RACE AND STAY FOR

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 2024

From Only €159pp

Leopardstown Christmas Festival

26th - 29th December 2024

Why not banish those post-Christmas blues and join us, and our Race and Stay Ambassador Patrick Mullins, with all of the Irish Racing Stars for the Leopardstown Christmas Festival. Large crowds, a real festival atmosphere and fabulous racing and entertainment are lined up over the four excellent days at Leopardstown, only 20 minutes from the city centre. This is your chance to book a great value 4* Luxury stay and enjoy top class racing at one of Ireland's premier sporting events.

The Races 2024

Thursday 26th December

Features the Grade 2 Knight Frank Novice Hurdle and the Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase.

Friday 27th December

Features the Grade 1 Paddy Power Chase and Grade 1 Paddy Power Future Champions Hurdle.

Saturday 28th December

Features The Grade 1 Leopardstown Hurdle and the Grade 1 Savills Chase.

Sunday 29th December

Features the Grade 1 Matheson Hurdle and the Grade 1 Neville Hotels Novice Chase.

Christmas Festival

The Experience

The Leopardstown Christmas Festival runs over four fabulous days from 26th – 29th December 2024 and is filled with glamour, festivities, music, entertainment and of course top class National Hunt Racing. The Christmas Festival also features extra attractions each day including live music in the Festival Marquee, Winning Line celebrity tipster panel and the Savills Style Awards on the 28th December.

Located only 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre you'll be able to enjoy post race bars and nightlife, attractions, restuarants and much more during your stay. Couple this with the fabulous races, great value Race and Stay Packages and much more and you have the makings of one of Ireland's showcase racing events, one not to be missed.

Patrick Says...

"The Leopardstown Christmas Festival is one of the Irish Festivals we target each year with both upcoming and established stable stars. The big contests are very prestigious and all races are fiercely competitive, not least because of the excellent prize money on offer. Leopardstown is a very fair track to ride but with large entries, especially in the handicap hurdle races, it can get very tight around some of the bends, you then face a stiff finish and you'll often see horses caught close home. A fabulous Festival and one we love to win at."

Patrick Mullins - Race and Stay Ambassador

Race & Stay Packages

All You Need in One Easy Transaction

Our exclusive ready-made Leopardstown Christmas Festival Packages offer you the best choice of Hotels, all easy to book and great value for money. From the options below you can view all packages and book securely for all guests with just one fully refundable €100 deposit backed up by our 100% refund guarantee.

CLAYTON HOTEL

5 mins from Leopardstown

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.


  • 400 Bedrooms
  • Three Dining Options
  • Room Service Available
  • Atrium Bar
  • Bookmakers Bar
  • Modern Hotel
  • Discounted Car Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

From Only € 159 pp

Based on 2 Guests sharing

ROYAL MARINE HOTEL

15 mins from Leopardstown

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.


  • 340 Bedrooms
  • Three Dining Options
  • Room Service Available
  • Award Winning Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fully Equippped Gym
  • Free Car Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

From Only € 159 pp

Based on a minimum of 2 Guests sharing

Exclusive Extras

Just some of the exciting extras you can add to your Race and Stay Package

Racecourse Dining

VIP Hospitality from €185 pp

The best way to enjoy the Leopardstown Christmas Festival is to book a Hospitality package in one of the two dining locations.The 1888 Restaurant has excellent views over the parade ring and the track. Seated on our shared tables of 10 your day will be spent in comfort and style whilst you enjoy a 3 Course A la Carte Lunch, Waiter service Cash Bar and a complimentary race card. The Molly Malone Banquet in the Leopardstown Pavillion also offers you reserved seating on tables of 10 and has a more lively atmosphere with entertainment throughout the day. Enjoy a Buffet lunch and waiter served drinks and a free race card. Both of these options also include admission or we can add to your package at lower cost.

VIP Transport Options

Available All Days

If you are looking for a true VIP Christmas Festival Experience then why not upgrade your package to include a VIP Transport Option. We can arrange great value Helicopter Transfers to and from the races, Chauffeur driven cars to and from the airport or to and from the races and even Private Jets to bring your group to Ireland for one of the best racing festivals around. Just let us know what you'd like to make your experience unique and exciting and we will deliver.

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