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PICTURES: Fun in the booth as crowds enjoy Day 2 of the Punchestown races - Gallery 2

It was all smiles as the punters converged on Punchestown Racecourse for Day 2 of the Festival. The PunchestownLive.ie photo booth proved popular with festivalgoers. Take a look at Gallery 2 of Day 2 below - Use the arrows above or 'Next' icon below ...

26 Apr 2023 at 17:30

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WATCH: Jockey Charlie O'Dwyer reacts following Punchestown win

CHARLIE O'Dwyer rode the first winner of day two in Punchestown. Ballybawn Belter was in the JP McManus colours and had a convincing win in the 3.40. This is the local jockey's second win here and his proud parents, Conor and Audrey by his side.

26 Apr 2023 at 18:18

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WATCH: Punters fly from England for Punchestown 2023

CHARLOTTE and her friends flew from the UK in the middle of the night to attend their first ever Punchestown racing festival. The girls were full of fun and merriment for a day of racing and partying. Speaking of the Gold Cup, the girls said they ...

26 Apr 2023 at 17:50

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WATCH: Punchestown 2023 bookmaker discusses his odds on favourite

NOBODY knows racing better than a bookmaker. Ray Mulvany travels all around Ireland and the UK to race meets but nothing beats Punchestown. “It's fabulous. It's where our bookmakers want to be, in the big festivals, whether it be Galway Listowel,...

26 Apr 2023 at 17:12

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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

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PICTURES: Photo booth delight on Day 2 of the 2023 Punchestown Festival - Gallery 1

It was all smiles as the punters converged on Punchestown Racecourse for Day 2 of the Festival. The PunchestownLive.ie photo booth proved popular with festivalgoers. Take a look at Gallery 1 of Day 2 below - Use the arrows above or 'Next' icon ...

26 Apr 2023 at 15:56

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PICTURES: Wide smiles and wild craic at the photobooth on Day 2 of Punchestown 2023 - Gallery 4

It was all smiles as the punters converged on Punchestown Racecourse for Day 2 of the Festival. The PunchestownLive.ie photo booth proved popular with festivalgoers. Take a look at Gallery 4 of Day 2 below - Use the arrows above or 'Next' ...

26 Apr 2023 at 21:00

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PICTURES: All smiles at the booth on Day 2 of the 2023 Punchestown Festival - Gallery 3

26 Apr 2023 at 19:25

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Energumene looking to double up at Punchestown

Energumene bids to cement his status as the king of the two-mile division over fences by securing back-to-back victories in the William Hill Champion Chase on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival. The nine-year-old provided ...

24 Apr 2023 at 15:57

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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, ...

25 Apr 2023 at 10:00

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Hanlon set for late call on ground for Hewick at Punchestown

Shark Hanlon has warned Hewick is not a certain runner in Wednesday’s Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup on account of the ground. The going was described as yielding to soft on Monday morning, with more rain forecast throughout ...

25 Apr 2023 at 09:00

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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 ...

24 Apr 2023 at 16:57

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