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18. THE CURRAGH
Stretching over 1,977 hectares the Curragh plains are famed for producing some
of the world’s finest thoroughbred racehorses. The Curragh is site of a famous
boxing match between Dan Donnelly and the English champion George Cooper on
December 13th 1815. At the place called Donnelly’s Hallow, you can still see
giant footprints in the ground, reputed to be Donnelly’s. A pleasant site for a
picnic. Curragh Racecourse is the headquarters of flat horseracing in Ireland
with over 20 fixtures a year. Open on race days – Entrance Charge.
Tel 045-441205
[email protected]
www.curragh.ie
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