Limerick Christmas Festival
Limerick's four-day Christmas Festival takes place from 26th - 29th December 2024, and promises plenty of glamour, festivities, music, entertainment and of course top-class Jumps Racing. It's the perfect place for some post-Christmas fun & socialising!
Highlights on the track include the Doran's Pride Grade 2 Novice Hurdle on Day 1 (26th Dec), the Dawn Run Grade 2 Novice Steeplechase on Day 2 (27th Dec), and the Grade 1 Faugheen Novice Steeplechase & Listed Handicap Steeplechase on Day 3 (28th Dec).
The final day of the Festival (29th Dec) is Family Fun Day where there will be children's amusements, entertainers and much more!
Entertainment: 2023 saw Limerick's Christmas Festival host memorable acts such as DJ's Richard Lowe and Joe Scanlon, Tiny Giants , The busker Paul Fahy and Traffic band throughout the four days. Stay tuned to our website, Instagram, Facebook and for this year's lineup.
Food & Drink: On The Hoof Coffee Truck, Republic of Grill Mexican Food Truck & Limerick Racecourse's catering partner Fitzgerald's Woodlands.
With great-value ticket and hospitality offers available, it's a festival not to be missed! Check out Limerick's offers below and experience a Proper Day Out this Christmas.
Day One
26th December
Day One
St. Stephen's Day racing is a tradition in the mid-west so make sure you join us for a feast of National Hunt racing. Last year the St. Stephen's day meeting attracted over seven thousand attendees. The feature race of the day is the Grade 2 Doran's Novice Hurdle, won by dual Cheltenham Festival winners Faugheen and Penhill in the past and last year won by Loughlynn.
First Race : 12:25pm approx.
Last Race : 15:50pm approx.
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Day Two
27th December
Day Two
Amidst the great entertainment, food and beverage choices, the second day of the Limerick Christmas Festival features the Grade 2 Dawn Run Novice Steeplechase where the WP Mullins team will be aiming to make it four in a row in the race. Past winners include Cheltenham festival winners Concertista and Allegorie De Vassy so get down to Limerick Racecourse to see talented horses like these line up against each other.
First Race : 12:19pm approx.
Last Race : 15:41pm approx.
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Day Three
28th December
Day Three
Day three of Limerick Christmas Festival is Grade One day. The Grade 1 Faugheen Novice Steeplechase ran over 2 miles and 3 furlongs is the feature race of the day and is sure to be a thriller. Other than the great racing, the Limerick Christmas Festival is a great way for the whole family to get out of the house after the Christmas festivities with a wide variety of food and entertainment to suit all tastes.
First Race : 12:30pm approx.
Last Race : 15:55pm approx.
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Day Four
29th December
Day Four
Day four at Limerick Christmas Festival is Family Fun Day. Planning a family reunion, meeting old friends, celebrating an occasion, then look no further than Limerick Racecourse Christmas Festival for a great family day out filled with activities.
First Race : 12:00pm approx.
Last Race : 15:27pm approx.
Getting to limerick racecourse
Getting to the Festival couldn't be easier with a FREE bus service operating from Limerick City.
Buses will depart from Henry Street and will bring Racegoers directly to the racecourse with multiple return trips each day. Visit the Limerick Racecourse Website for bus times and more information.
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