Irish Derby Festival 2026 Official Guest Partner

Irish Derby Festival

KEADEEN HOTEL

5 Minutes from The Curragh

From: €184 pp sharing a room / €350 pp Single Traveller

Hotel Information

The 4* Keadeen Hotel is one of our most popular Hotels to stay in for the Irish Derby Festival. Ideally located on the edge of the Curragh plains, just 35 minutes from Dublin Airport and City and 5 minutes from The Curragh Racecourse. You can stay from 2 nights for as long as you wish. Low cost Dublin Airport transfers are available to and from this hotel.

The Keadeen Hotel is a friendly welcoming place to stay, and the fabulously comfortable en suite rooms include all the amenities you need. Upgrades to Superior rooms or 4 poster Suites may also be available. The extensive gardens are a delight in the warmer months or enjoy a fabulous meal in Saddlers, The Atrium Lounge or upscale Bay Leaf Restaurant. If you are not racing, why not take a dip in the 18mt pool or workout using the extensivce leisure facilities. Newbridge Town is a social hub with many great local bars, restaurants and entertainment most nights, all within a short taxi ride from The Keadeen Hotel.

What You Need To Know

Check in is at 3:30pm and Check out by 12 noon.

The 4* Keadeen Hotel is a most popular Hotel for the Irish Derby Festival. Hotel Facilities include:

  • Comfortable Beds
  • Tea / Coffee Station
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Showers / Bath
  • Welcoming Bar
  • 3 Dining Options
  • Flat Screen TV
  • Fitness Suite
  • Room Service
  • Satellite Chanels
  • Pool & Leisure
  • Free Car Parking

Getting to The Keadeen Hotel is easy from Dublin Airport: You can take the airport coach which drops off close by, an Airport Taxi (cost approx €120 each way) or book a Private Airport transfer with one of our transport partners from €130 each way. For Groups (7-60 Guests) we also offer return airport mini-coach or coach transport from €200 each way. (Please call us to book)

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Our Race and Stay Packages include everything you need for your stay and day or days at the races. Hotel Accommodation, Return Racecourse transport, General Admission tickets and our guest managers looking after you from arrival to departure. You are also welcome to ADD Hospitality or ANY EXTRA you may wish after you book.

  • Your Choice of Stay
  • Irish Breakfast each morning
  • Raceday Transport each day
  • Curragh Admission each day
  • All Local Taxes and VAT
  • Guest Managers looking after you

Please note that the times below are shown "as is" and may be subject to change on the day. Please check at our Guest Desk for the latest information each morning. Don't Forget that for guests staying Friday our Irish Derby Preview Show is free to all guests. Our Derby Closing Party and BBQ takes place on Sunday Night and costs an additional €60 per guest.

Irish Derby - Day 1

 Friday 26th June

 Coach Departs for The Curragh 16:00pm

 First Race 17:00pm

 Last Race 20:40pm

  Coach Departs The Curragh 21:10pm

The first day of the festival includes the Apprentice Derby and several other Races to enjoy.

Irish Derby - Day 2

 Saturday 27th June

 Coach Departs for The Curragh 12:15pm

 First Race 13:30pm

 Last Race 18:30pm

  Coach Departs The Curragh 19:10pm

Derby Saturday is Ladies Day and includes several Group 1 races and a stellar supporting card for the afternoon

Irish Derby - Day 3

 Sunday 28th June

 Coach Departs for The Curragh 11:50am

 First Race 13:00pm

 Last Race 18:50pm

  Coach Departs The Curragh 19:20pm

Today is the highlight of the festival Irish Derby day and you can look forward to a fabulous day of racing, food, fashion and entertainment.

Booking Information

When you book with us we take a €100 refundable deposit (per booking not per guest). Your account balance is due no later than 40 days before your first arrival date. Your booking is safe with our Low deposit payment and 100% Refund Guarantee. Our Full Terms and Conditions can be read here. You can ADD Hospitality or ANY EXTRA you may wish after you book. If you do not see exactly what you want please do Call Us or Email us and we will build a Irish Derby Festival Package to perfectly suit you.

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5 NIGHT TOUR

WED 24TH - MON 29TH JUN 2026

Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this year arriving on Wednesday 24th June staying at the excellent 4* Lawlors Hotel in Naas. Enjoy the exciting experience of racing at Naas on Thursday evening and all 3 days racing at the Irish Derby Festival .

5 NIGHTS HOTEL IRISH NATIONAL STUD TOUR KILDANGAN STUD TOUR DERMOT WELD TOUR 4 DAYS RACING 2 LUNCHES 2 DINNERS DERBY PARTY ALL TRANSPORT

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6 NIGHT TOUR

TUE 23RD - MON 29TH JUN 2026

Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this year arriving on Tuesday 23rd June staying at the excellent 4* Lawlors Hotel in Naas. Enjoy the exciting experience of racing at Naas on Thursday evening and all 3 days racing at the Irish Derby Festival .

6 NIGHTS HOTEL COOLMORE STUD TOUR IRISH NATIONAL STUD TOUR KILDANGAN STUD TOUR DERMOT WELD TOUR 4 DAYS RACING 2 LUNCHES 2 DINNERS DERBY PARTY ALL TRANSPORT

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KILDANGAN STUD

25TH JUNE 2026

Kildangan, County Kildare

One of Ireland's premier stud farms and the centre of the mighty Godolphin conglomorate. Includes transport €80 per guest.

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IRISH DERBY PREVIEW

26TH JUNE 2026

Lawlors Hotel, Naas

Join us on Friday for our famous preview show featuring Trainers, Jockeys and racing personalities. Free to all Race and Stay guests

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CLOSING PARTY & BBQ

28TH JUNE 2026

Lawlors Hotel, Naas

Join us on Sunday night after racing for a great night of Music and Dancing with our famous BBQ supper. Cost is €60 per guest.

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IRISH NATIONAL STUD TOUR

25TH, 26TH, & 27TH JUNE 2026

Kildare, County KIldare

Enjoy a morning at one of our VIP Irish National Stud Tours where you can meet the Living Legends and enjoy the Racehorse Experience. Cost €70 pp

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