Business Club Spotlight Series: Kavanaghs Naas

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Naas Racecourse Business Club Spotlight Series!

As anticipation mounts in Naas town with the approach of the Punchestown Festival we thought now would be the perfect time to start our Naas Racecourse Business Club Spotlight Series.

The series aims to shine a light on different members of the Business Club throughout the year, celebrating their contribution to the racecourse and locality. And what better way to kickstart this journey than by sitting down with Alicia Farragher, the esteemed pub manager of Kavanaghs Naas, as we gear up for an electrifying week ahead in Naas for one of Ireland's largest racing festivals at the Punchestown.

So, grab a seat, let Alicia pour you a drink, and we'll start the series!

1.lTell us about Kavanaghs pub and what you have to offer?

Kavanaghs is a traditional pub in the middle of the town with lots of new additional spaces added over the years, we have live music at the weekends and also serve lunch during the week! It's a fun, lively pub with some lovely snugs for catch-ups with friends! Bouchon is our restaurant upstairs which serves food in the evening.

2. What is the history behind Kavanaghs?

Kavanaghs Pub is a family-run pub. Myself and my brother Neil took it over from our father, it has been in the Farragher family for over 29 years previous to that it was in the Kavanagh family.

3. Do you do anything extra during the week of Punchestown for festival goers?

During festival week we have live music every night after racing. We have a late licence and have lunch in the pub everyday from 12-3pm!

4. Why are you a member of the Business Club?

It is extremely important to us to support and be involved with Naas Racecourse as it’s an integral part of the community, one of the biggest attractions of Naas, and we love a day out there!

5. What is your go-to drink order?

Gin and tonic!!

6. Do you have a favourite time of year in the pub?

Summer when the sun is out……followed by Christmas, everyone in flying form.

7. Kavanaghs regularly has great music, who is your favourite act?

They've been with us since day 1 would have to say Two Guys Live!!

8. What do you hope people take away from their experience at Kavanaghs?

We want people to have great craic, enjoy the music..and of course, come back!

9. How important is community involvement to Kavanaghs?

Community involvement is very important to us as we are a local family and love to support our local area clubs etc in any way we can!!

The team at Naas Racecourse wish all at Kavanaghs the very best of luck ahead of a busy week for the Punchestown Festival. To find out more about them visit - www.kavanaghsnaas.ie

To find out more or get involved in the Naas Racecourse Business Club visit naasracecourse.com/naas-racecourse-business-club.