-Gowran Park Racecourse

Gowran Park Racecourse is one of Ireland’s leading racecourses and is located just 15 minutes from Kilkenny city. The excellent hospitality facilities make Gowran Park Racecourse the perfect location for a great racing day experience. Be it a Corporate Day, a Hen/Stag Party, a Family Occasion, Ladies Day or The Goffs Thyestes Chase, a day at Gowran Park Racecourse will live long in the memory.

Next Race Meeting:  RED MILLS RACE DAY: Saturday 15th February 2025 – First Race at 1.20pm

The Shuttle Bus service will leave from Kilkenny City Centre (just above the gates of Kilkenny Castle) Two Hours before the first race.

****Return Bus from Kilkenny City Centre – €10 PER PERSON – Pay at Pickup Point****

Upcoming Race Dates

January – Thursday 23rd – N.H. – Goffs Thyestes Chase (Grade 3) & Galmoy Hurdle (Grade 2)

February – Saturday 15th – N.H. – Red Mills Race Day 

March – Saturday 8th  – N.H. – Shamrock Chase (L)

April – Wednesday 2nd – Flat (Evening Meeting) 

April – Wednesday 16th – Flat 

April – Wednesday 23rd – Flat (Evening Meeting)

May – Wednesday 7th – Flat (Evening Meeting) – Victor McCalmont Stakes (L) & Vintage Tipple Stakes (L)

May – Wednesday 21st – Flat (Evening Meeting) 

June – Monday 2nd – Flat – Bank Holiday

June – Sunday 15th – Flat 

July – Saturday 26th – Flat – Ladies Day 2025

August – Wednesday 13th – Flat (Evening Meeting) – Hurry Harriet Stakes (L)

September – Tuesday 2nd – Flat 

September – Saturday 20th – Flat – Cordell Lavarack Stakes (Group 3)

October – Friday 3rd – N.H. – Mucklemeg Mares Bumper (L) & Pat Walsh Memorial Hurdle (L)

October – Saturday 4th – N.H. – PwC Champion Chase (Grade 2)

October – Monday 20th – Flat Finale

November – Saturday 8th – N.H.

Hospitality & Packages

If you are looking for a unique venue for:

  • Client Entertainment
  • Sports and Social Club Outings
  • Special Occasions

Our hospitality offers at Gowran Park have grown from strength to strength. Clients are not only treated to a great day at the races, but they also get a unique dining experience.

All our food is freshly prepared on site by our in-house catering team at Good Enuf To Eat.

Learn more about our Packages

Latest News

Venue Hire & Events

Since completion of the new main stand at Gowran Park in 2003, state of the art hospitality facilities are available on the second floor of the Main Stand Building with spectacular views across the racecourse and golf course towards Mount Leinster.

The top floor includes the Club House Bar & Restaurant and the Rooftop Hospitality Suite.

Gowran Park is the perfect venue for Corporate Events, Exhibitions, Celebrations and Outdoor Events.

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