Irish Champions Weekend takes place at Curragh on Sunday

Irish Champions Festival is taking place at the Curragh on this Sunday.

The Festival is recognised as one of the leading international racing festivals and the 10th renewal boasts a strong programme of races at the Curragh Racecourse this Sunday including the final Classic of the Irish Flat season - the Comer Group International Irish St Leger along with the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Flying Five and two of the best juvenile races of the year, the Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes and the Moyglare Stud Stakes.

Off the track, the entertainment schedule promises to be equally exciting.

Junior racegoers are promised an epic day out in The Moyglare Kids Zone where they can enjoy an assortment of free activities

Irish Champions Festival Style Awards 

The winner will walk away with a stunning 18k white gold and diamond pendant valued at €5,000 from Weir & Sons, a two night luxury stay for 2 in a Castle Room at the gorgeous Kilkea Castle in County Kildare with breakfast, dinner in the 1180 Restaurant on night of their choice, round of golf and spa treatments together with a bottle of Moet Imperial Brut, courtesy of our official champagne partner.

In association with Treo Eile and sponsored by Moyglare Stud, racegoers will have the unique opportunity to meet some of their equine heroes including Sizzing John, Douvan, Faugheen, Tiger Roll and Royal Diamond

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The Newbridge Gospel Choir and the Artane Junior Band are confirmed to provide musical entertainment throughout the afternoon

Transport

Free Car Parking

Free Shuttle bus from Kildare Town, collecting at the Train Station and in the Square and from Newbridge, collecting from the Train Station and Main Street.