|Dublin Racing Festival Set to Proceed Despite Rain

The Dublin Racing Festival will be broadcast on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player on Saturday and Sunday, starting at 1pm each day.

Dublin Racing festival

The Dublin Racing Festival is an annual horse racing event held at Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin, Ireland.It features a weekend of National Hunt racing, attracting top horses, jockeys, and trainers from Ireland and the united Kingdom. The festival is a key part of the Irish racing calendar and a significant social event.

The 2024 festival took place on February 3rd and 4th, and featured eight Grade 1 races. Results from the 2024 festival are available on RTÉ Sport.

Leopardstown Racecourse

Leopardstown Racecourse is a prominent thoroughbred horse racing track located in Foxrock, Dublin, Ireland. The official Leopardstown Racecourse website provides details on upcoming events, history, and facilities.

Established in 1888, Leopardstown hosts a variety of race meetings throughout the year, including the Dublin Racing Festival, the Christmas Festival, and the Irish Champion Stakes.It is indeed owned by Horse Racing Ireland.

RTÉ Coverage

RTÉ (Raidió Teilifís Éireann), Ireland’s national public service broadcaster, provides extensive coverage of horse racing events, including the Dublin Racing festival.RTÉ’s dedicated Dublin Racing Festival page details broadcast schedules and related content.

Coverage typically includes live races, expert analysis, and interviews with jockeys and trainers. As of january 28, 2026, RTÉ has confirmed coverage on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player, beginning at 1pm on both Saturday and Sunday.