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Senan Hogan, 23 Aug
The Curragh Racecourse is readying itself for Co Kildare’s biggest
family garden party on Sunday, September 15 to mark Day 2 of Irish
Champions Festival.
Off track over 4 acres of ground will be transformed with fun
activities and playground rides for the kids who will also get a chance
to meet one of our four legged stars thanks to retired racehorse Treo
Eile the not-for-profit charity behind Retraining Ireland’s
Racehorses.
Continuing the horsepower theme, with thanks to Fitzpatrick’s
Mercedes-Benz, an actual real-life Formula 1 simulator will also be
present for the those wishing to experience what it’s like to be in
control of one of the fastest racing cars on the planet.
For the sporting purists, horses will be travelling from as far as
Australia to take each other on at the famous racecourse on the world’s
biggest stage. If the Australian filly is declared as a contender for
the race, it will be the first time ever that a horse from Australia
has come to race here at The Curragh Racecourse.
Tara Buick from the Curragh Racecourse said “I honestly don’t think we
could have squeezed in any more fun activities and events off the
track, we aim to make this the biggest garden party this year in Co.
Kildare with something for everyone, both young and old will love it.
"We can’t wait to have the Formula One simulator at the track for the
first time.
"Musically we have we’ll have drummers, Newbridge Gospel Choir, the
Havana Trio, Ramblin Rovers and the Artane Band creating some fabulous
atmosphere.
"Of course we will also have our popular Kids Train, cartoon
characters, face painters, Bouncy Castles and a Caricaturist in place
and ready to do their thing.”
Also on is a special treasure hunt with a unique Junior Racecard, a
Curragh Spin the Wheel for kids with prizes like Mr Whippy vouchers,
and goody bags.
Details of the big day at the curragh racecourse can be seen
on www.curragh.ie and Champions Bundles are available up to September
8th, anyone who purchases a Champions Bundle will be entered into a
raffle for an amazing 2025 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day hospitality
package worth €500.