Dublin Racing Festival 2026 Official Guest Partner

KEADEEN HOTEL

5 Minutes from The Curragh

From Only €182 pp

The 4* Keadeen Hotel is one of our most popular Hotels to stay in for the Irish Oaks Festival. Ideally located on the edge of the Curragh plains, just 35 minutes from Dublin Airport and 5 minutes from The Curragh. You can stay from 2 nights to a whole week.

The Keadeen Hotel is a friendly welcoming place to stay, and the fabulously comfortable en suite rooms include all the amenities you need. Upgrades to Superior rooms or 4 poster Suites may also be available. The extensive gardens are a delight in the warmer months or enjoy a fabulous meal in Saddlers, The Atrium Lounge or upscale Bay Leaf Restaurant. If you are not racing, why not take a dip in the 18mt pool or workout using the extensivce leisure facilities. Newbridge Town is a social hub with many great local bars, restaurants and entertainment most nights, all within a short taxi ride from The Keadeen Hotel.

To get your fast quote simply select the Package you want, then the Number of Guests you wish to book for and the TOTAL PRICE will be displayed for you. If you would then like to book just click the Green Button and a secure booking form will open where you can fill out your personal and card details.

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+ YOU NEED TO KNOW

WHATS INCLUDED

Our Race and Stay Packages include all you need for a great stay for the Irish Oaks Festival

  • Your choice of stay with breakfast
  • Transport to and from the Races
  • Racecourse Admission Each Day
  • Discount Voucher For Kildare Village
  • Fast Guest Check In
  • All Local Taxes and VAT

Racing takes place at The Curragh on the 18th & 19th July 2026

Irish Champions Festival with Race and Stay

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 10/06/26. When you book you will be automatically emailed a BOOKING CONFIRMATION which contains all the details of your requested booking.

Irish Champions Festival with Race and Stay

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.

+ TO AND FROM THE HOTEL
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FROM DUBLIN AIRPORT

Getting to The Keadeen Hotel is easy from Dublin Airport: You can take the N7 airport coach which drops off close by, an Airport Taxi approx €120 each way, or book a Private Airport transfer with one of our transport partners from €130 each way.

Irish Champions Festival with Race and Stay

ARRIVING BY CAR

Parking for hotel guests at The Keadeen Hotel is free but the car park will be very busy for this race meeting. The car park is located surrounding the hotel on ground level. There are no entrance and exit barriers and no ticket is required. Driving Directions are available here

Irish Champions Festival with Race and Stay

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.

+ HOTEL INFORMATION
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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.

Irish Champions Festival with Race and Stay

OUR GUEST DESK

Our Race and Stay guest desk is located a short distance from Hotel reception. Our staff are based there from 11:00 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.

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YOUR ROOM AND COMFORT

Keadeen Hotel 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.

Irish Champions Festival with Race and Stay

EATING AND DRINKING

There are 2 main food options at The Keadeen. The Bay Leaf restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Atrium for limited menu dining and Saddlers Bar & Restaurant for a more casual dining experience. Saddlers Bar serves Beers and Spirits and a large selection of wines and cocktails.

Irish Champions Festival with Race and Stay

LEISURE

If you enjoy your leisure at hotels then the Keadeen is definately for you. With a 18 metre deck level swimming pool, Sauna, Thermal Suite and extensive fitness suite all available to our guests. Please note that the Health Club is always busy and reservations may be required. For more information please go here:

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CLOSE BY

Naas Town is the social hub of the local area with many great local bars, restaurants and entertainment each night, all within a 20 minute taxi ride from the Keadeen Hotel. Newbridge and Kildare town's are also a short distance away also with bars and dining options. A taxi to Kildare would cost approx 15 euros.

+ RACING INFORMATION
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RACING PREVIEW SHOW

Please do join us for our Racing Preview show on Friday night at 8pm in Lawlors Hotel. Enjoy a light hearted infomative Irish Oaks Festival Weekend racing preview show with our special guests hosted by the Racing Post's Dave Jennings. Admission and return transport is free.

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THE RACES

Saturday is Irish Oaks Day, The fourth Classic Race of the season. Always a spectacular Ladies Day to enjoy with Champagne and Cocktails to die for. Sunday features high quality Group and Listed racing on the track with lots of entertainment for families and race goers alike.

Irish Oaks Festival with Race and Stay

RACE TRANSPORT

On both Saturday & Sunday there is a dedicated coach to and from The Curragh departing at 12 noon 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.

Irish Oaks Festival with Race and Stay

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.

Irish Oaks Festival with Race and Stay

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.

Irish Oaks Festival with Race and Stay

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.

GUEST INFORMATION

Please note that all information is given "as is" at the time of publication. Your full guest information will be emailed to you during the last week of June which will contain all you'll need to know about your stay with us. If you have any questions about the Irish Champions 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