Limerick Racecourse launch the Mr. Binman Christmas Racing Festival 2024

Speaking about the partnership, Limerick Racecourse said the following;

We are thrilled to announce Mr. Binman as the main sponsor of the 4-day festival. A brand that
shares our commitment to community and sustainability, Mr. Binman is the ideal partner for this
event, with an extensive customer base that aligns with our target audience and a dedication to
green initiatives. Joe Cleary of Mr. Binman shares his excitement with us.

Mr Binman Sales & Marketing Director, Joe Cleary, commented: “Mr. Binman is thrilled to
sponsor the Limerick Racecourse Christmas Racing Festival, a partnership reflecting our shared
commitment to a greener future. As part of this collaboration, we will proudly fuel the event’s
waste management vehicles with biogas generated by composting food waste.”
He added: “Supporting Limerick Racecourse’s positive environmental strides, we are excited to
bring sustainable solutions to the festival, helping to reduce its carbon footprint. Together, we’re
racing for change and a cleaner environment for the community.”

Commenting at the press launch of Christmas Racing Festival 2024 CEO Limerick Racecourse
Michael Lynch said ” We are thrilled to be working with such great partners on what is the
pinnacle of our Racing Year and Indeed we look forward to growing attendances significantly
over the 4 days of Racing and creating great memories and experiences for all our attendees “

The full schedule for the festival can be found below & tickets are available from The Limerick Racecourse Website

Four Days of Festivities and Racing Action

The Christmas Racing Festival is expected to welcome nearly 20,000 attendees over the four
days, offering a significant economic boost to Limerick, particularly for local hotels and
hospitality venues. Each day promises unique highlights:

● Day 1 (Thursday Dec 26th): Kicking off with one of the year’s most highly attended
racing days, Big Boss Events, planning on bringing the Big Boss Top which has hosted
some of Europe’s biggest musical artists, adding a dynamic, festival-like experience.

● Day 2 (Friday Dec 27th): Ladies Day with the Holman Lee Agency presenting a
dazzling fashion show after its recent success at the Munster National Weekend. Expect
even greater flair this December as we take the show to the next level. We are all
looking forward to Celia and all of her models to showcase their amazing style. After a
great day of racing racegoers can now look forward to a thrilling clash between Munster
and Leinster rugby.

● Day 3 (Saturday Dec 28th): Featuring the prestigious Faugheen Grade 1 race with
massive prize money of €100k up for grabs, this day is not to be missed by racing
enthusiasts. Here we have some amazing acts to announce to close out what is
anticipated to be an amazing day.

● Day 4 (Sunday Dec 29th): Our Family Fun Day, in association with Horse Racing
Ireland, invites families to enjoy a festive day filled with activities, and supports the
ISPCC’s important work. Here we have so much to offer for the kids such as play areas/
Carnival rides/ Games areas plus much much more.