Motivate Challenge - General Information

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The Motivate Challenge General Information

The Motivate Challenge is ideally located at Punchestown Racecourse, just on the outskirts of Naas in Co. Kildare and only 30 minutes drive from Dublin, which makes it one of the most accessible venues in Ireland, which is easily seen by the map below. Yet Punchestown's location deep in the Kildare countryside and only a stones throw away from Co.Wicklow, boasts scenery that would be envied the world over, making it the perfect location for Ireland's newest adventure race. There are also many amenities on offer around the locality to ensure everybody's interests are catered for, some of which are listed below that we recommend so that you can make your time in the area as enjoyable as possible.

There will also be a schedule of events happening throughout the weekend in both Punchestown and the Avon Ri as part of Motivate 2010 for both participants and their guests to ensure that a fun-filled, experience is had by all! The full line up of events has yet to be confirmed, but more details will be available here in the coming weeks.

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Travel

By Car
From Dublin Airport - 48kms (30 miles) M1, M50, N7, R140
From Dublin City - 35km (22miles) N7, R410
From Cork - 2hrs, 40 mins, N8, N7 R140
From Galway - 2hrs, 50mins M6, M4, M50, N7, R140
From Belfast - 2hrs, 20mins, M1, M50, N7, R140

By Air
Visit www.ryanair.com who fly from 16 different locations throughout the UK.
Please check bus/coach and rail sections for transfer details.

Car Rental
www.hertz.ie
www.budget.ie

Bus/Coach
TBC

By Rail
Naas/Sallins is the closest railway station to Punchestown Racecourse.
Contact Iarnrod Eireann for further rail details and timetables:
Phone: +353 1 8366222 Website: www.irishrail.ie

By Ferry
Dublin City Port - 40mins
Dun Laoghaire - 45mins
Rosslare Harbour - 2hrs
Larne, Belfast - 3hrs

By Taxi
Taxis can drop and collect fares directly at the main entrance.

Accomodation

We are delighted to recommend our partner accommodation providers. The Avon Ri offers luxury self-catering accommodation on the shores of Blessington Lakes and just 10 minutes from Punchestown. Hosting an excellent restaurant, bar and leisure facilities. Rates start at €55 pp B&B based on 3 nights.

The Local Area

The Motivate Challenge 2010 is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Kildare and West Wicklow where there is a whole host of activities to keep the whole family entertained. With world-class Golf Courses, Fine Restaurants, Outdoor Pursuits, Many Shopping Opportunities, Horseracing as well as a bustling nightlife to name but a few it's the perfect opportunity to make a weekend of it and enjoy what the area has to offer. For more details check out www.kildare.ie/Tourism/