Dublin Racing Festival
February 3rd & 4th
Race and Stay Packages from only €159 pp
Dublin Racing Festival
February 3rd & 4th 2024
The 2024 Dublin Racing Festival will be special with large crowds and fabulous racing and entertainment lined up for the weekend. Held at Dublin's only racecourse, Leopardstown, in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains, and only 20 minutes from the city centre, this is your chance to witness some top class contests over two fabulous days at one of Ireland's premier race meetings.
Saturday 3rd February
Features 4 Grade 1 races The Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle, The Spring Juvenile Hurdle, The Irish Arkle Novice Chase and the The Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup. Add to this the Race and Stay at Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle The Glencullen Handicap Chase, and The Goffs Future Stars INH Flat Race for a fabulous day at the races.
Sunday 4th February
Features 4 more Grade 1 races: The Ladbrokes Novice Chase, The Ladbrokes Dublin Chase, The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle and the The Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle with The Grade A Leopardstown Chase, The Liffey Hurdle and Mares Handicap Hurdle (Grade B) to savour concluding with the Grade 2 Irish EBF Mares I.N.H. Flat Race
Race & Stay Packages
All You Need in One Easy Transaction
Race and Stay are the Largest and the Premier Horse Racing Tour Specialists in Ireland. Over 40,000 happy guests have booked with us and we are proud to be the Official Guest Partner for Leopardstown.
You can book online, over the phone or by email with confidence for any number of guests, with just one fully refundable €100 deposit backed up by our 100% refund guarantee.
Race and Stay Packages Include
Our ready-made packages are ideal for most guests but, as always, we are very happy to build a package to perfectly suit you. your group size and budget. Just call us on +353 59 8623 998 or email us tell us exactly what you want and we will build your perfect Irish Champions Festival package for you.
Race & Stay Packages
All You Need in One Easy Transaction

WESTGROVE HOTEL
40 mins from Leopardstown
From Only €159 pp
The 4* Westgrove Hotel is ideally located in the Village of Clane, close to Naas Town. Only 35 minutes from Dublin Airport and City Centre.
One of our most popular Hotels for the festival weekend and ideal for couples, groups and guests that want a great value experience for The Dublin Racing Festival.
THE CLAYTON HOTEL
5 mins from Leopardstown
From Only €169 pp
The 4* Clayton Hotel at Sandyford is a modern hotel, ideally located less than 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre. The Aircoach from Dublin Airport drops off and picks up directly outside the hotel every 30 minutes
Ideal for Groups, Couples and Singles the Clayton is a very popular Hotel especially for the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown as it is within walking distance to the racecourse. A fab place to stay.
THE ROYAL MARINE HOTEL
15 mins from Leopardstown
From Only €169 pp
The excellent 4* Royal Marine Hotel is located on the seafront in Dun Loughaire, about 25 minutes travel time from Dublin City & Airport and is served by several Dublin Airport Coach routes.
Ideal for groups, couples and singles the Royal Marine Hotel has an excellent reputation for food and service. Rooms are spacious, comfortable and are well appointed. For a small increase you can upgrade your room to one with a spectaular sea view or one of the suites (pictured).
THE DUBLIN 1 HOTEL
25 mins from Leopardstown
2 or More Nights From Only €289 pp
The 4* Dublin 1 Hotel is ideally located on the North Circular Road, within easy walking distance of some of the best Bars and Nightlife. Only 20 minutes from Dublin Airport and 25 minutes from Leopardstown racecourse.
A very trendy and Chic Hotel and ideal for couples, small groups and guests that want a day or more at the races and the bars, nightlife and shopping in Dublin City. The Dublin 1 Hotel has small sized bedrooms packed with every amenity you would expect for a 4* Hotel. The guest rooms are all new with very comfortable beds and pillows.
THE MALDRON HOTEL
20 mins from Leopardstown
From Only €189 pp
The 4* Maldron Hotel is ideally located on Pearse Street, within easy walking distance of the Dublin City Bars and Nightlife. Only 25 minutes from Dublin Airport.
One of our most popular Dublin Hotels for the festival weekend and ideal for couples, groups and those that want a day or more at the races and the nightlife and shopping in Dublin City. The guest rooms have all been recently refurbished to a very high standard with very comfortable beds and pillows.
THE MARKER HOTEL
20 mins from Leopardstown
From Only €239 pp
The 5* Marker Hotel is located in the trendy docklands area of Dublin City. One of Ireland's best luxury Hotels only 20 minutes from Dublin Airport.
Ideal for groups, couples and singles The 5* 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 and the rooftop bar is a fabulous place to enjoy dinner ar a drink with views over Dublin City and the Irish Sea beyond.
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL
20 mins from Leopardstown
From Only €259 pp
Located in the upmarket Dublin suburb of Ballsbridge, the 5* Intercontinental Hotel is one of the best luxury hotels for the Dublin Racing Festival.
Ideal for small groups, couples and singles. The Intercontinental Hotel has an award winning spa and leisure club and a popular restaurant and bar with an excellent local reputation for food and service. Rooms are large, comfortable and are well appointed.
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