No parking fuss with the free bus!
It’s all aboard for the upcoming race season at the Curragh, as leading security company, Manguard Plus renews its sponsorship as the racetracks’ official local transport partner.
A dedicated feeder bus will serve Kildare and Newbridge towns, leaving racegoers free to enjoy their day out, without worries about driving and parking. The HQ of Irish Flat Racing is counting down to the pinnacle of their season as the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby takes place from Friday 28th to Sunday 29th June. Sunday is Derby Day at the Kildare Racecourse.
The branded bus will start its route at both Kildare and Newbridge train stations in advance of gates open. The Kildare bus will service the Square in Kildare before it proceeds to the Curragh Racecourse. The Newbridge bus will stop outside Eddie Rockets. The service will run according to the arrival of the main line trains each race day, Irish Rail has been very helpful in feeding information back to the track. Racegoers who wish to avail of this free service should keep an eye on The Curragh Racecourse website and social media outlets for updates on race day and specific timings throughout the season.
CEO of Manguard Plus, Sean Hall says CEO of Manguard Plus ,Sean Hall says
“Racing is part of the fabric of Co. Kildare, it is hugely important for our community and for our local and wider economy. We are delighted to continue as official local transport partner for the Curragh Racecourse. People can leave their cars at home and relax and enjoy their day, content in the knowledge that they will be transported to and from the Curragh racecourse safely”.
“Manguard Plus has a long professional working association with the Curragh and this year we celebrate a 29-year working partnership. As Ireland’s foremost Security Company safety is paramount to us, and providing local transport to the racegoers at the Curragh is just another practical way to display this”.
“What better way to celebrate a successful, professional and continuing working partnership with the Curragh Racecourse ; it’s a win win for everybody”.
Evan Arkwright, Racing and Sponsorship Manager of The Curragh Racecourse commented, “We are very grateful to Manguard Plus for their continued support of our local bus service which has helped us connect with the local community by providing free transport to the races. We have enjoyed a long and very positive relationship with them and look forward to working with Sean Hall and his team for many more years to come.”
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