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CEO of Leopardstown racecourse, Pat Keogh, is thrilled to be able to introduce the course’s improvements and reinstate the King George V Cup race after 102 years
racing: first phase of improvements coincide with running of historic race
Leopardstown getting ready for return of George V Cup To celebrate its 125th anniversary this year, Leopardstown Racecourse announces that it will undergo a major redevelopment of its existing facilities. The first phase of the project will see Leopardstown invest €3 million in the upgrade, which will create up to 50 jobs. The work, which began in January, is due to be completed next month in time for the British Irish Raceday on June 7, which will feature the King George V Cup as the feature race. This will be the first time in 102 years that the cup has been competed for
when, in 1911, King George V presented it to the winning owner, Daniel Moloney, a farmer from Limerick. Designed to offer race goers an even better racing experience, the first phase of the rejuvenation focuses on the grandstand area and a new third floor panoramic suite, with capacity to seat 150 people. The existing grandstand was built in 1970 and, while there has been a number of improvements to this structure, this is the biggest addition in 40 years. The aim of the first phase of the rede-
velopment of Leopardstown is to bring it up to international standards. Each year, Leopardstown hosts top quality racing that attracts the best international horses and this redevelopment will ensure that Leopardstown has the facilities to match. Commenting on the redevelopment, chief executive of Leopardstown Racecourse Pat Keogh said: “Over the past 125 years, Leopardstown has been the backdrop to some of Ireland’s racing’s greatest racing, family and community events. It is fitting that we announce the
details of the first stage of redevelopment in Leopardstown, and open the new grandstand area and panoramic suite in time for the King George V Cup. “The new development and our investment in upgrading and creating new facilities at Leopardstown Racecourse, shows our continued commitment to offering race goers, families and the local community the ultimate experience.” For more information on the British Irish Raceday, and on the festivities to take place, see leopardstown.com.
Runners across Dublin are being called upon to help support Childline when Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club hold a 5km midsummer run on June 16 at St Anne’s Park, Raheny, at 11am. Athletes are called on to run, jog or walk in the park to help raise funds for the children’s support charity, and participants will be joined by former RTE newscaster Ann Doyle. There will be medals for all finishers and chip timing will be used to help runners capture their performance. Registration is now open through www.rahenyshamrock.ie and costs €20.
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