IRISH CHAMPIONS FESTIVAL
11th & 12th September 2027
5 NIGHT VIP TOUR
From €1580 per person
Arrive 10th - Depart 15th September
Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip arriving on Friday 10th September 2027 staying at the fabulous 4* Lawlors Hotel in Naas. Enjoy four top-class days of racing at Leopardstown, and The Curragh for the Chapionship races. Then its on to Laytown for the beach racing on Monday and Punchestown in our Private suite for the day with Hospitality included on Tuesday. Add to this a special tour of Dermot Weld's Yard and a VIP tour of The Irish National Stud our Welcome Dinner, Irish Champions Festival Preview show and, of course, the most enjoyable and diverse few days of racing in Ireland and you have a unique and enjoyable 5 night trip.
Our exclusive Race and Stay Tour Package starts from as low as €1580 per guest and include Hotel Accommodation, Breakfast, Admission Tickets, All Transport and the tours as described on this page. You can also add a wide range of extras like Racecourse Hospitality, Spa Sessions, Golf and much more when, or after, you book. Booking is safe and secure with us, online or over the phone or by email for any number of guests, with just one fully refundable €100 deposit backed up by our 100% refund guarantee. Check out all the details below. If you do not see exactly what you want please do contact us, we'll be delighted to help.
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WHATS INCLUDED
Our Race and Stay Tour Packages include all you need for a great stay for the Irish Champions Festival
WHEN YOU BOOK
Over 80,000 happy guests have booked with Race and Stay and when you book with us you will pay a €100 deposit. When you book we check to make sure we have all available for your trip and then we will email you a BOOKING CONFIRMATION.
AFTER YOU BOOK
Your account balance is then due no later than 1st August. After you have booked you can email us to change anything, add extras or cancel your booking in full and receive a full refund anytime up until 31 days before you arrive. From 31 days through event no refunds are possible but you may be able to change some minor details.
OUR TOUR PACKAGES
Our exclusive tour packages are designed to let you "peek behind the scenes" of Irish racing safe in the knowledge that our experienced guest managers are there to make sure everything runs smooothly for you. Our tours will involve some walking when visting the studs and also from coach park's to entrances at racecourses. If you have limited mobility or need assistance we can help but need to know well in advance so we can accomodate you.
TOUR SCHEDULE
Please note that all information is given "as is" at the time of publication. We do not invisage them but minor changes may be necessary to the schedule.
FRI 10th SEPTEMBER
Arrivals Day- Our driver will collect you from Dublin Airport (if required) and take you to Lawlors Hotel to check in. Tonight we have a welcome dinner planned for our guests.
SAT 11th SEPTEMBER
This morning at 10am join us for our Champions Festival Preview Show . At 12 noon we will depart to Leopardstown Racecourse to enjoy Day 1 of the Irish Champions Festival. Witness the Irish Champion Stakes and a host of other top class races. You can also upgrade your ticket to Premier Level for € 130pp extra or Hospitality from only €230pp.
SUN 12th SEPTEMBER
Your morning is free before we depart for The Curragh for the second days racing of the Champions Festival featuring the Irish St Leger and a host of Group, Listed and other top class races.
MON 13th SEPTEMBER
This morning we will depart on our VIP Irish National Stud tour where you can learn all about the stud and enjoy the Interactive Horse Racing Experience. Following the Tour we will return you to the Hotel in good time for our departure to Laytown and an afternoon enjoying the uniqe beach races. After the races we will depart back to the Hotel in good time for dinner.
TUE 14th SEPTEMBER
After breakfast we will depart to the stables of legendary Irish trainer Dermot Weld for a stable tour. After the tour we will return to the Hotel to get ready for the afternoon's racing at Punchestown where you'll enjoy the races in the luxury of our Private Suite with an excellent Buffet Lunch included.
WED 15th SEPTEMBER
After breakfast we will transport you back to Dublin Airport for your return flight home. You are welcome to add Golf, Additional nights and Hospitality or tailor this tour to perfectly suit you, or budget. Just let us know what you'd like and we'll get back to you asap.
CHECKING IN
Please go to Hotel reception and check in. If you arrive before check in time (3:30pm) you may not have access to your room. In this case the Hotel will store your luggage for you until your room is ready. The Hotel will be 100% full during this event so please be prepared for a longer check in time than normal.
OUR GUEST DESK
Our Race and Stay guest desk is located a short distance from Hotel reception. Our staff are based there from early each morning and this is where you will collect your race tickets from each day. We are there to help you have the best time possible. Please check our screens for the latest information.
YOUR ROOM
Lawlors Guest rooms are all en-suite are very comfortable and feature signature Beds and Pillows. You'll have plenty of hanging space for your clothes, with in room safe, tea and coffee station, hairdryer, flat screen TV and channels, iron and board, fluffy towels and all you need for your stay.
EATING AND DRINKING
There are 3 main food options at Lawlors. The Bistro restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Atrium for casual dining and Vi's Restaurant for a more intimate dining experience. The Random Inn serves Beers and Spirits with entertainment at weekends. Bookings essential for all meals: Call + 353 45 906444
THE RANDOM INN BAR
The Random Inn is a great spot for a drink and to enjoy the Racing TV replays of the days action on the big screen. Very busy at weekends and a locals favorite too the Bar is open from 5pm until late. Great Cocktails, a wide selection of beers, wines and spirits and there is always entertainment on at weekends.
NAAS TOWN
Naas Town is the social hub of the local area with many great local bars, restaurants and entertainment each night, all within walking distance of Lawlors Hotel. A few suggestions are Haydens Bar, McCormacks, and Kavanaghs. All have entertainment at weekends. Tommy Fletchers for an old style Irish Pub experience
RACING PREVIEW SHOW
Please do join us for our Tour Group Welcome Dinner on Friday night at 8pm and enjoy our Preview show on Saturday morning. A light hearted infomative Irish Champions Festival Weekend racing preview show with our invited Jockey, Trainer and Racing Personality guests expertly hosted by the Racing Post's Dave Jennings. Admission is Free for all race and Stay guests. A great start to your tour package
SATURDAY AT THE RACES
Features a nine race card made up of five Group Races and one listed race. The two Group One races on the card are the prestigious Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes and the Coolmore America “Justify” Matron Stakes, which has been rated the highest mares and fillies race for the past three years. Also the Group 2 Tonybet Solonaway Stakes and The KPMG Champions Juvenile Stakes.
SUNDAY AT THE RACES
The Curragh Racecourse is home to all five Irish Classic races and is the historic venue for the second day of the Irish Champions Festival. The four Group 1 races on the eight-race card are the Comer Group International Irish St Leger, the final Irish Classic of the season, the Moyglare Stud Stakes, the Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes and the Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes.
MONDAY AT THE RACES
Enjoy your breakfast before we depart to The Irish National Stud for our Tour. After the tour concludes we will return you to the Hotel before we depart to Laytown and a fabulous afternoon on the beach where you can watch the only licenced beach racing in the world. Great fun altogether
TUESDAY AT THE RACES
This morning we will depart on the short journey to Dermot Weld's yard for a tour. After the tour is over will will return to the Hotel to get changed and depart to Punchestown for our special race day where you'll be treated to an afternoon of racing in Race and Stay's private suite with lunch incuded.
WHAT TO WEAR
There is no formal dress code on Irish Racecourses but no sportswear or anything offensive. For the Ladies, if you want to “glam up for the day” please do so, but do also dress for the weather. For the Gents, smart casual always works in all areas but the main rule is to be comfortable and warm in what you are wearng.
PREMIER LEVEL UPGRADE
LEOPARDSTOWN €120pp
Premier Level will have access to the third floor of the grandstand. This level has additional Bars and a Restaurant and Tote outlets. Package also includes a reserved grandstand seat overlooking the racecourse.
1888 RESTAURANT
LEOPARDSTOWN €260pp
Located on the first floor of the grandstand with the racecourse on one side and a balcony overlooking the parade ring on the other. 3 Course A la Carte Lunch, race card and reserved restaurant seat.
PAVILION HOSPITALITY
LEOPARDSTOWN €230pp
Located in the new Pavilion Building with panoramic windows with great views. You also have access to the Grandstands and facilities. 3 Course Buffet Lunch with race card and reserved restaurant seat.
RACE & STAY SUITE
THE CURRAGH €290pp
A VIP Curragh Hospitality package designed by us at Race and Stay. Located on the top level of the Grandstand with panoramic views includes Premier Badge, 3 course lunch, racecard, cash bar and more.
IRISH CHAMPIONS FESTIVAL
What our Guests Say
TESTIMONIALS
" Good morning Just would like to say thank you for an amazing trip. All the team were so helpful and fun. Will highly recommend to racing friends if they want a stress free brilliantly organised trip. A few more winners would have been nice though. Thank you again for looking after my dad and I so well. " Gavin Pugh
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