Punchestown Racecourse

Punchestown Racecourse

Punchestown Racecourse is located in the parish of Eadestown, County Kildare, Ireland, situated between the regional roads R410 and R411 near Naas. It is the home of the Irish National Horse Racing Festival, attracting large numbers of visitors every year to watch the races and experience the thrill of galloping on horseback.

The lush green fields and vast open landscapes of Punchestown Racecourse make it a vibrant destination all year round. In addition to horse racing events, the racecourse hosts several major music festivals each year, the most energetic of which is the Irish rock festival — Oxegen. During this time, Punchestown becomes a haven for music lovers, with massive celebrations by rock enthusiasts. Moreover, world-renowned acts such as the famous Australian rock band AC/DC, the American hard rock band Bon Jovi from Sayreville, New Jersey, and the Oscar-winning, nine-time Grammy Award-winning American rapper, music producer, and actor Eminem have all held concerts here.

The Punchestown Festival is the highlight of the Irish horse racing season, typically held during the last week of April over five days from Tuesday to Saturday. It is known as the “Cheltenham Festival of Ireland.” The races hosted at Punchestown Racecourse include the Punchestown Champion Chase, Punchestown Champion Hurdle, Punchestown Gold Cup, and many other exciting events.

Punchestown Racecourse

Must-visit reason: One of Ireland’s most vibrant racecourses

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Ireland[Ireland]

Province/state where the attraction is located: County Kildare [County Kildare]