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27th Anniversary of the Croí Galway Race Day

Friday, July 31st, 2026

Join us for the 27th Anniversary of the Croí Galway Race Day Event, set to take place on Friday, July 31st, 2026, in the top floor Panoramic Suite of the Killanin Stand. We promise a fantastic day out for colleagues, family and friends!

Croí’s Raceday Package includes:

Complimentary coach transfer to and from The Galmont to Ballybrit, admission to the racecourse, drinks reception on arrival, 4-course meal with wine, afternoon tea, guest tipster, private tote facilities and live entertainment.

All proceeds directly support the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke.

For more information or to book your place please email christine@croi.ie

Photo Gallery from the 2025 Event

George and Helen Proctor with Vicky and Peter Harkin, An Bearna attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Emer and Kieran Whyte, Knocknacarra attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Julie Morahan, Katherine Campion, Ursula Keane, Maam and Eva Hughes, Claregalway attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Sam Ackeroyd, Bridgette Sorby, Rachel Fox and David Hernon of Ward & Burke attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Ciana Sapell, Corrandulla, Sorcha O’Dowd, Angelica Newell, Annaghdown and Lorraine Casserly, Corrandulla attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Martin and Martina Hughes, Claregalway attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Michael McDermott and Edel McDermnott of Irish Life with Jessica Bobbitt and Ted Vogel attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Edel McDermott of Irish Life, Audrey Bleach and Domhnait Digan attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

David Connolly, Niamh Connolly University of Galway with Sue and Gavin Hennessy, NIPC attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Emma, Ruth and Liz Dillon-Leetch, Ballyhaunis attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Emma, Ruth and Liz Dillon-Leetch, Ballyhaunis attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Nicole Lavelle, Lisa Mullarkey and Niamh Donohue of Corrib Oil attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Trina and Adrian Patterson, Kilcolgan attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Pamela Treacy, Corofin Marie Donnellan, Athenry and Lynda Keaveney, Carna attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Sharon Spellman of Corrib Oil attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Mary Kilcooley of Circular Road and Mary Couniahan of Kinvara attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

The Croí team ( front l-r) Lizanne Dunleavy, Richie Hynes, Deirdre Crehan, Christne Flanagan, Madeline Rabbitt and Paul Cunnane. ( Back L-r) Mike Cubbard, Emma Dillon-Leetch and Mark O’Donnell, Lisa Pearson and Caroline Dermody attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

The Croí team ( front l-r) Lizanne Dunleavy, Richie Hynes, Deirdre Crehan, Christne Flanagan, Madeline Rabbitt and Paul Cunnane. ( Back L-r) Mike Cubbard, Emma Dillon-Leetch and Mark O’Donnell, Lisa Pearson and Caroline Dermody attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Attendees at smiling at the Croí Race Day — Caroline Dermody, Paul Cunnane and Madeline Rabbitt attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Michael Greaney, Killiney and Sheila Greaney, Newcastle attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Noreen Conway, Platform 94, Mark Kerins, John Clancy and Marie Donnellan, Platform 94 attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Croí staff and volunteers Christne Flanagan, Vicky Harkin, Luigi Ryan, Lisa Perason, Steven Hosty, Sheila Greaney and Tom Hanley attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

MC Ollie Turner entertaining guests at the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

MC Ollie Turner entertaining guests at the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Dr Martina Ní Chúlain, University of Galway, Mark Gantly, Chair of Croí and Dr Sandra Ganley CEO of NIPC attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy

Kevin O’Reilly and Phil O’Reilly with Stephanie Freaney of NIPC attending the Croí Annual Race Day at the Galway Races on Friday. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy