BALLYGOGUE HOUSE

Gates Open: 11:30
First Race: 13:00
Admission Prices: €10 and €5 for OAP's
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Track Biography:

Located close to Ballacolla, Ballygogue House will stage its first point-to-point in February 2026.

Ballygogue House Point-to-Point Races

Ballygogue House

Ballacolla

Co. Laois

R32 N971

 

Contact Details

David Lalor - 0872542114

How To Get There

By Road

From Cork – Follow the M8 until exiting at Junction three for Ballacolla. After the services, turn right onto the L1640 and the course will be located on your left-hand side.

From Dublin - Take the M7 turn off from the M50. Merge onto the M8 until exiting for Ballacolla at Junction three. After the services, turn right onto the L1640 and the course will be located on your left-hand side.

By Air

The course is located one hour and 15 minutes away from Dublin airport, whilst Shannon airport is one hour and 20 minutes from the track.

Eircode

R32 N971 (entrance for cars), R32 T9P5 (entrance for horseboxes/lorries)

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A Day At The Races

facilities
Facilities
food
Food
beverages
Beverages
faq
Faq
amenities
Amenities

Facilities

Free parking is available for all spectators. Disabled persons will be accommodated in a suitable location close to the track and facilities. It is advised that they make themselves known to the stewards who will be clearly identified by “hi-vis” stewards jackets.

Temporary toilets are provided in a number of locations on site.

 


 

Food

Outside caterers provide hot food options to order in the form of burgers and chips and similar fast food options. These are located near the parade ring and bookmakers.

The venue lends itself very well to family picnics when the weather is favourable. Separate catering facilities are provided for sponsors and officials.

Also, why not arrive early and enjoy a picnic from your car booth before enjoying a full days racing !
 

Beverages

There will be a selection of coffees and hot drinks while the fast food caterers offer soft drinks.

There is no bar on site but there are a number of local hostelries in the area where you can either celebrate a win or alternatively wonder where it all went wrong.

faqs

Is there a dress code for point-to-points?

There is no official dress code. Smart casual attire is advised but most importantly, it should be suited to the weather on the day.

Dogs are more than welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times.

Ballygogue House is a beautiful venue and when the weather is favorable, it is a wonderful setting for an afternoon picnic. We encourage this and have seen many groups enjoy everything from mini BBQ on a sunny afternoon to hot-toddies during chillier weather.

Kids entertainment is provided typically in the form of a bouncy castle or a similar attraction depending on the weather.

There is no ATM at the course.

Amenities

Ballygogue House is a new track for the Laois Hunt.

This event is ideal for those who would like to enjoy a picnic while watching the racing.

Parking is available very close to the final fence and finish line.

Children’s entertainment is provided. This is typically a bouncy castle or similar attraction depending on the weather at the time.

Occasionally, supplementary entertainment such as cossack riding, side-saddle and best dressed ladies and gents competitions are organised.

Further information can be found on Laois Hunt Facebook page closer to the date of the event.
 

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