Horse Racing in Killarney

Horse racing in Killarney

Horse racing in Ireland has a very long history, it dates back to the Finnian times! Ireland has 26 major racecourses- with 350 race meetings and 2,000 races annually.

Killarney Racecourse is widely considered to be one of the most picturesque racecourses in the world. It hosts a total of 13 race days, three summer meetings and one autumn meeting.  Killarney Racing dates back to 1922 and Ross Road has been home to Killarney racing since 1936.

Killarney comes alive during the meetings and Ladies Day is one of the most popular events in the Killarney calendar. Scotts Hotel is an ideal place to stay for the Killarney Races. Join us at Scotts Bar & Courtyard for pre and post racing dining. Our town centre location, is only a short walk to Killarney Racecourse.

Killarney Racing Festival Dates

May

Sun, 11th May, 2025

Mon, 12th May, 2025

Tue, 13th May, 2025

July

Mon, 14th July, 2025

Tue, 15th July, 2025

Wed, 16th July, 2025

Thu, 17th July, 2025

Fri, 18th July, 2025

August

Thu, 21st August, 2025

Fri, 22nd August, 2025

Sat, 23rd August, 2025

October

Sun, 5th October, 2025

Mon, 6th October, 2025

The end-of-summer extravaganza at Listowel know as the famous “Listowel Harvest Festival”- a seven-day festival of fun and frolics.  Horse racing in Listowel dates back to 1858 and in 2018 Listowel Harvest Festival celebrated 160 years! Scotts Hotel is a great base for the Listowel Races, it is only 1 hour drive.

Interested in attending on of Kerry’s horse race meetings, we are happy to provide accommodation. Book Now