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Did you know Baldoyle was famous for horse racing back?

It started in 1829 and became hugely popular due to the location as the trained served those from Drogheda to Howth. During the 20th Century, insurers could no longer insure the racecourse and so racing stopped in the 1970s.

Currently the racecourse grounds now home over 2000 houses. A pub called the Racecourse Inn was built in 1980, with the new community center also being named after the once hugely popular horse racing track in 2025.

If you enjoy old men talking slowly about history and horse racing then you will love the RTE documentary on the Baldoyle Racecourse! Give it a listen.

Walk of the Week !!

This week we walk the Racecourse Park in Baldoyle. Its the home to Na Dubh Ghall GAA with 3 football pitches, 2 GAA pitches and conjoining paths throughout the park. It is also home to an outdoor gym, playground and the new and improved Racecourse Community Center.

Positives

Great place for the sportier walker/runner with flat paths throughout and a lack of swamps in the grass that can be found in the neighbouring Seagrange Park. One lap of the park is 1km approximately is handy for runners and great for me as one lap with my little dogs is more then enough to tire them out.

Negatives

Racecourse Park does need more plants as the park is very green and lacks a pop of color. There was some construction happening near the playground so I couldn't get any pictures to highlight the park facilities.

REVIEW OF DUBLIN BAY CAFFE

A lovely café that offers coffees, hot or cold and delicious pastries.

Coffee

I ordered a flat white with oat milk and my friend had a flat white with regular milk. The coffee was very nice, one of the best I've ever had. The oat milk used was on the sweeter side which I prefer. It cost €4.40 which is steep for a flat white but using alternative milk comes with a price.

Vibes

Dublin Bay Caffe is right on the bay with beautiful views over to Sutton, Portmarnock and Howth. The weather was not great so we sat inside which is just as nice as the view. The café was originally a cottage but now converted to serve Baldoyle and the staff were very attentive and kind to all customers. As the café sits on the bay, it has a nautical theme but it is very subtle and warm inside.

I would highly recommend for a catch-up as we stayed for over two hours and the staff never rushed us to leave even though we only bought one drink each. I think it has been a great addition to Baldoyle as there was a constant stream of customers but it would be amazing if they started offering sandwiches and the like.

Starting in April the actor and director William Morgan every Monday and Tuesday 7-9pm in the new Racecourse Community Centre.

Find out more by clicking the link below

Did you know Baldoyle was the childhood town of footballer Robbie Brady, singer Nicky Byrne, presenter Jennifer Zamparelli, golfer Willie Nolan and singer Erica Cody?

How to join that list of legends? Simply join a new club and it just so happens that Baldoyle has loads of options.

Baldoyle Pacers Running Club

Baldoyle United FC

Na Dubh Ghall GAA

Baldoyle Boxing Club and Headon Boxing

Trackside Lawn Tennis Club

Acting Class

Baldoyle Badminton Center

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