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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 

Visit Clonmel 

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 

Bus Eireann 

Irish Rail 

Clonmel Chamber Commerce +353(0)52 61 26500

www.clonmel.ie