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Monday 4 December 2023 Dublin: 4°C

# 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.
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.
All time
Gardaí stand down search for man missing from Galway
Gardaí said in April 2022 that they have identified the man’s body.
Jazzaway another big winner for Willie Mullins at Galway
And plenty to celebrate for Paul and Jack Gilligan.
3 tips to consider for the Galway Races on Thursday
Johnny Ward shares his picks as the Galway Hurdle takes centre stage.
16/1 shot worth a punt in Wednesday's big race at the Galway Festival
Johnny Ward makes his selections for Galway Plate Day.
3 antepost tips to set you up nicely for the Galway Festival
Johnny Ward shares his picks ahead of next week’s racing.
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.
Townend guides Great White Shark to Galway Hurdle victory
Willie Mullins horse finished strong to kill off the challenge from My Sister Sarah.
3 expert tips for Thursday's racing at the Galway Races
Johnny Ward brings you his picks for the Galway Hurdle and more.
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.
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.
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.
'The staff are buzzing' - Galway is on the hunt for its latest millionaire
The winning ticket was sold in Ballybrit in the western county.
Wild celebrations in west Waterford and Panama after the opening winner at Galway Races yesterday
Fair to say the Connery Family Syndicate got excited.
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.
Window smashed in Galway mosque while people inside praying
Imam Ibrahim Noonan said people were upset by the incident.
Houses evacuated after viable explosive is found in Galway
The incident happened late last night.
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.
It's your last chance to win some cash and here's our tip for the Galway Races
Mark your card.
Our 8/1 tip for the Galway Races today
Day Six and you’re still going strong, right horse fans?
The 11 best things to eat in Galway this week
The feed you need.
The rain came to Galway today for Day 2 of the festival
Our 9/1 tip returned some nice each-way money.
Our 9/1 tip for the Galway Races today
We’ll be keeping a close eye on the 6.50pm at Ballybrit this evening
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?
Our 8/1 tip for the Galway Races today
We’ll be keeping a close eye on the 6.15pm at Ballybrit this evening.
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.
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.
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.
Fun, frocks, winners and losers: 14 pictures from day one of the Galway Races
Beats spending Monday afternoon in work, that’s for sure.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
'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…
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 …
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.
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.