Longford visitors soak up the atmosphere at Melbourne Cup

Raymond Keegan, Martina Keegan, Michael Keegan and Eimear Devenney are pictured soaking up the atmosphere at the 2026 Melbourne Cup, Australia's most famous race at Flemington Racecourse.

Michael and Martina from Screebogue, Carrickboy, Co Longford were visiting Raymond who lives in Sydney.

Held on the first Tuesday of November each year and with total prize money of $10,000,000 , the 2026 Melbourne Cup was won by Point of Law.