A view of the grandstand as it currently looks. In the years to come, the Curragh, a racecourse with a history stretching back centuries, will be transformed in a multimillion dollar redevelopment plan.
Current Curragh —
A view of the grandstand as it currently looks. In the years to come, the Curragh, a racecourse with a history stretching back centuries, will be transformed in a multimillion dollar redevelopment plan.
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A side view of the proposed new grandstand at the Curragh. The first race at the venue was recorded in Cherney's racing calendar in 1727.
Grand designs —
A side view of the proposed new grandstand at the Curragh. The first race at the venue was recorded in Cherney's racing calendar in 1727.
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How the new-look Curragh will appear on a racing day.
Bright future —
How the new-look Curragh will appear on a racing day.
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The conclusion of the Donedeal Apprentice Derby at the Curragh in June 2016.
Sprint to the line —
The conclusion of the Donedeal Apprentice Derby at the Curragh in June 2016.
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The new Curragh parade ground, with the grandstand in the background.
Future on parade —
The new Curragh parade ground, with the grandstand in the background.
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Runners make their way across the center of the track for the start of another Curragh race.
Sky's the limit —
Runners make their way across the center of the track for the start of another Curragh race.
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A view across the expanses of the Curragh to the new grandstand.
Wide open spaces —
A view across the expanses of the Curragh to the new grandstand.
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The magical backdrop to the Curragh is seen as jockeys ready themselves for the off at a race in May 2015.
Under starter's orders —
The magical backdrop to the Curragh is seen as jockeys ready themselves for the off at a race in May 2015.
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