Irish Derby Festival 2026 Official Guest Partner

Irish Derby Festival

K CLUB HOTEL

30 Minutes from The Curragh

From: €240 pp sharing a room / €460 pp Single Traveller

Hotel Information

The 5* K Club is one of Ireland's premier Hotels set in a historic estate with the River Liffey running through its 550 acres. Famous for hosting the 2006 Ryder Cup, the 2 Golf courses and wide range of other leisure options give you a wealth of choice during your stay. Located in the upmarket area of Straffan, just 30 minutes from Dublin Airport and The Curragh Racecourse. A fabulous place to stay.

Our packages include Standard Rooms, either with 1 x King Size (Double) or 2 x Separate Beds (Twin). All of the rooms include an individually decorated en-suite bathroom, 24-hour valet assistance, TV, capsule espresso machine, Voya toiletries and a host of other thoughtful extras. Upgrades to larger rooms and river view rooms and suites are available at additional cost. The K Club has an award winning spa, high quality guest leisure facilities and a fabulous choice of dining options, The food choice and quality is vast, the breakfasts are delicious and are cooked to order, dine in any one of the four on-site restaurants which include the new K Thai Restaurant, which serves Thai and Asian cuisine, Legends Restaurant, a bistro restaurant serving a range of European dishes and the River Room Restaurant, which is a fine-dining restaurant with a traditional menu. Couple all of these options with an amazing historic setting, first class service and two of the best inland golf courses in Ireland.

What You Need To Know

Check in is at 3:30pm and Check out by 12 noon.

The 5* K Club Hotel is a very popular Hotel for the Irish Derby Festival. Hotel Facilities include:

  • Comfortable Beds
  • Tea / Coffee Station
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Showers / Bath
  • Cocktail Bar
  • 5 Dining Options
  • Flat Screen TV
  • In Room Safe
  • Award Winning Spa
  • Satellite Chanels
  • 2 Golf Courses
  • Leisure Facilities

Getting to The K Club Hotel is easy from Dublin Airport: You can take an Airport Taxi (cost approx €100 each way) or book a Private Airport transfer with one of our transport partners from €130 each way. For Groups (7-60 Guests) we also offer return airport mini-coach or coach transport from €200 each way. (Please call us to book)

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Our Race and Stay Packages include everything you need for your stay and day or days at the races. Hotel Accommodation, Return Racecourse transport, General Admission tickets and our guest managers looking after you from arrival to departure. You are also welcome to ADD Hospitality or ANY EXTRA you may wish after you book.

  • Your Choice of Stay
  • Irish Breakfast each morning
  • Raceday Transport each day
  • Curragh Admission each day
  • All Local Taxes and VAT
  • Guest Managers looking after you

Please note that the times below are shown "as is" and may be subject to change on the day. Please check at our Guest Desk for the latest information each morning.

Irish Derby - Day 1

 Friday 26th June

 Coach Departs for The Curragh 15:00pm

 First Race 17:00pm

 Last Race 20:40pm

  Coach Departs The Curragh 21:10pm

The first day of the festival includes the Apprentice Derby and several other Races to enjoy.

Irish Derby - Day 2

 Saturday 27th June

 Coach Departs for The Curragh 11:30am

 First Race 13:30pm

 Last Race 18:30pm

  Coach Departs The Curragh 19:10pm

Derby Saturday is Ladies Day and includes several Group 1 races and a stellar supporting card for the afternoon

Irish Derby - Day 3

 Sunday 28th June

 Coach Departs for The Curragh 11:00am

 First Race 13:00pm

 Last Race 18:50pm

  Coach Departs The Curragh 19:20pm

Today is the highlight of the festival Irish Derby day and you can look forward to a fabulous day of racing, food, fashion and entertainment.

Booking Information

When you book with us we take a €100 refundable deposit (per booking not per guest). Your account balance is due no later than 40 days before your first arrival date. Your booking is safe with our Low deposit payment and 100% Refund Guarantee. Our Full Terms and Conditions can be read here. You can ADD Hospitality or ANY EXTRA you may wish after you book. If you do not see exactly what you want please do Call Us or Email us and we will build a Irish Derby Festival Package to perfectly suit you.

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The Total price is based on guests sharing a room.
Single guests welcome - Please call us to book

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" 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. Thank you for everything "  Tracey

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Irish Derby Festival with Race and Stay

5 NIGHT TOUR

WED 24TH - MON 29TH JUN 2026

Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this year arriving on Wednesday 24th June staying at the excellent 4* Lawlors Hotel in Naas. Enjoy the exciting experience of racing at Naas on Thursday evening and all 3 days racing at the Irish Derby Festival .

5 NIGHTS HOTEL IRISH NATIONAL STUD TOUR KILDANGAN STUD TOUR DERMOT WELD TOUR 4 DAYS RACING 2 LUNCHES 2 DINNERS DERBY PARTY ALL TRANSPORT

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6 NIGHT TOUR

TUE 23RD - MON 29TH JUN 2026

Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this year arriving on Tuesday 23rd June staying at the excellent 4* Lawlors Hotel in Naas. Enjoy the exciting experience of racing at Naas on Thursday evening and all 3 days racing at the Irish Derby Festival .

6 NIGHTS HOTEL COOLMORE STUD TOUR IRISH NATIONAL STUD TOUR KILDANGAN STUD TOUR DERMOT WELD TOUR 4 DAYS RACING 2 LUNCHES 2 DINNERS DERBY PARTY ALL TRANSPORT

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KILDANGAN STUD

25TH JUNE 2026

Kildangan, County Kildare

One of Ireland's premier stud farms and the centre of the mighty Godolphin conglomorate. Includes transport €80 per guest.

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IRISH DERBY PREVIEW

26TH JUNE 2026

Lawlors Hotel, Naas

Join us on Friday for our famous preview show featuring Trainers, Jockeys and racing personalities. Free to all Race and Stay guests

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CLOSING PARTY & BBQ

28TH JUNE 2026

Lawlors Hotel, Naas

Join us on Sunday night after racing for a great night of Music and Dancing with our famous BBQ supper. Cost is €60 per guest.

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IRISH NATIONAL STUD TOUR

25TH, 26TH, & 27TH JUNE 2026

Kildare, County KIldare

Enjoy a morning at one of our VIP Irish National Stud Tours where you can meet the Living Legends and enjoy the Racehorse Experience. Cost €70 pp

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