Punchestown Festival worth €43m to local economy

The Punchestown Racing Festival contributes around €43m to the local economy, according to a report compiled by NUI Maynooth.

Punchestown Festival worth €43m to local economy
Wed, 29 Mar, 2006 - 15:02

The Punchestown Racing Festival contributes around €43m to the local economy, according to a report compiled by NUI Maynooth.

The report, based on a study of last year's festival, says €7.6m was spent at the racecourse during the four-day event.

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