I still cannot get over how quick it took to get to Fairyhouse Racecourse from Dublin city centre. 20 mins practically... OK OK, it was New Years day and there was feck all traffic. But still, impressive.
Once there we enjoyed the clear, bright, albeit very cold day. We even enjoyed a good days betting on the tote also, with us all going home a little up.
The facilities were fine. The canteen style restaurant was busy but the staff were pleasant and cope well with the numbers. The food was fine, the usual fare you get at an Irish racecourse: sandwiches, sausage & chips, tea & coffee.
The Jameson bar was relatively empty, so it was easy to get a drink or use the toilets. In the same building there was an excellent kids area with jockeys colours for them to try on and colouring stuff to use. I was highly impressed with that.
Another highlight for me was going down to the last jump fence on the home straight where you can get a real good up close view of the steeplechase action. That is recommended.
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