Punchestown Premiere Weekend
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Punchestown Premiere Weekend
Punchestown Premiere Weekend will take place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November 2024.
This festival consolidates top quality races to create a brilliant Grade 1 double header across the weekend. The Unibet Morgiana Hurdle takes place on Saturday and the famous Grade 1 John Durkan Chase is the star on Sunday. Like all great shows, there is a brilliant supporting cast with the graded, rated, listed and cross country racing on offer.
Punchestown Premiere Weekend is a great gathering of all ages. Seasoned racing fans rub shoulders with groups on a fun day out. Young families enjoy the free entertainment and Playroom area whilst friends and colleagues gather to enjoy top class dining and beverages in the restaurants. Punchestown has a great option for all budgets and requirements.
Gather and enjoy delicious dining packages, live music, family entertainment and more.
Day 1
Saturday 23rd November
Day 1
Join us for an amazing day of racing, entertainment, and fun! With our feature races of the day, Gr1 Unibet Morgiana Hurdle, Gr2 Boodles Florida Pearl Novice Chase and Conway Piling Beginners Chase.
Aside from top class grade one racing there will be live music from Evolution available to all and located in the grandstand.
A festive shopping pavilion will welcome visitors at the turnstiles and as always there will be something for all ages throughout the enclosures.
Pick up a barista coffee and warm pastries or chips and a pint and enjoy a stroll around one of Ireland’s favorite venues in the foothills of the Dublin and Wicklow mountains.
Transport
FREE bus service from Naas (Poplar Square & Post Office) from 10am returning as per demand after racing. Keep an eye on social media for updates.
Free parking and plenty of it!
What To Wear:
It’s Ireland….in November….so wrap up to enjoy the best of the day. If you are attending one of our restaurant or suite venues we suggest at least smart casual to fully suited and booted. There are plenty of comfortable cosy indoor venues with great access to the parade ring and viewing stands.
Times
First race 11.30am.
Last race around 3.30.
Gates at 10am.
Last orders one hour after the last. (Times may vary slightly)
Family Friendly Venue with Free Kids Stuff!
All children under 14 race for free. Santa Truck here on Saturday. Santa Train on Sunday. Hay Cafe and The Feedroom Cafe offering full menu of snacks, carvery, salads, barista coffee and of course child sized portions.
All families in attendance can enter to Win a Trip to Lapland.
Tickets
Best deal in sport – €25 all-weekend ticket. Ends 17th November
Advance (until 9pm the day before) – €15
On The Day – €20
Seniors & Students – €15 on the day only
Family – €25 2 x adults with kids on the day only
Children 14 years and under race for free.
Day 2
Sunday 24th November
Day 2
Join us for an amazing day of racing, entertainment, and fun! With our feature races of the day, Gr1 John Durkan Chase, Gr2 BetVictor Craddockstown Novice Chase, Frontline Security Grabel Mares Listed Hurdle & Rick Of Thunder Cross Country
Aside from top class grade one racing there will be live music from The Sandmen available to all and located in the grandstand.
A festive shopping pavilion will welcome visitors at the turnstiles and as always there will be something for all ages throughout the enclosures.
Pick up a barista coffee and warm pastries or chips and a pint and enjoy a stroll around one of Ireland’s favorite venues in the foothills of the Dublin and Wicklow mountains.
Transport
FREE bus service from Naas (Poplar Square & Post Office) from 10am returning as per demand after racing. Keep an eye on social media for updates.
Free parking and plenty of it!
What To Wear:
It’s Ireland….in November….so wrap up to enjoy the best of the day. If you are attending one of our restaurant or suite venues we suggest at least smart casual to fully suited and booted. There are plenty of comfortable cosy indoor venues with great access to the parade ring and viewing stands.
Times
First race 11.30am.
Last race around 3.30.
Gates at 10am.
Last orders one hour after the last. (Times may vary slightly)
Family Friendly Venue with Free Kids Stuff!
All children under 14 race for free. Santa Truck here on Saturday. Santa Train on Sunday. Hay Cafe and The Feedroom Cafe offering full menu of snacks, carvery, salads, barista coffee and of course child sized portions.
All families in attendance can enter to Win a Trip to Lapland.
Tickets
Best deal in sport – €25 all-weekend ticket. Ends 17th November
Advance (until 9pm the day before) – €15
On The Day – €20
Seniors & Students – €15 on the day only
Family – €25 2 x adults with kids on the day only
Children 14 years and under race for free.
How to get there
By Road:
Punchestown Eircode (Postcode for Sat Nav, Google Maps etc) is W91 VCX4.
From Dublin Airport - 48km
From Dublin City Centre - 35km
From Cork - 2hrs, 40 mins
From Galway - 2hrs, 50 mins
From Belfast - 2hrs, 20 mins
By Rail:
Irish Rail operate a service from Dublin's Heuston Staion to Sallins Station which is just outside Naas.
By Bus:
During the festival there are numerous bus services put on from Dublin City Centre and Naas town.