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PICTURES: Kildare comes alive as crowd gathers for Day 1 of Punchestown Festival
The sun is shining bright in Kildare as the 2025 Punchestown Festival kicks off
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The atmosphere at Day 1 of the Punchestown Festival in Kildare is electric this Tuesday as crowds of racegoers have gathered for the start of the big week of horse racing. With the weather forecasted to stay dry and sunny, it looks set to be a great week for punters!
Take a look at some of the photos captured so far.
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