Limerick Racecourse (Greenmount Park) is a

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venue in County Limerick, Ireland, which stages both

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and

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. The course opened in October 2001 and is the first purpose-built racecourse in Ireland in 50 years. The present location is the seventh different horse racing location in Limerick since 1790. In 1999, the course at Greenpark near Limerick city closed after 130 years of racing. The course is a right-handed oval track of about . It is located on the M20 at exit 4, outside the city.

Notable races

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External links

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