IRISH DERBY FESTIVAL
24th - 26th JUNE 2022
WHERE CHAMPIONS ARE MADE
24th - 26th JUNE 2022
WHERE CHAMPIONS ARE MADE
The famous three-day Irish Derby Festival is the premier meeting of the Irish flat racing season. Held each year at the end of June at the Curragh Racecourse the headquarters of Irish Flat Racing. The Curragh is located between Newbridge and Kildare in County Kildare only 43km south east of Dublin city centre.
In late June each year The Curragh, in the "Horse County" of Kildare, is the only place to be for the premier social and classic race meeting of the season, The Dubai Duty Free sponsored Irish Derby Festival. A celebration of racing excellence where International Trainers, Jockeys and Equine Superstars come to settle scores and confirm their reputations and for one winning 3yo colt or filly to gain classic honors. The Irish Derby Festival delivers the ultimate race fan experience, the whole area comes alive with late night bar openings, music and entertainment in Kildare and Newbridge town's and a true festival atmosphere throughout the local area. The Curragh, widely commented on as "The best racecourse in the world" by many Trainers, Jockeys and Racing experts is in bloom and the pristine ancient turf is in first class condition in preperation for the arrival of the competing horses.
Come Racing with the Irish Derby Festival experts
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Friday 24th - Sunday 26th June 2022
The perfect Irish Racing Break, the Irish Derby Festival has something for everyone.
Derby Friday
Is an evening meeting featuring exciting racing and a party atmosphere with live music on after the races conclude a great opening to the festival.
Derby Day
Is the pinnicle day of the Irish flat race season with world class racing, fabulous fashion, first class hospitality and great entertainment throughout the afternoon and into the evening.
Derby Sunday
Concludes the weekend with high quality Group and Listed racing and after Derby Day, a more relaxed atmosphere.
Regarded as one of Ireland's best flat race weekends The Irish Derby Festival never fails to deliver a great race fan experience. With The premier Irish classic race on Saturday and with sizeable crowds each of the days, you'll enjoy thrilling racing and the atmosphere. Naas town is the best place to be each evening after racing with all of the pubs and bars open late and staging entertainment into the early hours. A true festival experience in every way, if you have never been you should, do not miss it.
20 mins from The Curragh
From Only €139 pp
The excellent 4* Westgrove Hotel is located in the busy town of Clane, about 35 minutes travel time from Dublin City & Airport and is one of our most popular Curragh Hotels.
Ideal for groups, couples and singles the Westgrove Hotel is a 99 bedroom property with an excellent reputation for food and service, only a short stroll away from local bars and shops. Rooms are very spacious, comfortable and are well appointed. The leisure centre is top class with an award winning spa on site. Stay from 1 night for as long as you wish.
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20 mins from The Curragh
From Only €169 pp
Ideally located in the heart of the social scene in Naas Town within easy walking distance of Bars and Entertainment the 4* Osprey Hotel is about 40 minutes travel time from Dublin City & Airport and is very popular for the Curragh races.
Ideal for groups, couples and singles. The Osprey Hotel has an award winning spa and leisure club with a good reputation for food and service. Rooms are large, comfortable and are well appointed. Stay from 1 night for as long as you wish and go racing at The Curragh on as many days as you want to.
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20 mins from The Curragh
From Only €169 pp
One of Ireland's best 4* Hotels the Killashee Hotel is located just outside of Naas Town, about 40 minutes travel time from Dublin City & Airport and is very popular for all Curragh race meetings.
The Killashee is Ideal for groups, couples and singles. The award winning Spa and Leisure Centre coupled with the Hotel's excellent reputation for food and service, make this one of the best places to stay for a country racing break. Rooms are large, comfortable and are well appointed. Stay from 1 night for as long as you wish.
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5 mins from The Curragh
From Only €159 pp
The excellent 4* Keadeen Hotel is located on the edge of the Curragh, in Newbridge, about 35 minutes travel time from Dublin City & Airport and is one of our most popular Curragh Festival Hotels.
Ideal for couples and singles the Keadeen Hotel is a 66 bedroom property with an excellent reputation for food and service, with a first class Spa and Leisure centre on site. Rooms are very spacious, comfortable and are well appointed. Stay from 1 night for as long as you wish, go racing at The Curragh on as many days as you want.
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45 mins from The Curragh
From Only €149 pp
The 4* Maldron Hotel is ideally located on Pearse Street in the Docklands area of Dublin city centre, just a 5 minute walk from O’Connell Street, with trendy bars, restaurants and attractions right on the doorstep.
Ideal for groups especially that want a night or two in Dublin City with a day or more at The Curragh. The Maldron Pearse Street Hotel has 182 good quality bedrooms, with a good reputation for food and service. Rooms have been recently renovated to a high standard and are neat, comfortable and are well appointed. Stay from 1 night for as long as you wish.
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45 mins from The Curragh
From Only €199 pp
One of Ireland's best Hotels the 5* Marker Hotel is located in Docklands, Dublin City, about 20 minutes travel time from Dublin Airport and is one of the Leading Hotels of the World.
Ideal for groups, couples, singles and those that want to enjoy a day or more in Dublin City. The Marker Hotel has an award winning reputation for food and service, with an excellent Spa and lots of Leisure options. Rooms are very comfortable and are well appointed. Stay from 1 night for as long as you wish, enjoy our VIP service with All Marker Hotel bookings.
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