A Flap in Ireland - Horse race on the beach, Co Mayo

[fergalS96]

will do tnx :)

[fergalS96]

how do u get to ride in one of these?

[wyllieohagan]

@fergalS96 email the organisers

geesalafestival@gmail.com

see you there:)

[irishlore]

ya it's only one day a year when the tide is out. Heading myself this year

[dancingbrave24]

its the laytown meeting isnt it??

[aaronfallon08]

no dis is not a once off i do it and it is for young jockeys that wont to become pro

this takes place every Sunday around ireland

[fracas007]

at 2.50 the commentor mentions George Washington the winner of the english 2000 guineas in 2006 and the QE II????

[snowstormin51]

is this only ran once a year?? can u back on it in a bookies???

[wyllieohagan]

Yes, I think this is one day only.

Don't think you can put a bet on at the bookies - just at the race itself.

It's worth going once just for to see it.

All the best.

[niamhbelmullet]

the dog racing the day before is better crack

[wyllieohagan]

Do they race the dogs on the beach too?

[Zarkavasoumillon]

Just imagine... Its the last race, the tides coming in and that sneaky each way bet on a rag at 100-1 is never seen again... lol

[snowball747]

Been to Laytown five times but never knew they raced on the beach there as well, when is the next meeting, is there one in 2009. How far is it from Dublin, Thank you.

[wyllieohagan]

Hello Snowball747.

We don't have the information you need about dates of races. The previous poster thomascawley might know. Go and introduce yourself:)

[thomascawley]

Yes every year it is held in 3rd weekend in August and next year will be no different hopefully so should be 16th August 2009 but will let u know when its announced. Its about 4 hours from dublin. Best route would prob go to Ballina Co. Mayo

[wyllieohagan]

Thanks very much for the information.

Wishing you all the best:)

[thomascawley]

this would have been 19th August 2007

When she asks bout the racin down near downpatrick she is right its Lacken Strand racing

[thomascawley]

Its held on the 3rd weekend in August anythiny from 16th - 20th August on the Sunday

[all4pharlap]

what date is this race????

[wyllieohagan]

It is held in August each year.

[all4pharlap]

do you know what date????

[Samhains]

Wonderful Video!! Thankyou so much for sharing with us all.

Ireland, thak Goddess for her ;)

[wyllieohagan]

Thanks very much for your comments.

Most welcome:)

All the best to you.

[horsecrazi3]

wow! that looks so cool! wishing I could have been there! i want to be a jockey :D

[wyllieohagan]

Get yourself over to Ireland and see this race meeting. Candy 171 commented that the geesala festival starts on 10th august.

Be a jockey:D

We wish you all the best

[horsecrazi3]

thanks :D hmmmm, it's a pain we can't really afford another holiday right now, but hopefully!

[utesttube]

WOOHOO THE DOOLOUGH RACES!!!

im there yearly :D

[wyllieohagan]

What's the date for this years meet?

[candy1971]

the geesala festival starts on 10th august

[eibhlinsheridan]

This is a nice video of flappin, i am in fact one of the jockeys at this race meeting and its great craic! jst wonderin is there any photos of the flap or any other flaps online.

[wyllieohagan]

Thanks for your comment. Don't know of any other flaps online. What race where you in? What colours were you wearing? And did you win?

I'll see if I have you on video.

Email us. All the best.

[Basso9x13]

What a groovy place to ride! Nice change from typical oval arena track or dressage field.

*****

~R

[randyleprechaun06]

i ride in dem

sept down south not in d midlands

[geesalacoach]

A very well put together piece,10 out of 10

[wyllieohagan]

Thanks very much.

Enjoyed doing it very much.

When I'm back your way again coach, I'll pop into your gym.

All the best

[LifeJourneyGuy]

That was REALLY interesting!! I sent the video link to one of my horse riding friends too! :) (Pete)

[wyllieohagan]

Thanks Pete

It was a memorable day out in Ireland.

So glad we witnessed this event, and to record it.

Thanks for passing on the link.

[NaruyoJapan]

It is unbelievable with the horse racing on the beach. But both the horse and a person look happy. I remembered a book of Dick Francis. Has he visited here, too?

[wyllieohagan]

This was my first visit, and it was extraordinary.

You are right - the horses seemed really happy to be on the beach.

I got very close to the horses racing at one point thought, it was very exciting filming the event. A great day out.

[ajdpadbury]

Great footage of the horses, plus you have put together a really interesting video! 5 stars:)

[wyllieohagan]

Thanks Anthony

Are you home yet?

You certainly had better weather on your visit to Vegas.

However, the flap was a very unique experience indeed.

[ajdpadbury]

Yep, back to reality now, ironing and washing!:)

[888torontomeetup]

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[wyllieohagan]

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