Today, four-year-old Danny Duane and his father Dan, were joined by Cheltenham winning jockey Danny Mullins to launch the Down Syndrome Centre Cork Day at Cork Racecourse Mallow. The charity race day will take place on Saturday April 04, the opening date of the three-day Racing Home for Easter Festival at Cork Racecourse Mallow (April 04-06).
Danny Duane from Doneraile is a regular visitor and service end-user at Down Syndrome Centre Cork (DSCC). His father Dan has worked at Cork Racecourse Mallow for almost ten years. Together with Danny’s mother Trish, a parent-led committee from DSCC and representatives of the racecourse, they have spearheaded plans for the inaugural DSCC race day.
The management of Cork Racecourse Mallow is donating 100% of advance general admission sales and on‑the‑gate tickets sold to DSCC. Eoghan O’Grady, General Manager at the track commented “We are delighted to host this event as part of our Racing Home for Easter Festival. Young Danny is the real superhero who has brought all of this together and it’s our privilege to support this wonderful centre which helps so many families in our local community. We really hope as many people as possible come along to support it on the day.”
Down Syndrome Centre Cork is a parent‑led charity delivering essential services for children and adults with Down Syndrome across Cork. It offers developmental supports, specialist therapies, family support and education programmes, that empower individuals and their families to reach their full potential.
Jockey Danny Mullins said “I’m delighted to support the Down Syndrome Centre Cork Raceday at Cork Racecourse Mallow. The centre is wholly dependent on donations, corporate support and fundraisers such as this charity race day. I hope it will help to raise awareness and vital funds for service provision at the centre.”
Every general admission ticket sold, will go directly to the charity to help maintain and expand its community-based services. Adult tickets are available online at corkracecourse.ie and all children under the age of 14 go racing free when accompanied by an adult. A free shuttle bus service to and from the races will run from Mallow Train Station and the Town Centre.
The day itself promises family fun for all ages with a petting farm, arts and crafts, music, face-painting, a mega raffle, the chance to meet the jockeys, seven thrilling flat races on the card and an atmosphere like no other.
There’s a ticket to suit all budgets and preferences with general admission, racing bundles and social packs available from €20 and panoramic restaurant dining options from €75 per person. To support DSCC at Cork Racecourse Mallow, book your tickets today and make a real difference for centre end-users and their families. For more information visit www.corkracecourse.ie