Laytown Strand Races

Laytown Strand Races

JuneA carnival atmosphere pervades the Laytown Strand Races, a unique horse race run on a beach track by the Irish Sea in Laytown, County Meath, Ireland. Horses, owners, trainers, and bookmakers mingle with horse-lovers, racing fans, party-goers, sun worshippers, and food and beverage vendors on the beach as the tide recedes and the races begin.
CONTACTS:
Meath Tourism Ltd.
Ashbourne Civic Offices, Killegland St.
Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland
353-18-358022; fax: 353-1-8358120
SOURCES:
WildPlanet-1995, p. 56