Irish Derby Festival 2026 Official Guest Partner

Irish Derby Festival

LAWLORS HOTEL

20 Minutes from The Curragh

From: €174 pp sharing a room / €330 pp Single Traveller

Hotel Information

The 4* Lawlors Hotel is a friendly welcoming place to stay, and THE place to stay in for the Irish Derby Festival. Ideally located in Naas town, just 35 minutes from Dublin Airport and just 20 minutes from The Curragh Racecourse it is a very popular place to stay with both our Irish Derby Preview Show on Friday (Free Admission) and Derby Closing Party & BBQ* on Sunday Night held in the ballroom here.

The fabulously comfortable en suite Classic rooms are available as Double (1 King Size Bed) or Twin (2 Separate Beds) and they include all the amenities you need and would expect from a luxury 4* Hotel. Upgrades to Superior rooms with Air con or Junior Suites may also be available. A oasis garden bar is a delight in the warmer months or enjoy a fabulous meal in the Bistro or upscale Vi's Restaurant. Naas Town is a social hub of the festival week with many great local bars, restaurants and entertainment each night, all within walking distance of Lawlors Hotel. You can book stays from 2 nights and enjoy the full festival atmosphere after racing in the bar or enjoy a fabulous meal. If you are not racing, afternoon tea in the fabulously comfortable guest lobby is a lovely treat.

What You Need To Know

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

The 4* Lawlors Hotel is our most popular Hotel for the Irish Derby Festival. Hotel Facilities include:

  • Comfortable Beds
  • Tea / Coffee Station
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Showers / Bath
  • 3 Bars
  • 3 Dining Options
  • Flat Screen TV
  • In Room Safe
  • Room Service
  • Satellite Chanels
  • Desk & Chair
  • Free Car Parking

Getting to Lawlors Hotel is easy from Dublin Airport: You can take the airport coach which drops off close by, 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
  • Race and Stay Guest Desk
  • Raceday Transport each day
  • Curragh Admission each day
  • The Big Preview Show Fri
  • Derby Party & BBQ* Sun
  • 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. Don't Forget that for guests staying Friday our Irish Derby Preview Show is free to all guests. Our Derby Closing Party and BBQ takes place on Sunday Night and costs an additional €60 per guest.

Irish Derby - Day 1

 Friday 26th June

 Coach Departs for The Curragh 15:30pm

 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 11:20am

 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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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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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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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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