4 NIGHT CHAMPIONS TOUR
Arrive 11th - Depart 15th September 2026
Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this year arriving on Friday 11th September . Enjoy two fabulous days of racing at Leopardstown and The Curragh with the added bonus of a VIP visit to Kildangan Stud, Godolphin's breeding operation in Ireland, followed by lunch with legendary Curragh trainer Dermot Weld and a tour of his historic stables as well as our private tour of the Irish National Stud and our exclusive Irish Champions Festival Preview show and, of course, the top class racing.
Our exclusive Race and Stay Tour Package starts from as low as €980 per guest and include Hotel Accommodation, Breakfast, Admission Tickets, AllTransport and the tours as described on this page. You can also add a wide range of extras like Racecourse Hospitality, Spa Sewssions, 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 options available by selecting a Hotel or Tour Package below. If you do not see exactly what you want please do contact us, we'll be delighted to help.
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 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.
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
" Hi Martyn What an absolutely fantastic time we had. You and your team were amazing. The trips were fab; we met some great people and made friends we will keep in contact with. So many laughs, and so many memories made that will stay with us. Again thank you for everything." Tracey
FRIDAY 11th 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 with our fun and informative Champions Festival Preview Show ..
SATURDAY 12th SEPTEMBER
This morning 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 at an additional €250pp if required.
SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER
After breakfast at 9:30am we will transport you to the fabulous Irish National Stud for our informative tour. After the tour we will leave directly to The Curragh for the second days racing featuring the Irish St Leger and a host of Group and top class races.
MONDAY 14th SEPTEMBER
This morning we will depart to the fabulous Kildangan Stud, Godolphin's breeding operation in Ireland for our VIP tour. After the tour we will go to The Curragh racecourse and have a lunch in the company of legendary trainer Dermot Weld and take the short journey to his Rosewell House Stables for a tour.
TUESDAY 15th SEPTEMBER
After breakfast we will transport you back to Dublin Airport for your return flight home.
ADDITIONS
You are welcome to add Golf, Additional nights and Hospitality for one or more days of this tour. Why not "Fly In" to the races on our own Helicopters for the extra special treat. Just let us know what you'd like to add and we will get back to you with a quotation.
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 10:30 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
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 too.
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 in the Ballroom and enjoy 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. The programme is further enhanced with 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.
TICKETS & HOSPITALITY
Please collect your race tickets from our Guest Desk 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