DUGGAN Brothers, a Co Tipperary building contractor, has secured the rights to the €16 million redevelopment of Leopardstown Racecourse. The Templemore-based company won the contract to carry out the work on the final phase upgrade of the only racecourse in Dublin.

The comprehensive works involve an overhaul of most of the main buildings at the complex and Duggan Brothers faced stiff competition for the contract, beating five rival bids. The company had previously completed the second phase upgrade of the restaurant and Champions’ Bar in 2015 at a cost of €4.5 million.