KEADEEN HOTEL
35 mins from Leopardstown / 5 Minutes from The Curragh
From Only €182 pp
The 4* Keadeen Hotel is one of our most popular Hotels to stay in for the Irish Champions Festival. Ideally located on the edge of the Curragh plains, just 35 minutes from Dublin Airport and Leopardstown Racecourse and 5 minutes from The Curragh. You can stay from 2 nights to a whole week.
The Keadeen Hotel is a friendly welcoming place to stay, and the fabulously comfortable en suite rooms include all the amenities you need. Upgrades to Superior rooms or 4 poster Suites may also be available. The extensive gardens are a delight in the warmer months or enjoy a fabulous meal in Saddlers, The Atrium Lounge or upscale Bay Leaf Restaurant. If you are not racing, why not take a dip in the 18mt pool or workout using the extensivce leisure facilities. Newbridge Town is a social hub with many great local bars, restaurants and entertainment most nights, all within a short taxi ride from The Keadeen Hotel.
To get your fast quote simply select the Package you want, then the Number of Guests you wish to book for and the TOTAL PRICE will be displayed for you. If you would then like to book just click the Green Button and a secure booking form will open where you can fill out your personal and card details.
QUOTE & BOOK
WHATS INCLUDED
Our Race and Stay Packages include all you need for a great stay for the Irish Champions Festival
Racing takes place at Leopardstown on the 12th and The Curragh on the 13th September 2026
WHEN YOU BOOK
Over 80,000 happy guests have booked with Race and Stay and when you book with us you can chose to pay a €100 deposit or Pay In Full. Either way your payment to us is fully refundable anytime up until 10/08/26. When you book you will be automatically emailed a BOOKING CONFIRMATION which contains all the details of your requested booking.
AFTER YOU BOOK
Our booking terms are very fair and easy to understand, for both you and us. 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.
FROM DUBLIN AIRPORT
Getting to The Keadeen Hotel is easy from Dublin Airport: You can take the N7 airport coach which drops off close by, an Airport Taxi approx €120 each way, or book a Private Airport transfer with one of our transport partners from €130 each way.
ARRIVING BY CAR
Parking for hotel guests at The Keadeen Hotel is free but the car park will be very busy for this race meeting. The car park is located surrounding the hotel on ground level. There are no entrance and exit barriers and no ticket is required. Driving Directions are available here
PRIVATE TRANSPORT
Private Transfers are available to and from Dublin Airport with our travel partner, Platinum Driving Services. You can view charges and book online HERE. For Groups of 7 or more guests we can offer Private return coach transport from €250 each way.
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 11:00 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 AND COMFORT
Keadeen Hotel 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 2 main food options at The Keadeen. The Bay Leaf restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Atrium for limited menu dining and Saddlers Bar & Restaurant for a more casual dining experience. Saddlers Bar serves Beers and Spirits and a large selection of wines and cocktails.
LEISURE
If you enjoy your leisure at hotels then the Keadeen is definately for you. With a 18 metre deck level swimming pool, Sauna, Thermal Suite and extensive fitness suite all available to our guests. Please note that the Health Club is always busy and reservations may be required. For more information please go here:
CLOSE BY
Naas Town is the social hub of the local area with many great local bars, restaurants and entertainment each night, all within a 20 minute taxi ride from the Keadeen Hotel. Newbridge and Kildare town's are also a short distance away also with bars and dining options. A taxi to Kildare would cost approx 15 euros.
RACING PREVIEW SHOW
Our Racing Preview show takes place on Friday night at Lawlors Hotel, Naas at 8pm. Enjoy a light hearted infomative Festival Weekend racing preview show with our special guests hosted by the Racing Post's Dave Jennings. Taxis will cost €30 each way, Admission is Free for all race and Stay guests.
THE RACES
The Irish Champions Festival features Group 1 races each day and a number of high value supporting contests to enjoy. Racing starts at 14:15 on Saturday at Leopardstown with a 9 race card. On Sunday at The Curragh the first race is due off at 13:30 and the last race is at 17:35.
RACE TRANSPORT
On Saturday there is a dedicated coach to Leopardstown Racecourse departing at 12 noon. Where the coach drops you off is where you'll catch the coach back to the hotel after racing. On Sunday we run one coach to and from The Curragh which departs at 12:20pm and departs the Curragh at 18:15pm.
TICKETS & HOSPITALITY
Please collect your race tickets from our Guest Desk no later than 11:30 each morning. When you arrive at the racecourse entrance you will have your ticket scanned and you are free to enjoy your day. Premier Level and Hospitality guests will be escorted by our staff to the area they are booked into.
AT THE RACES
Both days will be very busy but great fun. At both Leopardstown and The Curragh there are several food and drinks outlets outside and inside the grandstands. Entertainment will be on during the afternoon and after racing and if you'd prefer to stay on for the evening entertainment just let us know.
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 €120
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 €250
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 for the day.
PAVILION HOSPITALITY
LEOPARDSTOWN €220
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 for the day.
GALILEO SUITE
THE CURRAGH €290
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.
Please note that all information is given "as is" at the time of publication. Your full guest information will be emailed to you during the last week of August which will contain all you'll need to know about your stay with us. If you have any questions about the Irish Champions Festival please do email us HERE
TOUR PACKAGES
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WE CAN HELP
Just call Us: +353 59 8623998 or Email Us: Here
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
" Once again I would like to thank you and your team for another wonderful festival experience, with a special thank you to Amanda, the way we are treated from arrival to departure is second to none & speaks volumes for your professionalism & dedication to your guests. " Brynn