Where To Watch Fairyhouse Horse Racing Live – Streams & TV Coverage

Fairyhouse Racecourse, home to the prestigious Irish Grand National and exciting Winter Festival racing, offers thrilling National Hunt action throughout the year. Whether you’re looking to watch Fairyhouse races via live stream or TV coverage, this comprehensive guide covers all the best options for catching every jump and finish from this premier Irish racecourse.

bet365 (Streaming)

bet365 provides comprehensive streaming coverage of all Fairyhouse Racecourse races alongside their extensive UK, Irish and French horse racing coverage for account holders meeting simple requirements.

Coverage: All UK & Irish and French horse racing as well as other selected international horse racing.

How to access:

• A registered bet365 account is required
• To watch UK, Irish and French horse racing you must have a funded account, or have placed a bet in the last 24 hours
• To watch any other racing, you must place a qualifying bet of at least £0.50 win or £0.25 Each-Way (or currency equivalent)

Additional Features:

• Selected international racing includes racing from Australia, South Africa, the US, Brazil, Dubai, Singapore and India
• Horse Racing Archive – allowing you to watch replays of any At The Races or Racing TV race at no extra cost
• Other sports streaming – bet365 streams over 600K sports events every year including Europe’s top major domestic Soccer leagues, Grand Slam Tennis tournaments, World-Class Cricket, the NBA and NFL

Geo-restrictions: If you are located outside of the UK or Ireland then depending on your country, geographic access restrictions may apply. For further details review watching At The Races and Racing TV live on bet365

Platforms: The bet365 website and mobile apps (iOS/Android)

About bet365: bet365 is one of the world’s leading online gambling companies, established in 2000 and renowned for its comprehensive live streaming service. The platform offers extensive coverage of major racing events including the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse, making it a top choice for racing enthusiasts.

BOYLE Sports (Streaming)

BOYLE Sports delivers complete live streaming of all Fairyhouse Racecourse meetings including the Easter Festival races for UK and Irish customers placing a minimum qualifying bet.

Coverage: All UK & Irish horse racing as well as selected international horse racing.

How to access:

• A registered BOYLE Sports account is required
• A minimum £1 bet on the race

Additional Features: BOYLE Sports offers streaming of a wide range of other major sports events.

Geo-restrictions: All streaming is for users located in the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man only.

Platforms: The BOYLE Sports website and mobile apps (iOS & Android)

About BOYLE Sports: BOYLE Sports is Ireland’s largest independent bookmaker, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dundalk. The company provides comprehensive coverage of Irish racing including Fairyhouse’s Hatton’s Grace Hurdle, with detailed information available on their horse racing streaming service

William Hill TV (Streaming)

William Hill TV offers comprehensive streaming of all Fairyhouse Racecourse fixtures including the Drinmore Novice Steeplechase for registered users who place a small qualifying bet per race.

Coverage: All UK & Irish horse racing

How to access:

• A registered William Hill account is required
• A £1.00 minimum bet per race to watch. Antepost, totePool, meeting markets, and special bets do not qualify

Additional Features:

• William Hill also offers “Betting TV” – an entirely free live streaming service available to all account holders but restricted to racing coverage from only 24 UK racecourses. Further details at watch UK horse and greyhound racing live
• Other sports streaming – William Hill streams a variety of other sports events, including major football, tennis, basketball and greyhound racing

Geo-restrictions: All streaming is for users located in the UK and Ireland only.

Platforms: The William Hill website and mobile apps (iOS/Android)

About William Hill: William Hill is one of the UK’s oldest and most established bookmakers, founded in 1934. The company provides extensive Irish racing coverage including the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse, with more information about their live streaming service.

Racing TV (Streaming + TV)

Racing TV provides dedicated coverage of all Fairyhouse Racecourse meetings including the Winter Festival Juvenile Hurdle through multiple subscription options for both streaming and traditional TV viewing.

Coverage: Racing TV covers racing from all 26 major racecourses in Ireland and from 35 (out of the 60) major racecourses in the UK as well as selected international racing.

How to access:

• Option 1 – A direct subscription to Racing TV (£10 day or £30 monthly or £298 annual pass for UK users and £29.99 per month for all users outside of the UK)
  
• Option 2 – Sky: Sky Q subscribers can add Racing TV as a premium addon channel and access it via channel 424 (costing an additional £29.98 per month for UK or €34.98 per month for IE users). Note: Sky Glass and Sky Stream users cannot currently add Racing TV as a channel. Sky Racing TV details
  
• Option 3 – Virgin: In order to access Racing TV on channel 536 in the UK and channel 412 in Ireland, a separate premium channel subscription is required (£22 p/m for UK users or €26 p/m for Irish users). Virgin Racing TV details
  
• Option 4 – Vodafone: In order to access Racing TV on channel 421 in Ireland, a separate premium channel subscription is required (€30 per month). Vodafone Racing TV details

Geo-restrictions: Only a direct subscription with Racing TV under their International subscription package allows for access outside of the UK and Ireland.

Additional Features: Racing TV offers free replays of past races via their website at Racing TV replays

Platforms:

• Option 1 – The Racing TV website, mobile apps (iOS & Android), Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV
  
• Option 2 – Sky Q set-top or Apple TV for TV or the Sky Go app for mobile/tablet/console
  
• Option 3 – A Virgin TV Box, the Virgin TV Go (UK) or Virgin TV Anywhere (IE) apps allow access via TV, desktop, mobile or tablet
  
• Option 4 – A Vodafone TV Play Box and the Vodafone TV app allow access via TV, desktop, mobile or tablet

About Racing TV: Racing TV is the dedicated horse racing channel formed from the merger of Racing UK and At The Races in 2019, providing premium coverage of UK and Irish racing. The service offers comprehensive coverage of major Irish festivals including Fairyhouse’s Mullinam Hurdle and other feature races.

ITV (Freeview TV + Streaming)

ITV occasionally broadcasts Fairyhouse Racecourse action when major events like the Irish Grand National are scheduled, though regular coverage isn’t guaranteed outside of these flagship festivals.

Coverage: ITV is free but offers only selected UK and Irish horse racing coverage. ITV1 broadcasts big events such as the Cheltenham Festival, as well as regular Saturday meetings. ITV4 broadcasts many Saturday meetings, as well as the occasional weekday and Sunday meetings, at courses all over the UK and Ireland.

How to access:

• Option 1 – Digital Terrestrial TV – ITV1 is on channels 103 or 3 and ITV4 is on channel 26
  
• Option 2 – Freesat – ITV1 is on channel 103 or 112 on Freesat. ITV4 is on channel 117 or 118 on Freesat
  
• Option 3 – Sky in the UK offers access to ITV1 on channel 103 and ITV4 on channel 120
  
• Option 4 – Virgin in the UK offers access to ITV1 on channel 103 and ITV4 on channel 118

Geo-restrictions: ITV is only available in the UK.

Platforms:

• Option 1/2 – For direct ITV access, Freeview Play is built into most TVs and recorders. The Freeview Play and ITVX apps allow mobile and tablet access while the Freeview website allows desktop access
  
• Option 3 – Sky Q set-top, Sky Glass Smart TV, Sky Stream Puck allow for use on a TV. Also, the Sky Go app supports desktops, mobiles, tablets and consoles as well as Apple TV
  
• Option 4 – A Virgin TV Box and the Virgin TV Go app allow access via TV, desktop, mobile or tablet

About ITV: ITV is the UK’s largest commercial television network, providing free-to-air coverage of major sporting events. While ITV’s racing coverage focuses primarily on UK courses, they do broadcast select Irish racing including Fairyhouse’s Easter Festival when it features the Irish Grand National, with schedules available on the ITV racing schedule page.

Dubai Racing (Streaming)

Dubai Racing’s three channels provide free streaming that occasionally includes Fairyhouse Racecourse coverage alongside their regular Dubai and international horse racing broadcasts.

Coverage: Dubai racing’s 3 channels provide Dubai racing coverage and international horse racing coverage which will occasionally include UK and Irish races. Commentary may be in Arabic or English.

How to access: Free access is provided on betHQ and no account is required.

Platforms: Desktop, mobile or tablet via the betHQ website.

About Dubai Racing: Dubai Racing channels are operated by Dubai Media Incorporated, the official media organization of the government of Dubai. These channels occasionally feature international racing including Irish meetings such as the Stanerra Stakes and Blenheim Stakes from Fairyhouse.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Fairyhouse Racecourse

Fairyhouse Racecourse stands as one of Ireland’s premier National Hunt venues, located just 20 kilometers north of Dublin in Ratoath, County Meath. Established in 1848, this historic track has evolved into a cornerstone of Irish jump racing, hosting over 20 race meetings annually across its dual tracks – the main course and the hurdle course.

The racecourse is synonymous with the BoyleSports Irish Grand National, Ireland’s most valuable National Hunt race held annually on Easter Monday. This prestigious steeplechase, run over 3 miles 5 furlongs, attracts the finest staying chasers from Ireland and Britain, creating one of the most anticipated days in the Irish racing calendar. The Easter Festival spans three days, featuring additional Grade 1 contests that showcase the depth of Irish jumping talent.

Beyond the Easter spectacular, Fairyhouse hosts the valuable Winter Festival in early December, headlined by the Hatton’s Grace Hurdle, a Grade 1 contest that often serves as a key trial for the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. The venue’s undulating track with its testing fences provides a thorough examination of jumping ability, making victories here particularly prestigious. With excellent facilities including the renovated Jameson Stand and multiple hospitality areas, Fairyhouse offers racegoers a complete racing experience combining top-class sport with traditional Irish hospitality.