KILLARNEY FESTIVAL
14th - 18th July 2025
Why not join us and all of the top Irish Racing Stars, for the Killarney Festival, a unique mix of flat and jumps racing with great racing and entertainment lined up for the week. Held at Killarney Racecourse, in the beautiful County Kerry on the West Coast of Ireland. Five days of racing starting at tea time gives our guests plenty of time each day to enjoy the fabulous Kerry Countryside or just relax.
Race and Stay are the only Official Guest Partner for The Killarney Festival. Our complete Race and Stay Packages start from as low as €199 per guest and include Hotel Accommodation, Breakfast, Admission Tickets and Transport. You can also add a wide range of extras like Racecourse Hospitality Stable and Stud Tours, Golf and much more when or after after you book.
It is easy to book with us securely online, 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. Start by selecting a Hotel below to view all options.
Killarney Festival
The Races
Key races feature on each of the 5 days with Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday staging quality flat race meetings with prestigious races such as the Kingdom Gold Cup, the Cairn Rouge Stakes, the Ruby Stakes. Thursday & Friday play host to good quality National Hunt (Jump) race cards. Friday is also Ladies Day and by far the busiest day of the week. It seems like the whole of County Kerry attends!. That said exciting, ultra competitive races take place on all of the days. Altogether a fabulous five days in a very scenic part of Ireland with much to offer the many vistors the festival attracts each year.
Racing at Killarney takes place in evenings each day and our recommendation is to attend Thursday and Friday - attend all week and you'll be a local !!
Killarney Festival
The Experience
The Killarney Summer Festival runs over five fabulous days from 14th - 18th July 2025 and is filled with glamour, festivities, music, entertainment and of course top class flat and National Hunt Racing. The Killarney Festival also features extra attractions each day including live music in the Festival Marquee, Winning Line celebrity tipster panel and the Ladies Day Style Awards on the Friday.
Staying in Killarney or Tralee you'll be able to enjoy post race bars and nightlife, attractions, restuarants and much more during your visit. Couple this with the fabulous races, great value Race and Stay Packages and much more and you have the makings of one of Ireland's showcase racing events, one not to be missed.
KILLARNEY TOUR
4 Night Exclusive PackageKILLARNEY RACES
Summer Racing Tour
4 Night Tour Package
Arrive 14th - Depart 18th July 2025
Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this summer as we take in 3 of the best days racing at Killarney for the Killarney Summer Festival. Stay in any one of our Three fabulous Hotels and this, coupled with a VIP Tour of The Ring of Kerry and Lunch along the way, makes up a great value West of Ireland Kerry racing break with everything you need included.
Race & STAY PACKAGES
Your Choice of Stay with All You Need Included
THE ASHE HOTEL
25 mins from Killarney Racecourse
A fabulous Boutique style Hotel, situated in the heart of Tralee Town. Top quality comfortable bedrooms with very friendly service and good dining options. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
KILLARNEY ROYAL HOTEL
6 mins from Killarney Racecourse
A fabulous well known Hotel, situated in the heart of Killarney Town. Top quality comfortable bedrooms with very friendly service and good dining options. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
AGHADOE HEIGHTS HOTEL
10 mins from Killarney Racecourse
A fabulous 5* Hotel, with stunning views over the Lakes of Killarney. Very comfortable bedrooms with very friendly service and fabulous Leisure and Dining options. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
EXCITING EXTRAS
To add to your Race and Stay PackagePanoramic Restaurant
From Only €95 extra Per Person
The best way to enjoy the Killarney Festival is to book a Hospitality package. The Panoramic Restaurant has excellent views over the parade ring and the track. Seated on our shared tables of 10 your day will be spent in comfort and style whilst you enjoy a 3 Course A la Carte Lunch, Waiter service Cash Bar and a complimentary race card. Prices vary according to race day so please do get in touch and we will get back to you asap.
Why Not Design
YOUR OWN PACKAGE
Simply Tell us What You Want
Please do Call us on +353 59 8623 998 or Email us and we'll get right back to you.
Over 62,000 Happy Guests have Booked with us
Let them tell you all about their experience
" A big thank you to The Race and Stay team for a fantastic weekend, Best racing weekend ever.
Everything that was promised was fulfilled to the letter. Looking forward to next year already. "
George, Colin, Hughie and Jim
