It looks like someone's been handing out helicopter licenses left, right and centre.
The Galway Races is the biggest week on the Irish horse racing calendar, and with the economy on an upward curve, the place is flying - both literally and figuratively. You'll see what I mean with the 'air rage'.
You're always guaranteed to bump into a few celebs as you meander your way through the crowds and punters were in for surprise.
Michael D Higgins proves he's a crowd-pleaser as he pledges allegiance to his favourite hurling teams, Marty Morrissey has the fillies in mind, Michael O'Leary's up to his usual horseplay and Conor McGregor fails to steal the show.
Great evening 🙌ðŸ½âœ¨ pic.twitter.com/YbHUvRyxf0
— Galway Races (@Galway_Races) July 30, 2018
And they're off...
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