Punchestown Racecourse
Punchestown and all of its facilities are unique and vast and can be tailored for all styles of event. The team at Punchestown have a wealth of experience and knowledge in the events industry which combined with a diverse range of skills will assist any event organiser in staging a successful event. Set amidst 450 acres of prime Kildare countryside Punchestown Racecourse includes a 200 acre racecourse, 100 acres of car parking and 150 acres of green pastures. There are many unique features in running an event at Punchestown:
Free Parking - for up to 17,000 cars
Excellent Access - from major road National Road Networks, Ports & Dublin Airport.
Venue Facilities
Cloakroom
This facility is situated next to the entrance to the Panoramic Stand and adjacent to the Owners & Trainers Bar. Please note that the Punchestown management are not responsible for left items.
Toilets
Located at the following areas:
- Parade Ring Enclosure
- Panoramic Stand
- 1st Floor of Grandstand, both ends
- Beside the Event Centre
Bottles & Glasses
For the safety of our patrons Punchestown request that glasses and bottles are not brought outside the designated bar areas.
Telephones
A public telephone is situated at the entrance to the Dobbins Food Hall.
Smoking Policy
All workplaces are smoke free. Smoking is prohibited throughout the grandstand and in all indoor areas. This policy applies to all race goers and staff. Smoking is permitted in outdoor areas.
Banking
A mobile ATM machine is available adjacent to the Enquiries Office during the Festival. On non-festival meetings cash facilities are available in the main entrance building.
Car Parking
With car parking for up to17,000 cars Punchestown has been the parking facility for many national and international events such as The 2006 Ryder Cup and Oxegen Music Festival.
Directions
By Car
From Dublin Airport - 48kms (30 miles) M1, M50, N7, R410
From Dublin City - 35km (22miles) N7, R410
From Cork - 2hrs, 40 mins, N8, N7 R410
From Galway - 2hrs, 50mins M6, M4, M50, N7, R410
From Belfast - 2hrs, 20mins, M1, M50, N7, R410
From Dublin International Airport:
Exit the Airport and follow the signs for the M50.
Take the M50 Exit Southbound and follow the road to the N7 exit (Limerick & Cork)
Continue along the N7 southbound for approx 20 minutes.
Take the Naas North (Junction 9). Follow signs for Naas Town Centre.
At traffic lights adjacent to Maxol Service Station take left turn (will be signposted for Punchestown)
Travel along this road for approx 3 miles.
Turn right for Punchestown when indicated. Travel along this road for approx 1 mile where you will come to Punchestown on your left side.
All information is provided in good faith any inaccuracies please advise [email protected] - Thank you.