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CHAIRPERSON'S ADDRESS
It’s a great pleasure for me, as chairperson, to welcome you all to the 44th Kildare Derby Festival.
The festival has gathered an extensive committee of business, cultural and community leaders to create a unique programme of events. Working closely with Kildare County Council, the Curragh Racecourse, Into Kildare, and our local business sponsors in the town, stakeholders are planning the 44th anniversary festival to be a sensational week of events ensuring young and old will be entertained.
We are thrilled that the Blizzards will be headlining our festival for the first time this year. Kildare Derby Festival’s tagline is more than the race and again in 2022 that is what we aim to deliver! We have over 15 free and ticketed events running from June 18th until the 26th in Kildare town along with 3 days of world- class racing at the Curragh. We are especially delighted to have Rockshore on board as our key sponsor for our Saturday night event with the Blizzards,”
Classical singer, composer and Eurovision winner Eimear Quinn will be coming to Kildare Town on Wednesday June 22 to perform a concert accompanied by a string quartet in the stunning location of St Brigid’s Cathedral.
“If you have never seen Eimear Quinn perform or had the opportunity to attend a live performance in St. Brigid’s Cathedral then you are really in for a special treat,” “The acoustics in the cathedral are incredible, coupled with Eimear’s stunning voice, it will be a night to remember.” Finally on a personal note, I want to thank the festival committee for all your hard work, help and support during the year. If I’ve left anyone out, my sincere apologies.
So, all that remains now for me to do is wish you all an
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enjoyable festival week.
Thank you!
We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to our sponsors and patrons
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