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Published 11:21 18 Jun 2013 BST
Updated 10:32 15 Jun 2015 BST
Now is the time to go racing. Wherever you are this summer, you’re never far from the thrill of a race meeting. Why not go and experience one of the country’s great passions and have a day you’ll always remember?
So, whether it’s the hustle and bustle of Galway, the more relaxed atmosphere you’ll find at Bellewstown, the sensational scenery at Killarney or the thoroughbred blue bloods competing for the Classics at The Curragh, the summer season of racing has it all.
KEY LADIES DAY DATES
DOWN ROYAL RACECOURSE, CO DOWN Saturday 22 June
3-night VIP trip to Paris including the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe, sponsored by The Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast
Judges: Stylists Eve Brannon & Rebecca McKinney, and Siobhan O’Sullivan, Fitzwilliam Hotel
BALLINROBE RACECOURSE, CO MAYO Tuesday 25 June (e)
€1,000 cash plus a €50 Jim Desmond Bookmakers bet. 9 runners-up will get a Newbridge Jewellery set & a €50 Jim Desmond Bookmakers bet
Judge: TV Presenter & Stylist, Marietta Doran
THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE, CO KILDARE Saturday 29 June
Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby 5 star holiday to Dubai plus Boodles Jewellery worth 5k
Judges: Coronation Street’s Michelle Keegan & Melanie Morris
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BELLEWSTOWN RACECOURSE, CO MEATH Friday 5 July (e)
Trip for two to Abu Dhabi sponsored by Globe Travel
ROSCOMMON RACECOURSE, CO ROSCOMMON Monday 8 July (e)
€1500 Littlewoods Ireland spending spree & €100 voucher for 9 runners-up
Judge: Maura Derrane
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DUNDALK STADIUM, CO LOUTH Friday 12 July
€5000 Marshes Shopping Centre spending spree
KILLARNEY RACECOURSE, CO KERRY Thursday 18 July
Dawn Milk Queen of Fashion Luxurious 5 star trip to Paris and winner of most stylish hat receives a 5 star break to Milan
KILBEGGAN RACECOURSE, CO WESTMEATH Friday 19 July (e)
€1000 shopping spree at Dundrum Town Centre and a luxury weekend in Wineport Lodge
THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE, CO KILDARE Saturday 20 July
Darley Irish Oaks Day Ultimate Ladies Day winners of the top 20 ladies days enjoy a VIP racing experience and compete for the Ultimate Ladies Day Title
TIPPERARY RACECOURSE, CO TIPPERARY Sunday 21 July
2 night B&B and dinner in Kinnitty Castle Hotel & Serenity Day Spa package for Ballykisteen Hotel & Golf Resort
Judge: Brendan Courtney
WEXFORD RACECOURSE, CO WEXFORD Saturday 27 July
€1500 Littlewoods Ireland spending spree & €100 voucher for 9 runners-up
Judge: Síle Seoige
GALWAY FESTIVAL, CO GALWAY Thursday 1 August
€15,000 prize from Anthony Ryans Galway
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SLIGO RACECOURSE, CO SLIGO Thursday 8 August (e)
€1500 Littlewoods Ireland spending spree & €100 voucher for 9 runners-up
Judge: Pippa O’Connor
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KILBEGGAN RACECOURSE, CO WESTMEATH Saturday 10 August (e)
€1500 Littlewoods Ireland spending spree & €100 voucher for 9 runners-up
Judge: Amanda Brunker
TRAMORE RACECOURSE, CO WATERFORD Saturday 17 August (e)
€1500 Littlewoods Ireland spending spree & €100 voucher for 9 runners-up
Judge: Sinéad Desmond
BELLEWSTOWN RACECOURSE, CO MEATH
Thursday 22 August (e)
Prize fund in excess of €2,000
DOWNPATRICK RACECOURSE, CO DOWN Monday 26 August (NI) (BH)
Bank Holiday Ladies Day
KILLARNEY RACECOURSE, CO KERRY Saturday 31 August
€1500 Littlewoods Ireland spending spree & €100 voucher for 9 runners-up
Judge: Cathy O’Connor
LEOPARDSTOWN RACECOURSE, CO DUBLIN Saturday 7 September
Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes Day
Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt Experience
Judge: Marietta Doran
THE CURRAGH RACECOURSE, CO KILDARE Sunday 15 September
Gain Irish St Leger Day Trip for two to The World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France incl. flights & accommodation courtesy of Gain and Alltech
LISTOWEL HARVEST FESTIVAL, LISTOWEL, CO KERRY Friday 20 September
€5000 prize from Chic Boutique
Judge: Celia Holman-Lee
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