Horse Racing at Powerstown Park
Powerstown Park, Clonmel, is one of the South East's most popular racetracks hosting exciting and atmospheric race meetings on a regular basis. Ideally located a mere 2 mins from Talbot Hotel Clonmel is the ideal day out for racing enthusiasts visiting the region. Similarly Tipperary Racecourse, at Limerick Junction, is a well-known and much loved course amongst the horse racing set. Located a mere 20 mins drive from Clonmel it is the perfect day out with family and friends in the South East. For more information on Horse Racing in Tipperary check out www.horseracingireland.com
Clonmel Race Fixtures 2024
Thursday May 15th, 2025– Evening Racing
Friday June 6th, 2025- Evening Racing
Thursday 11th September 2025- Evening Racing
Thursday October 2nd 2025
Thursday October 23rd 2025
Thursday November 6th 2025
Tuesday December 2nd 2025
Check out website for upcoming events www.clonmelraces.ie
Horse Racing at Tipperary Racecourse
Racing from April to October and offering a mixture of top-class National Hunt (jump) and Flat racing, Tipperary is at its busiest at the height of the summer but hosts its biggest meeting of the year on the first Sunday of October. The "Super Sunday" meeting is the only race meeting to stage Graded National Hunt races and a Group race on the Flat on the same card. It draws the largest crowd of the year to the racecourse which also hosts a number of popular summer evening meetings. Tipperary is situated adjacent to Limerick Junction railway station and is only a matter of kilometres outside Tipperary town, on the main Limerick road.
Tipperary Racecourse Fixtures 2024
Wednesday 14th May 2025
Tuesday 27th May 2025
Tuesday 1st July 2025
Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Friday 8th August 2025
Sunday 31st August 2025
Sunday 5th October 2025
Monday 6th October 2025
Greyhound Racing at Clonmel Dog Track
Live Racing every Friday & Sunday Night Check out www.igb.ie for upcoming events
Tipperary Raceway
Those looking for an adrenaline rush should check out Tipperary Raceway, host to the European Championships, this race track is within a 10 minute drive. For more information on upcoming races click here To assist you with your planning the following are some contacts we have put together for you. Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact our team directly.
Please click here to view their Facebook page.
For more information on future racing dates please click here http://tipperaryraceway.ie/schedules/
Local Festivals
When Next We Meet Festival
This annual weekend-celebration in June is one of the best in alternative and independent Irish music, set on the idyllic grounds of Raheen House Hotel, in South Tipperary only a 10-minute drive from the Talbot Hotel Clonmel.
‘When Next We Meet’ was born to celebrate the rich tapestry of alternative and independent Irish music, by fostering intimate connections between artists and audiences.
Through our artist-led initiative, unique and eclectic music events are curated throughout South Tipperary. This festival showcases nationally renowned artists, along with the most exciting emerging acts on this small and mighty island.
Festival Dates are 7th & 8th June 2025
For ticket information contact : www.whennextwemeet.ie/tickets
Clonmel Arts Junction Festival
Clonmel Junction Arts Festival was founded in 2001 to celebrate touring theatre and live music. The annual multi-disciplinary arts festival celebrates Clonmel and its talented artists, bringing people together through live performance, including music, theatre, dance, literature, and more.
They work with artists and partners to provide opportunities for Clonmel audiences to experience the best of the arts during the 10-day summer festival.
The festival is curated by invitation to support our policy of providing a platform for regional and national artists, supporting arts professionals in the town of Clonmel, and offering a space for artists to share ideas around the festival theme.
There are annual open calls issued in a number of disciplines. They proudly champion Tipperary artists, and welcome anyone with a professional arts practice to discuss their career and artform development.
Festival Dates are 4th – 13th July 2025
For more information contact the team on : INFO@JUNCTIONFESTIVAL.COM
Clonmel Coursing Festival
Clonmel is noted in greyhound circles for being the home of the annual National Hare Coursing Meeting in early February. Included in this event is the prestigious Ladies' International Open Meeting and the coursing derby. At this time each year, Clonmel is swollen by a large influx of sports people from Ireland, the UK, and from as far afield as Australia, New Zealand, the United States and the Middle East.
Places of Interest
Rock of Cashel +353(0)62 61437
South East Tourism +353(0)51 875823
Ormonde Castle +353 51 640787
Cahir Castle +353 52 744 1011
Swiss Cottage + 353 52 74 41144
Activities
Hot Shots Bowling Centre +353(0)52 61 28448 fsleisure@yahoo.com
Golf Courses
Clonmel Golf Club +353(0)52 61 24050
Slievenamon Golf Club +353(0)52 61 32213
Cahir Park Golf Club +353(0)52 61 43220
Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club +353(0)51 640047
Tipperary Golf Club +353(0)62 51119 tipperarygolfclub@eircom.net
Horse Racing
Clonmel Race Course +353(0)52 61 22611
Tipperary Races +353(0)62 51357
Thurles Racecourse +353(0)504 4565
Travel & Useful Sites
Clonmel Chamber Commerce +353(0)52 61 26500