IRISH CHAMPIONS FESTIVAL
Sat 13th & Sun 14th September 2025
Why not join us and Irish Racing Legends, with all of the top equine stars, for the Irish Champions Festival, a unique and top quality racing weekend staged on Saturday at Leopardstown and on Sunday at The Curragh. No less than 6 Group 1 Contests, the final Irish Classic of the Season, The Irish St. Leger, and a number of other exciting races await you this September. Do Not Miss It!.
Race and Stay are the only Official Guest Partner for The Irish Champions Festival. Our 3 night stays start from as low as only €133 per guest per night and one or two night stays from only €189 pp. All packages 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.
The Races - Saturday
Leopardstown
Features an eight race card made up of five Group Races and one listed race. The two Group One races on the card are the prestigious Irish Champion Stakes an the Coolmore America “Justify” Matron Stakes which has been rated the highest mares and fillies race for the past three years. The programme is further enhanced with the Group 2 Clipper Logistics Boomerang Mile and The KPMG Champions Juvenile Stakes, all of which are Breeders Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Races.
The Races - Sunday
The Curragh
The Curragh Racecourse is home to all five Irish Classic races and is the historic venue for the second day of the Irish Champions Festival. The four Group 1 races on the eight-race card are the Comer Group International Irish St Leger, the final Irish Classic of the season, the Moyglare Stud Stakes, the Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes and the Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes.
Race & STAY PACKAGES
Your Choice of Stay with All You Need Included
WESTGROVE HOTEL
35 mins from Leopardstown
25 mins from The Curragh
BEST VALUE 4*
A friendly Hotel within easy walking distance of Bars and Shops. Quality Bedrooms, Food and Service with excellent leisure facilities. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
MALDRON HOTEL
25 mins from Leopardstown
55 mins from The Curragh
DUBLIN CITY HOTEL
Ideally located right in the heart of Dublin City Centre within easy walking distance of Bars and Entertainment. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
CLAYTON HOTEL
5 mins from Leopardstown
35 mins from The Curragh
FREE AIRPORT TRANSFERS SELLS OUT QUICKLY
A fabulous Hotel, close to Leopardstown and 20 mins from Dublin City. Top quality bedrooms with great service and dining options. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
ROYAL MARINE HOTEL
15 mins from Leopardstown
55 mins from The Curragh
SEA FRONT LOCATION
A sea-front Hotel within easy walking distance of Bars and Shops. Quality Bedrooms, Food and Service with excellent leisure facilities. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
THE MARKER
Docklands, Dublin 2
25 mins from Leopardstown
45 mins from The Curragh
DUBLIN CITY HOTEL
5* Luxury in the the new heart of the City. A fabulous location within easy walking distance or bars and restaurants Ideal for Singles, Couples and Small Groups.
TOUR PACKAGE
Join us and Irish Racing legend, Mick Kinane and a Leading Irish Trainer on our exclusive 4 Night 4* VIP Champions Racing Tour. Where we take in both days of the Irish Champions Festival with a tour of Kildangan Stud and the Irish National Stud to enjoy and everything you need included in your trip.
to ENJOY
AT LEOPARDSTOWN
to ENJOY
AT THE CURRAGH
Over 70,000 Happy Guests have Booked with us
Let them tell you all about their experience
" Another Fantastic weekend with Martyn and his team, extremely well organised, very friendly staff and with the normal professionalism you come to expect from Race and Stay." John Cahill - Dublin Racing Festival 2025
OWN PACKAGE
WHAT YOU WANT, YOUR WAYOur "Ready-Made" Race and Stay packages suit many guests but we realise that you may want something unique and exclusive. No Problem. Our expert staff can help you design the Racing break you really want, and at great prices too. Just get in touch and we'll do the rest.
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