The Punchestown Premiere Weekend
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 November
The Premiere Weekend is probably the biggest early season race meeting in Ireland with two days of top class racing featuring a grade one double header. On Saturday the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle will welcome the reigning and potential champion hurdlers. Sunday features the very prestigious Grade one John Durkan Memorial Chase whilst the supporting cast of listed, graded and cross country racing runs across the weekend. Throw in great bars, live music, free kids stuff, tasty food and free bus to Naas and your weekend is sorted.
TIMES
- First Race – 11.30 (Saturday) 11.43 (Sunday)
- Last Race – 3.25 (Saturday) 3.35 (Sunday)
- Gates – 10am both days
TICKETS – BOOK HERE
- €25 Two-day ticket offer ends 16th November
- Advance Tickets (9pm day before fixture) – €15
- On The Day – €20
- Senior/Student on the day – €15
- Family (two adults accompanying children) – €25
- Children 14 years and under – Free
TRANSPORT:
Free Naas Shuttle Bus Service
- Leaving Poplar Square Naas both days.
- From 10am to leave at 10.15 and 10.45 to leave at 11am
- Returns from 3pm.
- Walk-up. No booking necessary.
Return Dublin City Service
- Dublin City Return Service – €30 return from Wellington Quay – BOOK HERE
FOOD & FACILITIES
Dress up or dress down.
Make it special and pre-book our famous Race & Dine packages with truly delicious seasonal food and fantastic views of the action.
Keep it casual and enjoy tasty dishes in The Feedroom, Hay cafe or food trucks with a really good selection of hot or cold dishes and snacks along with great home bakes and great coffee. No booking necessary.
There are no enclosures at Punchestown. You can enjoy all the facilities except the private hospitality areas. We have great bars, cafes and plenty of seating and screens.
FAMILY FRIENDLY WEEKEND
- Win a Family Trip To Lapland – Details
- Santa Truck for Laura Lynn – Sunday 1.30 to 4pm in main enclosure.
- Santa Train will run around the enclosures both days.
- The Playroom is open both days for free children’s games with face painting and bouncies.
- Family Ticket €25 for two adults accompanying children – available on the day.
- All children under 14 race for free.
MUSIC, SHOPPING & MORE
- Live music Saturday evening
- Vintage car display Sunday
- Sophie Hunter Millinery
- Jason O’Ceannobhain Art
- Hollywood Flowers & Festive Gifts
- Agent 74 – Outdoor and Racing
- Irish Injured Jockeys – Christmas cards and Calendars
- Irish Guide Dogs – win a car!
- The Santa Truck for Laura Lynn
- Cara Girls Rescue
- Scoil Mhuire Ballymore Eustace