Latest News – Galway Races

2026 Ladies Day Winner

Style, confidence and individuality once again took centre stage at Ladies Day 2026, as thousands of racegoers descended on Ballybrit for one of the most glamorous and anticipated events in the…

29 Jul

Ladies Day 2026

Online entries for our Ladies Day Competition are now open Simply click the link below to complete your application. If applying online you must attend the racecourse tomorrow, Thursday, wearing the…

23 Jul

New festival venue to open at Galway Racecourse

New festival venue to open at Galway Racecourse ahead of Summer Festival Racegoers attending this year’s Galway Summer Festival will have a new addition to enjoy as Galway Racecourse unveils Tote…

7 Jul

Hayley Coleman announced as Guest Judge for Mad Hatters Family Funday

The Galway Races is delighted to announce that Hayley Coleman will be the Guest Judge for this year’s Mad Hatters Competition. Taking place on Sunday, 2nd August 2026, Mad Hatters Family…

6 Jul

Dress Your Window for Race Week

The Galway Races is calling on local businesses to join in the excitement of Race Week by creating a racing-themed window display. Great prizes, community spirit and complimentary tickets await all…

30 Jun

The Ardilaun Hotel Celebrates Over 30 Years of Partnership

The Ardilaun Hotel Celebrates Over 30 Years Sponsoring the Galway Races Summer Festival The Ardilaun Hotel is proud to celebrate more than three decades of sponsorship of the iconic Galway Races…