VIDEO: New Bistro and Playground will be ready for Curragh re-opening

A new Bistro outlet and a Children's Playground will be both ready when the Curragh Racecourse opens for the 2018 season on May 11 and 12.

Curragh Racecourse chief executive Derek McGrath also said the Stable yard, Pre-Parade Ring, Saddling Stalls, Parade Ring and Queen's Room viewing tower will also be completed before May 11.

A multi-million euro re-development plan will be paused next month for the first two racedays of the season.

Saturday, May 11 will feature a competitive seven-race programme with the first race off at 2.00pm.

The following day - the Plusvital Race Day will also feature seven races including the Group 3 Blue Wind Stakes.

June will be a busy month with the Tattersalls Irish Guineas festival and the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival.

See a Video on the latest update on the redevelopment here:

https://www.facebook.com/TheCurraghRacecourse/videos/10157234414842388/