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

Andrew Nicholl and they're off!

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Andrew Nicholl and they're off!

Eabha Brennan having her face painted by Jean (Jelly Tots)

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Eabha Brennan having her face painted by Jean (Jelly Tots)

Isabelle O' Riordan with Patches the Leprechaun and the Talking Tree

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Isabelle O' Riordan with Patches the Leprechaun and the Talking Tree

George Washington, Pud Barrett, Carl Murphy and Conor McCabe

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George Washington, Pud Barrett, Carl Murphy and Conor McCabe

Curragh Racecourse Curragh

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