IRISH GUINEAS FESTIVAL
4* OSPREY HOTEL
From 172 per person
The 4* Osprey Hotel is located in Naas Town only 20 minutes from The Curragh Racecourse and less than 35 minutes from Dublin City and Airport. One of the best places to stay for the Guineas Festival. The En-Suite guest rooms are very comfotable with plenty of hanging space and all the amenities one would expect from a luxury Hotel. Guests can avail of the Free WiFi and use of the Spa and extensive leisure facilities on offer. The Osprey Hotel has a warm and friendly atmosphere and an apres racing drink in the bar will always be most enjoyable with entertainment on most nights.
One of the most popular hotels for guests racing at The Curragh you can enjoy use of the fabulous Spa and Leisure Centre and after a great workout or treatment why not enjoy a hearty meal in the Bar or the Restaurant. If you are not racing, a coffee in the very comfortable guest lobby is very pleasant too. Naas Town is the social hub of the area with many great local bars, restaurants and entertainment each night, all within 5 minutes walking distance from the Hotel.
Your booking is safe and secure with us, online or over the phone or by email for any number of guests, with just one fully refundable €100 deposit backed up by our 100% refund guarantee. If you do not see exactly what you want please do contact us, one of our expert staff will be delighted to help.
* The dates are provisional and have not been confirmed yet. Do not book flights until we can confirm the dates back to you
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WHATS INCLUDED
Our Race and Stay Packages include all you need for a great stay for the Irish Guineas Festival
Please Note: * The dates have not been confirmed yet for 2027. Do not book flights until we can confirm the dates back to you
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 10/04/26. 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.
FROM DUBLIN AIRPORT
Getting to The Osprey 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 coach transport
ARRIVING BY CAR
Parking for hotel guests at The Osprey 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 09:30 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
The Osprey 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 2 main food options at The Osprey. The Herald and Devoy restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner and The Osprey Bar for casual dining. The Bar serves a wide selection of Beers and Spirits and often has entertainment at weekends. Bookings essential for all meals: Call + 353 45 881111
LEISURE
If you enjoy your leisure at hotels then the Osprey is definately for you. With a 20 metre deck level swimming pool, Sauna, Award winning Spa and extensive fitness suite all available to our guests. Please note that the Health Club is always busy and reservations are required. For more information please go here:
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 The Osprey 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 on Saturday morning in Lawlors Hotel starting at 10:00am. Enjoy a light hearted racing preview with our special guests hosted by the Racing Post's David Jennings and featuring Jockeys, Trainers and racing personalities. Admission is free to Race and Stay guests.
THE RACES
The Irish Guineas Festival takes place on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd May (Provisional Dates). Saturday hosts the first classic of the season, the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas and other Group and listed races. Sunday features the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas and The Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup.
RACE TRANSPORT
On Saturday & Sunday our coach departs for the Curragh at 12:00. Where the coach drops you off is where you'll catch the coach back to the hotel 45 minutes after racing concludes. Your guest manager will be on hand to assist on the outward and inbound journeys.
TICKETS & HOSPITALITY
Please collect your race tickets from our Guest Desk no later than 11:30 each morning. When you arrive at the racecourse entrance you will have your ticket scanned and you are free to enjoy your day. Hospitality Guests will be escorted by our staff to the area they are booked into.
AT THE RACES
Both days will be very busy but great fun. At The Curragh there are several food and drinks outlets outside and inside the grandstands. Entertainment will be on during the afternoon and a Live Band after racing and if you'd prefer to stay on for the evening entertainment just let us know.
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.
IRISH GUINEAS PREVIEW
SATURDAY 22nd MAY 2027
Lawlors Hotel, Naas
Join us on Saturday morning for our famous preview show featuring Trainers, Jockeys and racing personalities. Free to all Race and Stay guests
IRISH NATIONAL STUD TOUR
MONDAY 24TH MAY 2027
Kildare, County Kildare
Enjoy a morning at one of our VIP Irish National Stud Tours where you can meet the Living Legends and enjoy the Racehorse Experience. Cost €70 pp
KILDANGAN STUD
MONDAY 24TH MAY 2027
Kildangan, County Kildare
One of Ireland's premier stud farms and the centre of the mighty Godolphin conglomorate. Includes transport €80 per guest.
IRISH GUINEAS FESTIVAL
5 NIGHT TOUR
20th - 25th May 2027*
What a Tour, we have lined up for 2027. Join us for a very special 5 Night Irish Guineas Festival trip next year staying at the excellent 4* Lawlors Hotel in Naas. Our Tour includes lunch and a stable visit with legenary Irish trainer Dermot Weld and additional tours of the excellent Coolmore Stud , The Irish National Stud and Godolphin's amazing base in Ireland, Kildangan Stud. With 2 fabulous days of top quality racing at The Curragh for the first two classic races of the season The Tattersalls, Irish 1000 and 2000 Guineas. Couple all this with Our racing Preview Show, a Welcome Dinner and with all transport included this is surely the ultimate flat race fan tour.
VIEW PACKAGEPlease note: The dates* shown are not yet confirmed for this festival and all information is given "as is" at the time of publication. We will confirm the dates as soon as they are published by The Curragh for 2027. Your full guest information will be emailed to you during the first week of May which will contain all you'll need to know about your stay with us. If you have any questions about the Irish Guineas Festival please do email us HERE
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
" 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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