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WATCH: Latest edition of Kildare Life a big hit with Punchestown racegoers

The latest edition of the Kildare Life magazine was a big hit with racegoers at the Punchestown Festival today. It is now available in shops across the county.

02 May 2025 at 17:06

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PICTURES: Out and about among the crowds at Day 2 of Punchestown 2023

Out and about among the crowds at Day 2 of Punchestown 2023 All photos by Adrian Butler.

26 Apr 2023 at 18:30

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Klassical Dream wins the Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown for Willie Mullins

Klassical Dream has won the Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown for trainer Willie Mullins. The field littered with familiar names provided cracking entertainment in the 5:25 at Punchestown for the first Grade 1 success of the day. The ...

27 Apr 2023 at 17:39

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Punchestown Preview 2022: The Great Comeback Festival for the Kildare racecourse

Punchestown racecourse returns with The Great Comeback Festival from Tuesday April 26 to Saturday April 30, 2022 and all indications show that this could be the largest attendance in the events modern history with crowds of up to 137,000 expected ...

24 Mar 2023 at 11:18

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Interview: Martin Brassil hoping to repeat Punchestown Gold Cup upset

Martin Brassil was one of the stories of the Punchestown Festival in 2023 when his horse Fastorslow upset the odds, and many punters, to stun Galopin Des Champs in the Punchestown Gold Cup. “It was (a big shock). We had come up short in ...

26 Apr 2024 at 19:20

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‘A night of pure entertainment, fun and dancing’: Punchestown Ball is back for 2023!

The highly-anticipated Punchestown Ball is back for 2023. This year, the prestigious event aims to raise funds for the Kildare branch of Down Syndrome Ireland, in order to help them find a new home. Organisers said: "From 1930, and for ...

25 Apr 2023 at 10:00

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'Naas set to come alive' for Punchestown Festival - Kildare minister Lawless

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless said he is eagerly looking forward to the Punchestown Festival. Mr Lawless said the Festival “has been a fixture in my calendar as long as I ...

29 Apr 2025 at 13:30

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FASHION FIX: Racing style for Punchestown 2022 from Kildare's Whitewater Shopping Centre

Green dress €69.99, bag €39.99 and shoes €49.99. All from Pamela Scott, Whitewater SC Get kitted out for Punchestown's Ladies Day this Friday with stylish racing fashion from Whitewater Shopping Centre in Newbridge. Pictures: ...

24 Mar 2023 at 14:35

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High-profile Grade One sponsor announced for Punchestown Festival

As the countdown to the 2024 Punchestown Festival gets underway the home of Irish jump racing today welcomed Channor Real Estate Group as the latest high-profile grade one sponsor in a major three-year deal. The €125,000 ...

16 Apr 2024 at 12:51

Met Éireann confirms 24 degree heat for Punchestown this week but things could take a turn

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Met Éireann confirms 24 degree heat for Ireland this week but things could take a turn

Met Éireann has confirmed that Punchestown will bask in 24 degree heat this coming Wednesday as high pressure is set to dominate and clear skies are expected. However, things could take a turn in some parts of Kildare ...

29 Apr 2025 at 10:12

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Punchestown Festival 'will deliver a great week' for punters - Kildare-based HRI boss

Punchestown will deliver another great festival, according to the CEO of Kildare-headquartered Horse Racing Ireland (HRI). Suzanne Eade said that the Punchestown Festival plays a vital role in the success of the ...

29 Apr 2025 at 14:00

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Spring Break among music acts announced for Punchestown Festival

12 Apr 2024 at 15:49

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