Ballinrobe Racecourse set for race meetings on Monday and Tuesday

BALLINROBE Racecourse is preparing for two action-packed evenings of racing and entertainment, with racegoers set to enjoy top-class cards, family fun and live music across Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 21. The highlight of the July race meetings is the return of the hugely popular Race Dance featuring Gavin Gribben, one of Irish country music's fastest-rising stars.

The two-day meeting begins on Monday, July 20 with Tote Raceday celebrating the 13th year of partnership between Tote Ireland and Ballinrobe Racecourse. The first race on Monday is scheduled for 5.10pm, with a quality seven-race flat card featuring the €25,000 Tote Handicap over one mile and four furlongs on the inner loop.

Monday also marks Family Day at Ballinrobe Racecourse with a fantastic programme of free children's entertainment including face painting, Nancy the Clown, Bumper Carz, a giant tractor and trailer inflatable, and a colouring station. Children under 14 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult, making it an ideal family outing during the summer holidays.

One ticket grants admission to both the races and the Race Dance on Tuesday, July 21. Racing gets underway at 5.06pm with a competitive National Hunt card before Gavin Gribben takes to the stage shortly after the final race. Festival favourites including Pub Crawl, Waxies Dargle and Long Legged Woman are guaranteed to have the dancefloor full in the Mask Pavilion.

"Our two-day July race meetings are always among the best-attended fixtures of the season and they really do offer something for everyone. From Monday's Family Day, with plenty of free entertainment for children, to Tuesday night's Race Dance with Gavin Gribben, there's something to appeal to all ages," manager of Ballinrobe Racecourse John Flannelly said.

"We are extremely grateful to all of our race sponsors for their continued support, which plays a vital role in the success of our race meetings. I would especially like to acknowledge Tote Ireland, who this year celebrate their 13th consecutive year sponsoring a full race card at Ballinrobe Racecourse. Their continued commitment to Ballinrobe and Irish racing is greatly appreciated."

Ballinrobe Racecourse will once again play a central role in hosting events in the annual Ballinrobe Festival. Highlights include Mack Fleetwood performing in the Mask Pavilion on Friday, July 24 and the ever-popular Queen of the Lakes finale on Sunday, July 26.