IRISH CHAMPIONS FESTIVAL
Sat 12th & Sun 13th September 2026
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 exclusive packages start from as low as only €158 per guest. 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 an option below.
JOIN US IN 2026
IRISH CHAMPIONS FESTIVAL
THERE IS NOTHING LIKE IT
Irish Champions Festival
Leopardstown
Features a nine race card made up of five Group Races and one listed race. The two Group One races on the card are the prestigious Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes and 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 Tonybet Solonaway Stakes and The KPMG Champions Juvenile Stakes, which is a Breeders Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Race..
Irish Champions Festival
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.
TOUR PACKAGES
Ready Made Great Value Package
4 NIGHT TOUR
IRISH CHAMPIONS FESTIVAL 2026
4 NIGHTS2 DAYS RACING3 TOURS
11th - 15th September 2026
Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this year arriving on Friday 11th September . Enjoy two fabulous days of racing at Leopardstown and The Curragh with the added bonus of a VIP visit to Kildangan Stud, Godolphin's breeding operation in Ireland, followed by lunch with legendary Curragh trainer Dermot Weld and a tour of his historic stables as well as our private tour of the Irish National Stud and our exclusive Irish Champions Festival Preview show and, of course, the top class racing. Do not Miss it!
5 NIGHT TOUR
LAYTOWN & THE IRISH CHAMPIONS FESTIVAL
5 NIGHTS3 DAYS RACING3 TOURS
9th - 14th September 2026
Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this year arriving on Wednesday 9th September . Enjoy the unreal experience of the famous Laytown Races with horses racing on the beach on Thursday. A VIP tour of Kildangan Stud, Godolphin's breeding operation in Ireland, followed by lunch with legendary Curragh trainer Dermot Weld and a tour of his historic stables as well as our private tour of the Irish National Stud on Friday. Our exclusive Irish Champions Festival Preview show on Saturday Morning and, of course, the top class racing at Leopardstown on Saturday and The Curragh on Sunday. A fabulous tour with everything you need included.
IRISH CHAMPIONS FESTIVAL
Your Choice of Hotel with All You Need Included
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LAWLORS HOTEL
30 Mins from Leopardstown & 20 mins from The Curragh
VERY POPULAR 4*NAAS TOWN HOTEL
A fabulous Hotel ideally located in Naas Town, the social hub of the local area, with lots of bars and restaurants on your doorstep. Quality rooms, Great food and evening entertainment.
OSPREY HOTEL
35 Mins from Leopardstown & 20 mins from The Curragh
VERY POPULAR 4*NAAS TOWN HOTEL
Ideally located right in the heart of the social hub of Naas Town, with great leisure facilities, and within easy walking distance of Naas Town Bars and Entertainment. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
KEADEEN HOTEL
35 Mins from Leopardstown & 5 mins from The Curragh
VERY POPULAR 4*CURRAGH HOTEL
Ideally located on the edge of the Curragh and close to Newbridge Town's Bars and Entertainment. A historic racing hotel with great dining, fabulous rooms and leisure facilities Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
MALDRON HOTEL
25 Mins from Leopardstown & 55 mins from The Curragh
DUBLIN CITY 4*
A popular Hotel, located on Pearse Street in the heart of Dublin City. within easy walking distance of many of the Dublin attractions and hundreds of bars and restaurants. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
CARTON HOUSE HOTEL
35 mins from The Curragh & Leopardstown
LUXURY COUNTRY 5*
One of Irelands best 5* Hotels surrounded by two Championship Golf Courses with multiple dining and leisure options. Only 35 minutes from Dublin and Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
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VIP HOSPITALITY
Our Exclusive Package
GALILEO SUITE
AT THE CURRAGH
Designed by us for the guests who want the best Hospitality available. Join us in the exclusive Race and Stay Galileo Suite this year where you can enjoy the best Curragh views and dining service.
- 3 Course Lunch
- Cash Bar
- Guest Tipster
- Race Card & Pen
- Premier Location
- In Room Betting
What Our Guests
SAY ABOUT US
" Just wanted to say Thank You on behalf of me and our party. Amazing few days again this year organised by a great company. We will be back next year - and I would imagine our party grows in numbers again. Please also pass on our thanks to your team. Yet again they were all great and a credit to you." Chris Vause
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