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# Ballybrit

This year
2023
Galway Plate champion Hewick won't run if ground gets heavy
Shark Hanlon is thrilled with his stable star’s condition ahead of his planned return to Ballybrit.
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Aug 1st 2023, 2:52 PM
Last year
2022
Boston Scientific to pump €100 million into Galway facility, adding 300 jobs
Opened in 2019, the facility is the firm’s second in Galway City where it has had a presence since 1994.
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Apr 14th 2022, 8:13 AM
All time
Gardaí stand down search for man missing from Galway
Gardaí said in April 2022 that they have identified the man’s body.
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Nov 11th 2021, 10:17 PM
Jazzaway another big winner for Willie Mullins at Galway
And plenty to celebrate for Paul and Jack Gilligan.
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Jul 30th 2021, 7:52 PM
3 tips to consider for the Galway Races on Thursday
Johnny Ward shares his picks as the Galway Hurdle takes centre stage.
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Jul 28th 2021, 4:20 PM
16/1 shot worth a punt in Wednesday's big race at the Galway Festival
Johnny Ward makes his selections for Galway Plate Day.
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Jul 27th 2021, 3:26 PM
3 antepost tips to set you up nicely for the Galway Festival
Johnny Ward shares his picks ahead of next week’s racing.
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Jul 23rd 2021, 4:06 PM
Galway Festival hoping to allow daily crowds of 5,000 to attend next month
Organisers say they have been working with Horse Racing Ireland and the government on bringing spectators back to the event.
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Jun 28th 2021, 5:00 PM
Townend guides Great White Shark to Galway Hurdle victory
Willie Mullins horse finished strong to kill off the challenge from My Sister Sarah.
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Jul 31st 2020, 8:38 PM
3 expert tips for Thursday's racing at the Galway Races
Johnny Ward brings you his picks for the Galway Hurdle and more.
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Jul 29th 2020, 11:24 AM
Brilliant Borice, Elliott's Plate and One Cool Poet: The Galway Races in review
Donn McClean runs down the best moments of a fantastic week of racing in Ballybrit.
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Aug 6th 2019, 3:06 PM
Enigmatic Yorkhill claims big victory on final day at Galway
Meanwhile Gerry Keane saddled the most valuable winner of his career when Laughifuwant landed the feature Irish Stallion Farms EBF Ahonoora Handicap.
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Aug 4th 2019, 7:49 PM
Power guides Tudor City to Galway Hurdle glory in thrilling finish
The Tony Martin-trained horse came fast and late under Robbie Power on day four at Ballybrit.
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Aug 1st 2019, 7:23 PM
'The staff are buzzing' - Galway is on the hunt for its latest millionaire
The winning ticket was sold in Ballybrit in the western county.
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Jul 7th 2018, 6:38 PM
Wild celebrations in west Waterford and Panama after the opening winner at Galway Races yesterday
Fair to say the Connery Family Syndicate got excited.
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Aug 3rd 2017, 10:29 AM
19-year-old Aubrey McMahon wins 'Amateur Derby' as Galway Races get underway
16/1 shot Whiskey Sour won the feature on day one at Ballybrit.
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Jul 31st 2017, 8:29 PM
Window smashed in Galway mosque while people inside praying
Imam Ibrahim Noonan said people were upset by the incident.
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Jun 6th 2017, 3:20 PM
Houses evacuated after viable explosive is found in Galway
The incident happened late last night.
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Feb 1st 2016, 1:54 PM
Aidan O'Brien's teenage son rode a memorable Galway winner this afternoon
Donnacha O’Brien claimed the feature on the final day of the festival.
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Aug 2nd 2015, 10:15 PM
It's your last chance to win some cash and here's our tip for the Galway Races
Mark your card.
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Aug 2nd 2015, 2:00 PM
Our 8/1 tip for the Galway Races today
Day Six and you’re still going strong, right horse fans?
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Aug 1st 2015, 8:14 AM
The 11 best things to eat in Galway this week
The feed you need.
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Jul 29th 2015, 5:28 PM
The rain came to Galway today for Day 2 of the festival
Our 9/1 tip returned some nice each-way money.
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Jul 28th 2015, 9:41 PM
Our 9/1 tip for the Galway Races today
We’ll be keeping a close eye on the 6.50pm at Ballybrit this evening
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Jul 28th 2015, 7:37 AM
What's the big fuss about the Galway Races? Here's everything you need to know
When does the racing start? And, more importantly, who’s going to win?
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Jul 27th 2015, 3:40 PM
Our 8/1 tip for the Galway Races today
We’ll be keeping a close eye on the 6.15pm at Ballybrit this evening.
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Jul 27th 2015, 12:30 PM
All the results and the best pics from the final day of the Galway Races
Baraweez was the winner in the feature while trainer Tony Martin claimed his sixth victory of the week.
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Aug 3rd 2014, 9:51 PM
All the results and the best pics from Day 3 of the Galway Races
Ireland manager Martin O’Neill and president Michael D Higgins were in attendance as Road To Riches won the Galway Plate.
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Jul 30th 2014, 7:19 PM
All the results and the best pics from Day 1 of the Galway Races
A number of Irish rugby stars were in attendance as the festival got under way.
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Jul 28th 2014, 9:29 PM
Fun, frocks, winners and losers: 14 pictures from day one of the Galway Races
Beats spending Monday afternoon in work, that’s for sure.
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Jul 29th 2013, 8:30 PM
New Hewlett Packard facility to create 150 construction jobs
The 87,000 square foot facility will be dedicated to software research and development, cloud technology and business services.
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Apr 8th 2013, 1:15 PM
Galway races: And they're off... Dermot Weld and Ruby up and running
“He’ll come back here for a handicap on Sunday on the Flat providing the ground stays decent, it’s beautiful at the moment.”
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Jul 30th 2012, 5:24 PM
HP Ireland: job losses will impact 'every business and region'
But there is no specific details for the 4,000 people currently employed at HP Ireland.
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May 24th 2012, 9:15 AM
Man killed in single vehicle crash in Co Galway
The 52-year-old was the sole occupant of the car which struck a wall on the N17 at Ballybrit this morning.
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Oct 28th 2011, 1:37 PM
'Bertie, you b****x': Former Taoiseach gets an earful in Galway
Bertie Ahern was heckled at the Galway Races – but some other Fianna Fáilers were counting their winnings…
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Jul 27th 2011, 10:13 AM
Mark your Card: Galway Festival day one
We take a look at the runners and riders on day one at Ballybrit. Go on ya good thing …
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Jul 25th 2011, 2:26 PM
Hewlett Packard to create 105 jobs in Galway
The computer and printer manufacturer will create posts in software engineering and recruitment will begin straight away.
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Dec 13th 2010, 1:42 PM
Five things you didn't know about the Galway Races
It’s had the Pope and the world’s longest bar – though not at the same time.
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Jul 26th 2010, 5:15 PM