Horse Racing in Dungarvan
Waterford Chronicle - 5th October 1833
An unnamed Dungarvan man wrote the following letter to
the editor:
Sir, I think you will be glad to learn that this little
city is about to revive its claim to
the merry appellation, by which it was distinguished in days of yore - jolly Dungarvan. Races are to
commence here on the 21st of October; the first days running will be
on the bar, where lovers of the picturesque will have the opportunity of
enjoying the far-famed Dungarvan prospect…then follow two days running across
the country. The first day for Gentleman’s horses, four miles across the
country…for the Dungarvan cup of £30, to which the Stewards will add
twenty. On the second day, Mr Lamb’s cup
of £10 is to be contended for across the country by farmer’s horses, after
which the ladies cup of £20 is to run for over the same ground, to be rode by
gentlemen. His Grace the Duke of
Devonshire has not yet sent in his contribution which is daily expected…the
neighbouring gentry are subscribing very liberally, amongst whom Mr Butler Lowe
[Lived at Bayview House, Ballinacourty] stands foremost…he has kept up a
series of races on a small scale during the summer months…solely
at his own expense…there are several private matches to come off; an excellent
band will be in attendance. There will
be a subscription ball at the Devonshire Arms the second night.
