All-Inclusive • Afternoon Tea Package includes: • Tote Betting Facilities • Racecourse Admission Ticket • Reserved Table for the Day • Complimentary Car Parking The Panoramic Restaurant Package price • Executive Guest Badge Monday, 29th July €245 per person • Champagne Reception on Arrival • Race Card & Pen Tuesday, 30th July €245 per person • Racing Tipster Wednesday, 31st July €295 per person • Five Course Meal Thursday, 1st August €375 per person • Complimentary Wines with Meal Friday, 2nd August €255 per person • Complimentary Bar (excluding Champagne) closing half an hour after the last race WEEKEND SPECIAL FOR THE SUMMER FESTIVAL Enjoy our popular all-inclusive hospitality package Weekend Special Package Price that includes: Saturday 3rd August €85 per person • Racecourse Admission Ticket Sunday 4th August €75 per person • Guest Badge to the Killanin Stand Hospitality Suite • Racing Tipster TO BOOK • Four Course Lunch Enquiries to our hospitality partners, • Tote Betting Facilities Lydon House Catering • Reserved Seat/Table for the day Tel: +353 91 564 015 • Full Bar Facilities Available Email: [email protected] Autumn Racing AUTUMN DATES We have six action packed race meetings Date 1st Race Price planned for 2019, including our Monday 16th September 4.25pm €15 three day October Festival.