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Wednesday, 10 March 2010

CHANCE TO STRIKE GOLD AT FAIRYHOUSE 

Fairyhouse Racecourse hosts the Easter Festival 4th - 6th April 2010 and is offering race goers a chance to win a Golden Ticket for Easter Monday, featuring the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National.

All general admission tickets bought online  www.fairyhouseracecourse.ie for the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National on Easter Monday, from today to the 26th March will be entered into a draw for the Golden Ticket. The ticket will allow 10 lucky race goers a free up grade for themselves and a guest to an exclusive hospitality suite overlooking the winning straight on the most famous race day in the Irish racing calendar.

The Fairyhouse Easter Festival is a thrilling weekend of racing, fun and fashion. The three day festival takes place from Sunday 4th to Tuesday 6th April. Easter Sunday is family fun day. Easter egg giveaways, face painters, fun fair and pony rides combined with great racing will ensure all the family are entertained. Easter Monday features the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National of €250,000 and The Carton House Most Stylish Lady Competition in association with Powers Whiskey. The guest judge on the day will be TV3’s Colette Fitzpatrick. With a fantastic prize value of €10,000 to the winning lady, the judges are sure to have their work cut out to declare a winner all right! Tuesday features the Ladbrokes.com Handicap Hurdle and the Tattersalls Ireland Dan Moore Memorial Steeplechase and is a fantastic day for racing enthusiasts.

Children go free each day of the festival and adults can avail of 20% discount off adult admission tickets by booking online at  www.fairyhouseracecourse.ie. For more information on the Easter Festival visit www.fairyhouseraceourse.ie or call Fairyhouse directly on 01 825 6167.  

For more information contact Niamh Power, Fairyhouse Racecourse,  npower@fairyhouseracecourse.ie or Tel 01 825 6167  

Editors Notes:
General Entry
Easter Sunday 4th April Adult Entry €20 OAP/Student €10*
Easter Monday 5th April Adult Entry €25 OAP/Student €15*
Easter Tuesday 6th April Adult Entry €20 OAP/Student €10*
* Proof of ID required

20% online ticket discount can be obtained up until Friday 2nd April 2010

The Carton House Most Stylish Lady in association with Powers Whiskey – Winner Details

The lucky winner will receive an overall package of € 10,000 to include transfer by plane, train or automobile to and from Carton House, three nights luxurious accommodation in their top suite – The Lady Emily, an indulgent day of pampering treatments at their Aveda Spa, one on one golf tuition from their Director of Golf and Resident Professional and then play a round of golf on both Championship Courses – The Montgomerie and The O’Meara.   Also, included is Leisure Memberships for two and also a gift card for €500 to spend on food and beverages throughout the stay.  Upon departure the winner will receive an incredible Carton House goodies hamper including fabulous golf shop products and pampering treats from The Aveda Spa.  In addition, Powers Whiskey will present the winner with a cheque to the value of €1,000.

Judges on the day include TV3’s Colette Fitzpatrick, Bairbre Power editor of the Weekend magazine at the Irish Independent and Jessie Collins from Irish Tatler.