It was an eventful day on Sunday, March 16, as the Curragh Races took place. Falling on the eve of Ireland's favourite holiday, St Patricks Day, the event was full of dancing, good fun, and of course, watching the horses! Maureen Fitzsimons and Michelle Murray

placeholder image — It was an eventful day on Sunday, March 16, as the Curragh Races took place. Falling on the eve of Ireland's favourite holiday, St Patricks Day, the event was full of dancing, good fun, and of course, watching the horses! Maureen Fitzsimons and Michelle Murray

PICTURES: Kildare racegoers flock to Curragh Racecourse for first day of flat season

By Ellie McCarthy

Published 18th Mar 2025, 10:33 GMT

Photos: Martin Connelly

Emmet Kelly, Colette McCloskey, Siobhan Huben and Grace Ryan

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Emmet Kelly, Colette McCloskey, Siobhan Huben and Grace Ryan

Laura Callaghan, Lottie and Courtney Cullen

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Laura Callaghan, Lottie and Courtney Cullen

Lorraine Nolan (Naas Hospital and Liffey Choir) and Jorge the Bear

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Lorraine Nolan (Naas Hospital and Liffey Choir) and Jorge the Bear

Maura and Bill Durkan

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Maura and Bill Durkan

Curragh Racecourse Curragh

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