GALLERY: All Waggy Tails, Sunshine and Smiles at Punchestown for the annual Walking Sunday Event in Punchestown
Walking Sunday is traditionally the day for Kildare people to view the course and amenities at Punchestown, ahead of the National Hunt Festival, with John Forde's 52nd Street Band keeping the crowds entertained...Goodies and treats were provided by the volunteers of Mc Auley Place, while treats galore for the k9 visitors were provided and sponsored by Irish Dog Food. All proceeds raised went to McAuley Place in Naas and Naas Scouts.
![[caption id="attachment_220831" align="alignnone" width="195"] Carolann Dunne, Orla Goulding and Calub Hederman[/caption]](https://www.connachttribune.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/04/29/20/iconic-upload-2018-04-22214205-WALKING-SUNDAY-AT-PUNCHESTOWN-2018-10-195x300.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=195)
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[caption id="attachment_220831" align="alignnone" width="195"] Carolann Dunne, Orla Goulding and Calub Hederman[/caption]
![[caption id="attachment_220832" align="alignnone" width="192"] Jamie and Shane Lillis[/caption]](https://www.connachttribune.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/04/29/20/iconic-upload-2018-04-22214210-WALKING-SUNDAY-AT-PUNCHESTOWN-2018-11-192x300.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=192)
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[caption id="attachment_220832" align="alignnone" width="192"] Jamie and Shane Lillis[/caption]
![[caption id="attachment_220833" align="alignnone" width="300"] Brendan Loughlin from Brendans Running Club warms the crowd up before the Fun Run at Punchestown[/caption]](https://www.connachttribune.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/04/29/20/iconic-upload-2018-04-22214215-WALKING-SUNDAY-AT-PUNCHESTOWN-2018-14-300x260.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=300)
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[caption id="attachment_220833" align="alignnone" width="300"] Brendan Loughlin from Brendans Running Club warms the crowd up before the Fun Run at Punchestown[/caption]
![[caption id="attachment_220834" align="alignnone" width="240"] Brendan Loughlin from Brendans Running Club warms the crowd up before the Fun Run at Punchestown[/caption]](https://www.connachttribune.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/04/29/20/iconic-upload-2018-04-22214226-WALKING-SUNDAY-AT-PUNCHESTOWN-2018-15-240x300.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=240)
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[caption id="attachment_220834" align="alignnone" width="240"] Brendan Loughlin from Brendans Running Club warms the crowd up before the Fun Run at Punchestown[/caption]