4 NIGHT LAYTOWN & CHAMPIONS TOUR
Arrive 9th - Depart 13th September 2026
Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this year arriving on Wednesday 9th September . Enjoy the unreal experience of the famous Laytown Races with horses racing on the beach on Thursday. A VIP tour of Kildangan Stud, Godolphin's breeding operation in Ireland, followed by lunch with legendary Curragh trainer Dermot Weld and a tour of his historic stables. Our exclusive Irish Champions Festival Preview show with dinner and, of course, the top class racing at Leopardstown on Saturday. A fabulous tour with everything you need included.
Our exclusive Race and Stay Tour Package starts from as low as €980 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 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
You can also extend this package to take in the second day of racing at The Curragh for an additional €200 per person.
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
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 The Osprey 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 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
The Osprey 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 Osprey. The Herald and Devoy restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner and The Osprey Bar for casual dining. The Bar serves a wide selection of Beers and Spirits and often has entertainment at weekends. Bookings essential for all meals: Call + 353 45 881111
LEISURE
If you enjoy your leisure at hotels then the Osprey is definately for you. With a 20 metre deck level swimming pool, Sauna, Award winning Spa and extensive fitness suite all available to our guests. Please note that the Health Club is always busy and reservations are required. For more information please go here:
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, whatever the weather, with serious betting too.
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.
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