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Punchestown to host Galway meeting this Thursday

Former champion jockey and MEP for Kildare, Nina Carberry

Nina Carberry returns to the saddle for Kildare charity race

Former champion jockey and MEP for Kildare, Nina Carberry

Nina Carberry returns to the saddle for Kildare charity race

Jim Kavanagh

Racing Enthusiast's Passion Becomes Kildare's Visitor Attraction

PICTURES: Know anyone at Punchestown? We probably took their photo!

PICTURES: Were you spotted? Best frocks on show at Punchestown Festival in Kilda...

PICTURES: Big crowds and bold style on Ladies Day at Punchestown Festival Day Fo...

PICTURES: Busy scenes at Kildare racecourse as day four of Punchestown Festival ...

PICTURES: Glamour and style take centre stage on Ladies Day at Punchestown Festi...

WATCH: Flashback - Kildare's first ever pig race - the 1989 Naas Pork Stakes

GALLERY: Check out this world-renowned horse trainer's establishment with €4m p...

PICTURES: Day three of Punchestown Festival sees big crowds return to Kildare ra...

PICTURES: Stylish lads and ladies out and about at day three of Punchestown fest...

PICTURES: Stylish lads and ladies out and about at day three of Punchestown fest...

PICTURES: Day two of Punchestown Festival delivers another day of colour, crowds...

PICTURES: Guess who we spotted out enjoying the sunshine at Punchestown Day Two?

PICTURES: Guess who we spotted out enjoying the sunshine at Punchestown Day Two?
Thousands are enjoying the sun and racing at day two of Kildare's Punchestown Festival 2026
Rachel Kavanagh

PICTURES: Atmosphere builds as Punchestown Festival opens in style at Kildare ra...

RIP

RIP: 'Hugely respected man'- Tributes paid to man in 60s killed in shuttle bus t...

Raid your granny's wardrobe for the Punchestown Bollinger Best Dressed Competiti...

Kerry all Ireland winning footballer Paudie Clifford with PKRF chairman James Nolan at the official launch of Punchestown Festival 2026

Big field for 35th annual Punchestown charity race in aid of Kildare-based kidne...

Trainer Barry Connell celebrates after winning The William Hill Champion Chase with Marine Nationale on day one of the Punchestown Festival, Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Barry Connell on how he turned 'blank canvas' in Kildare into thriving horse yar...

The rear of the Friarstown home

GALLERY: Late Kildare horse trainer's home with tennis court and orchard on mark...

Grace O'Donnell from Suncroft pictured at The Curragh Racecourse for the announcement of Ireland’s first ever Good Friday raceday. Photograph provided by Marie Brennan of Cut Through PR

Ireland's First Good Friday Raceday to take place at The Curragh Racecourse

Irish jockey 'abused by English rider' in front of his kids in 'horrific' Chelte...

PICTURES: Wrapped-up Irish racegoers bring style, sparkle and big smiles to Leop...

The fire scene in February

BREAKING: Three schoolboys in court after damage worth €190,000 caused in Kildar...

The late Paul Kavanagh beaming after riding a winner in JP McManus' famous silks

RIP: Tributes paid to 'treasured' jockey who died in horror road crash on Christ...
The late Paul Kavanagh, aged 20, has been described as 'beautiful and talented'
Donal O'Regan

Punchestown returns in 2024 with four key changes including new start times PIC: Sportsfile

Kildare's Punchestown celebrates 175 Years with free New Year’s Eve race meeting

Nick O'Toole. Image RIP.ie

REMEMBRANCE: Tributes paid to Nick O'Toole who had a long association with horse...

PICTURES: Well-known Irish horse trainer’s home and race track goes up for milli...

RIP Michael J. (Mikey) O'Connor

RIP: Tributes paid to Irish jockey Mikey O'Connor (44) after sudden death

Hurling for Cancer Research: Star-studded charity match time, TV details, ticket...

Hurling for Cancer Research: Star-studded charity match time, TV details, ticket...

PICTURES: Fashion fever hits Galway Races as racegoers' eye-catching style steal...

Prominent horse racing figures to attend Kildare fundraiser in aid of child. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Prominent horse racing figures to attend Kildare fundraiser in aid of child

Irish jockey Oisin Murphy admits drink driving charge after crashing into a tree

Queen comforts girlfriend of late jockey at Cheltenham Festival

Following the incident, on February 6, the 24-year-old was airlifted to Cork University Hospital where his condition was described as critical

RIP: Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan dies in hospital ten days after fall in Thu...

Image credit: Sportsfile

Irish jockey in intensive care after being airlifted to hospital following horro...

FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY.

Rehabilitation facility considered for Race Training Academy in Kildare town

PICTURES: All the best photos from a stunningly stylish Ladies Day at Galway Rac...

PICTURES: Sizzling style and craic on offer as Galway Races draws huge crowd of ...

PICTURES: Fashion and fun at Irish Oaks weekend at Curragh Racecourse

PICTURES: Stunning style and smiles on show as punters enjoy Irish Derby Day at ...

PICTURES: Huge gallery of crowd pictures from Irish Derby Day at the Curragh

PICTURES: Huge gallery of crowd pictures from Irish Derby Day at the Curragh

Crowds at the Curragh

PICTURES: Crowds attend the Irish Derby Festival Day 2 as the rain comes down at...

Kildare Local Elections: Political races at Punchestown joined by busy day of ho...

PICTURES: More photos of racegoers attending Day 1 of Punchestown

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WATCH: Mystical Power comes home strongly to win Champion Novice Hurdle at Punch...

Mangan looking to Tower over rivals as Punchestown Festival gets under way with ...

Punchestown Track Manager Sean Ryan

Track Manager, Sean Ryan, one of the unsung Punchestown festival heroes

Veteran Irish jockey Brennan bows out in style with win in final race after 24-y...

PICTURES: The life and times of the matriarch of Irish racing - Maureen Mullins

PICTURES: The life and times of the mother of Irish racing - Maureen Mullins

PICTURES: Racegoers enjoy festive fun on final day of Leopardstown Christmas Fes...

PICTURES: Style and smiles galore as punters brave the elements for Leopardstown...

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