The Punchestown Festival is Ireland’s flagship National Hunt racing event, drawing over 120,000 attendees across five thrilling days. Tasked with maintaining impeccable cleanliness under constantly changing weather and crowd pressures, Ryans Cleaning deployed its experienced crews to safeguard the venue’s reputation. Our objective was clear: ensure that every public area, hospitality suite, and equine facility remained pristine, allowing organisers, patrons, and horses alike to enjoy a seamless festival experience.

Challenges

• High Volume Footfall: Managing litter, waste, and recycling for 120,000 racegoers in peak conditions, while maintaining visitor comfort and safety.
• Critical Animal Areas: Preserving stable hygiene for 620 horses through precise disinfection protocols, crucial to equine health and welfare.
• Non‑stop Operations: Coordinating continuous cleaning and restocking of washrooms, catering to thousands of daily visitors without service interruptions.

Solution

• Real‑time Cleaning Crews: Specialised teams assigned to grandstands, public concourses, and hospitality suites, equipped with mobile cleaning stations to address spillages and litter instantly.
• Overnight Deep‑clean Rotations: Multi‑shift operations rotating through stands, suites, and back‑of‑house areas; high‑pressure washers and steam cleaners restored all surfaces for the following day’s events.
• Equine Stable Sanitisation: Customised nightly protocols involving veterinary‑approved disinfectants and pressure‑spray units to fully sanitise stables, ensuring a safe environment for all 620 horses.