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LIMERICK Racecourse stages the four-day Mr Binman Limerick Christmas Racing Fesival, beginning this Friday, St Stephen's Day.
The Grade 1 Guinness 00 Faugheen Novice Chase, the first Grade 1 race to be staged in Munster when it was upgraded to the highest level in 2018, is the highlight of the year at Festival at Greenmount Park.
This year’s renewal will take place on Sunday, December 28 and the 2m5f test is one with a serious recent history.
Beyond the four-day racing schedule, 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.
Fashion takes centre stage on day two, December 27 with the Holman Lee Agency presenting the 'Most Stylish Lady' competition, offering prizes worth €1500 kindly sponsored by Lyons of Limerick and Keane’s Jewellers along with goodie bags kindly sponsored by Brown Thomas for all the finalists. TV personality Meghann Scully will be in attendance on the day to talk all things racing and fashion.
Racing presenter and influencer Frankie Foster will be on course on Sunday, December 28 to mingle with racegoers and provide analysis on the Christmas Festival showpiece, the Grade 1 Guinness 00 Faugheen Novice Chase.
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.
Leader Sport's Colm Kinsella caught up with Limerick Racecourse general manager, Michael Lynch at Eoin McCarthy's training yard in Athea ahead of the big four-day racing festival in Limerick.
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