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Irish Grand National

The Irish Grand National is run at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday, the last day of the Easter Festival. In 2027 that is 29 March.

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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day

Fairyhouse Racecourse in County Meath hosts the race as the showpiece of its three day Easter Festival. The festival runs from the Saturday before Easter to Easter Monday.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Monday 29 March 2027IrelandConfirmed by the organiser
2028Monday 17 April 2028IrelandProvisional until the organiser confirms
2029Monday 2 April 2029IrelandProvisional until the organiser confirms

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