Dundalk Stadium is Irelands only all-weather race track and Europes only dual purpose horse and greyhound race track. Having undergone a major redevelopment in 2007, the all-weather racecourse was officially opened on 26th August 2007. Racecourse Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

Welcome to Fairyhouse, a venue steeped in history, with a tradition of hospitality and a reputation for entertaining combined with a much respected innovative approach. Home to the Powers Gold Label Irish Grand National since 1870. Fairyhouse Racecourse is located just 15 miles from Dublin City Centre.

Regarded by all as Ireland's premier and most colourful racing festival, Galway Races Summer Festival Meeting offers everybody the chance to experience not only a sporting event, but also a unique occasion filled with atmosphere passion and craic. Ballybrit, Galway, Co. Galway.

Gowran Park hosts 16 race meetings throughout the year culminating in top quality National Hunt and Flat Race Meetings. Mill Road, Gowran,Co. Kilkenny

Our mission is to develop and promote Ireland as a world centre of excellence for horse racing and breeding.

Horse Sport Ireland has been established following the acceptance by both Ministers of proposals contained in a report prepared by Mr. Michael Dowling, former Secretary General of the Department of Agriculture and Food, which recommended new governance structures.

The HAI is the national body, which coordinates and promotes hunting with hounds. It comprises six constituent and autonomous bodies, which represent and control the six hunting disciplines active in Ireland.

The Irish Greyhound Board is a commercial semi-state body which is responsible for the control and development of the greyhound industry in Ireland.

Coverage of Irish horse racing, live results and starting prices from Irish Racing at ireland.com

Anyone who is interested in ponies and riding can join the Irish Pony Club. There are branches all over Ireland so there's bound to be one near you.