Mayo racecourse welcomes exciting changes to 2027 racing calendar
Following the release of the 2027 Irish racing fixture list by Horse Racing Ireland, Ballinrobe Racecourse is looking forward to another exciting season, with its 10 fixtures now confirmed for 2027.
The biggest change to the 2027 calendar will see Ballinrobe’s traditional May double-header move to a Friday and Saturday (21st and 22nd), with the McHale Raceday moving from its traditional Monday slot to Friday evening, giving the feature raceday the prime slot it deserves.
The new fixture allocation means Ballinrobe will host four Friday evening meetings and one Saturday evening meeting during the 2027 season, with the opening three fixtures all taking place on Friday evenings.
Racecourse manager John Flannelly welcomed the new fixture allocation. He said: “We are delighted with the newly allocated Friday and Saturday evening meetings in May. I have been working with Horse Racing Ireland on this for some time, so it is fantastic to see it come to fruition for 2027.
“McHale Raceday has become our biggest raceday at Ballinrobe in terms of the quality of racing, and it is only right that it moves to a Friday evening and gets the highlight it deserves.
“This would not be possible without the continued backing and support of our sponsor McHale, and we are extremely grateful for their continued support.
“Starting the racing season with three separate Friday evening meetings is fantastic for Ballinrobe. We have seen consistent attendances across our meetings but our Friday evening fixtures have been particularly popular, so having another Friday evening meeting is a fantastic addition to the 2027 season.
“We are very much looking forward to a great 2027. There is plenty happening at Ballinrobe as we prepare for the new season, with construction taking place over the winter months on the extension to our Members, Owners and Trainers Bar. This will greatly enhance the facilities and overall experience for our members, owners and trainers at Ballinrobe. We are already preparing to welcome everyone back for what promises to be another fantastic year.”
With the 2027 fixtures now confirmed, preparations for the new season will begin over the coming months, with Ballinrobe Racecourse looking forward to welcoming racegoers, owners, trainers and supporters back for another exciting year of racing.
The Ballinrobe Racecourse 2027 fixtures are as follows: Friday, April 16; Friday, May 7; Friday, May 21; Saturday, May 22; Monday, June 21; Monday, July 19; Tuesday, July 20; Monday, August 9; Monday, August 23; Friday, September 10.