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Kildare jockey Charlie O'Dwyer rides the first winner of the day of Punchestown Day 2
Ballybawn Belter has won the Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle in Punchestown. Kildare jockey Conor O'Dwyer was on-board the opening winner of the day as the JP McManus horse pulled clear of Bread and Butter and Camino Rock. The ...
26 Apr 2023 at 15:57
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GALLERY #2: Out and about among the crowds at Day 2 of Punchestown 2023
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26 Apr 2023 at 18:36
Huge shock as Fastorslow wins the Punchestown Gold Cup 2023 for Martin Brassil
Fastorslow has won the Punchestown Gold Cup 2023 for trainer Martin Brassil in a huge upset over heavy favourite Galopin Des Champs. The horse ridden by JJ Slevin came home ahead of the pack and nearest follower Galopin Des Champs to claim ...
26 Apr 2023 at 18:17
Noel Meade on Punchestown memories, the Carberry's and much more
Despite plying his early trade among the flat racers of the Irish racing scene, Noel Meade would come to be known as one of the most successful national hunt trainers in the country and a seven-time Irish Champion Trainer. Before all that,...
26 Apr 2023 at 15:00
The story of Ireland's biggest ever winner - Sawbuck's 300/1 win at Punchestown
Punchestown in 2022 brought about a piece of jump racing history as Sawbuck became the joint longest-priced winner in the history of any horse in the discipline. There were extra scenes of celebrations within Kildare as Curragh-based ...
26 Apr 2023 at 14:00
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
‘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 ...
25 Apr 2023 at 10:00
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Over 100,000 people expected to flock to Punchestown Festival
The winners, the heroes and the champions return to the home of Irish jump racing for the grand finale of the season as the 2023 Punchestown Festival returns from Tuesday 25th to Saturday 29th April. Organisers anticipate an ...
24 Apr 2023 at 16:57
PICTURES: Some of the best photos from out and about among the crowds at Punchestown 2023
Some of the best photos from out and about among the crowds at Punchestown 2023.
28 Apr 2023 at 21:45
Racing
State Man has won the Champion Hurdle for Willie Mullins at Punchestown
State Man has won the Paddy Power Champion Hurdle for Willie Mullins on Day 4 of Punchestown. The heavy favourite looked every bit the quality horse that it was seen as pre-race as it closes the season with a superb win. ...
28 Apr 2023 at 17:33
PICTURE SPECIAL: All the fashion from Day 1 at the Punchestown Festival 2023
All the fashion from Day 1 at the Punchestown Festival 2023. Pictured above is Michael Walsh from Monkstown who won Best Dressed on the first day of Punchestown. All photos by Aishling Conway. Michael Walsh from ...
26 Apr 2023 at 12:00
PICTURES: Out and About among the crowds at Day 1 of Punchestown 2023
All the glamourous snaps from Day one of the Punchestival Festival. Pictured above is Sarah Battle, Marietta Doran, Lawson Mpane, Jess Colivet and Susie O'Neill. All photos by Aishling Conway. Dawn and Bernie ...
25 Apr 2023 at 18:30