STRUGGLING with Christmas gift inspiration? Well look no further than the newest festival in town.

The Dublin Racing Festival is the latest addition to the Irish racing calendar and an event that is set to celebrate the best the nation’s capital has to offer. The festival will take place at Leopardstown Racecourse on Saturday, February 3rd and Sunday February 4th, 2018.

Immerse yourself in the races that have produced icons of jumps racing: Arkle, Hurricane Fly, Sizing John, Florida Pearl, Brave Inca, Istabraq, Moscow Flyer, Douvan, Sizing Europe and Jodami. Witness new heroes as they emerge and watch the best of talent from Ireland and Britain fight it out for two massive titles – the Unibet Irish Gold Cup and the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle.

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The Dublin Racing Festival will combine the best that the city has to offer over one weekend – join the party for the best of Dublin culture, music, food and jumps racing that will simply take your breath away.

Dazzle your senses in our jubilant celebration of Dublin with a full entertainment programme that supports culture, comedy, music and culinary delights. Savour the atmosphere that is unique only to Dublin – full of welcome, easy conversations, wit, warmth and humour.

Just announced are the two music headliners for the festival – renowned Dublin singer-songwriter Damien Dempsey (Saturday, February 3rd) and one of Ireland’s most prolific and enduring bands, Stockton’s Wing (Sunday, February 4th). The Six Nations, France versus Ireland, rugby clash will also be shown live on the big screen on Saturday evening in the Champions Bar. Further details of performers and highlights at the Dublin Racing Festival will be revealed early in the new year.

There are a variety of ticket options available which will enable you to experience the atmosphere of the Dublin Racing Festival.

The Weekend Pass: €50

This is an advance offer available for a limited time which gives you access on both days to the enclosure area, lower level of the grandstand with an array of food and drink options. The Sports Bar will be showing the latest sporting action. After racing the Festival Marquee will host the best of Dublin entertainment alongside other cultural entertainment throughout the day.

Molly Malone’s Banquet: €135

Sample the delights of Irish cuisine with Molly Malone’s Banquet at the Pavilion. The Pavilion atmosphere is filled with excitement and “the craic” in a vibrant floor to ceiling, glass-fronted location. The perfect location for friends, family and colleagues to gather with some of the best views of the winning straight at the Dublin Racing Festival.

Save the date for 2018

Tickets for the festival are now on sale online at leopardstown.com with information on various packages for the weekend.