DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL
Arrive 27th Jan - Depart 2nd Feb 2027
6 NIGHT VIP TOUR
From €1790 per person
What a Tour, we have lined up for 2027. Join us for a very special 6 Night Dublin Racing Festival trip next year. Our tour includes a day at Gowran Park for Thyestes Chase day with Restaurant Hospitality included. A day in Dublin City to enjoy a late morning tour of Guinness Storehouse, Lunch in the Gravity Bar and an afternoon Whiskey tasting and tour of the famous Jameson Distillery . A fabulous 2 days of racing at Leopardstown for the prestigious Dublin Racing Festival featuring 8 Grade 1 contests and a number of high profile races, and to complete the tour a visit to local trainer Ross O'Sullivan's Kildare yard before we go racing at Punchestown for the Bank Holiday meeting with VIP Hospitality in our Private Suite, overlooking the finish. A Top trainer stable visit with 4 fabulous days of top quality racing at three of Ireland's top Jump Racing venues with all transport makes up into the ultimate National Hunt race tour.
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WHATS INCLUDED
Our Race and Stay Packages include all you need for a great stay for this Dublin Racing Festival Tour.
Racing at Gowran Park on the 29th, Leopardstown on the 30th & 31st Jan & Punchestown on the 1st Feb.
ITINERARY
Wednesday
Our Driver will take you to the 4* Lawlors Hotel.
Thursday
The first of our days racing takes in Thyestes Day at Gowran Park with Hospitality in the Restaurant.
Friday
Today we visit the Guinness Storehouse for our tour and Lunch in The Gravity Bar and then Jameson Distillery for our Irish Whiskey Tour.
Saturday
Enjoy our Preview Show before we depart for Leopardstown for day 1 of the Dublin Racing Festival.
Sunday
After breakfast we will depart for Leopardstown for day 2 of the fabulous Dublin Racing Festival.
Monday
Today we visit Ross O'Sullivan's yard before racing at Punchestown with VIP Hospitality in our Suite.
Tuesday
We will transport you back to Dublin Airport.
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 20/12/26. 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.
GOWRAN PARK
Our Race and Stay coach will depart from the front of the hotel this morning for the first of our days racing. Enjoy the best day at Gowran Park for the presigious Tyestes Chase and a number of supporting races from the comfort of The Racecourse restaurant overlooking the finish with Lunch included.
DUBLIN CITY TOUR
Our Race and Stay coach will depart from the front of the Hotel for our trip to the excellent Guinness Storehouse where you'll be treated to a Pint during the Brewery tour and Lunch in the excellent Gravity Bar. Then its on to the famous Jameson Distillery for a Whiskey Tasting and distillery tour.
DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL
Dublin Racing Festival features 4 Grade 1 races each day and a number of high value supporting contests to enjoy. Enjoy our Preview Show before we depart on Saturday at about 11:00am. On Sunday the first race is due off at 12:40 and the last race is at 16:25. We will make sure all guests arrive early on both days.
PUNCHESTOWN
On Monday Our Race and Stay coach will depart from the front of the Hotel to visit Ross O'Sullivan's yard before moving on to Punchestown. Where you'll enjoy the races from the comfort of The Race and Stay Private Suite overlooking the finish. Our package also includes a fabulous buffet lunch.
TICKETS & HOSPITALITY
Your race tickets in this package at Leopardstown are General Admission. They allow access to all public areas but you can upgrade to the Premier Level with Reserved seat or a VIP Hospitality Package after you book at additional cost. Just let us know what suits you and we'll make sure you get what you want.
WHAT TO WEAR
There is no formal dress code on Irish Racecourses 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. For the stable tours please bring comfortable outerwear and waterproof shoes, it is a racing stable after all !!
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 early 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.
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 Racing Preview show at Lawlors Hotel on Saturday Morning at 10:00am. Enjoy a light hearted infomative Weekend racing preview show featuring Racing TV and Racing Post presenters and invited guests. Admission is Free for all race and Stay guests.
GOWRAN PARK
Racing at Gowran Park is great fun. The only racecourse in County Kilkenny and a favorite of the Mullins family. The feature race is the Thyestes Chase with supporting contests to enjoy. You are booked into the Restaurant today for a 3 course Lunch which is included in your tour costs.
PUNCHESTOWN
After our tour at Ross O'Sullivans yard we depart to Punchestown for the Bank Holiday race day. The home of jump racing Punchestown has been voted the Best Racecourse in Ireland several times and always stages top quality races. You'll enjoy the afternoon with Lunch included in Race and Stay's Private Suite.
LEOPARDSTOWN
There really is nothing like the Dublin Racing Festival, with 4 Grade 1 races and a plethora of top class races each day. Your tickets today are General Admission but you are welcome to upgrade to Premier Level with a reserved seat or one of the restaurant Hospitality packages on offfer.
RACE TRANSPORT
There is a dedicated Race and Stay guest coach to and from all racecourses. Where the coach drops you off is where you'll catch the coach back to the hotel after racing. We time each journey so that you arrive at the racecourse 1 hour before racing starts and depart 30 minutes after the last race.
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.
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Please Note
All information is given "as is" at the time of publication. Some items, especially on tour packages may change according to Weather, Stable availability, or any other reason outside of our control. Should any changes be required after you book we will get in touch and inform you of the change. Your final guest information will be emailed to you during the second week of January which will contain all you'll need to know about your stay with us. If you have any questions about the Dublin Racing Festival please do email us HERE
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What our Guests Say
TESTIMONIALS
" 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
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