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

Evan Arkwright, Pud Barrett, Peter O'Neill and George Washington

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Evan Arkwright, Pud Barrett, Peter O'Neill and George Washington

Ella and Caroline Morrissey and Farida Ibirogba

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Ella and Caroline Morrissey and Farida Ibirogba

Ailish, JJ, Noah and Fionn Carey

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Ailish, JJ, Noah and Fionn Carey

Niamh Grimes, Samantha Fitzsimons, Liz Freeman and Mary Clare Travers

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Niamh Grimes, Samantha Fitzsimons, Liz Freeman and Mary Clare Travers

Curragh Racecourse Curragh

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