I’ve haven’t been to Galway but with your recommendation, it sounds an enjoyable excursion and one to add to my list! I wasn’t that impressed with The Curragh, perhaps it was more to do with it being a quiet Trials meeting but I have the Punchestown Festival still to get to, perhaps next year.
York and Newbury are both very enjoyable, as is a day at Chester....I used to enjoy Aintree and also Cheltenham but as I’ve got older I prefer watching each days racing on the TV at my local pub rather than being at the course itself. I get a better view and no problem getting a drink! It think that’s why I have delayed on going over to Punchestown but I still think I’ll have to go one year!