The Curragh launch Newbridge Parishes Community Raceday on Sunday April 21
Almost €600,000 has been raised for local projects since the Kildare-based raceday was launched 36 years ago
The Newbridge Parishes Community Raceday, a very popular and fun family day in the racing calendar will return to The Curragh this year on Sunday, April 21.
Almost €600,000 has been raised for projects benefiting the local community since the Newbridge Parishes Family Raceday was launched 36 years ago, including the development of the Parish Community Centre and major renovations to Cill Mhuire Church.
This year’s raceday will celebrate diversity and inclusion, embracing the different cultures within our community, with a variety of fundraising activities taking place and funds distributed directly to community-based projects in the parish.
A variety of free family entertainment will be hosted throughout the afternoon with the Moyglare Kids Zone area packed with free activities for children and performances from local stage schools. Exhibition games by children from various local sports clubs will also take place between races on the racetrack.
Newbridge Parish Priest, Fr Ruairí O’Domhnaill said, “This is a very special day for our Parishes which raises much needed funds for various projects within our community. We would like to thank the Curragh for their continued support of the Newbridge Parishes Raceday and we hope that everyone will join us on Sunday April 21 for what promises to be a thoroughly enjoyable day with lots of entertainment for all the family.”
The Lester Piggott Gladness Stakes (Listed) is the feature race of an eight-race card, while there are races supported by Keadeen Hotel, PG Duffy & Sons Citroen and The Treacy Group. Gates open at 12pm with the first race at 1.50pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.curragh.ie, early bird ticket is €15 (gate price €20), under 18s accompanied by an adult go free.
Church of Ireland Reverend, Isobel Jackson said, “We are delighted that The Curragh continues to so generously host this annual Newbridge Parishes Raceday. As a newcomer to Newbridge, I am delighted to be involved in the day which will celebrate diversity and inclusion, embracing the different cultures within our community.”
For further information contact the Curragh Racecourse: [email protected] , Tel: 045 441205