TAKE a bow, Galway Racecourse and everyone who supported the track’s charity fundraiser on Sunday, October 30th.

The ‘Race In Pink’ event, together with the ‘Win a BMW’ raffle on the day, raised a staggering €276,321 for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute [NBCRI].

The support of local and national business, and the huge amount of people who came to the event, ensured this was one of the organisation’s most successful fundraising events.

Michael Moloney, chief executive of the racecourse, said: “The generosity and support the event received was phenomenal. The day was hugely supported by businesses and hundreds of guests that supported the hospitality lunch on the day.

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“People came from all over Ireland to support it. By partnering with the National Breast Cancer Research Institute, we are supporting a research team who are successfully working on improving breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

“We had a great day that raised a large sum of money for such a worthy organisation. Well done to all involved, a great way to end the racing year for us too here at Galway Racecourse.”

Philip Duffy, NBCRI director, added: “The car raffle was a huge hit with the winning ticket bought online in Cork. We can’t thank everybody enough for their enormous generosity and support. Tickets were sold both online and on the day at the races.”