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Action from last year’s July Race Meeting at Killarney Race Course. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
KILLARNEY Races is set to open their gates for JulyFest running from Monday 15th to Friday 19th of July inclusive.
As usual, there’ll be top class summer racing, food, fashion, live music and a fantastic atmosphere with visitors from home and abroad set to gather to enjoy a proper day out in style at Ireland’s most scenic racecourse.
Off-track entertainment plans are set to go down a treat with punters, offering family fun, a visit from The Roses, Live Music and of course the highly anticipated The Lee Strand Ladies Day fashion event.
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Kicking the festival for the opening day is a flat fixture on Monday 15th with live music on the lawn and post-racing in the Jim Culloty by the very talented Nicole Lonergan.
On Tuesday there is a prize fund of €100,000 on offer for the seven-race flat card which includes a race for qualified riders. Tuesday will also feature live music from Resolute.
Wednesday is the final day of flat racing of the festival, with some surprises in store. Family Day is back, featuring games and attractions for all to enjoy. A panel of Roses taking part in the 2024 Rose of Tralee Festival will be in attendance. Live music from Resolute and post-racing DJ Ray Stack will ensure the party goes on until late.
As the codes change to National Hunt things step up a gear, Frankie Foster from Raceday the Racing TV social media channel will enjoy the first of his JulyFest racedays at Killarney Races.
Frankie will be out and about taking in the great racing, spectacular sights and chatting with the crowd with his famous orange mic. There will also be live music from Resolute and Nicole Lonergan to enjoy.
The final day of the festival is Friday 19th this is when the competition really heats up off the track with the popular Lee Strand Best Dress Day taking place.
Ten lucky ladies and gents will be selected by celebrity judges, each taking home a prize for their efforts in the fashion stakes.
Ladies and gents will battle it out in style for the chance to be crowned best dressed and take home the covetable prizes of a VIP trip for two to Paris and Milan.
For further information or to book tickets, bundles and hospitality online visit, www.killarneyraces.com
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