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06 Sept 2025

Dundalk Stadium celebrates 20 year anniversary with party today

Dundalk Stadium celebrates 20 year anniversary with party today

Jim Martin CEO with Directors Gerry Kerley, Colm McCourt, Leo McCauley Chairman Dundalk Racing and Nick Watcham Director at Dundalk Stadium for the first horse trials. Photo: Arthur Kinahan

Dundalk Stadium is proud to announce its 20th anniversary since opening its doors on the 29th of November 2003, opened by the then minister for sport John O'Donoghue, Dundalk Stadium was born.

Since 2003, Dundalk Stadium has become the only all-weather racecourse in Ireland, and one of the only dual-purpose racecourses in Europe.

Racing both horses and greyhounds, even on the same night. The Co. Louth venue has been dedicated to offering customers the most unique and exhilarating experience, and are delighted to be one of the main tourist’s attractions in the North East.

The management and staff are excited to celebrate this outstanding milestone.

Over the past two decades, the racecourse has grown and now boasts over 40 horse fixtures a year and two greyhound fixtures weekly.  

Jim Martin CEO of Dundalk Stadium said: "We are thrilled to have reached this exciting milestone.

"Our success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all the employees that have worked at the racecourse over the past twenty years, as well as all the horse and greyhound trainers, owners, jockeys, customers, sponsors and the public who has attended our racecourse during that time."

To commemorate this special occasion, on the 29th of November 2023, Dundalk Stadium will be hosting their 20th anniversary birthday party at the racecourse.

Complimentary tickets are available online www.dundalkstadium.com/booktickets  using code "20years" - for your FREE ADMISSION TICKET or code "10off" - for €10 OFF The View Restaurant dining package.

Horse racing will commence from approx. 3.20pm with a commemorative greyhound race card following from approx. 7.30pm.

"To thank our loyal customers, we are delighted to be hosting this celebration event!  20 years in business is an amazing achievement and we cannot wait to celebrate with all our loyal customers.

"Spot prizes & giveaways will also take place that evening as we celebrate so we hope to see everyone there!" said Lisa O'Connor, Sales & Marketing Manager Dundalk Stadium. 

For more information about Dundalk Stadium and their 20th anniversary celebration, please visit their website www.dundalkstadium.com, or their social media pages on Facebook, Instagram or X or contact them at 0429334438.

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