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NAAS RACECOURSE.
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Introduction:
Translated from its Gaelic place name, Naas means the meeting place of the Irish kings. It would seem logical to assume, at these meetings in the distant past, horse racing, along with feasting and drinking, may well have been on the agenda. So it could be argued, the modern Naas racecourse was constructed to maintain the historic traditions of the town.
In relation to its nearby neighbour at Punchestown, Naas is a comparative newcomer to the staging of modern horse racing. In fact, local businessmen and farmers formed the first management committee in 1922, and the first races took place on the newly constructed racecourse on the nineteenth of June 1924. Since that time, Naas has developed in to one of the major racecourses in Ireland.
The Naas racing programme in 2008 has been expanded to sixteen fixtures, and there is racing in every month except December.
With its bank holiday and summer evening barbecue meetings, Naas caters for families, but with its comprehensive racing programme, including several important trial races, Naas also caters for the racing traditionalists. Highlights include, Cheltenham Trial Day in February, the Swordlestown Stud Sprint Stakes in May, and the Derrinstown Stud Bird catcher Day in October.
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Track facts:
Naas stages both flat and national hunt racing.
The courses at Naas are all run left handed, have noticeable undulations, and have a circuit circumference of around one mile four furlongs. The total width of the tracks is 100 metres, and this allows for the alteration of the running rails to ensure good ground.
From the home turn to the winning post, the run in is four furlongs in length, and it incorporates a stiff uphill gradient.
A chute start of two furlongs in length joins on to the home straight, and produces a stiff straight course, which can stage sprint races of up to six furlongs in duration.
Low drawn horses have a statistical advantage in sprint races.
The hurdles course has six flights.
The steeplechase course is comprised of eight fences.
Naas suits race horses who combine pace and stamina.
Enclosures and hospitality:
The listings below do not include the facilities available to Annual Members, Owners and Trainers, and Corporate Guests. These can be obtained by contacting the racecourse.
Grandstand and Paddock Ticket.
The racecourse has high specification grandstand facilities, which offer ticket holders excellent views of all the racing action. There is also access to the parade ring and unsaddling area.
Tables in the Panoramic Restaurant can be booked for a full days racing. From its first floor position in the grandstand, it offers Patrons a four course meal, silver service, superb views over the racecourse, plus bar and tote facilities.
The Carvery Restaurant is found behind the grandstand, and offers a selection of hot and cold meals in pleasant surroundings.
The Opera Hat Bar incorporates a seating area for race goers to enjoy snacks and drinks, including tea and coffee.
The fully stocked Guinness Champion Bar is located on the first floor of the grandstand. While the Tote Bar is situated on the ground floor of the same structure.
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Disabled facilities:
A special viewing platform for wheelchairs is located alongside the main grandstand.
Disabled toilet facilities are provided in several areas around the enclosure.
Fixtures:
Sunday 30 August.
Sunday 27 September.
Sunday 18 October.
Monday 19 October.
Saturday 31 October.
Wednesday 25 November.
TRANSPORT LINKS.
By Road:
Naas is located 32 kilometres from Dublin city centre. It is possible to take the N7 southbound from Dublin, and then turn off for Naas. The racecourse is on the left of the main road into Naas town centre.
If travelling from Dublin airport, use the M50 to connect on to the N7.
By Rail:
At five kilometres distant, Sallins is the nearest railway station to Naas. Race goers can take the connecting Arrow train service from Dublin Heuston station.
To travel from Sallins to Naas, there are taxis, or buses, see below.
By Bus:
A feeder bus service operates from Sallins to Naas town centre.
On race days, Bus Eireann operate special bus services from busarus in Dublin to Naas racecourse.
For full details on Bus Eireann services to Naas, please contact:
Bus Eireann at Busarus: 01 836 6111.
There are also Bus Eireann and private bus services from Waterford to Naas. However, these services travel via Carlow, and travelling time must be allowed.
By Air:
Dublin is the nearest international airport, and is around forty kilometres from Naas.
CONTACT DETAILS.
Address: Naas Racecourse, Tipper Road, Naas, County Kildare.
Eire tel no: 045 89 73 91.
From UK, tel no: 00353 45 89 73 91.
Eire fax no: 045 87 94 86.
From UK, fax no: 00353 45 87 94 86.
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ACCOMMODATION.
Plaza Hotel Tallaght.
Eire tel no: 01 46 24200.
From UK tel no: 00353 1 46 24200.
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The four star Plaza Hotel Tallaght provides the perfect base for race-goers who are attending fixtures at Naas and Punchestown. The hotel is just a pleasant drive from both racecourses, but is also ideally situated forDublin Airport, (via the M50). Hotel guests who also want to take in a trip to Dublin city centre during their stay can leave their car in the safety of the hotel’s car park while they hop on to the nearby rail service at Luas Tallaght station.
The Plaza TTallaght has 122 extremely well appointed and spacious en suite guest rooms, all with remote controlled television with satellite channels, wi-fi internet access, and the standard room amenities discerning guests expect from a quality four star hotel. For that extra bit of luxury during your stay, the hotel also offers two premier suites and six standard suites.
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If you enjoy good food and drink, then the Plaza Tallaght caters for every taste. In the hotel’s reception area, the N81 Café is the ideal place for a morning coffee, a refreshing cup of tea, or a delicious muffin or pastry. As its name suggests, the Vista Bar provides a superb panoramic view while guests enjoy a light meal or carvery lunch. Mediterranean with an Irish twist, sums up the wonderful cuisine on offer in the hotel’s Olive Tree Restaurant. And if you would like to sample the atmosphere of a traditional irish bar, Grumpy
Mc Claffertys serves a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, carvery and pub style meals, and provides new evening entertainment every week.
To obtain full details on the Plaza Hotel Tallaght, or to book directly, use the link below.
