PICTURES: Best dresses and suits at Galway Races
Here’s the best of some of the dresses, hats and suits we’ve seen so far
The crowd at the Galway Races on Wednesday will be battling through the wind and rain at times as the third day of the festival kicks off.
The most prestigious and historic horse race takes place today - Tote Galway Plate - which sees €270,000 up for grabs.
The high stakes jumps race has the best horses and jockeys lining up for the sporting highlight of the week.
It’s a day for umbrellas and jackets in Ballybrit with rain expected to come in and out of the track throughout the day before finally levelling off in the evening.
Monday and Tuesday have already been a rip-roaring success for the Galway Races team with tens of thousands of punters already having gone through the turnstiles.
Here’s the best of some of the dresses, hats and suits we’ve seen so far:
Also Country Music Day today, headlined by Michael English, which will bring racegoers on a musical journey of Ireland’s most loved country and Irish songs.
Speaking to Galway Live, Michael Moloney, CEO of Galway Racecourse, said that the crew in Ballybrit are “very proud” of its major Irish summer tradition which “unites locals and visitors alike for the week”.
He added: “We can’t wait to open the gates and welcome everyone for what promises to be an incredible, action-packed week of competitive racing and top-class entertainment.”
Speaking ahead of his headline appearance, Michael English said: “The Galway Races is always one of the highlights of the summer, the atmosphere, the crowds, and the energy are second to none.”
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be headlining Country Music Day this year and can’t wait to see everyone in Ballybrit for what promises to be an incredible week.”
Nearly 50 acts will perform across multiple stages throughout the week with CEO of the Galway Races, Michael Moloney, saying it’s one of the strongest line ups they have ever had.
“We’re proud to present such a strong musical line-up for 2026. Live music is at the heart of the Galway Races experience, and this year’s programme headlined on Wednesday Michael English and supported by some fantastic returning favourites across the week guarantees an electric atmosphere from start to finish.”