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TIPPERARY RACECOURSE.
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Introduction:
The 1912 song states, It’s a long way to Tipperary. Those with a rye sense of humour would say, that depends on your starting point. Well, no matter where you come from, at Tipperary races, you will be amongst a warm and friendly crowd as you watch exciting and competitive horse racing.
Much of the history of Tipperary racecourse is unique. In the first Tipperary races held at Barronstown in March 1848, there was only one on course bookmaker, and when he was not taking bets on the horse racing, he was operating a roulette table. Then in 1871, and 1872, an unexpected outbreak of smallpox led to the abandonment of racing, and it was 1881 before Barronstown staged another race meeting.
However, Barronstowns resurgence was to be short lived, for a consortium led by the racing personality T Gardiner Wallis, wanted to build a new racecourse at Limerick Junction. This group realised the benefit of ensuring good transport links, so they lobbied the Great Western and Southern Railway Company, and obtained an undertaking regarding the building of a private siding at the nearby station. When the new course of Limerick Junction staged its first meeting in September 1916, it became the only racecourse in Ireland to be built adjacent to a mainline railway station. A distinction it maintains to this day.
In 1986, after seventy years of successful competition, the racecourse took the unusual step of changing its name from Limerick Junction, and started its modern incarnation as Tipperary racecourse.
Tipperary racecourse is located in a horse industry hot spot. The Limerick, Scarteen, and Tipperary Hunts, all hold their events in close proximity to the racecourse. While the nearby, world famous Coolmore Stud, uses Tipperary as an initial proving ground for ultra smart two year olds. Dual Breeders Cup winner, High Chaparral, and the 2007 Prix de larc de triomphe winner,
Dylan Thomas, both had their first run and victory at Tipperary.
The course stages twelve meetings between April and October of each year, and many of the races belie Tipperarys Grade 2 status. In particular, the first Sunday in October is called Super Sunday, and it witnesses the running of Group 3, and Listed races on the flat, along with Grade 3 events for novice hurdlers and chasers, plus the highlight of the card, the John James McManus Memorial Hurdle, the latter having been won by several true champions, including the great Istabraq.
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Track Facts:
Tipperary stages flat and national hunt racing.
Races are run left handed over a triangular shaped circuit, which measures one mile and two furlongs in circumference. The track is relatively flat, and suits gallopers who possess both pace and acceleration.
The run in to the winning post of two and a half furlongs is joined by a two and a half furlong chute, which produces a quick, five furlong straight sprint course.
The hurdles course has five flights. The first hurdle occurs in the section of the course between the finishing line and the start of the back straight. The next two hurdles are situated in the back straight, with the final two flights being located on the home straight prior to the winning post.
The steeplechase course has six fences laid out in the following circuit pattern: In the section of the course from the finishing line to the start of the back straight, there are two plain fences, then a plain fence followed by an open ditch on the back straight, and the two other plain fences are situated in the home straight prior to the winning post.
Enclosures and hospitality:
The listings below do not include the facilities available to Annual Members, Owners and Trainers, and Corporate Guests. These can be obtained by contacting the racecourse.
Grandstand and Paddock Ticket.
Ticket holders have access to all public areas, including the racecourses two grandstands. The Tipperary Grandstand overlooks the winning post, while the Limerick Grandstand provides views of the parade ring and home straight.
The High Chaparral Dining Room is on the first floor of the Limerick Grandstand. It is only available for parties of ten or more. It has to be booked in advance, but offers customers a choice of silver service, or buffet style meals. The High Chaparral overlooks the parade ring and racecourse.
The course also has a self service restaurant, which offers a large choice of hot and cold meals.
The Winning Post Bar is located on the first floor of the Tipperary Grandstand, and as its name suggests, it offers patrons a clear view of the winning post.
Situated near the betting ring, the fully stocked Istabraq Bar also serves hot beef rolls.
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Disabled facilities:
There are viewing platforms overlooking the parade ring, and home straight.
Access is readily available to food and drink facilities.
The course has separate male and female disabled toilet facilities.
Fixtures:
Thursday 27 August.
Thursday 10 September.
Sunday 04 October.
Tuesday 06 October.
TRANSPORT LINKS.
By Road:
Limerick Junction is approximately 35 kilometres east of Limerick city centre, and 95 kilometres north of Cork city centre.
The racecourse is located 3 kilometres from Tipperary town, and is just off the Limerick to Tipperary section of the N24, Limerick City to Waterford main route.
By Rail:
Limerick Junction railway station is a short walk from the racecourse entrance gates.
There are regular train services from Limerick Junction to Cork, Limerick City, and Dublin Heuston railway stations.
By Bus:
There are several local and regional bus connections which stop at Limerick Junction. For full details on bus times contact Limerick bus station
on: 061 313 333.
By Air:
Shannon international airport is around 60 kilometres from the racecourse. The airport has flights to Dublin, the four London airports, and the British regional airports at Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow Prestwick, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, Manchester, and Nottingham East Midlands.
Subject to obtaining prior permission from the racecourse management, helicopters may land on the racecourse.
CONTACT DETAILS.
Address: Tipperary Racecourse, Limerick Junction, County Tipperary.
Eire tel no: 062 51 357.
From UK, tel no: 00353 62 51 357.
Eire fax no: 062 51 303.
From UK, fax no: 00353 62 51 303.
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ACCOMMODATION.
Ballykisteen Hotel and Golf Resort.
Limerick Junction, Co Tipperary, Ireland
Eire tel no: 062 33 333.
From UK tel no: 00353 62 33 333.
Email: info@ballykisteenhotel.com
Web: www.ballykisteenhotel.com
With the backdrop of the Galtee Mountains and the Glen of Aherlow, the four star Ballykisteen Hotel and Golf Resort occupies an enviable position in Tipperary. Surrounded on one side by its own 18 hole golf course, the hotel is also located directly opposite Tipperary Racecourse, and is therefore the perfect oasis for sports minded race-goers attending Tipperary’s growing list of racing fixtures.
The Ballykisteen Hotel offers 37 well appointed and spacious Superior guest rooms, 4 Junior Suites with separate seating areas and 45 two bedroomed Independent Suites. All rooms are en suite, and provide; luxury mattresses and plush pillows for a good night’s sleep, mini fridge, remote controlled television with satellite channels, complimentary broadband internet access, and the other room amenities discerning guests expect in a quality four star hotel. Naturally, the hotel also offers 24 hour room service.
The hotel’s 18 hole championship golf course offers a good challenge to the amateur or serious player alike, and a round of golf can be arranged as part of your booking package.
Casual yet sophisticated, the Ballykisteen Junction One Restaurant is located on the ground floor of the hotel, and provides diners with views of the tenth and eighteenth fairways of the golf course. The restaurant serves a superb a la carte menu created from the best and freshest local ingredients. The Junction One Bar also overlooks the golf course, and offers modern but comfortable surroundings in which to enjoy a hearty pint of Guinness, or a range of culinary delights from our bar menu. On a Saturday night, the bar also provides a range of live entertainment.
For guests seeking a total pamper during their stay, the Serenity Day Spa offers a full range of Facial, Massage & Beauty treatments administered by a totally professional and qualified group of therapists against a backdrop of candlelight and total relaxation.
For full details on Ballykisteen Hotel & Golf Resort, or to book a room or a round of golf, use the link below.
