# IRISH GUINEAS FESTIVAL

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5* CARTON HOUSE HOTEL

CARTON HOUSE HOTEL

From €198 pp

35 mins from The Curragh

COUNTRY ESTATE 5*

The 5* Carton House Hotel is one of the finest hotels in Ireland. Surrounded by two championship golf courses and ideally located in Maynooth, just 35 minutes from Dublin Airport and 35 minutes from The Curragh you can stay from 2 nights for as long as you wish. Subject to availability. Low cost Dublin Airport transfers available.

The Carton House Hotel is set in a beautiful country estate and is a friendly, welcoming, place to stay. The super comfy en suite Classic rooms include all the amenities you need. A fabulous Spa and Leisure Centre are available to all guests and after a great workout or treatment why not enjoy a hearty meal in the Bar or a fine dining experience in the Michelin starred Restaurant. Afternoon tea is a great experience too. Two championship golf courses on your doorstep and with local bars and shops within walking distance of the Hotel Carton House is an exceptional guest experience for the Irish Guineas Festival.

  • Rooms and Suites
  • Multiple Dining Options
  • Room Service Available
  • Great Bar
  • Full Leisure Club
  • Award Winning Spa
  • Championship Golf
  • Free Car Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Our Most Popular Packages are shown on this page. You can ADD Hospitality or ANY EXTRA you may wish after you book. If you do not see a package that you want, or you need help, please do Call Us or Email us and we will build one to perfectly suit you.

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. Our Full Terms and Conditions can be read here.

OUR PACKAGES INCLUDE

  • Your choice of stay
  • Irish Breakfast each morning
  • Transport to and from the Races
  • Racecourse Admission Each Day
  • Guest Managers looking after you
  • All local taxes and VAT

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

RACE AND STAY

TOUR PACKAGE

Ready Made 4 Night Package

4 NIGHT TOUR

IRISH GUINEAS 2026

4 NIGHTS2 DAYS RACING2 STUD TOURS

22nd - 26th May 2026

Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this year arriving on Friday 22nd May and staying in the fabulous 4* Lawlors Hotel. Our tour includes a visit to the Irish National Stud and Lunch at the Curragh and a stable visit with legendary trainer Dermot Weld and a Tour of the Kildangan Stud, the mighty Godolphin Breeding operation in Ireland. Add to this our exclusive Irish Guineas Festival Preview show and 2 days of Classic racing for the Irish Guineas Festival at The Curragh on Saturday & Sunday and you have a fabulous, exciting tour package.


From Only € 970 pp

Based on a minimum of 2 Guests sharing

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GALILEO SUITE

EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE

Designed by us for the guests who want the best Hospitality available. Join us in the exclusive Race and Stay Galileo Suite this year where you can enjoy the best Curragh views and dining service.

  • 3 Course Lunch
  • Complimentary Bar*
  • Guest Tipster
  • Race Card & Pen
  • Premier Location
  • In Room Betting

From € 290 pp

* Excludes Champagne & Premium Brands

IRISH GUINEAS

EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS

We can easily ADD them to your Package

Irish National Stud

Our Irish National Stud Tours take place on Friday Morning. Packages include Return transport to and from your Hotel, the Stud Tour, Meet the Living Legends, (Hurricane Fly, Faugheen, Sizing John, Beef or Salmon, Rite of Passage), The Irish Racehorse Experience and Japanese Gardens. €70 per guest.

Irish Guineas Preview

Join us on Saturday morning for our Irish Guineas Preview Show. Enjoy the banter and fun as our panel of racing experts take you through the big races over the weekend. A really enjoyable event that is FREE and exclusive for all Race and Stay Guests to attend. Starts at 10:30am at Lawlors Hotel

Kildangan Stud

Our Kildangan Stud Tours take place on Friday Afternoon. Enjoy a visit to one or Ireland's premier stud farms and the centre of operations for the mighty Godolphin conglomorate. Packages include Return transport to and from your Hotel, the Stud Tour and The Trophy Room Tour. €80 pp.

Curragh Tour

Join us on Friday Morning night for a fabulous Behind the Scenes Curragh Racecourse tour. Enjoy seeing the horses on the gallops in the company of a Curragh Trainer and then explore the Curragh grandstands and facilities on our exclusive and enjoyable tour. Cost is €60 per guest.

What Our Guests

SAY ABOUT US

" Just wanted to say Thank You on behalf of me and our party. Amazing few days again this year organised by a great company. We will be back next year - and I would imagine our party grows in numbers again. Please also pass on our thanks to your team. Yet again they were all great and a credit to you."  Chris Vause

Why You Should Book With

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  •   Over 80K Happy Guests
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Race and Stay Official Punchestown Festival Partner
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