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Galway Races Accommodation and Packages 2025

Heading West for the Galway Races Summer Festival 2025? Skip the traffic chaos at Ballybrit and park up in style at the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa. Race Week Packages from only €104.50pps – only 20 minutes from Galway’s Ballybrit Racecourse.

Start your day the stress-free way with our Pre-Racing Package. We’ll take care of your itinerary while you soak in the vibrant festival buzz at our hotel. Fuel up with breakfast, relax before the excitement, then make your way to the racecourse ready to cheer on your favourites.

After the final race, return to Loughrea for an evening of live music in the Lír Bar & Brasserie, featuring some of Galway’s finest local talent. Whether you’re backing winners or just here for the atmosphere, Race Week at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa promises unbeatable craic and comfort.

Pre-Racing Package

Start your racing celebrations early at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa!

€20.00 per person

• Prosecco Reception
• Bus transfer to & from the racecourse
• Live Music each evening

Please contact our sales team on (091) 88 00 88 or email sales@loughreahotelandspa.com to book.

After (or before) the races, visit our Rooftop Bar to enjoy panoramic views of Loughrea lake & Galway countryside.

Accommodation Packages

Race & Stay

Monday 28th – Wednesday 30th July

Start your racing celebrations early at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa!

€104.50 per person

• B&B Accommodation
• Prosecco Reception
• Return Bus Transfer
• Live Music each evening

Ladies Day

Thursday 31st July

Start your racing celebrations early at Lough Rea Hotel & Spa!

€144.50 per person

• B&B Accommodation
• Prosecco Reception
• 3-Course Dinner & Tea/Coffee
• Return Bus Transfer
• Live Music each evening

Shore island Spa

Looking for a helping hand to get ready for the Galway Races.

At Shore Island Spa, our team are ready and waiting to help you glamour up for Galways Biggest Summer Festival.

From spray tans to manicures, facials to massages. We have a bit of everything to suit your needs.

Contact our team today (091) 880 270 | spa@loughreahotelandspa.com

Entertainment

Join us each evening in the Lir Bar & Brasserie for some Live Music to continue your racing celebrations.

Monday – Brendan Treacy

Tuesday – Sarah Weirs

Wednesday – Ryan McDermott

Thursday – Kevin Barrett

Friday – Ryan Mc Dermott

Saturday – Michael Regan

Sunday – “Taylor Swift” Tribute

After (or before) the races, visit our Rooftop Garden and Sky Lounge to enjoy panoramic views of Loughrea lake & Galway countryside.

Race Times

Monday 28th July: First Race 4:50pm | Last Race 8:15pm

Tuesday 29th July : First Race 4:50pm | Last Race 8:15pm

Wednesday 30th July: First Race 4:50pm | Last Race 8:15pm

Thursday 31st July: First Race 2:10pm | Last Race 6:10pm

Friday 1st August: First Race 5:00pm | Last Race 8:40pm

Saturday 2nd August: First Race 1:55pm | Last Race 5:55pm

Sunday 3rd August: First Race 1:50pm | Last Race 5:30pm

Galway's Perfect Venue For All Your Special Occasions

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