Galway Races day trip from the UK.
26 Jul - 1 Aug 2027

Name: Galway Races Summer Festival: Family day, first race 13:50
Start: 2027-08-01
End: 2027-08-01
Location: Ballybrit Racecourse

Galway Races Summer Festival, Ballybrit Racecourse, Galway, Ireland. Fly out in the morning, home the same night.

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2027

Galway Races Summer Festival

Galway, Ireland

Dates: 26 Jul - 1 Aug 2027
Where: Ballybrit Racecourse
29 Jul: Galway Hurdle and Ladies Day, first race 14:10
31 Jul: First race 14:02
1 Aug: Family day, first race 13:50
Costs: Thursday £30 (€35) in advance, Saturday £26 (€30). Under 18s free with a parent
Best day: Thu 29 Jul, Sat 31 Jul or Sun 1 Aug: the only days with afternoon racing.
Day trip?: Works as a day trip

Search day trips to Galway Official page

As a day trip: Fly to Shannon, about 40 minutes from the course, and leave after the third or fourth race. Monday to Wednesday and Friday are evening cards and need a night.

Dates checked on 5 Oct 2026 against the official page. Prices are shown only where the organiser publishes them (ticketed for this one).