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.

Horse cooling down Punchestown

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.