About Property Race Day Ireland

The Property Race Day 2024: A Decade of Dedication

The tenth annual Property Race Day took place on Thursday, 13th June 2024, at the iconic Pavilion in Leopardstown. It was a day filled with excitement, entertainment, and charitable giving, with over 450 of Ireland’s leading figures in property, investment, and finance coming together to raise €160,000 for ISPCC, Make-A-Wish, and Barretstown.

The day starteed with a sunny Moët & Chandon al fresco drinks reception, setting the tone for an afternoon of thrilling races and top-notch entertainment by Uke Boxx, Daddy Sax, and The Piano Man. The vibrant atmosphere continued into the evening, expertly hosted by Irish TV and radio presenter, Kathryn Thomas. Our charity auction, led by auctioneer, Paul Grimes, raised an outstanding €85,000, with coveted prizes like Coldplay tickets, a trip to New York City, and an Amgen Pro-Am 4-Ball experience.

Chairman, Andrew Gunne, extended heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors and table hosts, acknowledging the remarkable achievement of raising over €1.25 million for children’s charities over the past ten years.

As always, the event was a powerful reminder of the positive impact that the real estate community can make, and we look forward to many more years of racing, networking, and supporting great causes.

Thank you to everyone involved. Here’s to many more years of making a difference together!

Message from the Chairman

When we set up Property Race Day in 2014, we had two goals. The first was to raise €1 million (net) for children’s charities in 10 years. I am delighted to confirm that with your help, we have now surpassed the €1 million mark. The second was to make this the number one event in the annual property calendar. Together we have done that. Your support has been unwavering from the beginning. This year the net funds raised will go to Barretstown, Make-A-Wish, and Neurodiversity Ireland. For the real estate and real estate financing community, it is great to be raising funds for these worthwhile children charities.

Thank you to our Hosts, Cornerstone Sponsors, and Event Sponsors. Your unwavering support is appreciated.

A special word of thanks to my Committee: Claire Solon, Jamie Rohan, Paul McDonnell, Paul G Grimes, Johnny Horgan, and President Mark FitzGerald. Thank you also to Joanne Rochford and her team at Invoke Creative Agency for making today happen.

Finally, on behalf of the Committee, thank you, our guests. Together we have succeeded in our ambition to make the Property Race Day the number one event in the real estate calendar.

Have a super day.

Andrew Gunne
Chairman
The Property Race Day Ireland Committee

Welcome from the President

The property sector needs to stand up for itself, for its own sake, but also for the sake of the country. The country has immense construction needs, particularly in the area of housing. The Government has the money to resolve these needs, and the property industry has the expertise to deliver.

Even though it should be simple, combining all of this seems to be beyond us as a nation at the moment. The IDA was a private sector initiative, championed by the State, and free education was a state initiative, championed by the private sector. We have a massive opportunity to become a European leader in housing over the next 5–7 years.

For this to happen, the property sector needs to be cohesive, united in purpose, and challenge the State to have the industry at the table, in a real way.

This wonderful race day is all it’s meant to be in terms of an enjoyable day in support of great causes, but it’s also more as it provides the property industry with a rare occasion to meet in a social environment, make connections that matter and create a sense of unity. Long may it continue.

Mark FitzGerald
President, The Property Race Day Ireland Committee

The Committee

Andrew Gunne (Chairman)
Mark FitzGerald (President)
Paul McDonnell
Johnny Horgan
Jamie Rohan
Paul G Grimes
Claire Solon

Dress Code | Business Formal

This dress code calls for men to wear a suit and tie, and for a woman to dress for a smart occasion (hats are not required for this event).