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Down Royal Racecourse has announced a new partnership with Translink, Northern Ireland’s leading public transport provider. This collaboration will see Translink become the official travel partner for the racecourse, offering racegoers convenient and sustainable travel options for major racing events throughout the year. In line with both organisations’ commitment to sustainability, Translink will introduce zero […]

Metcollect Ltd returns to Down Royal for fifth consecutive year as sponsor of Boxing Day Races For those eager to keep the festive spirit alive and send off 2024 with a bang, now’s the time to secure your tickets for the final racing event of the year at Down Royal Racecourse. The highly anticipated Boxing […]

Down Royal Racecourse is delighted to announce the appointment of Chloe Ferris as its new Commercial Director. With an impressive career spanning over 15 years, Chloe brings a wealth of experience to the team. She has held key roles in developing and executing strategic growth plans across various industries, excelling in brand development and cultivating […]

bottlegreen and Down Royal toast to a second year of sponsorship of the Best Dressed Lady Competition at Ladbrokes Festival of Racing A thrilling day of racing and high fashion is just around the corner! Next month, ladies are invited to don their most stylish attire for Down Royal’s Best Dressed Lady competition at the […]

Leading Betting Operator Reaffirms Commitment to Northern Ireland Racing.                                             Down Royal Racecourse is set to kick off its most prestigious event of the year – the 2024 Ladbrokes Festival of Racing – marking the sixth consecutive year that Ladbrokes, a global leader in betting and gaming, will hold the title sponsorship. Taking place on […]

with Naturo taking the lead as headline sponsor.  Down Royal’s new event for dog lovers set to celebrate all-things canine with an exciting programme of activities   Down Royal Racecourse has announced the launch of its first-ever dog show ‘Dog Royal’ with Naturo, the premium pet food brand from Mackle Petfoods, taking the lead as headline sponsor.  […]

Down Royal Racecourse has announced the return of Musgrave NI as title sponsor of next month’s race evening. The family-owned business with a 147-year heritage will take on title sponsorship of the racecourses summer meeting on Friday 30th August. The partnership will give the leading food convenience retailer and wholesaler, whose brands include SuperValu, Centra, […]

Younique Aesthetics is set to return to Down Royal Racecourse as sponsor of the Best Dressed Competition at this year’s Summer Festival of Racing One of the most renowned weekends in Irish horse racing, Down Royal’s Summer Festival will return on the 21st and 22nd June 2024 with skincare clinic, Younique Aesthetics sponsoring the ‘Best […]

Bookmaker continues support for Irish racing with sponsorship of the renowned meeting at Down Royal Racecourse Ireland’s largest independent bookmaker, BoyleSports, is set to share in the excitement of the upcoming Summer Festival of Racing as it returns as sponsor of one of the most vibrant fixtures in the racing calendar on the 21st and […]

Britvic will once again serve as soft drinks partner to Northern Ireland’s most prestigious racecourse, Down Royal. The longstanding relationship with the popular supplier, whose portfolio includes the iconic range of Club mixers, will continue into 2025. As part of the partnership Britvic will retain naming rights on the Club Mixers May Day meeting, including […]

Down Royal announces full fibre broadband provider Fibrus as headline sponsor of debut family race meeting Racegoers of all ages across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to attend Down Royal’s brand-new Fibrus Family Race Day taking place on Sunday 14th April 2024. This partnership will see Fibrus secure title naming rights to this year’s new […]

Down Royal has announced Bluegrass Horse Feed as its official sponsor of the upcoming St Patrick’s Day race meeting Members of the public are invited to capture a great day of Irish horse racing on the 17th March as jockeys, horses and trainers from across the island of Ireland return to Down Royal for a […]