Leopardstown Pierce Handicap Hurdle
The first major Irish race of the new year at Leopardstown racecourse, combined with the social allure of National Hunt Racing, provides a great opportunity to enjoy the excitement of a day at the races.
Built in 1888 and modelled on Sandown Racecourse in England, Leopardstown is Dublin's racecourse and sits six miles south of the city centre. Set in beautiful surroundings at the foothills of the Dublin mountains, it is a pleasure to visit and is recognised as one of Europe's premier racecourses. On race days, thousands of turf-lovers flock to the course to enjoy one of the nation's favourite pastimes.
Related Information
Website: Horse Racing Ireland Website
| Venue Information: | Leopardstown Racecourse |
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| Address: | Leopardstown Road |
| Directions: | From Dublin: take the N11 southbound, following signs for Wexford, passing the Montrose, Radisson and Stillorgan Park hotels on your left. Just under a mile after the hotels (having passed through five sets of traffic lights, including one pedestrian crossing) turn right at the next major set of traffic lights (Whites Cross junction), onto the R113 (Leopardstown Road). The entrance for Leopardstown Racecourse is approx a mile along this road on the left, just before the roundabout. |
| Contact Details: | Leopardstown Racecourse |
| Phone: | +353 (0) 1 289 3607 |
| Other Information: | Leopardstown Racecourse |
| Website: | Leopardstown Racecourse Website |
| Name: | Dublin Tourism Office |
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| Location: | Dublin |
| Address: | Suffolk Street, Dublin 2, Republic of Ireland |
| Email: | information@dublintourism.ie |
| Phone: | 0800 039 7000 (UK); +35 366979 2083 (Outside UK & Ireland) |
| Name: | Discover Ireland |
| Location: | Republic of Ireland |
| Email: | Online contact form |
