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10 Mar 2026

The flat is back for Kildare racegoers! First raceday of the season at Curragh on Sunday

Raceday will also incorporate an exciting Mother’s Day celebration

The flat is back for Kildare racegoers! First raceday of the season at Curragh on Sunday

The Curragh Racecourse is set to launch their 2026 Flat Season, opening its gates on this Sunday, 15th March as part of the St Patrick’s Festival weekend which will also incorporate an exciting Mother’s Day celebration that sets the tone for a year of exceptional racing, fun for young and old, and landmark moments on Ireland’s premier racing stage.

 

Speaking ahead of the season, Brian Kavanagh, CEO, The Curragh Racecourse commented, “We are looking forward to an exceptionally exciting season at The Curragh, in particular, hosting Ireland’s first ever Good Friday race meeting is a truly historic occasion for the sport and for the racecourse.  

"Combined with world‑class racing, great entertainment, and a warm Curragh welcome, 2026 promises to be one of our most memorable seasons yet.”

 

St Patrick’s Day Festival & Mother’s Day Season Opener – Sunday, 15th March

The season begins with a special celebration of women and families to mark Mother’s Day, 15th March. To mark the occasion, the first 150 ladies through the gates will receive a complimentary glass of bubbles, adding sparkle to a day filled with top‑class racing and family‑friendly entertainment to keep little ones entertained. 

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