Fairyhouse Racecourse, Ratoath

Name: Fairyhouse Racecourse
Address: Ratoath, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 825 6167

#1 among attractions in Ratoath

Outdoor activities, Sport venue, Sport

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Fairyhouse Racecourse is a horse racing venue in the Republic of Ireland. It is situated in the parish of Ratoath in County Meath, on the R155 regional road, 3 kilometres off the N3. It hosted its first race in 1848 and since 1870 has been the home of the Irish Grand National steeplechase. ()

Opened: 1848 (176 years ago)Coordinates: 53°28'51"N, 6°27'49"W

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Ratoath Ireland

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+353 1 825 6167

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Fairyhouse Racecourse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tayto Park, Killeen Castle, Ashbourne Golf Club, St. Seachnall's Church.

4.5 miN
Theme park, Zoo, Outdoor activities
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Golf
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53°30'13"N • 6°22'39"W
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Archaeological site, Church
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Church
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Neighbourhood
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Archaeological site
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Town
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6.3 miSE
Universities and schools
Institute of Technology, Ongar
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