DERBY FOOD PADDOCK TO SHOWCASE THE BEST OF IRISH FOOD AT THE DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH DERBY FESTIVAL
The Curragh Racecourse is delighted to announce that the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival 2013 will feature the Derby Food Paddock showcasing some of the best Irish food from 28th to 30th June. Situated in the heart of the action beside the Parade Ring, the Derby Food Paddock will be open well before the first race each day so come early to soak up the exciting atmosphere in what is the renowned social centre of the racecourse enclosure and enjoy lunch and graze throughout the day. Food will be served from 5pm to 10pm on Friday, from 1pm to 8pm on Saturday and from 1pm to 6pm on Sunday.
Confirmed food producers include Kilcullen’s award winning restaurant Fallon’s, The Silver Restaurant located at Newbridge Silverware’s Visitor Centre, Jane Russell famous gourmet sausages, Kildare town’s popular Hartes Bar & Grill, Naas’ East Coast Seafood and Rossmore Farmhouse Ice Cream – ensuring there is something for everyone. We are also delighted to have the Bosch Food Theatre, which will feature cookery demonstrations from some of Ireland’s top chefs on Saturday and Sunday of the festival.
Following the success of last year, the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby will once again be held on the Saturday of the 3 day festival with the first race off at 3pm. And the weekend will feature the best of racing on the track, food from the Derby food paddock, glamorous fashion and live music in the brand new Derby Music Village.
A variety of admission and dining packages are available by checking out www.curragh.ie including a special discounted admission for Derby Day on the Saturday for only 30 euro if purchased in advance.
A direct bus service provided by Dublin Coach from Dublin City Centre, stopping in Ballsbridge, Sandyford and Newlands Cross is available and can be booked online at www.curraghhospitality.com or you can come by train to Kildare Town where we will have a free shuttle bus to the races.
For further information, to book tickets or find out more about promotional ticket offers, call 045 441205 or visit www.curragh.ie or www.ticketmaster.ie
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