GALWAY
SUMMER FESTIVAL
Race and Stay Packages
from only €169 pp
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THE GALWAY
SUMMER FESTIVAL
EXPERIENCE
For seven days over the August Holiday week Galway is the only place to be for the world renowned Galway Summer Racing Festival. This is the Irish racing festival everyone wants to go to. World Class Racing, Gourmet Food, Stunning Fashion and top quality entertainment ensure that the Galway Festival delivers the ultimate race fan experience at one of the best racing festivals in the world. The Connacht Bar or Galway City are the places to be after racing with late bars and entertainment going on into the early hours.
Staring on Monday 31st July and ending on Sunday 6th August 2023, Key races feature on each day of the week with the premier days being Wednesday for the Tote sponsored Galway Plate and Thursday for the Guinness sponsored Galway Hurdle. That said good quality and exciting races take place on all of the days. Monday and Tuesday are evening meetings. Wednesday also starts late, a premier day with the prestigious Tote Galway Plate anchoring the days racing. Thursday is Ladies Day, which features the valuable Guinness Galway Hurdle as the main event. Friday is an evening meeting and a very popular day, the day the locals all attend, with more good quality racing taking place. Saturday and Sunday are afternoon meetings featuring ultra competitive racing with a host of entertainment to enjoy.
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GALWAY RACES
EXPERTS
Race and Stay are the Largest and the Premier Horse Racing Tour Specialists in Ireland. Over 36,000 happy guests have booked with us and we are proud to be an Official Travel Partner for Galway Races.
Our exclusive Race and Stay Packages include all you need for a fabulous Galway Racing break in one easy transaction. Hotels, Tickets, Transport and much more are all included in our ready made packages. Start by selecting your choice of hotel from the list below to view all of the fabulous options we can offer you for all Galway Race Meetings.
If you have never been to the Galway Races before our expert staff can help. Just call us on +353 45 522795 or email us and we will build your perfect Galway Racing Package especially for you. Our Complete Race and Stay Packages are excellent value for money and you can book online, over the phone or by email with confidence for any number of guests, with just one fully refundable €100 deposit backed up by our 100% refund guarantee.
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FROM ONLY € 169 pp
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Hotel, Transport and Tickets or Hospitality all included
THE NOX HOTEL
Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday From Only €169 pp
The fabulous 4* Nox Hotel is located just outside Galway City only 20 minutes from Galway Racecourse. One of the best places to stay for the Galway Festival and just a short stroll to the City Centre.
The Nox Hotel is a stylish boutique style hotel with 1000 guest rooms all tastefully furnished with all the amenities you would expect from a 4* Hotel. Race and Stay guests can avail of the Free WiFi and the Hotel features a bright and spacious restaurant and bar. Breakfast and dinner is served in aptly named FORK Restaurant, which has a warm and friendly atmosphere. The lobby area is perfect for mid-morning tea and scones, lunch or an evening snack. Car Parking is Free for Hotel Guests and being so close to the many bars, restaurants and attractions Galway City offers this is a very popular place to stay for groups especially at weekends.
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THE CONNACHT HOTEL
From Only €179 pp
The excellent Connacht Hotel is one of THE places to stay for race week, located just 10 minutes travel time from Galway Racecourse and as the title sponsors of one of the festival's big races, a great place for racegoers to stay.
Ideal for groups, couples and singles the Connacht Hotel is a landmark property with an excellent reputation for good food and service, only a short taxi ride away from Galway City centre. Guest rooms are spacious and very comfortable and well appointed with a host of extras. The leisure centre is fab with a quality spa on site with great food, drink, criac and entertainment in Bar Solo each day and evening to enjoy.
Our exclusive Connacht Hotel packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
ORANMORE LODGE HOTEL
From Only €179 pp
The excellent Oranmore Lodge Hotel is a great place to stay for race week, located just 20 minutes travel time from Galway Racecourse and a short taxi ride into Galway City Centre.
Ideal for groups, couples and singles the Oranmore Lodge Hotel is a landmark property with an excellent reputation for good food and service. Guest rooms are spacious, recently renovated, very comfortable and well appointed with a host of extras. The leisure facilities are excellent with a quality pool and gym on site with great food, drink, criac and entertainment in the bar each evening to enjoy.
Our exclusive Connacht Hotel packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
MENLO PARK HOTEL
From Only €189 pp
The excellent Menlo Park Hotel is a great place to stay for race week, located just 15 minutes travel time from Galway Racecourse and only a short walk into the City Centre.
Ideal for groups, couples and singles the Menlo Park Hotel is a purpose built property with an excellent reputation for good food and service. Guest rooms are spacious and very comfortable and well appointed with all the conforts you will need during your stay.Guest rooms are spacious and very comfortable and well appointed with a host of extras. The Bia Beo Restaurant serves an extensive wine list and hearty food made with fresh, locally sourced produce. The P.Francis & Son Bar and Bistro provides fresh coffees, as well as an extensive bar food menu and carvery lunch.
Our exclusive Menlo Park Hotel packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
GLENLO ABBEY HOTEL
From Only €269 pp
The excellent 5* Glenlo Abbey Hotel is located just outside of Galway City. The base for many owners and trainers for the week and one of our most popular Galway Festival Hotels.
Ideal for small groups, couples and singles the Glenlo Abbey Hotel is a beautiful property set in magnificent surroundings on the edge of Loch Corrib, with an excellent reputation for first class food and service, Rooms are very spacious, comfortable and are very well appointed. The leisure centre is top class with an award winning spa on site.
Our exclusive Galway Festival packages can be tailored to perfectly suit you. Stay as long as you wish, go racing on as many days as you want to for your racing break.
THE G HOTEL
From Only €269 pp
The fabulous 5* G Hotel is located just inside Galway City only 20 minutes from Galway Racecourse. One of the best Hotels in Galway The G Hotel is meticulously designed by world-renowned milliner Phillip Treacy, a luxurious, glamorous and inspirational 5-star destination.
An exceptional 5* property with an excellent reputation for friendly and efficient service and great food. The unique furnishings and guest rooms are a pleasure to behold. Dining is unique experience in Gigi's where the fayre and service is Michelin Star quality. A firm favourite with our many regular guests, we strongly recommend booking early as we do sell out quickly, we are sure you'll enjoy your stay there. Our exclusive 5* G Hotel Galway Festival Race & Stay packages start from only €269 per guest.
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VIP HOSPITALITY
From Only €69 pp
Race and Stay have great value Hospitality packages to offer at Galway Racecourse to add to your Race and Stay Package or to purchase on their own .
Restaurant Hospitality offers great viewing and a la carte dining in fabulous locations in the Grandstands at Galway. Restaurant Packages always include Admission, Lunch, Reserved table for the day and a race card and many Summer Festival Packages also include a complimentray bar too. Galway Restaurant Hospitality packages are excellent value for money for all race meetings and are ideally suited to singles, couples and small groups.
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GOLF AND RACING BREAK
From Only €199 pp
There is nowhere better to play a round or two than on the West Coast of Ireland. Couple this with an exclusive Galway Racing package and you have the perfect opportunity to enjoy some of Ireland's finest courses and a day or more at Galway Races with everything you need looked after for you.
Enjoy as much Golf and Racing as you want with our bespoke concierge service arranging your Hotel, Racing Package, Transport, Green fees, Tee times and much more. Play some of the most challenging Links courses or enjoy a more leisurely Parkland course during your stay. You simply tell us what you want and we'll deliver, and at great prices too!
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THE AFTER PARTY
From Only €79 pp
Join us for a fabulous evening after racing at Galway where you can enjoy a traditional Irish supper with Music, Celtic dancing and a whole lot of fun.
An informal and enjoyable night out in a traditional Irish Pub with everything arranged for you. Available on Wednesday nights only our exclusive package includes a Traditional Irish Menu Supper, Celtic Dancers, Traditional musicians and, if you are staying with us, transport from the races and back home to your Hotel after the evening concludes. Great craic altogether, don't miss it.
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THE PREVIEW SHOW
From Only €39 pp
Join us on Wednesday & Friday at 12 noon at the Connacht Hotel for our exclusive Galway Races Preview Show, in association with Galway Bay FM and The Racing Post. Enjoy meeting the racing personalities as they try to point you in the right direction of a winner or two.
Enjoy the banter and craic as well known racing personalities and form "experts" mark your card for the day's races and enjoy a sumptious brunch before departing from The Hotel to the races. All proceeds from this event will go to The Irish Injured Jockeys Fund and Race and Stay guests get free transport to this event from other Hotels.
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As an Official Travel Partner for Galway Races we have unprecidented access to the best Hotels and Rooms, Racecourse Facilities, Hospitality and much more. Whether you are a group, a couple or on your own we will do our utmost to ensure you have the best Irish Racing Break possible. Our Ready made packages suit most guests but we are always wiling to build a package to perfectly suit your group size and budget so please do Contact us if we can help in any way.
We know we offer the best value and quality racing breaks in Ireland but you do not have to take our word for it, just check out our recent Guest Testimonials and see for yourself what our customers say about our service.
