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List of Cheltenham Preview nights 2026
Cheltenham Preview Nights – 2026
A handy list of confirmed Cheltenham Preview Nights (Ireland) with panels, times, ticket info and charities.
Monday, 16 February
Venue: Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, Co Cork | Time: 8pm
Panel: Jane Mangan, Richie Forristal, Aubrey McMahon, Johnny Dineen
Tickets: €20 (on the night) or in advance via 086-8550859 / 087-2174462
In aid of: Reenascreena NS Development Fund
Prizes: Numerous prizes including a morning for four at Willie Mullins’ Closutton Gallops, followed by lunch in the Lord Bagenal Hotel.
Friday, 20 February
Venue: Swans Pub, Skryne, Co Meath (C15 WRW5) | Time: 7.45pm
Panel:
- Gavin Lynch (MC)
- Gordon Elliott (on Zoom)
- Gavin Cromwell
- Johnny Dineen (on Zoom)
- Barry Geraghty
- David Casey (on Zoom)
- Keith Donoghue
- Robbie Power (on Zoom)
- Ryan McCue
Details: The four main Irish NH yards for Cheltenham will be covered.
In aid of: Down Syndrome Louth Meath & Skryne GFC
Tickets: €20 (+ €2 booking fee via Eventbrite). Limited to 150.
How to book: Search Eventbrite for Skryne Cheltenham Preview Night.
Thursday, 26 February
Venue: Lexus Showrooms, Cork Road, Waterford | Doors: 7pm | Start: 7.30pm
Panel: Henry de Bromhead, Paul Nolan, Seán O’Keeffe, Darragh O’Keeffe, Donn McClean
Tickets: €20
In aid of: Jack De Bromhead Equine Centre (100% of proceeds donated)
Bookings: Lexus Waterford 051 301222 or email info@lexuswaterford.ie
Friday, 27 February
Venue: Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal | Time: 8.30pm sharp
Panel: A.P. McCoy, Davy Russell, David Casey, Johnny Dineen, Ian ‘Busty’ Amond, Shark Hanlon
MC: Gary O’Brien
Tickets: €25 (including booking fee)
In aid of: KGK Development Group
Book: www.gr8events.ie
Or call: Dan 086 040 1050 / Sinead 087 419 4808
Friday, 27 February
Venue: Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford | Time: 8pm
Panel: Liam Spratt (MC), J.J. Slevin, Sean O’Keeffe, Philip Rothwell, Conor Stone Walsh, Niall Tierney (IrishRacing.com), Ryan McCue (Paddy Power)
Tickets: €10
Details: Finger food and door prizes on the night. Sponsor: Chieftain Bookmakers.
In aid of: Taghmon Horse & Pony Committee
Friday, 27 February
Venue: Mernaghs Bar, Oilgate, Wexford
Panel: Noel Meade, Sam Ewing, Sean Doyle, Gavin Cromwell, Eddie O’Leary
MC: Tadhg Dooley
In aid of: Spinal Bifida Wexford, Child Vision & Jack De Bromhead Equine Centre
Note: Auction and raffle on the night.
Tip: If you’d like, I can add a “submit your event” line, or sort these by county as well as date.