The Christmas Festivals at Leopardstown and Limerick are up there among the highlights of the Irish sporting and social calendars. Anyone who 
is anyone among the Dublin social cognoscenti goes to Leopardstown on St Stephen’s Day, those who spend Christmas west of the Shannon or south of the Silvermine Mountains go to Limerick, as much to shake hands and have a hot port with old friends, home for Christmas, the annual get-together, as to have a bet. And the racing isn’t bad either.
The Greenmount Park Novice Chase on St Stephen’s Day is the feature race on Limerick’s four-day festival, while the Durkan New Homes Chase, the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase, the Lexus Chase and the December Festival Hurdle form the cornerstones upon which the Leopardstown festival is built. Danoli, Moscow Flyer, Istabraq, Best Mate, Beef Or Salmon, Florida Pearl, Dorans Pride, Very Promising, Carvill’s Hill – all the best National Hunt horses have competed at Leopardstown’s Christmas Festival. This year will be no different.
LEOPARDSTOWN RACING AND ACCOMMODATION OFFER
Bewleys Hotel Leopardstown
Dinner Bed & Breakfast & Admission to any day of the Leopardstown Christmas Festival 2009; 26th to 29th December for 2 people at €75 per person
This modern hotel situated next to Leopardstown Racecourse offers modern simplicity with a traditional twist. The perfect place to stay and relax.
Bewleys Hotel, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland. Call 01-2935000.
Email:leopardstown@bewleyshotels.com
Website: www.bewleyshotels.com
LIMERICK RACING AND ACCOMMODATION OFFER
Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Limerick
2 Nights BB, 1 Evening Meal at Radisson Blu, plus entry to racecourse on one day of the Christmas Festival(including Racecard) €145 per person sharing (£131pps)
4 Star Deluxe Hotel located just 3 miles from Limerick City Centre. The hotel is the ideal base for unwinding after a day at the races - relax with spa treatments in Rain Spa and Wellness Clinic - 15% offered to residents off treatments.
Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Ennis Road, Limerick. To book call 061 456200 or email reservations.limerick@radissonblu.com.
www.radissonblu.ie/hotel-limerick
Fitzgerald's Woodlands House Hotel & Spa
€119 (£106)per person sharing for 2 nights B&B and 1 Dinner and includes admission to the races on any of the 4 days of the festival, racecard included
Situated at the edge of the beautifully, quaint village of Adare, minutes from Adare Manor Golf Club and within easy driving distances of Shannon International Airport and Limerick City. The hotel features the brand new State-of the-Art Revas Spa and 15% discounts on any spa package as part of this offer
Fitzgerald's Woodlands House Hotel & Spa, Adare, Co. Limerick. To book call 061 605100 or email reservations@woodlands-hotel.ie.
www.woodlands-hotel.ie
For more information on Christmas Racing at Leopardstown or Limerick contact the racecourse on:
Leopardstown Racecourse
Tel: 0044 (0)1 289 0500
Email: info@leopardstown.com
www.leopardstown.com
Limerick Racecourse
Tel: 0044 (0)61 320 000
Email: info@limerickraces.ie
www.limerickraces.ie
* Offer valid until 7th November 2009.
** Prices may vary due to exchange rate changes.