The grand finale of the National Hunt season attracts top trainers, jockeys, and horses from Ireland and the UK battling for glory and prestige.
Headlining the week are feature races like the Punchestown Gold Cup and the Champion Hurdle, drawing massive crowds and fierce betting interest. With prize pots exceeding €3 million across the week, the stakes are high and the drama guaranteed.
Punchestown is also a style spectacle, with Ladies Day on Friday turning the enclosures into a catwalk of elegant hats and dresses.
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Saturday is the family fun day as thousands of children and their parents bring the curtain down on another festival.
Local food producers, live music, and artisan stalls add to the lively, festival feel.
Organisers expect over 130,000 visitors across the week, with extended shuttle services from Dublin and nearby towns to support the influx.
For many, it's the social highlight of the year—a place where locals, racing fans, and first-time punters gather for the craic.
Punchestown 2025 promises five unforgettable days in the heart of horse country.
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