GOWRAN PARK & PUNCHESTOWN
19th - 21st February 2027
3 NIGHT PACKAGE
From only €580 per person
Why not join us for a fabulous 3 night racing break taking in 2 fabulous days of racing at Gowran Park and Punchestown, two of the best jumps tracks in Ireland Staying in the excellent 4* Lawlors Hotel, one of our most popular Hotels and ideally located in Naas town, just 35 minutes from Dublin Airport and a perfect base for our 2 day racing package. Check out all the info you need below.
Lawlors Hotel is a friendly welcoming place to stay, and the fabulously comfortable en suite Classic rooms include all the amenities you need. 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. If you are not racing, afternoon tea in the very comfortable guest lobby is a great experience too. Naas Town is the social hub of the area with many great local bars, restaurants and entertainment each night, all within easy walking distance of Lawlors Hotel.
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WHATS INCLUDED
Our Race and Stay Packages include all you need for a great stay for this fabulous weekend.
Racing takes place at Gowran Park on the 20th and Punchestown on the 21st February 2027
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 10/01/27. 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.
FROM DUBLIN AIRPORT
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 of over 7 Please call us for more information.
ARRIVING BY CAR
Parking for hotel guests at Lawlors Hotel is free but the car park will be very busy for this race meeting. The car park is located underneath the hotel where there is a lift available for all guests. Please remember to get your exit ticket from Hotel reception when you check out. Driving Directions are available here
PRIVATE TRANSPORT
Private Transfers are available to and from Dublin Airport with our travel partner, Platinum Driving Services. You can view charges and book online HERE. For Groups of 7 or more guests we can offer Private return coach transport from €250 each way, depending on guest numbers.
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
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 9am. 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.
THE RACES SATURDAY
Racing at Gowran Park is great fun. The only racecourse in County Kilkenny and a favorite of the Mullins family. All race days have a feature race and a number of high value supporting contests to enjoy. Racing starts early at this time of year and once we have the race times we will let all guests know.
THE RACES SUNDAY
Enjoy your trip to Punchestown for one of their high profile race days. The home of jump racing in Ireland Punchestown has been voted the Best Racecourse in Ireland several times and always stages top quality races no matter which day you attend. Again races will start early and timings will be announced soon.
RACE TRANSPORT
There is a dedicated coach to and from both Gowran Park and Punchestown Racecourse. 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.
TICKETS & HOSPITALITY
Please collect your General Admission 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. f you have upgraded to Hospitality you will be escorted by our staff to the restaurant.
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.
RESTAURANT UPGRADE
GOWRAN PARK fr. €90pp
Located on the top floor of the grandstand with a balcony overlooking the racecourse. The Package Includes a 3 Course A la Carte Lunch, race card and reserved restaurant seat.
RESTAURANT UPGRADE
PUNCHESTOWN fr. €100pp
Located on the first floor of the grandstand with great racecourse views. The package here includes a 3 Course A la Carte Lunch, race card and reserved restaurant seat.
RACE AND STAY
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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