IRISH DERBY FESTIVAL
27th - 29th June 2025
The Irish Derby Festival includes three fabulous days of racing with excellent prize money. Ireland's premier Classic and a plethora of top class flat races to enjoy at the Curragh, in County Kildare, the Home of Irish flat Racing. Located only 40 minutes from Dublin Airport and City the Irish Derby Festival has a real party atmosphere on all three days, Do Not Miss It!!
Race and Stay are the only Official Guest Partner for Horse Racing Ireland. We have the best and widest choice of Irish Derby Festival Packages with 3 night stays starting from as low as only €143 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.
Irish Derby Festival
The Races
Friday is the traditional opening of the Derby Festival. An evening race meeting featuring several good handicap races and the prestigious Apprentice Derby. A real party atmosphere with Music and entertainment throughout and after race concert.
Saturday is an afternoon meeting featuring the Pretty Polly stakes and Group 2 Races with the emhasis on Top quality racing, Good Food, Fashion and entertainment. Today is Ladies Day at the Curragh and your chance to dress up, see and be seen.
Sunday is Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day, the most prestigious race day in the Irish flat race calendar. The Highlight of the weekend with top quality Food, Fashion, Races and Music and entertianment throughout the day and live bands after racing.
Irish Derby Festival
The Experience
The Irish Derby Festival is renowned for an electric atmosphere, thrilling, top class, flat racing and a fabulous vibe post racing in Newbridge, Kildare and Naas Towns, the social hubs of the festival weekend.
Racing usually starts at 5:15pm on Friday and at 1:30pm on Saturday & Sunday. Guests have plenty of time after a hearty breakfast to enjoy a visit to The Irish National Stud, a variety of Traners yards or just to chill out before the day's excitement begins.
We always run special tours and events throughout the weekend to make your stay with us as memorable as it can be.
IRISH DERBY TOUR
Package for 2025IRISH DERBY FESTIVAL
THE DERBY TOUR
5 NIGHTS3 DAYS RACING3 TOURS
25th - 30th June 2025
Join us for exclusive 5 Night 4* VIP Irish Derby Racing Tour. Where we take in all 3 days of the Irish Derby 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
Clane, County Kildare
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.
OSPREY HOTEL
25 mins from The Curragh
NEARLY SOLD OUT
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.
MALDRON HOTEL
Pearse Street, Dublin 2
55 mins from The Curragh
BEST VALUE DUBLIN HOTEL
Ideally located on Pearse Street in the heart of the City. Bright and spacious rooms and great value for money. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
K CLUB HOTEL
Straffan, County Kildare
30 mins from The Curragh
LUXURIOUS 5* HOTEL
One of Ireland's best Hotels. Set in a fabulous country estate and surrounded by two championship golf courses. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
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AT THE CURRAGH
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AT THE CURRAGH
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" 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
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