IRISH CHAMPIONS FESTIVAL
Sat 13th & Sun 14th September 2025
Why not join us and Irish Racing Legend Mick Kinane, with all of the top Irish Racing 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 complete Race and Stay Packages start from as low as €179 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.
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.
CHAMPIONS TOUR
4 Nights Exclusive Package
THE CHAMPIONS TOUR
12th - 16th September 2025
Join 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 host of exciting extras to enjoy and everything you need included in your trip.
Race & STAY PACKAGES
Your Choice of Stay with All You Need Included
WESTGROVE HOTEL
35 mins from Leopardstown
25 mins from The Curragh
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.
CLAYTON HOTEL
5 mins from Leopardstown
45 mins from The Curragh
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.
LAWLORS HOTEL
35 mins from Leopardstown
20 mins from The Curragh
Ideally located right in the heart of the social hub of Naas Town within easy walking distance of Bars and Entertainment. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
ROYAL MARINE HOTEL
15 mins from Leopardstown
55 mins from The Curragh
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.
MALDRON HOTEL
25 mins from Leopardstown
55 mins from The Curragh
Ideally located right in the heart of Dublin City Centre within easy walking distance of Bars and Entertainment. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
MARKER HOTEL
25 mins from Leopardstown
55 mins from The Curragh
5* Luxury located right in the heart of Dublin City Centre within easy walking distance of Bars and Entertainment. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
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