PLEASE NOTE

The tour itinerary detailed is "as is". As you will appreciate we are providing this information well in advance of the event, we do not invisage them but there may be minor changes to events, times and days.

WEDNESDAY 9th SEPTEMBER

Arrivals Day- Our driver will collect you from Dublin Airport and take you to Lawlors Hotel to check in.

THURSDAY 10th SEPTEMBER

Your morning is free until we depart at 3pm for the iconic Laytown Races. An unreal experience watching horses gallop across Laytown strand in the worlds only licenced Beach Racing event. Usually 6 races take place before the tide comes in and its time to go home. A very popular event with tourists and locals alike.

FRIDAY 11th SEPTEMBER

After breakfast 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 then to his Rosewell House Stables for a tour. This evening we have a welcome dinner planned and our Irish 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

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

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 Welcome Dinner on Friday night at Lawlors Hotel at 8pm 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 and return transport is Free for all Race and Stay guests. A great start to your tour package

THURSDAY AT THE RACES

The most unique experience in Irish Racing are the Laytown Races, the only official licenced beach racing in the world. When the tide goes out on Laytown Strand, just North of Dublin, rails and a winning post are put up and large crowds flock to see the 6 x 7 furlong races. The last race usually takes place as the tide is coming in. Great fun altogether with serious betting and all the fun of the fair.

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 hosts all five Classic races and is the venue for the second day of the 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. Your tickets included in this package for all 3 days racing are General Admission. 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.

WHAT TO WEAR

There is no formal dress code on Irish Racecourses but no sportswear or anything offensive. Hospitality guests do tend to dress up more than others so 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.

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.

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.