For seven days in the summer, Galway is the talk of the town. The mixed, flat and national hunt meeting is the event of the year for many, with the social aspect of the occasion complimenting the racing nicely.
At the Festival, the Galway Plate and Galway Chase are the big prizes up for grabs, with the former having been in existence for over 150 years. Over 140,000 people make their way through the turnstiles to witness some of the most competitive racing around every year in July and August.