Easter Monday

The showpiece of the Irish Racing Calendar returns to Fairyhouse for Easter 2018. The "Race of the People" the BoyleSports Irish Grand National encompasses all the glamour and excitement that National Hunt Racing has to offer.

In 2017, a huge crowd of 15,804 was bathed in sunshine and enjoyed one of the most exciting BoyleSports Irish Grand National winners for many years at Fairyhouse, as they cheered home the winner Our Duke, trained by Jessica Harrington and ridden by Robbie Power in what was probably one of the most impressive wins for years over the grueling course of 3 miles and 5 furlongs. 2017 sees the prize fund of the race increase significantly, with €500,000 now on the line, the great race is sure to attract another stellar cast. 

The BoyleSports Irish Grand National and the Easter Festival at Fairyhouse is about much more than the outstanding racing. There is great entertainment all weekend long. In 2016 the brilliant Paddy Casey took to the stage after racing to wow the crowds on Easter Monday and Sharon Shannon took to the stage on Easter Sunday. In 2018 The Kilkennys played us out with a raucous set to keep the party going long after the racing was finished and we loved them so much they will be back for 2019 on both Easter Sunday and Easter Monday! There is also music in our hospitality areas with local favourite and Eurovision veteran Eamonn Toal playing to guests in the Bobbyjo Bistro and different acts playing in both the Festival Marquee and the Arkle/Ballyhack Rooms.

The racing is complemented with these great musical acts and a real party atmosphere is enjoyed by all in attendance.

Easter Monday is the biggest day of the year at Fairyhouse, which in turn attracts some of Ireland’s most stylish ladies. Our hugely successful Easter festival, culminating in the world famous BoyleSports Irish Grand National is home to one of Ireland's most prestigious Ladies Days with elegant, authentic style on show. Here at Fairyhouse we encourage brilliance on and off the track and invite competitors to showcase their unique styles incorporating colour, emerging trends and tasteful accessories in the hope of winning our coveted prize. We know our guests work hard to look their best so we work hard to supply a premium prize package for your efforts. This year we are are delighted to partner with Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa and the lucky winner is in for an amazing trip to Nashville. Each year Fairyhouse allocates a unique theme to our Ladies Day and this years theme is Country Chic, Along with our our Most Stylish Lady Judge Una Healy.

Leave the car at home and enjoy the Easter Festival Coach Service. A fantastic return service delivering you to the door at Fairyhouse direct from Dublin City Centre. Run with our travel partners Marathon Sports Tours, the service will depart from Custom House Quay for Fairyhouse at 12.00noon and 12.30pm on both Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.