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There is Nothing Like Irish RacingRace and Stay are the Premier Horse Racing Tour Company in Ireland. Over 50,000 happy guests have booked with us and we are very proud to be the Official Guest Travel Partner for Horse Racing Ireland and all major Irish Racecourses. Our complete Hotel, Ticket and Transport included Race and Stay Packages start from only €99 per guest.
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Race and Stay Packages
Everything You Need in One Easy TransactionOur Complete Race and Stay Packages are available for ALL race meetings in Ireland, not just the Festivals, and can start from as low as €99 per guest. All Race and Stay packages include Hotel Accommodation, Breakfast, Tickets or Hospitality and Transport. You can also add a wide range of extras like Stable and Stud Tours, Golf and much more after you book.
It is easy to book with us securely 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.
Please do browse our website for our latest offers and if you have any questions our expert staff will be delighted to help you. Just call us on +353 59 8623 998 or Email us and we will build your perfect Irish Racing package exclusively for you.
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2024 Festivals
Your Choice of Everything
From only €129 pp
With ALL You Need Included
HURRY - PLACES FILLING FAST
Punchestown Festival
30th April - 4th May 2024
The 2024 Punchestown Festival is the Irish jump season's closing championships, a premier racing festival with 12 Grade 1 contests and a number of high profile races to savour. Held at Punchestown, only 40 minutes from Dublin City Centre city centre. Enjoy the excellent jump racing, craic and entertainment at one of Ireland's best race meetings.
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Spring Festivals
March - May 2024
Four top quality jump race festivals to enjoy including the iconic Punchestown Festival to close our jump racing season. Then the 2024 Irish Classic flat race season gets underway in earnest for the Irish Guineas Festival. Excellent value packages from only €139 per guest.
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Summer Festivals
June - August 2024
There is no better time to visit Ireland to enjoy one of our Racing Breaks from as little as €129 per guest. Dont Miss these fabulous events where Fashion, Food and Entertainment combine with top quality racing for the week long Galway Festival and the Premier Flat Race of the season, the Irish Derby.
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Autumn Festivals
September - October 2024
Enjoy a great value Irish Racing break from only €139 per guest this Autumn. Headlined by the top quality racing for Irish Champions Festival. and the fabulous week long Listowel Festival in County Kerry. With several excellent Octoberfest meetings to enjoy you'll be spoilt for choice.
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Winter Festivals
November - February 2024
Come to Ireland, see the established and the potential jump racing stars starting their careers and enjoy a great value Irish Racing break from only €129 per guest. Winter Festivals start in November and conclude with the fabulous Dublin Racing Festival in February. Do Not Miss them !!
DONT MISS THESE SPECIAL
Racing Breaks
Stay Longer and Enjoy one of our Exclusive Racing Breaks
From only €699 pp
With ALL you need Included
Featured Packages
PUNCHESTOWN TOUR
Punchestown Festival
4 Night Tour Package
Arrive 1st May - Depart 5th May 2024
Join us at the excellent 4* Barberstown Castle Hotel for a Race and Stay exclusive Punchestown Festival trip this year as we take in racing at The Punchestown Festival on three days, Thursday - For the Stayers Hurdle , Friday for the Champion Hurdle and Saturday for the Ballymore Race Day. This package also includes a VIP tour of the Irish National Stud, a Meet and Greet with Patrick Mullins and the famous Hooley and Hog Roast on Gold Cup Night in our very own private sheebeen.
NAAS & PUNCHESTOWN
Punchestown Festival
3 Night Special Package
Arrive 28th April - Depart 1st May 2024
Join us at the excellent 4* Lawlors Hotel in Naas Town for a 3 night Race and Stay exclusive Punchestown Festival trip this year. Arrive on Sunday and our driver will collect you from the airport (if required) and enjoy a VIP Tour at The Irish National Stud on Monday morning before we take in racing on Monday evening at Naas Races with VIP Hospitality included in our Private Suite. On Tuesday we go racing at Punchestown for Day 1 of the Festival which features 3 Grade 1's including the Champion Chase and a host of other top class races.
THE SUMMER TOUR
Irish Derby Tour
5 Night Tour Package
Arrive 26th June - Depart 1st July 2024
Join us for a Race and Stay very special trip this year arriving on Wednesday 26th June . Our tour includes a VIP Tour of Coolmore Stud on Thursday and Lunch at Mikey Ryans before a VIP Tour of the Irish National Stud on Thursday afternoon. On Friday we have orgainsed a special visit to Kildangan Stud, Godolphins Breeding operation in Ireland. This, coupled with a fabulous 3 days racing for the Irish Derby Festival at The Curragh on Friday, Saturday & Sunday with all transport, breakfast and some meals included. A fabulous, exciting tour package. Do not Miss it!
KILLARNEY RACES
Summer Racing Tour
4 Night Tour Package
Arrive 16th - Depart 20th July 2024
Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this summer as we take in racing at Killarney for three fabulous days of the Killarney Summer Festival. This coupled with a VIP Tour of The Ring of Kerry with Lunch along the way makes up a great value West of Ireland Kerry racing break with everything you need included.
LEOPARDSTOWN & LAYTOWN
The Champions Tour
4 Night Tour Package
Arrive 13th - Depart 17th September 2024
Join us on our exclusive VIP Champions Racing Tour staying at the excellent 4* Clayton Hotel, Leopardstown. Where we take in Both days of the Irish Champions Festival. The long weekend starts with your arrival on Friday and on Saturday we enjoy our fun and informative Morning Line Show hosted by The Voice of Irish Racing Dessie Scahill, with special racing guests, before we go racing at Leopardstown for the Irish Champion Stakes meeting.
On Sunday morning we head to the Irish National Stud for a morning tour before we go racing at the Curragh for the final classic of the season, The Irish St Leger. On Monday we enjoy a VIP tour of Gavin Cromwell's County Meath base before we go racing at Laytown on the Beach. A unique and enjoyable long weekend trip with 6 Group 1 contests and a host of other great flat races to enjoy with all you need included.
WINTER FESTIVAL PACKAGE
Punchestown & Navan
5 Night Tour Package
Arrive 14th - Depart 19th November 2024
Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this November as we take in some fabulous jump racing from Punchestown on Friday in our Private Suite with Lunch included, and for the Navan Winter Festival, on Saturday & Sunday and a morning on the gallops at Closutton with Champion Trainer Willie Mullins and a private tour of Shark Hanlons Racing Stables. A uniqe and enjoyable five night trip with plenty of Graded and Listed contests and a host of other great jump races to enjoy with all you need included.
DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL
Special 6 Night Package
3 Courses: Leopardstown, Punchestown & Fairyhouse
2 Stable Visits: Willie Mullins & Gavin Cromwell
31st Jan - 6th Feb 2025
Join us on our exclusive VIP Jump Racing Tour taking in Both days of the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown, and then on Monday at Punchestown for racing in the comfort of our Race and Stay Private Suite with Lunch . On Tuesday we enjoy a VIP tour of Willie Mullins Closutton base and Lunch with Patrick Mullins. Then enjoy a super Wednesday for a VIP tour of Gavin Cromwell's Balrath Stables before yet another great day of racing at Fairyhouse in our Private Suite with Lunch overlooking the track. A jump race fans dream tour - do not miss it!!
DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL
Special 9 Night Package
6 Courses: Leopardstown, Punchestown, Fairyhouse, Naas, Thurles & Navan
2 Stable Visits: Willie Mullins & Gavin Cromwell
1 Stud Visit: The Irish National Stud
31st Jan - 9th Feb 2025
Another exclusive VIP Jump Racing Tour with Both days of the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown, and then racing on Monday at Punchestown. On Tuesday we enjoy a VIP tour of the Irish National Stud and the Curragh Gallops. On Wednesday a VIP tour of Gavin Cromwell's Stables before racing at Fairyhouse. On Thursday we go racing at Thurles. Friday we enjoy a visit to Willie Mullins Stable for a special tour. On Saturday we go racing again at Naas and on Sunday we go racing at Navan. A special way to enjoy some of the best jump courses in Ireland in one trip!