Crowds Listowel Races 27September 2024

A few clips to give the atmosphere at Listowel Races 2024 on Friday 27th of September. =========================== Origins The origin of Listowel races can be traced back to an annual gathering at Ballyeigh, Ballybunion, about nine miles from Listowel. This event, dates back to the early nineteenth century, consisted of a variety of games, horse-racing and a pre-arranged faction fight which concluded the event. June 24, 1834 One of the most memorable faction fights took place on June 24, 1834, at Ballyeigh Strand, near Ballybunion, on the Feast Day of St. John the Baptist. https://listowelraces.ie/history/ ================================ Wrenboys Listowel   / 541036784960634