The Galway Races

The Galway races are almost upon us again. It is said that summer is almost over when the Galway races are over! We haven't had much of a summer so far but hopefully, things will get better from now on! 

The whole world is certainly coming together to celebrate the occasion in the city of Tribes while meeting each other in a wonderful atmosphere with great food not to mention drink available in abundance.

Of course, Thursday is the big day for ladies and all of them pull out the stops and dress to the nines for that day. 

Here are some useful phrases from our friends in Gaillimh le Gaeilge (gleg.ie) that may be useful for the Galway Races.

Fáilte chuig Rásaí na Gaillimhe

- Welcome to the Galway Races

Spraoi agus Spleodar ag Rásaí na Gaillimhe

- Enjoyment and fun at the Galway Races

Lá na mBan

- Ladies Day

An hata is fearr

- Best Hat

An Fhéile Rásaíochta is cáiliúla sa tír!

- The most popular Racing Festival in the country!

Aon mholtaí?

- Any Tips?

Capall Breá

- Great Horse

Agus tá siad imithe!

- And they’re off!

Síos leo le fána

- Over the hill they go

Amuigh chun tosaigh

- Ahead of the posse

Bua iontach

- Great win

Cuir geall

- Put on a bet

Gach bealach

- Each Way

Rogha na Coitiantachta

- Favourite

An corrlach ar

- The odds on

Cárta na rásaí

- Race card

Torthaí na Rásaí

- Race results

Pláta na Gaillimhe

- The Galway Plate

And don’t forget the old proverb “Nuair is crua don chailleach, caithfidh sí rith” which means “When the going gets tough, the tough get going”.  That might be appropriate for myself while I’m getting ready for ladies’ day as it translates literally as “when the old woman is in difficulty, she has to scramble”!

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