Fairyhouse
A static guide to the key Fairyhouse races and conditions for the 2026 Irish Grand National weekend.
Weekend Structure
Festival Sunday
Day 1
Sunday builds the weekend with Grade 1 support races and the key staying novice contests.
2026-04-05
Irish Grand National Day
Day 2
Monday centres on the BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National and the headline supporting handicaps.
2026-04-06
Marquee Races
The BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National Steeplechase
The WillowWarm Gold Cup
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle
This page is a fixed festival reference built from local race-condition data rather than live declarations or results.
Day 1
Sunday builds the weekend with Grade 1 support races and the key staying novice contests.
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible.
Grade 1
2 miles 4 furlongs
4yo+
Mares Only
Non-handicap
€100,000
The WillowWarm Gold Cup
A novice steeplechase for five years old and upwards.
Grade 1
2 miles 4 furlongs
5yo+
Mares Allowed
Non-handicap
€100,000
Day 2
Monday centres on the BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National and the headline supporting handicaps.
The BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National Steeplechase
An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards.
Grade 3
3 miles 5 furlongs 37 yards
5yo+
Open
Handicap
€500,000
