Naas Centenary Book Official Launch Held

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | 12:15 pm

Updated: November 22, 2023 at 12:56 pm

100 YEARS AND COUNTING – NAAS RACECOURSE LAUNCHES NEW BOOK Richard Brophy (Director of Naas Racecourse), Margaret Scott(Director of Naas Racecourse), Brian O'Riordan, Niamh Byrne (Marketing Manager), Eamonn McEvoy (General Manager Naas Racecourse) , Sarah Deane, Margaret Guinness (Former General Manager) and Milly Harwoodrah Deane from Naas Racecourse pictured at the launch of 'The Centenary of Naas Racecourse', a new book , written by Turtle Bunbury which tells the story of Naas Racecourse over the last century. The launch was held at Swan's on the Green in Naas, Co. Kildare and was attended by a large group of local people and Naas Racecourse supporters. This beautiful publication is now available to buy at www.naasracecourse.com (€50 plus post and packaging) PHOTO - AISHLING CONWAY

'The Centenary of Naas Racecourse', a book celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Kildare track, was officially launched on Tuesday evening.

It traces its evolution from a field on the outskirts of a bustling Irish market town to its present-day status as one of Europe's best-loved boutique racecourses.

Many famous visitors have been to Naas over the years, including Robert De Niro, Count John McCormack, Brendan Behan, Prince Aly Khan (husband of the actress Rita Hayworth), Adele Astaire (sister of Fred Astaire), Bono, President Hillary and former Taoiseach, Liam Cosgrave.

The book is available to buy at the Naas Racecourse website and is priced at €50 plus post and packaging.