Power Sports include Horse Racing (Flat Racing, Jump Racing, Point to Point and Harness Racing), Greyhound Racing, Pigeon Racing, Angling, Wild West (Rodeo, Pack Burro Racing, Dog Mushing), Boat Racing (Rowing, Sailing, Canoeing, Powerboat Racing), Bike Racing (Road Cycling, Cyclo-Cross, BMX, Mountainbiking, Motorbike Racing), Motorsport (Rallying, Autocross, Formula Racing, Karting, Hill Climbing, Stock Car Racing), Air Racing (Hot Air Ballooning, Hang Gliding, Air Racing, Drone Racing, FlugTag).
Horse Racing
Horse Racing Disciplines include Flat, Jump, and Point-to-Point, and also Harness Racing.
Point to Point
Point to Point
Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board
Picture Credits: [1] Horse racing on the beach – Photo Contributor: gabriel12 [Internet] Available from: Horse Racing On Beach Stock Photo 707088094 | Shutterstock [Accessed 16 September 2022]
Horse Racing Disciplines include Flat, Jump, and Point-to-Point.
Point-to-Point
Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board
IHRB Point-to-Point Meetings (Month):
Equestrian
Endurance Riding has been part of the Federation Equestre Internationales events since the 1980s. It involves riders and horses covering varying terrain over distances of up to 160km. The key to endurance Riding is the welfare of the horse, and to this end there are regular vet checks before, during and after rides.
Equestrian
Endurance Ireland; Badminton Horse Trials
Girl jockey riding a horse jumps over a barrier on equestrian competitions. Girl riding a horse on jumping competitions. – Photo Contributor: Mykola59 [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/girl-jockey-riding-horse-jumps-over-1761706922 [Accessed 16 September 2022]
Badminton Horse Trials
Badminton Horse Trials Mitsubishi Motors Trophy (Years):
Endurance Ireland
Endurance Ireland Trophies (Years):
Harness Racing
Harness Racing
IHRA
The Highlight of the Irish Harness Racing Association is the All-Ireland Series.
Picture credits: [1] Palma de Mallorca / Spain – May 22, 2016: Riders compete during their harness racing or horse sulky race in Palma de Mallorca hippodrome at the Balearic islands Sulky races trophy – Photo Contributor: zixia [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/palma-de-mallorca-spain-may-22-1196966635 [Accessed 16 September 2022]
IHRA Leaderboard & All-Ireland Series
IHRA Leaderboard (Seasons)
IHRA All Ireland Series (Seasons):
IHRA All-Ireland Trot Series (Seasons):
IHRA All-Ireland Pace Series (Seasons):
IHRA Race Winners
IHRA Race Winners (Seasons):
IHRA Race Winners Portmarnock (Seasons): 2020
IHRA Race Winners Annaghmore (Seasons):
IHRA Race Winners Dunmanway (Seasons): 2020
IHRA Race Winners Lyre (Seasons):
Greyhound Racing
Greyhound Racing
Irish Greyhound Board
Irish Greyhound Board
Rankings – Greyhounds by Prizemoney [All Irish Stadia] (Years): 2019
Picture Credits: [1] Dublin, Ireland – January 13 2020: Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium – Photo contributor: Benen Taylor [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/dublin-ireland-january-13-2020-shelbourne-1614288058 [Accessed 16 September 2022]
Country & Western
Country & Western sports include Ploughing (The National Ploughing Championships) and Jousting which take part in Ireland, as well as Wild West sports such as Rodeo (Texas State Sport), Pack Burro Racing (Donkeys – Colorado State Sport), Cowboy Polo (started in New Mexico but now only played in Montana) and Dog Mushing (Alaska State Sport)
Ploughing
Ploughing
National Ploughing Championships
National Ploughing Championships Five Nations
NPC 5 Nations Reversible Plough Class (seasons): 2019
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Wild West & Rodeo
There are a few different American Sports such as Rodeo in Texas which are Official State Sports. Others include Alaska Dog Mushing (racing with a Husky and Sled), Colorado Pack Burro Racing (racing a donkey with supplies up a mountain), and Cowboy Polo (originally started in New Mexico but now only played in Montana).
Wild West & Rodeo
PRCA, Western Pack Burro Ass-ociation
Texas Rodeo
PRCA Rodeo World Championships (Years): 2013
Western Pack Burro Ass-ociation
Western Pack Burro Ass-ociation Race Winners 2010-Present
[1] Austin, Texas, USA, March. 23, 2012: Rodeo Austin, one of America’s premier rodeo event, featuring Pro Rodeo, Austin, started in 1938, Austin, Texas – Photo Contributor: T photography [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/austin-texas-usa-march-23-2012-204501658 [Accessed 16 September 2022]
[2] Photo by @coldbeer on Pexels.com
Boat Racing
Canoeing
Canoeing
Canoeing Ireland
Canoe Sprint Ireland
CSI All Ireland Championships (Years):
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[2] Barnaul, Russia – May 22, 2021: Russian athlete Dyachenko A. competing in K1 M event in 2021 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup and Olympic Qualification. SeregaSibTravel [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/barnaul-russia-may-22-2021-russian-2047619885 [Accessed 16 September 2022]
Powerboat Racing
Powerboat Racing
Irish Powerboat Racing Records
Powerboat Racing Irish Team Records
UIM World Powerboat Record – Thunderchild 2 – Cork-Fastnet-Cork 9 August 2020
Thunderchild Round Ireland and Rockall Powerboat Record 6 July 2017
Picture Credit: [1] Yalta, ukraine – may 8 . racing boat in the world championship of powerboat p1 on may 8, 2010 in yalta, ukraine Copyright: Grekov 123rf.com
[2] Photo by Red Zeppelin on Pexels.com
Bike Racing
Bike Sport includes Road Cycling, Cyclo-Cross, BMX, Mountainbiking and Motorbike Racing. Cycling ireland is the National Governing Body for Road Cycling and Cyclo-Cross. The Mountainbiking Association of Dublin runs competitions in the Greater Dublin Area.
Road Cycling
Road Cycling
Cycling Ireland; Mountainbiking Association of Dublin
Irish National Championships
Men’s National Championships (Seasons): 2020
Cycling Ireland National Records
Cycling Ireland National Place to Place Records October 2020
Cycling Ireland Tours
Tour of Ulster (Years): 2002
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Cyclo-Cross
Cyclo-Cross
Cycling Ireland; Mountainbiking Association of Dublin
National Cyclo-Cross Chamionships (Season): 2017 2018
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[2] Photo by Mídia on Pexels.com
Mountainbiking
The Mountainbiking Association of Dublin runs competitions in the Greater Dublin Area.
Mountainbiking
Mountainbiking Association of Dublin.
Mountainbiking Association of Dublin
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[2] Photo by Carissa Rogers on Pexels.com
[2] Cyclist in the mountains Rocksweeper [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/cyclist-mountains-127383308 [Accessed 16 September 2022]
Motorcycle Racing
The Leinster 200 Motorcycle Race was raced over the Tallaght Circuit from 1934 to 1949.
Motorcycle Racing
Leinster 200 Motorcycle Race
Motorcycle Racing (Overviews):
Leinster 200 Motorcycle Race (Tallaght Circuit) 1935-1949
Picture Credit: [1] Motorcycle practice leaning into a fast corner on track Photo Contributor: Mark_studio [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/motorcycle-practice-leaning-into-fast-corner-1705499176 [Accessed 16 September 2022]
[2]Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com
Motorsport
Motorsport includes Rallying, Autocross, Formula Racing, Karting, Hill Climbing, Stock Car Racing
Rocket Football
Picture credit: Printon Merchandise [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/rocket-league-football-gaming-art-1884089047 [Accessed 30 April 2023]
Rocket League Football
United Soccer Football eCup Rocket League Edition
Motorsport
Motorsport includes Rallying, Autocross, Formula Racing, Karting, Hill Climbing, Stock Car Racing, Monster Trucks. For Motorbike Racing, Powerboat Racing and Air Racing please see the Bike Racing, Boat Racing and Air Racing pages in the Navigation Bar at top of this page.
Motorsport Ireland
Motorsport Ireland is the National Governing Body for Motorsports.
Mondello Park & Formula Racing
Leinster Trophy Car Race
Formula Racing (Overviews):
Motorsport Ireland Leinster Trophy Car Race 1934-Present
International Leinster Trophy Car Race (Tallaght Circuit) 1935-1949
Picture Credit: [1] Imola, 27 April 2019: Pierlugi Martini run with Historic 1989s Minardi F1 Model M189 in action during Minardi Historic Day 2019 into the Imola Circuit in italy. Copyright: danciaba
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Rallying
Motorsport Ireland, Mondello Park, Stock Car Racing, Karting
Motorsport Ireland is the National Governing Body for Motorsports.
Motorsport Ireland
Motorsport Ireland Race Winners (Seasons):
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[2] Craig breen of ireland and scott martin of great britain compete in their citroen total abu dhabi wrt citroen c3 wrc during day two of the wrc portugal on may 18, 2018 in caminha, portugal. ©georgevieirasilva/123RF.COM
Autocross
Motorsport Ireland, Mondello Park, Stock Car Racing, Karting
Motorsport Ireland is the National Governing Body for Motorsports.
Autocross:
Motorsport Ireland National Autocross Championship Specials 2012-2017
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[2] Craig breen of ireland and scott martin of great britain compete in their citroen total abu dhabi wrt citroen c3 wrc during day two of the wrc portugal on may 18, 2018 in caminha, portugal. ©georgevieirasilva/123RF.COM
Stock Car Racing
Stock Car Racing started in the United States of America, and NASCAR, the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. In Ireland there are racetracks at Tipperary, The Pike Waterford, and in Northern Ireland.
Stock Car Racing
Class 1, Rear Wheel Drive, Bangers, Drift Series, Stock Rods.
Stock Car Racing
Tipperary Raceway (SORA)
Short Oval Racing Association Tipperary Raceway (Overviews):
Short Oval Racing Association Tipperary Raceway Nationals 2014-Present
SOHRA Tipperary Raceway Race Winners (Season): 2019
SORA Open Class RWD Championship (Seasons): 2019
Waterford Raceway
Waterford Raceway Class 1 (Seasons):
Waterford Raceway Stock Rods (Seasons): 2019
DMC Race Promotions (Northern Ireland)
DMC Stock Car Race Winners (Seasons): 2019
Picture Credits: [1] May 27, 2018 – Concord, North Carolina, USA: The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series teams race through turn four during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. Photo Contributor: Grindstone Media Group [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/may-27-2018-concord-north-carolina-1101295253 [Accessed 16 September 2022]
[2] Photo by Muhammet Emir Şeker on Pexels.com
Karting
Karting is most peoples introduction to Car Racing.
Karting
Student Sport Ireland Karting Championship
Student Sport Ireland Karting Championship (Seasons): 2019-20
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[2] Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels.com
Powerboat Racing
Powerboat Racing
Irish Powerboat Racing Records
Powerboat Racing Irish Team Records
UIM World Powerboat Record – Thunderchild 2 – Cork-Fastnet-Cork 9 August 2020
Thunderchild Round Ireland and Rockall Powerboat Record 6 July 2017
Picture Credit: [1] Yalta, ukraine – may 8 . racing boat in the world championship of powerboat p1 on may 8, 2010 in yalta, ukraine Copyright: Grekov 123rf.com
[2] Photo by Red Zeppelin on Pexels.com
Motorcycle Racing
The Leinster 200 Motorcycle Race was raced over the Tallaght Circuit from 1934 to 1949.
Motorcycle Racing
Leinster 200 Motorcycle Race
Motorcycle Racing (Overviews):
Leinster 200 Motorcycle Race (Tallaght Circuit) 1935-1949
Picture Credit: [1] Motorcycle practice leaning into a fast corner on track Photo Contributor: Mark_studio [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/motorcycle-practice-leaning-into-fast-corner-1705499176 [Accessed 16 September 2022]
[2]Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com
Air Racing
Drone Racing
Drone Racing
Droned Ireland
The first Irish Drone Racing Championships were held in 2015.
Droned Ireland
Droned Ireland Irish Drone Racing Nationals 2015-2018
Photo Contributor: socrates471
Drones racing. [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/drones-racing-721135219 [Accessed 16 September 2022]
Hot Air Ballooning
Hot Air Ballooning
Irish Ballooning Association
Irish Ballooning Association
The Irish Ballooning Association sanctions Hot Air Balloon flights and competitions in Ireland
Irish Ballooning Association: https://irishballooningassociation.com/ (Hot Air Ballooning)
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