The Punchestown Racing Festival

• By: Editor
• On: 14/Apr/08
• In: Festivals in Ireland

Punchestown Racecourse is located about 3 miles from Naas, County Kildare, on the Naas to Ballymore Eustace Road. If you're travelling from Dublin there's easy access as it's situated just off the M7 motorway.

The Punchestown Racing Festival is one of the country's premiere race meetings and fans young and old gather to enjoy 5 days of top class racing. There's over 3 million euro in prize money to give away. If you fancy a flutter check the odds and make sure you have the best betting tips and there's plenty of places to go nearby for a pint or a bite to eat. 

The main events of the 5 day racing festival are the Champion Chase on the 22nd, the Gold Cup on the 23rd and the Champion Hurdle on the 25th. There's also the Newbridge Silverware Best Dressed Lady competition, one of the most fashionable events in the racing calendar, which takes place over the first 4 days of the Punchestown Racing Festival as well as the Most Glamorous Couple competition on Saturday the 26th –  this is the part where the focus switches from racing to fashion. 

As with all major Irish racing events it's advisable to book your accommodation well in advance. There's a good selection of hotels, b&b's and self catering options in and around the Naas and East Kildate area – book accommodation in East Kildare.  

Alternativle you can check yourself into one of the many Dublin hotels, Dublin B&B's, or Dublin guesthouses.

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