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Raymond Kilbourne, Rathkeale, studies the racecard during this week's Mr Binman Limerick Christmas Racing Festival | PICTURE: Dave Gaynor
THE final day of the four-day Mr Binman Limerick Christmas Racing Festival takes place at Greenmount Park today, Monday, December 29.
Limerick Racecourse plays host to Munster’s biggest annual racing festival and one of the highlights of the annual sporting and social calendar which concludes later today.
The final day of the Festival, the Family Fun Day on Monday, December 29 invites families to enjoy a festive day filled with a host of free activities such as play areas, carnival rides, face painting and kiddie characters by Giggles Entertainment.
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The opening race on the December 29 card at Limerick Racecourse is the Grant Thornton Maiden Hunters Steeplchase for 5-y-o plus of €10,000.00 over a distance of 2m 6f 120yds due off at 11.30am.
Limerick’s feature race on December 29 is the QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle of €50,000.00 over 2m.
The big race each day at Limerick will be shown live on RTE2 TV as part of their Leopardstown coverage.
The final race on the card on December 29 is due off at the Patrickswell venue at 3.27pm.
A free shuttle bus service operates from Limerick city to the racecourse over the four days. The bus will run from the People's Park, Limerick to Racecourse at 10:30am and 10:50am. The return bus will departing the racecourse at 16:30pm and 18:00pm (Drop off locations People's Park)
Limerick's Christmas Festival is renowned for its lively social scene. Over the four days, racegoers can enjoy live music and entertainment in the Big Top and Grandstand.
For more information and to book tickets, visit limerickraces.ie.
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