Spillane’s Tower “100%” for likely clash with Galopin Des Champs in Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup

LADBROKES PUNCHESTOWN GOLD CUP
(Wednesday, May 30th – 11 entries)

Galopin Des Champs will be attempting to win the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup for the first time and after going out on his shield when denied an historic third Cheltenham Gold Cup triumph on the trot, faces the prospect of renewing battle with the horses immediately in his wake, the Mouse Morris-trained Gentlemansgame and Monty’s Star, from the Henry de Bromhead yard.

It was Inothewayurthinkin that foiled Galopin Des Champs’ bid for glory and trainer Gavin Cromwell has revealed that the JP McManus’ seven-year-old is bound for his holidays. The decision was taken after a conversation with the owner and his racing manager, Frank Berry.

“I had a good chat with JP and Frank and we decided he’s only a young horse and we thought it best that we’d just let him off for the year,” Cromwell details. “He’s done his job for us for the year and hopefully there’s plenty more to come from him and we just thought as a young horse, we’d look after him.”

McManus could be represented by Spillane’s Tower, however. Last year’s Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase winner sat out both Cheltenham and Aintree, though the latter ground-based call was made at the very last minute.

Trainer Jimmy Mangan is upbeat about stepping into the lion’s den around a course that clearly suits his stable star.

“He’s 100%,” says Mangan. “I was a small bit disappointed that we didn’t get to run in the Bowl. We were in the pre-parade ring and luckily Mark Walsh rode in the race previous and he hopped off and came over to Frank Berry and myself and said, ‘The ground is gone, Jimmy, withdraw the horse.’ He had travelled over well and everything was 100% and I was expecting a massive, big run out of him. But the horse is home, safe and sound, and getting ready to run in Punchestown.

“It was great to win at the festival last year and he won his beginners’ chase there as well, and a Grade 3 after that, so he loves Punchestown. It would be great to have a crack at the big one there this year and that’s certainly the aim.”

Constitution Hill “in terrific shape” and Scott “really happy” with Golden Ace ahead of potential Boodles Champion Hurdle for the ages

BOODLES CHAMPION HURDLE
(Friday, May 3rd – 14 entries)

The last three Cheltenham Champion Hurdle winners are being aimed at the Friday feature: current titleholder Golden Ace, her predecessor State Man and the 2023 victor, Constitution Hill.

State Man, trained by Willie Mullins, would be attempting a three-in-a-row last achieved by another former Closutton inmate, the legendary Hurricane Fly in 2012. The Fly went on to make it four in 2013. State Man fell at the last when seeming certain to retain his crown at Cheltenham in March.

Also entered are State Man’s stablemate, the Aintree Hurdle and Cheltenham Mares’ Hurdle victor Lossiemouth, and the Gordon Elliott-trained Brighterdaysahead, the 30-length winner of the Neville Hotels Hurdle at Leopardstown over Christmas, when State Man failed to fire. The Gigginstown House Stud-owned mare would be on a recovery mission having run well below par when fourth at Cheltenham last month.

Constitution Hill’s trainer, Nicky Henderson, reports Michael Buckley’s gelding to be showing no ill effects from his fall in the Aintree Hurdle, which came hot on the heels of also coming a cropper in Cheltenham. A first visit to Punchestown is very much on the cards.

“It is our intention to come to Punchestown,” says Henderson, who is no stranger to the winner’s enclosure at the festival. “It was my original plan after Cheltenham and then, he was so well, I couldn’t say no to Aintree. Thankfully, I think he’s come out of that very well and we’ve got four weeks to Punchestown. It was only three weeks from Cheltenham to Aintree.

“And don’t forget, in neither race (at Cheltenham nor Aintree) has he actually had a race. He is very fresh at the moment. He’s as fresh as paint here. He’s in terrific shape.

“It’s a long way to go and I can’t tell you anything else at the moment but we think he’s in good nick and all being well, we will be in Punchestown. We are looking forward to going.

“It’s meant to be a great clash of two great horses – State Man and Constitution Hill – and they deserve to have a head-to-head. And we may have more if Lossiemouth, Golden Ace and Brighterdaysahead are there.

“I think everyone has been talking about State Man and Constitution Hill and want to find out what happens if they turn into the straight together. Wow! That’s what it’s all about. It would be fantastic. Everybody deserves it and we would love to have that in Punchestown.”

What can be certain is that should Constitution Hill prevail, he would receive a champion’s ovation, just as Sprinter Sacre received when defeating home favourite Sizing Europe in the William Hill Champion Chase in 2013.

It was a day that rubber-stamped the Seven Barrows maestro’s love affair with Punchestown and Ireland.

“The day we brought Sprinter over will be in my memory forever because of the reception that the Punchestown and Irish crowd gave him. And I mean that. He was a French-bred horse, trained in England and the reception was incredible, before and after the race. And it meant a lot to me.”

Golden Ace was the chief beneficiary at Cheltenham after the falls of Constitution Hill and State Man. Trainer Jeremy Scott admits that fortune shone on the talented mare owned by Ian Gosden and is looking forward to her getting perhaps more credit by performing well in a stacked field in the Boodles Champion Hurdle.

“She came out of Cheltenham very, very well,” Scott reveals. “I’m really happy with her and am looking forward to coming over. We have never managed to have a winner at Punchestown – we’ve had several seconds – and we love the whole experience. It’s really good fun.

“We were probably a very lucky winner of the Champion Hurdle, so in terms of pressure, I’m not sure we’re feeling a huge amount because we achieved more than we were expecting to this season anyway. So this Punchestown trip is a bonus, if she runs well, and I hope she will.

“Also, it took away from the win a bit the fact that Constitution Hill and State Man both fell. If we’d finished an honourable second to State Man, you’d have nearly felt better in many ways. I loved winning the race, of course, but I’m not sure we proved anything. So it would be nice to come out and prove that maybe, it wasn’t entirely luck.

“To be involved in a race of this nature, if everyone turns up, is a pleasure. That’s why we all train horses, isn’t it? Because we want to be able to compete at that level. I think that division is particularly strong at the moment as well, so it’s nice to be part of it.”

LADBROKES CHAMPION STAYERS’ HURDLE
(Thursday, May 1st – 20 entries)

Robcour duo, Bob Olinger and Teahupoo, are on target to renew their rivalry in the Ladbrokes Champion Stayers’ Hurdle.

It was the former that prevailed as Teahupoo attempted to go back-to-back at Cheltenham last month, delivered with brilliant composure by Rachael Blackmore to score for trainer, Henry de Bromhead.

Once more, it is the gelding trained by Gordon Elliott trying to go for two-in-a-row and punters will be in for a treat if the pair are given the chance to duel at Punchestown.

Hiddenvalley Lake is another Robcour-owned horse conditioned at Knockeen Stables by de Bromhead and after scoring emphatically at Aintree on Saturday, is also among the 20 entries.

Home By The Lee never got racing in Liverpool, after being brought down lucklessly at Cheltenham, but the Joseph O’Brien-trained galloper is a dual Grade 1 winner, who has taken Bob Olinger’s scalp twice this season alone and he would be a major contender.

English-based Tipperary native, Fergal O’Brien could make the visit with Crambo, who fell in the Cheltenham Stayers’ Hurdle but like Home By The Lee, is a two-time Grade 1 winner. Nicky Henderson has entered Lucky Place.

Willie Mullins has six in the mix, with Coral Cup winner Jimmy Du Seuil among the more interesting ones. Declan Queally’s talented five-year-old Rocky’s Diamond, who was fourth in Cheltenham, could also play a part.

SBK IRISH EBF MARES’ CHAMPION HURDLE.

Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead are among the 10 entrants in the SBK IRISH EBF MARES’ CHAMPION HURDLE. The vaunted duo are also possible runners in the Boodles Champion Hurdle at the start of the week but would add real A-list glamour to Saturday’s card were they to cross swords on the concluding day of the Punchestown Festival.

Lossiemouth’s stablemate Kargese illustrated her talent in the County Hurdle, while Henry de Bromhead’s pair, Lantry Lady and July Flower are very talented performers capable of making a bold bid.

BALLYMORE CHAMPION FOUR-YEAR-OLD HURDLE
(Saturday, May 3rd – 19 entries)

Willie Mullins dominates the entries here, with a dozen possible participants, including Poniros, who won the Triumph Hurdle on his first public outing over obstacles at 100/1 under Jonjo O’Neill Jnr. Aintree victor, Murcia is also among the group.

Nicky Henderson has entered Lulamba, who was narrowly denied at Cheltenham, and Gavin Cromwell intends to run Hello Neighbour, a Grade 1 winner at the Dublin Racing Festival who ran with credit in Cheltenham before fading late on to be sixth, less than six lengths behind Poniros.

“He just didn’t work well enough for us in his last bit of work before Aintree, so that’s why he didn’t travel over there,” Cromwell explains. “He’s fine and has plenty of time to freshen up and presuming he comes good again, he’ll run.

“I suppose he had a hard race at Cheltenham and it was off the back of the Grade 2 win on his debut at Christmas and then the Dublin Racing Festival. We just said we’d give him a chance. It was a very quick turnaround this year from Cheltenham to Aintree and when you’re borderline on sending him, I’m glad we didn’t as that might have left a mark on him and we have Punchestown to look forward to now.”

The DOOLEYS INSURANCE GROUP CHAMPION NOVICE CHASE has attracted 17 entries. Lecky Watson heads the Mullins team of nine, after his brilliant victory in the Brown Advisory Chase at Cheltenham, with stablemate Ballyburn likely to be given a chance to prove his disappointment was an aberration. Champ Kiely, Dancing City and Ile Atlantique are other possible Mullins contestants.

The Ken Budds-trained Anyway chased home Caldwell Potter in the Grade 2 Jack Richards Novices’ Handicap Chase at Cheltenham and that form was franked when the winner registered a very impressive Grade 1 triumph at Aintree. Anyway could be ready to go to another level, while the Gordon Elliott duo Better Days Ahead and Stellar Story, and Henry de Bromhead’s duo, Slade Steel and Gorgeous Tom are others of note.

British trainer, Polly Gundry has entered Don’t Rightly Know while the Bowe family might be tempted to run impressive beginners’ chase winner Linden Arden, trained by Philip Fenton.

Gavin Cromwell could saddle Bioluminescence, a Grade 2 mares’ novice chase winner who ran a blinder behind Dancing City in Naas before chasing home Spindleberry at Fairyhouse in February.

“Bioluminescence is very ground-dependent,” warns Cromwell, however. “She’s entered in the Irish Grand National as well. She’s in great form and we’d love to be running her but while the ground isn’t as important at the three-mile trip, she loves soft ground.

“They always do a good job at Punchestown and I know they are watering. As far as I can tell too, after every dry spell comes a wet spell, so we’re a long way away yet and you wouldn’t know what might happen with the weather and we’ll just have to wait and see.”

The Bollinger Best Dressed Competition Returns for 2025 Punchestown Festival

Emphasis on sustainable fashion as Something Old/Something New Theme Announced

Introducing Guest Judges Aoife McNamara and Isabel Gleeson

An Exclusive Trip to the Bollinger Estate & Paris Awaits the Winner

The prestigious Bollinger Best Dressed competition returns to the Punchestown Festival at the end of April with some fresh new faces and a forward-thinking theme: “Something Old/ Something New” in recognition of the iconic champagne house’s B Corp status.

Emphasising sustainable fashion focusing on style and sophistication, the competition invites racegoers to showcase their ‘consciously curated’ ensembles for a chance to win an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime trip to the iconic Bollinger Estate in France’s stunning Champagne region with 5* Paris hotel and Michelin dining experience, flights and more.

The competition will take place over the first four days of the 2025 Punchestown Festival with daily finalists chosen from Tuesday 29th April to the culmination on Ladies Day, Friday, 2nd May. The style action will unfold in the elegant Bollinger Garden Style Quarter, where race goers will be immersed in the glamour, refinement, and timeless prestige synonymous with both Bollinger and the Punchestown Festival.

New Style Council Members
In line with the theme of Something Old/Something New, the Bollinger Style Council welcomes back familiar faces alongside new guest judges Aoife McNamara (@aoifemcnamarax) and Isabel Gleeson (@styledbyisabel_). Trailblazer Aoife McNamara, founder of Ireland’s first B Corp fashion brand Aoife Ireland and a leading voice in ethical style shares her perspective: “I’m truly honoured to be part of the Bollinger Best Dressed competition at the Punchestown Festival. Having grown up attending this event, I am excited to see race fashion embraced in a sustainable way”.

Sustainable Race Day Fashion
Head Judge Jess Colivet (@jesscolivet) explains how to approach race day style in a sustainable way: “When it comes to the Bollinger Best Dressed, sustainable fashion means putting together your look in a conscious way. Rather than rushing out and buying a whole new outfit, I would always suggest that you start by ‘shopping your own wardrobe’ first. I myself will be reinventing a look based on a piece that I have worn at four Punchestown festivals!

Jess continued “Fashion is evolving, people are borrowing pieces from friends, the rental market has exploded and both online and in store pre-loved fashion is the norm among younger generations. Identifying ethical brands and investing in a beautifully made coat, dress or piece that will stand the test of time is always a sustainable fashion choice. Think timeless quality. Each year the best dressed at Punchestown produces a wonderful story with a hat, bag, dress or even jewellery that has been passed down from generation to generation. That’s sustainable fashion at its best”.

Reflecting on the parallels between Bollinger’s commitment to sustainability and excellence and the upcoming best dressed competition, Michelle O’Sullivan of Findlater & Co. remarked: “Achieving B Corp certification (A globally respected benchmark that recognises businesses meeting the highest standards of social and environmental impac) is a proud milestone for Bollinger, aligning with their dedication to environmental responsibility, craftsmanship, and uncompromising quality. This has inspired the theme for the 2025 Bollinger Best Dressed at Punchestown. We’re looking for creativity, showcasing reinvented pieces and a balance of timeless elegance — an aesthetic that echoes the exceptional quality and heritage of Bollinger.”

The prestigious Bollinger Best Dressed competition remains a highlight of the Punchestown Festival taking place from Tuesday 29th April to Saturday 3rd May. Event tickets start from €35 with concessions for seniors, students and families (on Saturday 3rd May). For full event details please visit www.punchestown.com

Punchestown Announce ‘Something Old/Something New’ Bollinger Best Dressed Details 

The Bollinger Best Dressed Competition Returns for 2025 Punchestown Festival

Emphasis on sustainable fashion as Something Old/Something New Theme Announced

Introducing Guest Judges Aoife McNamara and Isabel Gleeson

An Exclusive Trip to the Bollinger Estate & Paris Awaits the Winner

Media Release Wednesday 2^nd April – The prestigious Bollinger Best Dressed competition returns to the Punchestown Festival at the end of April with some fresh new faces and a forward-thinking theme: “Something Old/ Something New” in recognition of the iconic champagne house recently achieved B Corp status.

Emphasizing sustainable fashion focusing on style and sophistication, the competition invites racegoers to showcase their ‘consciously curated’ ensembles for a chance to win an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime trip to the iconic Bollinger Estate in France’s stunning Champagne region with 5* Paris hotel and Michelin dining experience, flights and more.

The competition will take place over the first four days of the 2025 Punchestown Festival with daily finalists chosen from Tuesday 29^th April to the culmination on Ladies Day, Friday, 2nd May. The style action will unfold in the elegant Bollinger Garden Style Quarter, where race goers will be immersed in the glamour, refinement, and timeless prestige synonymous with both Bollinger and the Punchestown Festival.

New Style Council Members
In line with the theme of Something Old/Something New, the Bollinger Style Council welcomes back familiar faces alongside new guest judges Aoife McNamara (@aoifemcnamarax) and Isabel Gleeson (@styledbyisabel_). Trailblazer Aoife McNamara, founder of Ireland’s first B Corp fashion brand Aoife Ireland and a leading voice in ethical style shares her perspective: “I’m truly honoured to be part of the Bollinger Best Dressed competition at the Punchestown Festival. Having grown up attending this event, I am excited to see race fashion embraced in a sustainable way”.

Sustainable Race Day Fashion 
Head Judge Jess Colivet (@jesscolivet) explains how to approach race day style in a sustainable way: “When it comes to the Bollinger Best Dressed, sustainable fashion means putting together your look in a conscious way. Rather than rushing out and buying a whole new outfit, I would always suggest that you start by ‘shopping your own wardrobe’ first. I myself will be reinventing a look based on a piece that I have worn at four Punchestown festivals!

Jess continued “Fashion is evolving, people are borrowing pieces from friends, the rental market has exploded and both online and in store pre-loved fashion is the norm among younger generations. Identifying ethical brands and investing in a beautifully made coat, dress or piece that will stand the test of time is always a sustainable fashion choice. Think timeless quality.  Each year the best dressed at Punchestown produces a wonderful story with a hat, bag, dress or even jewellery that has been passed down from generation to generation. That’s sustainable fashion at its best”.

Reflecting on the parallels between Bollinger’s commitment to sustainability and excellence and the upcoming best dressed competition, Michelle O’Sullivan of Findlater & Co. remarked: “Achieving B Corp certification is a proud milestone for Bollinger, aligning with their dedication to environmental responsibility, craftsmanship, and uncompromising quality. This has inspired the  theme for the 2025 Bollinger Best Dressed at Punchestown. We’re looking for creativity, showcasing reinvented pieces and a balance of timeless elegance — an aesthetic that echoes the exceptional quality and heritage of Bollinger.”

SBK, the sportsbook powered by the Smarkets exchange, has upgraded its partnership with Punchestown Racecourse by becoming the Title Sponsor of SBK Festival Finale Day on Saturday 3rd May 2025.

Previously the betting partner for Festival Saturday in 2024, SBK is now the proud Title Sponsor of this exciting day at the 2025 Punchestown Festival. In addition to their title sponsorship, SBK has upgraded their race sponsorship, moving from the Handicap Chase to the GR1 SBK Irish EBF Champion Mares Hurdle. With past champions like Apple’s Jade, Annie Power, and most recently, Lossiemouth etching their names into history, the GR1 SBK Irish EBF Champion Mares Hurdle at the 2025 Punchestown Festival promises another thrilling contest among the finest mares in jumps racing.

“We’re excited to be expanding our involvement with Punchestown for the 2025 Festival, and we’re especially thrilled to be the Title Sponsor of Festival Finale Day,” said Adam Baylis, Director of Marketing at SBK. “Festival Saturday is always one of the busiest and most vibrant days of the Punchestown Festival, and we’re looking forward to playing a key role in what is not only a great sporting occasion but also a fantastic social event for friends, locals, and racing enthusiasts. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the end of the Festival.”

SBK’s Growing Partnership with Punchestown

Since their first involvement with Punchestown in the 2023/2024 jumps season, SBK has strengthened its partnership with the racecourse. This year, SBK has enhanced its role with the Title Sponsorship of Festival Saturday and their upgraded sponsorship of the GR1 SBK Irish EBF Champion Mares Hurdle, marking a significant milestone in their continued support of Irish racing.

Leona Hughes, Sponsorship at Punchestown, commented, “We are delighted to welcome SBK as the Title Sponsor for Festival Finale Day. Festival Saturday is one of the highest-attended days of the week, offering an electric atmosphere that combines top-class racing with a fantastic social occasion. It’s a day when locals and visitors alike gather to enjoy the racing and festivities, and we’re thrilled to have SBK involved in such a prominent way.”

About the 2025 Punchestown Festival

The 2025 Punchestown Festival, taking place from Tuesday 29th April to Saturday 3rd May, promises to be the highlight of the Irish jumps racing season, attracting over 100,000 attendees across the five days. Festival Saturday on 3rd May is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, packed enclosures, and thrilling racing, making it a must-attend occasion for both racing fans and social groups alike. With a fantastic mix of top-tier racing, entertainment, and the chance to enjoy a great day out with friends, it’s the perfect grand finale to the Punchestown Festival.

Tickets for the 2025 Punchestown Festival are now available, starting at just €30. The first race on Festival Saturday is scheduled to begin at 2.30pm (subject to minor changes). For more information on tickets, hospitality, and event details, visit https://punchestown.com/festival-2025/

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About SBK
SBK is a sportsbook powered by the Smarkets exchange, offering a cutting-edge platform for sports betting. With a focus on industry leading odds, SBK provides users with a seamless and exciting experience for both major and niche sports markets. For more information, visit www.betsbk.com.

Media Release Tuesday 25^th March 2025:  Punchestown Racecourse is proud to announce the enhancement of its partnership with QuinnBet for the 2025 Punchestown Festival, where they are the Official Betting Partner on Boodles Champion Hurdle Day, Friday 2nd May 2025.

Having successfully sponsored the QuinnBet Grand National Trial for the past three years, QuinnBet is excited to build on this existing relationship by expanding its involvement at one of Ireland’s most prestigious racing events. As part of this enhanced partnership, QuinnBet will also sponsor the QuinnBet Novice Handicap Chase, one of the key races of Festival Friday.

This two and a half mile chase has been a happy hunting ground for the dual Champion trainer Willie Mullins with quality winners such as Kemboy who landed the race in 2018 before returning for that famous Punchestown Gold Cup victory the following year that saw history making jockey Ruby Walsh wave goodbye to the crowd and his race riding career as he crossed the line.

Niall McPartland, Head of Sponsorship & Commercial at QuinnBet, said: “We’ve enjoyed a fantastic relationship with Punchestown over the past few years, and we’re thrilled to continue building on this at the 2025 Punchestown Festival. As Official Betting Partner for Festival Friday, we’re excited to be involved in such a key part of the event, especially with our sponsorship of the QuinnBet Novice Handicap Chase. Our partnership with Punchestown has allowed us to connect with passionate racing fans, and we look forward to another thrilling day of racing.”

A Partnership That Grows Stronger Every Year

Since first partnering with Punchestown, QuinnBet has been dedicated to supporting Irish racing, bringing its expertise and passion for the sport to one of the premier festivals in the racing calendar. The partnership continues to flourish as both parties work closely to enhance the experience for fans, competitors, and the broader racing community.

“QuinnBet has been a valued partner of Punchestown for a number of years, and we’re excited to have them on board as Official Betting Partner for Festival Friday in 2025,” said Leona Hughes, Sponsorship at Punchestown. “Their commitment to our races and their ongoing support of Punchestown is invaluable, and we’re excited to continue growing our partnership. Festival Friday is set to be an exciting day of racing, and we’re delighted that QuinnBet will be part of that in such a significant way.”

About the 2025 Punchestown Festival

The 2025 Punchestown Festival, running from Tuesday 29th April to Saturday 3rd May, promises to be an unforgettable celebration of world-class racing. Festival Friday, 2nd May 2025, is sure to be a highlight, with top-tier races and a fantastic atmosphere that attracts both Irish and international racing fans.

Tickets for the 2025 Punchestown Festival are now available, starting at just €30. The first race on Festival Friday is scheduled to begin at 3.40pm (subject to minor changes). For more information on tickets, hospitality, and event details, visit https://punchestown.com/festival-2025/

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About QuinnBet
Founded in 2017, QuinnBet has quickly become a leading name in the iGaming industry, providing a licensed online sports betting and casino platform for customers across the UK and Ireland. For more information, visit www.quinnbet.com.

For further details, please contact:
Manuela Bologheanu
Head of Brand and PR, QuinnBet
Email: manuela.bologheanu@quinnbet.com

Macra Na Feirme Day at The 2025 Punchestown Festival

A Celebration of Rural Ireland
Raising Awareness and Funds for ‘Make The Moove’ Initiative

Media Release Wednesday 26th February: Punchestown Racecourse is delighted to announce that the inaugural Macra Na Feirme Festival Day will take place on Thursday, May 1st, as part of the renowned Punchestown Festival. This special event, happening on day three of the jump racing finale, promises to be a fantastic celebration of Macra Na Feirme and its vibrant community of over 13,000 members nationwide.

With over 100,000 people expected to gather at the famous Kildare venue between Tuesday 29th April and Saturday 3rd May, there are few more suitable social occasions for rural, agricultural and equestrian communities to come together. Macra Na Feirme Day will take place on day three which features the Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle, Barberstown Champion Novice Chase and the historic Mongey La Touche Cup Cross Country races.

Elaine Houlihan, President of Macra Na Feirme, is at the heart of this initiative, highlighting the significance of the day for the organisation and rural Ireland. Speaking about the collaboration, Elaine stated:

“Macra Na Feirme Day at Punchestown is a wonderful opportunity to bring our members together in a unique social setting while also supporting an important cause. We are delighted to partner with Punchestown to raise funds and awareness of our ‘Make The Moove’ initiative, which provides vital mental health support to farm families across Ireland whilst enjoying a much needed social day out. We advise Macra members to keep an eye on socials, the newsletter and the Whattsapp for ticket discount details”.

Emma Richardson, Punchestown Sales Team, expanded on the potential of the initiative: “The Punchestown Festival is a key date on the calendar for communities throughout rural Ireland. Collaborating with Macra Na Feirme brings this to a whole new level. Now we have an official event that with this dynamic organisation that provides their members with a fantastic day out whilst giving back to their community. You’re on to a winner straight away!”

Supporting Rural Mental Health

A key aspect of the day is its support for rural mental health through Make The Moove, Macra’s rural mental health initiative. A percentage of proceeds from tickets purchased by Macra members will be donated to this vital programme, which provides crucial services such as counselling, a crisis response team, and a dedicated helpline for farm families in need.

Macra Na Feirme Day at Punchestown is shaping up to be a truly memorable occasion, bringing together rural communities for a day of thrilling racing, music, style and support for an important cause.

The exclusive Macra ticket information will be communicated via the Macra newsletter, social channels and Whatsapp.