First Race
4.05pm
September Festival
Tuesday 8th September - Featuring the Ardilaun Hotel Oyster Stakes
Tuesday 8th September 2026
- First Race
- 4:05PM
Autumn racing returns to Ballybrit, kicking off with a two day meeting in September, Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th.
Tuesday is an action packed flat card with eight races on offer. Free admission for children under 17 years when accompanied by a parent or guardian, plenty of seating throughout the enclosure. Facilities available on the day include the Claddagh Restaurant, and the Wilson Lynch Pavilion for Bar, Tea/Coffee, Tote, Ladbrokes and Music, the Millennium Stand will be open for view however there will be no service in this area.
Racecard
Second Race
4.35pm
The Donnellys of Barna Rated Race
Third Race
5.05pm
The James P. Cunningham Electrical Handicap
Fourth Race
5.35pm
The Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden
Fifth Race
6.05pm
The Galway Handicap
Sixth Race
6.35pm
The Ardilaun Hotel Oyster Stakes (Listed Race)
Seventh Race
7.05pm
The Galway Apprentice Handicap
Eighth Race
7.35pm
The Sean Cleary Memorial Fillies Maiden
Admission Prices
Buy TicketsAdult*
- On the Day
- €15
- Pay in Advance
- €15
SENIOR CITIZENS
- On the Day
- €10
- Pay in Advance
- €10
STUDENTS**
- On the Day
- €10
- Pay in Advance
- €10
Children 17 yrs & under
must be accompanied by a Parent or Guardian
- On the Day
- Free (Accompanied by an Adult)
*Must be aged 18 or over.
** Must be aged 18 or over & hold a valid Student I.D.
***Must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian for admission and for the duration of the race day.
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From panoramic views with wonderful dining experiences, to intimate settings with close friends, the Galway Races Summer Festival offers you a variety of packages. We can’t wait to see you!
