Cork Racecourse Mallow will host the ‘Racing Home for Easter Festival’ this weekend. With top-class racing, family entertainment and that famous festival atmosphere from Saturday 04 April to Bank Holiday Monday 06 April inclusive. This highlight of the sports and social calendar in Cork promises an action-packed weekend for racegoers of all ages to enjoy, jam-packed with competitive horse-racing with great food, live music and free family friendly activities on the line up.
The inaugural raceday for Down Syndrome Centre Cork takes place on Saturday and the highly anticipated fundraiser is sure to open the festival in style as the community rallies behind the centre, its end users and their families. Inspired by Danny Duane (4) from Doneraile, Cork Racecourse has pledged 100% of general admission proceeds to the charity. There will be a competitive flat card complemented by a family friendly entertainment schedule off the track including live music, arts n’ crafts, the Easter Bunny, face painting and an animal petting farm in situ free gratis on the day.
Easter Sunday at Cork Racecourse is a long-standing tradition for many to go racing to Mallow with top class jump racing in store. The marquee will be lively with a DJ throughout the day and after racing Andy Foley will take to the stage in the top floor bar to ensure the party continues until late.
Bank Holiday Monday is Mega Family Fun Day at the racecourse with complimentary children’s attractions and entertainment including a petting farm, face painting, characters, magic shows, puppet shows and more for children of all ages to enjoy. Every raceday at Cork Racecourse Mallow children under 14 go racing free so everyone can enjoy a wholesome good value family day out together.
Adult tickets are available online and on the gate from €20. Panoramic Restaurant Hospitality is almost sold out with tickets, racecards and dinner plus a reserved table for the day, private bar, betting and balcony available from €75pp, so if you want to secure an elevated raceday experience, book now to avoid disappointment.
New for 2026 is the Flexi Social Pack which includes all the raceday essentials; admission, racecard, a bet and a food and beverage voucher available in advance and online only from €35. Flexi tickets can be redeemed on any one day of the Easter Festival making it an ideal bundle for those who are definitely going and want value, just not sure which day yet.
There are a variety of public food outlets, bars and coffee docks available at the track, with something for all tastes on the menu. Should you choose to leave the car at home, a courtesy shuttle service is available from Mallow Town Centre and Mallow Train Station to and from the racecourse throughout the day.
Eoghan O’Grady, Racecourse Manager said “All the signs are very positive, ticket and hospitality sales are up, all races are sponsored and the buzz about the weekend is stronger than ever. The Racing Home for Easter Festival is all about bring families, friends and racegoers together, it’s the people that make the festival our biggest event of the year and all the team here are excited to welcome regulars and new faces to the racecourse. Cork Races has it all this long weekend; thrilling racing, fantastic food, live entertainment, family fun and a charity fundraiser to get behind too. It’s set to be an egg-cellent Easter at Cork Racecourse Mallow”
Book your tickets today!