BORRIS HOUSE
| Gates Open: | 11:00 |
| First Race: | 13:00 |
| Admission Prices: | €10 |
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Track Biography:
Set amongst the picturesque Blackstairs Mountains, our race track is located close to the parade ring, bookies, final fence and the finish line making it extremely assessable for all of the family to view the day’s action.
Our point-to-point is located on the grounds of the beautiful Borris House which is one of the few intact living Irish estates that can trace its history back to Brehon times, and the royal ruling families of ancient Ireland. The estate is the family home of the 16th generation of McMorrough Kavanagh’s and still contains the majority of its original furniture, paintings, documentary archives and other historic family artefacts.
Borris House is a popular wedding venue with a range of beautiful accommodation offers to choose from as well as providing tours of the estate.
Borris Point-to-Point Races
Borris House,
Borris,
Co.Carlow
R95 Y2T1
Contact Details
Liz Doran - 086 1992457
How To Get There
Eircode: R95 Y2T1
By Road
From Dublin - Take the N7 towards Limerick/Cork/Waterford. Continue onto the M8 until division in the road, keep left and continue on the M9. Follow signs for N10/Waterford/Kilkenny. At junction 6, take the R448. Take the R705 to Borris village
From Kilkenny - From the M9, take the R702 east through Gowran and Gorsebridge to Borris. The point-to-point will be sign posted from the village.
By Air
Our point-to-point is located an hour and forty minutes from Dublin airport.
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Combined with our free parking, we are lucky to have a clear viewing track that allows race goers to get up close to the action, often from the comfort of their car, should they wish to bring their own picnic for the family.
There are certain parts of the track that can be used to facilitate disabled parking so as to cater for every eager race goer.
In our bookmakers ring you can view and bet on any off-course races on the day in both England and Ireland.
We have a number of portaloo’s situated around the course.
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Our outside food caterers are located beside the parade ring and bookies. They supply a variety of tasty hot foods such as burgers, sausages and chips.
If you would like to satisfy your sweet tooth we have a sweet and chocolate stand that sells a selection of delicious goodies. There is also an ice cream van in attendance on the day.second catering vendor sells a tasty array of buns, muffins and tray bakes.
Alternatively, why not come along early and enjoy a picnic before the action gets under way or take a break midway through the day to refuel from the boot of your car.
Our extensive car park is the perfect location to relish the atmosphere of the races whilst entertaining friends and family.
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Race goers can purchase teas and coffees and soft drinks from our catering provider.
Soft drinks and juices can be purchased from our outside catering outlet.
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Set amongst the picturesque Blackstairs Mountains, our race track is located close to the parade ring, bookies, final fence and the finish line making it extremely assessable for all of the family to view the day’s action.
Our point-to-point is located on the grounds of the beautiful Borris House which is one of the few intact living Irish estates that can trace its history back to Brehon times, and the royal ruling families of ancient Ireland.
The estate is the family home of the 16th generation of McMorrough Kavanagh’s and still contains the majority of its original furniture, paintings, documentary archives and other historic family artefacts.
Borris House is a popular wedding venue with a range of beautiful accommodation offers to choose from as well as providing tours of the estate.
The Carlow Farmers Hunt are holding the ‘Borris Bumper’ for stable staff (who do not hold a licence) at their meeting on Sunday 1st March at Borris House. The bumper will be run over two miles for four-year-old and upwards, no weight restrictions.
Applicants must be over the age of 18.Entry Fee €100, entry only secured with entry fee. First 48 entries guaranteed a run. Entries open 9am on Thursday 20th February and close on Monday 24th February at 12noon.
For race enquiries please contact Aidan 086 2796887. For entries please contact Jane 086 8066000
Promises to be a great day!
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