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

The Smith Family

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The Smith Family

First Flat Race of the season Jockey's Wayne Hassett, Wesley Joyce, Wayne Lordan, Ross Coakley, David Egan and Seamus Heffernan

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First Flat Race of the season Jockey's Wayne Hassett, Wesley Joyce, Wayne Lordan, Ross Coakley, David Egan and Seamus Heffernan

Mallory, Kate and Lillie Shaver with Jorge the Bear

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Mallory, Kate and Lillie Shaver with Jorge the Bear

Hannah Lyons

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Hannah Lyons

Curragh Racecourse Curragh

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