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12/26/2009 - 12/29/2009Leopardstown Christmas Racing Festival
Leopardstown,
Ireland
Beginning on Boxing Day, this four-day horserace meeting is the perfect way to blow off the Christmas cobwebs. As much a part of Christmas in and around Dublin as mince pies and mistletoe, this popular meeting attracts passionate support for the races during which over €1million is up for grabs for winning jockeys and trainers. Crowds in excess of 65,000 attend the festival and those that really want to enjoy the day in style can opt for the VIP treatment, which begins with a mulled wine reception before the racing and includes a full meal and the expert advice of a tipster to help you select the right horse for that annual bet.
Themes:
Food & Drink
, Exhibitions
, Entertainment
, Sport
Hours: The first race usually begins at 1015 each day with another at around midday.
Cost: Various.
Where: Leopardstown Racecourse
County Dublin
Leopardstown, Ireland
Getting there:
Road: Leopardstown Racecourse is just 10km (6 miles) south of Dublin city centre off the M50. Car parking is free, but can get very busy on race days.
Rail: The LUAS light rail provides regular services from St Stephen's Green to Sandyford / Brewery Road from where the racecourse is just a short walk (although there is a complimentary shuttle bus service from the station on race days).
Bus: A bus service operates from Busaras to the racecourse on race days and returns after the last race.
Contact Information:
Leopardstown Racecourse
Dublin 18
Leopardstown
County Dublin
Ireland
Telephone: +373 (0)1 289 0500
Email: info@leopardstown.com
Website: www.leopardstown.com
