Kilbeggan Race course

There was plenty of style at the latest race meeting of Kilbeggan Races, with Kilbeggan Shamrocks GAA Club holding a special reunion event. Kelly Ann Mealiffe, Aoife Finn and Blaithin Kelly are pictured at the event.

Bank Holiday weekend racing in Kilbeggan

Kilbeggan Race course

Published: Tue 19 May 2026, 5:05 PM

Last updated: Tue 19 May 2026, 5:15 PM

A great family day out

Kilbeggan Races returns on Sunday May 31, with their Bank Holiday Racing & Best Dressed Guys Day.

The June Bank Holiday Race Day is Kilbeggan Racecourse’s family fun day out, with bouncy castles, face painting, games and ice-cream on offer, to entertain the kids, whilst of course, exciting horse racing takes place. It is worth noting, that children under 16 are admitted free of charge to the racecourse.

This upcoming June Bank Holiday sees Kilbeggan host their Best Dressed Guy’s Day for the second time, with Anthony Kearns of GUY Clothing Tullamore sponsoring The Best Dressed Guy competition on the day. With an overall prize fund worth over €2,000 it really is worth your while guys to show up at the races, looking your best, to be in with a chance to win. First prize is a €1,000 GUY Clothing voucher with a personal one to one styling and makeover. The second prize is a suit, shirt and tie valued at €450, and the third prize is a suit valued at €350. The top 5 finalists each receive a goodie bag.

Country music legend Mike Denver returns as one of the judges of the best dressed guy’s competition, with another special guest judge joining him on the day. Mike will also join John Molloy in the marquee, to perform some songs to the always-enthusiastic crowd. It really has all the makings of a great day out.

With regards the racing side of things, the second race on the day’s card is the Gannon Eco Novice Hurdle and this always attracts a decent quality field.

Also, one to watch is the Joe Quinn Transport Longford Handicap Hurdle, which attracts a competitive field.

But the highlight on the card will be The GUY Clothing & KODE Clothing & Footwear Handicap Steeplechase, which will attract horses with a rating of up to 120, which could lead them on to qualify for The Midlands National in July.

With good food & drink, live music in the marquee & D.J. music outside the Pavilion Bar, kids entertainment and of course top quality racing, there is something for everyone at Kilbeggan Racecourse this Bank Holiday Sunday Get your tickets today by visiting www.kilbegganraces.com, where you will receive a 10% discount on adult general admission tickets.

First race approximately 2pm. Gates open 12pm and all are welcome.