Punchestown Festival expects 130,000 racegoers as €64m pumps into economy

And it’s off: Punchestown is one of seven big racing events

The attendance at this week’s Punchestown Festival is expected to increase to 130,000, and it is estimated that it will make a direct economic impact of €64 million.

The festival, which began in 1823, has continued to grow. It has already seen a 9 per cent increase in pre-ticket sales this year as compared to 2018. Punchestown is one of the seven big festivals in the Irish horseracing calendar. Between them, they make ...