Out and about at the Galway Races

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THE well-known town of Ballybrit explodes with visitors in July each year for the Galway Races Summer Festival, attracting people from all over Galway and Ireland and from abroad to one of the most popular events in the Irish racing calendar.

The quaint breakfast room at Ardawn House B&B in Galway

The quaint breakfast room at Ardawn House B&B in Galway

Ardawn House B&B Mini Breakfast

Ardawn House B&B Mini Breakfast

Stay at the quaint Ardawn House on College Road in Galway, which is near enough to Ballybrit to make little or no difference. The town itself is located on the outskirts of Galway City, and transport links during the summer festival are conveniently made.

Ballybrit Racecourse from the stands at the Galway Races

Ballybrit Racecourse from the stands at the Galway Races

Hospitality at Galway Racecourse

Hospitality at Galway Racecourse

All-in packages including accommodation, transport to and from race meetings at Galway Racecourse and meals are widely available online, and direct-sale including race card and meals offer unrivalled views where some of the best are from the viewing stands.

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Family And Friends Last Races

 

Image credits: Jacqueline A O’Neill

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Kim Mullahey

Kim Mullahey is Pynck.com’s Ireland Correspondent. She holds an honours undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Chicago and has taught Adult Education Creative Writing Studies. Through a media career spanning nearly 25 years Kim has written and photographed regional news, national and international horse sports, fashion and lifestyle. Kim lives with her husband and son in Kildare Ireland, and a stray marmalade cat who has adopted the family.

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