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Members of the public are being encouraged to secure their tickets for a brilliant night of National Hunt horse racing next month as Musgrave NI return as title sponsor at Down Royal Racecourse. Leading convenience retailer and wholesaler Musgrave is a family-owned business with a 146-year heritage. It is well known for supporting communities across […]

This is an exciting permanent opportunity for an individual who wishes to develop a career in this sector. Based in Lisburn, the Events and Office Coordinator will provide general administrative duties and support for the organisation. Duties will include: Assist in the planning and operations of events and meetings. Manage the online ticketing software package […]

The hotly anticipated Down Royal Summer Festival of Racing is set to return on the 23rd and 24th June with Younique Aesthetics sponsoring the Ladies Day ‘Best Dressed Lady Competition’, adding to what will be an extraordinary weekend full of entertainment for racegoers, socialites and fashionistas alike. With the BoyleSports Ulster Derby (Premier Handicap) and […]

Down Royal Racecourse has renewed its partnership with Northern Ireland’s leading craft spirit, Shortcross Gin. The agreement will see the Co. Down-based company become the racecourse’s exclusive Irish Gin partner, giving the brand naming rights for Down Royal’s premium hospitality suite. ‘The Shortcross Gin Suite’ will give the brand a presence amongst the 50,000 racegoers […]

Ireland’s largest independent bookmaker, BoyleSports, is set to sponsor the highly anticipated Summer Festival of Racing at Down Royal Racecourse following the signing of a new 3-year contract. One of the most colourful dates in the racing calendar, this partnership gives BoyleSports exclusive naming rights to two celebrated races at the Summer Festival as well […]

Down Royal Racecourse has announced soft drinks brand, Britvic is set to return to Down Royal as its exclusive soft drinks partner.  The renewed partnership will see Britvic Northern Ireland become the racecourse’s exclusive soft drinks partner throughout the 2023 racing calendar, with its iconic mixer brand Club Mixers the official sponsor of the May […]

Down Royal Racecourse has been awarded the Best Tourism Business at the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Business Awards 2023. The award recognises Down Royal as an outstanding contributor of local tourism to the Lisburn and Castlereagh region, and acknowledges its work in enhancing the profile of the local area. Sponsored by Lisburn and Castlereagh City […]

Down Royal Racecourse has announced Friends of Parkview, the charitable organisation which supports Parkview Special School, as its official Charity Partner for 2023. Friends of Parkview, together with Down Royal will partner to raise funds to help improve the school’s on-site hydrotherapy pool, a facility that is essential for the health and well-being of its […]

Down Royal Racecourse has announced Bluegrass Horse Feed, equine nutrition specialist, as the official sponsor of this year’s upcoming St Patrick’s Day race meeting. Having partnered with Bluegrass on a number of occasions, Down Royal is once again delighted to welcome the Bluegrass team back to the racecourse in 2023. Bluegrass is renowned for manufacturing […]

Down Royal Racecourse has announced that following a 20-year partnership with Mencap Northern Ireland, Down Royal has helped the local charity to raise over £1million. For over two decades, Mencap Northern Ireland and Down Royal have partnered to raise funds to support those living with a learning disability and will continue its fundraising with its […]