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At the Bollinger party to launch the ‘Dubai Duty Free’ Irish Derby were: 1. Lisa Pond & Alan Barry; 2. Anna Daly of TV3; 3. Aidan & Marie O’Brien. (Pics: Halo Photography)
A host of celebrities, trainers, jockeys and representatives of the world of racing attended the launch of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival at the K Club last Thursday evening. Those on the guest list included top trainer Aidan O'Brien, jockey Jonny Murtagh, Karen Koster, Rosanna Davidson, presenter Hector O'hEochagain and a host of society faces.
To celebrate the Irish Derby, Bollinger Champagne have devised a cocktail that epitomises the ambience of the Derby itself. The elegant 'Bollinger Irish Derby Cocktail’ is light, refreshing and has a taste of summer and will be available exclusively in the Bollinger Champagne Bar and the Taste of Ireland Wine Bar during derby weekend at the Curragh Racecourse (Friday 26th – Sun 28th June).
If you can’t wait until the Derby weekend to try one then mix it yourself with: 150ml Pomegranate juice, add a thick slice of fresh ginger with a measure of Grand Marnier and top up with Bolly!
With no reserved enclosure this year a €40 admission ticket provides access throughout the racecourse with the Bollinger Champagne Bar and Taste of Ireland enclosure guaranteed to be some of the most sought after places to hang out during the day.