Fun was the order of the day on the 29th of December for the younger race goers with lots of entertainment in the marquee for the day. Puppet Show, face painting, kids disco and bouncy castles entertained for the day. Free goodies for all too.

Congratulations to all the ladies who turned up at Limerick Racecourse today, dressed in great style and fashion trends!  Ladies enjoyed a warming Hot Whiskey/Hot Port reception on arrival while watching the racing and style from the Guinness Marquee.

Grainne Vaughan Joli & La Copa and Limerick Man Maurice O'Callaghan, recent finalist in TV3 The Apprentice, had a difficult job to pick the winners.  Maria Stack (Wilton Cork) won a fabulous Shiseido Hamper worth €1,000 The theme of Maria outfit was Black & Purple and was topped off by a double brimmed felt hat that Maria made herself.  Second prize when to bride to be Orla Saunders (Waterford) who was at Limerick Races on her Hen Party in the Panoramic restaurant! Orla was wearing a vintage fascinator and bag over a red dress and cream gloves and shoes.  Orla received a wonderful 12 month voucher from Joli& LaCopa.  10 Runner up prizes of goodie bags from Shiseido and Joli.

 The Crescent Shopping Centre in Dooradoyle Limerick was awash with colour as Limerick Racecourse launched their 4 day Christmas Racing festival with a difference. Racing from Limerick to Cheltenham was the theme of the evening as some stars of the turf turned out in force to raise funds for Pieta House Limerick and the Injured Jockeys Fund. Jockeys Andrew McNamara, Ken Whelan, Brian O’ Connell and Derek O’ Connor rode the race horse simulator to Cheltenham along members of the public to try their luck. With face-painting, a monster raffle draw, mince pies and mulled wine, local trainers and the crowds gathered enjoyed the fun and entertainment of watching professional jockeys up close of course raise funds for such worthy causes.  We are delighted to support Pieta House and the Injured Jockeys Fund and would like to thank the jockeys and trainers for their support, without whom the racing industry would falter. We are looking forward to welcoming patrons to the races this festive season for our 10^th year of Christmas Racing at Greenmount Park, we have some great value deals so check out our website for some offers”, Russell Ferris, General Manager of Limerick Racecourse speaking at the Charity Event.  “The Injured Jockey Fund are delighted to be part of the great event and funds raised this evening will go to up for the benefit of jockeys/apprentices injured either in races or in the schooling of horses.” Seamus Gibbons The Turf Club.  Many thanks to all at Limerick Racecourse for organising the event, Pieta House are grateful for the support and funds raised” Marian Long Pieta House Limerick - Pieta House is a non-profit organisation providing a specialised treatment programme for people who have suicidal ideation or who participate in self-harming behaviours.   With the festive racing only weeks away, Limerick Racecourse has something for everyone this Christmas. Along with all the great packages available over the 4 day Festival, we are holding a Hats & Heels Ladies Day on Wednesday 28^th December. With a top prize sponsored by Shiseido and 2^nd Prize by Joli Accessories, Limerick this is a day you will not want to miss as the glamorous ladies will be out in force at the races. We will also have a Family Fun Day on 29^th December with a puppet show, pony rides, face-painting and much more. Children under 16 years will enjoy FREE Admission to the races on all 4 days of the festival.