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

Finding the best place to watch Limerick Racecourse horse racing live can enhance your experience of major events like the St Stephen’s Day festival. Whether you prefer a live stream on your mobile or TV coverage at home, there are several options available for fans of Limerick races.

bet365 (Streaming)

Watch Limerick Racecourse racing live on bet365 with a funded account or by placing a qualifying bet on the event.

• 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.
  
• Platforms: The bet365 website and mobile apps (iOS/Android)
  
• More about the streaming service: bet365 Racing Streaming
  
• About bet365: bet365 is a global leader in online betting, offering extensive live streaming services for sports enthusiasts worldwide. They provide coverage for top-tier fixtures, including the Grade 1 Faugheen Novice Steeplechase held annually at Limerick.

William Hill TV (Streaming)

William Hill TV provides comprehensive streaming coverage of Limerick Racecourse for active account holders who place a minimum bet on the 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 (and not including Limerick). 
  • 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)
  
• More about the streaming service: William Hill Live Streaming
  
• About William Hill: Founded in 1934, William Hill is one of the most trusted names in bookmaking with a strong heritage in horse racing. Their platform covers exciting contests such as the Dawn Run Mares Novice Steeplechase.

BoyleSports (Streaming)

Access live streams of Limerick Racecourse fixtures through BoyleSports by placing a minimum bet on the specific race you wish to view.

• Coverage: All UK & Irish horse racing as well as selected international horse racing.
  
• How to access:
  • A registered BoyleSports account is required.
  • A minimum £1 bet on the race
    
• Additional Features:
  • BoyleSports 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 BoyleSports website and mobile apps (iOS & Android)
  
• More about the streaming service: BoyleSports Racing Streaming
  
• About BoyleSports: As Ireland’s largest independent bookmaker, BoyleSports offers a user-friendly platform with a focus on Irish racing. They cover key events at Limerick, including the prestigious Dorans Pride Novice Hurdle.

Racing TV (Streaming + TV)

Racing TV offers dedicated broadcast coverage of Limerick Racecourse from the track across multiple platforms including Sky, Virgin, and Vodafone.

• 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 add-on 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.
  • 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).
  • Option 4 – Vodafone: In order to access Racing TV on channel 421 in Ireland, a separate premium channel subscription is required (€30 per month).
    
• Geo-restrictions: Only a direct subscription with Racing TV under their International susbcription 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 premier channel for British and Irish horse racing, broadcasting from top-tier tracks. Subscribers can enjoy high-definition coverage of major races like the Martin Molony Stakes.

ITV (Freeview TV + Streaming)

ITV broadcasts selected major meetings at Limerick Racecourse, particularly during significant festivals, though coverage is not guaranteed for every fixture.

• Coverage: ITV is free but offers only selected UK and Irish horse racing coverage. ITV1 broadcasts big events such as the Epsom Derby or Glorious Goodwood 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.
    
• More about ITV racing: ITV racing schedule
  
• About ITV: ITV is the home of terrestrial racing in the UK, bringing the sport to a mass audience with expert analysis. Their coverage often highlights marquee events, such as the historic Greenmount Novice Hurdle or the Cailin Alainn Mares Hurdle.

Dubai Racing (Streaming)

Dubai Racing offers free international coverage that may occasionally include events from Limerick Racecourse, with commentary available in Arabic or English.

• 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 our site (betHQ) and no account is required.
    
• Platforms: Desktop, mobile or tablet via the betHQ website.
  
• About Dubai Racing: Dubai Racing, operated by Dubai Media Incorporated, is the official media organization of the government of Dubai. While focused on UAE racing, they occasionally showcase international features like the Cailin Alainn Mares Hurdle.

FAQs

About Limerick Racecourse

Limerick Racecourse, situated at Greenmount Park near Patrickswell, is one of Ireland’s premier horse racing venues. The modern course opened in 2001, becoming the first new racecourse in Ireland for 50 years, and it hosts both National Hunt and Flat racing. The track is a right-handed oval circuit of about one mile and three furlongs, known for testing stamina, particularly during the winter months.

The venue is steeped in tradition and hosts several major events throughout the year that attract large crowds. The most significant highlight is the four-day Christmas Festival, beginning on St Stephen’s Day, which features the Grade 1 Faugheen Novice Steeplechase. In the summer, the course comes alive for Ladies Day and the Martin Molony Stakes, offering a fantastic atmosphere for racing enthusiasts and social racegoers alike.