Leopardstown Renos To Continue

Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin will begin early in the New Year the next phase of an overall €20 million redevelopment, including a new restaurant and bar and betting and entertainment areas; a new saddling area; and a new weigh room. €12 million will be spent on the 2016/2017 renovations, including a €4.7 million grant aid from Horse Racing Ireland. Work on the project started this year includes the new Champions Bar, a restaurant and an owners’ and trainers’ lounge.

A major part of the redevelopment will be the installation of a marquee-style pavilion for racegoers between the parade ring and the main entrance, which will accommodate raceday previews, musical entertainment, fashion, food events and children’s entertainment.

“Leopardstown has been consistently improving its facilities over recent years and further improvements will be evident to racegoers at the forthcoming Christmas Festival,” said HRI Chief Executive Brian Kavanagh. “This final phase of work will mean that all of Leopardstown’s facilities will have been upgraded over a five-year period as befits the home of some of our best national hunt fixtures and the Longines Irish Champions Weekend.”