Big prizes on and off the track as The Curragh gets set to host Guineas Weekend
There will be plenty of activity on and off the track at the Curragh this weekend as Kildare's premier flat racing venue gets set for the 2,000 Guineas on Saturday, and the 1,000 Guineas on Sunday.
Most notably, punters can enjoy an exhibition celebrating the life of legendary jockey, Lester Piggott which will take place over both days sponsored by FBD Hotels & Resorts.
The Killashee Irish Tatler Style Icon will be featured on Sunday and former model Yvonne Connolly will be joined by Ciara McElligott of Killashee Hotel, publishing entrepreneur Norah Casey, Sue Gilhooly of Cullen & Co and our own Anna Fortune from The Kildare Post and KildareNow.
Best Dressed Lady in the Killashee Irish Tatler Style Icon will receive a prize of the Ultimate Girls Getaway. Along with 9 friends, the winning fashionista will enjoy a fun-filled weekend at Killashee Hotel including two nights bed and breakfast, a unique experience in the Hydrotherapy Suite in Killashee’s award winning spa, a champagne afternoon tea and dinner for the party of 10 on one evening. Also included in the prize is a voucher for €2,000 from sponsors Cullen & Co Jewellers and a style feature in Irish Tatler magazine.
For the winner of the Killashee Irish Tatler Man Style Icon, there's a weekend break with 3 friends at Killashee Hotel including two nights bed and breakfast, dinner on one evening and tickets to the Irish Oaks at The Curragh on 16 July, as well as a €1,000 voucher for Cullen & Co Jewellers. So, great prizes to be bagged for the discerning lady or gent who bags the fashion titles next weekend.
Actress Joanne Lumley will be guest of honour on Sunday when the Curragh celebrates her 70th birthday - and hosts a race in her name!
On Saturday, the first of seven races starts at 3.20pm with the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas scheduled for 5.40pm. Sunday's racing kicks off at 1.20pm, with eight races on the card including the G1 Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas at 1.55pm.
Admission charges - adult: €20 / U25s and Seniors €10 U16s free. See www.curragh.ie for full race listings and facilities.