Sporting Events
Fairyhouse Easter Festival 2027 (incl. BoyleSports Irish Grand National)
Saturday 27 March 2027 to Monday 29 March 2027
Venue details being confirmed
ConfirmedLast checked 31 August 2026
Beyond central Dublin
Fairyhouse (Ratoath, Co. Meath) is outside County Dublin but markets itself as ~35 minutes from Dublin city; the Irish Grand National is one of Ireland's biggest racedays and a natural Dublin day-trip.
About this event
Three days of National Hunt racing at Fairyhouse over the Easter bank-holiday weekend, culminating in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National — Ireland's most valuable jumps race — on Easter Monday.
Visitor notes
Days: Style Day (Sat 27), Family Day with free children's entertainment (Sun 28), Irish Grand National Day (Mon 29). Fairyhouse states it is about 35 minutes from Dublin city; raceday shuttle buses operate.
