Navan RaceCourse - Business of the fortnight

 
20 Jul 2023
Navan RaceCourse

Navan Racecourse is located in the heart of Co. Meath, just 5km from Navan town centre.

There is action on the track almost every month of the year. Navan Racecourse hosts 19 fixtures in the calendar year, 10 of which are National Hunt/jumps and 9 on the flat.

Highlights include Ladbrokes.com Troytown Chase (November), Boyne Hurdle (February), Coolmore Vintage Crop Stakes (April) & the Irish Cesarewitch (October).

TRACK:

Navan is a left-handed oval track of one mile and four furlongs with a testing uphill finish of approximately two furlongs. Our straight sprint track is nearly six furlongs in length.

FACILITIES:

Nothing beats the fun and atmosphere of a day at the races and Navan Racecourse has top-class facilities and a variety or hospitality options to suit every budget.

The Bective Restaurant is perfect for small groups of family, clients or friends. Our Punter's or Sports Bar packages are ideal for hen or stag parties while the Proudstown, Boyne or O’Sullivan rooms can be booked for larger work or sports groups, accommodating up to 220 guests.

LADIES DAYS:

Summer Ladies Day (June)

Winter Ladies Day (November)

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP:

Annual Membership €150 | Senior/Student €115

Visit www.navanracecourse.ie or call (046) 90 21350

FAMILY FACILITIES:

Junior race-goers always welcome! Children under 18 are free of charge. Facilities include baby-changing, outdoor climbing frame and Big Zeb's room with interactive touch screen games. Family Fun Day takes place in May each year.

GENERAL MANAGER:

 Aidan McGarry

Question 1. Can you describe your business?
Navan Racecourse is widely recognised as one of the top horse racing courses in the country. With an attendance of over 30,000 each year, the racecourse boasts some of the best racing in the country with the highlight being the Navan Racing Festival in November that features the Bar One Racing Troytown Chase. Like any other sports venue, the racecourse also attracts a significant corporate or group attendance enjoying our hospitality in our racecourse restaurants.
Question 2. What are the advantages of being located in Meath?
With excellent transport infrastructure and being next to Dublin and within a short commute of some of our important northern markets, Meath’s geographic location provides huge opportunities for the racecourse to access significant populations hubs. Within the county itself, Meath own towns offers large populations bases to target and with more and more businesses choosing Meath a base the opportunity to work with a growing corporate marketing is another definite advantage.
Question 3. How long have you been located/operating in Meath?
Horse racing has taken place in Navan Racecourse since 1921.
Question 4. Why did you join the County Meath Chamber?
Navan Racecourse is keen to work with and support other businesses in the Meath area. Sharing experiences and learning from other businesses is an excellent way of bringing new ideas and innovating to our own business.
Question 5. Do you have anything you would like us to promote on your behalf?
The Navan Racing Festival in November and our Christmas Party Racedays in December are two important months for us that the Chamber could help promote.
Question 6. Have you any future developments in the pipeline?
Navan Racing Festival is the new event. We would also be interested in exploring the idea of the Meath Chamber social day at the races. Other chambers around the country have been involved in their local track.
Question 7. How do you add value to your customers wants and needs?
Everything we do at Navan Racecourse is about the customer and ensuring the customer experience on a raceday is positive. Value is to the fore of our thinking with our customers having access to discounted admission tickets when purchased in advance, heavily discounted admission and hospitality bundles and special kids priced meals. Combining that value approach with our approach of “more than just a raceday” with added raceday experiences such as family friendly raceday activities, live music at each race meeting etc, the racecourse aims to build a loyal returning customer base.

Navan RaceCourse

Navan RaceCourse

Navan Racecourse is located in the heart of Co. Meath, just 5km from Navan town centre.

There is action on the track almost every month of the year. Navan Racecourse hosts 19 fixtures in the calendar year, 10 of which are National Hunt/jumps and 9 on the flat.

Highlights include Navan Racing Festival featuring Fortria & Troytown Chase (November), William Hill Boyne Hurdle (February), Vintage Crop Stakes (April) & Family Day (July).

TRACK:

Navan is a left-handed oval track of one mile and four furlongs with a testing uphill finish of approximately two furlongs. Our straight sprint track is nearly six furlongs in length.

FACILITIES:

Nothing beats the fun and atmosphere of a day at the races and Navan Racecourse has top-class facilities and a variety or hospitality options to suit every budget.

The Bective Restaurant is perfect for small groups of family, clients or friends. Our Punter's or Sports Bar packages are ideal for hen or stag parties while the Proudstown, Boyne or O’Sullivan rooms can be booked for larger work or sports groups, accommodating up to 220 guests.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP:

Annual Membership €175 | Senior/Student €125

Visit www.navanracecourse.ie or call (046) 90 21350

FAMILY FACILITIES:

Junior race-goers always welcome! Children under 13's go free. Facilities include baby-changing, outdoor playground.  Family Fun Day takes place in July each year.

GENERAL MANAGER:

Aidan McGarry

ADMISSION:

From €15 per person. Visit www.navanracecourse.ie for full details.

Business categories: Horse Racing
Contact name: Aidan McGarry
Address: Navan Racecourse,, Proudstown, Navan, Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland