Equestrian Centres:

Ireland has traditionallly been associated with excellent horse breeding and racing, and the Ballyhoura region is no exception.There are several equestrian centres in the area to visit.

Collins Equestrain-Athlacca, Kilmallock, Co.Limerick.Tel:063 90679

Hill Crest Riding Centre-Galbally, Co.Limeirck. Tel:062 37915

Churchtown Riding School-Carrigeen, Chruchtown, Mallow, Co.Cork. Tel:022 48417

Limerick Racecourse’s grade 1 racetrack at Patrickswell which opened in 2001 hosts 18 race days through out the year. It is a state of the art venue providing ample car parking, catering and bar facilities for race days . There are a combination of day, evening, bank holiday and weekend fixtures.

2010 horse racing fixtures

Saturday 13th March-2pm (St Patricks Weekend)

Sunday 14th March- 2pm (St Patricks Weekend)

Sunday11th April-National Hunt-1.30pm

Tuesday 13th April-5.00pm-Spin Southwest Student Day

Monday 3rd May-National Hunt 2pm (Riverfest and Limerick Race Day)

Sunday 12th June-5.30pm Twilight Racing

Friday 18th June-5.30pm Twilight Racing

Sunday 4th July-2pm National Hunt

Thursday 22nd July-5.30pm Twilight Racing

Sunday 10th October-2pm Munster National

Sunday 7yh November-Hunt 12.30pm

Monday 8th November-National Hunt 12.30pm

Sunday 26th December-4 Day National Hunt 12.30pm Christmas Racing