The Curragh Racecourse

The Curragh Racecourse The Curragh Racecourse is Ireland’s premier racecourse and just a 5-minute drive from Kildare town, Newbridge town and Kildare Village.

Above all The Curragh Racecourse is a family-friendly, fun day out with excellent facilities for all ages Home to Ireland’s five most important flat races, known as the Classics the Tattersalls Irish 2000 & 1000 Guineas, the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, the Juddmonte Irish Oaks & the Comer Group International Irish St Leger

Something stylish is coming to Juddmonte Irish Oaks Day.Styled by Nature - Presented by Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort is...
01/07/2026

Something stylish is coming to Juddmonte Irish Oaks Day.

Styled by Nature - Presented by Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort is inspired by the landscapes, colours and natural beauty of Tulfarris.

Get ready to embrace race day style in a whole new way. ✨

More details coming soon. 🍃

Check out all the winning rides from the 2026 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day! 🏇Redemption for Benvenuto Cellini, who le...
30/06/2026

Check out all the winning rides from the 2026 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day! 🏇
Redemption for Benvenuto Cellini, who led home a Ballydoyle 1-2-3 to give Aidan O’Brien a record-extending 18th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby victory.

A special mention also goes to Curragh legend Big Gossey, who stormed home under Billy Lee to claim a remarkable 10th career victory at the Curragh in the Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables Dash.

Congratulations to all the winning connections across the card! 👏

What a day at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival! ✨Day 2 brought top-class racing and memorable performances headl...
30/06/2026

What a day at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival! ✨
Day 2 brought top-class racing and memorable performances headlined by Estrange’s superb Group 1 success in the Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes under Daniel Tudhope for trainer David O’Meara.

A huge congratulations to all the day’s winning connections! 👏

We’ve just come up for air after an amazing Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival! Check out Derby Friday’s winners inclu...
30/06/2026

We’ve just come up for air after an amazing Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival!
Check out Derby Friday’s winners including the fine ride by Robin De Pelsmaeker to win the 2026 Corinthian Challenge in Aid of 𝕀𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕙 𝕀𝕟𝕛𝕦𝕣𝕖𝕕 𝕁𝕠𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕪𝕤 trainer Joseph O’Brien. Well done to all the riders for their hard work and fundraising, with more than €40,000 currently raised.

Congratulations to all winning connections across the evening’s races!

29/06/2026

Ali Keating was pretty in pink for the second day of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby on Saturday.

29/06/2026

The 2026 Best Dressed winner at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby has told how she ditched a holiday in Portugal with her husband for the Curragh racecourse.

Incognito mode: Irish Derby Edition. 🐎😎
28/06/2026

Incognito mode: Irish Derby Edition. 🐎😎

28/06/2026

Benvenuto Cellini leads home a 1-2-3 for Ballydoyle in a record-extending 18th victory in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby for Aidan O'Brien!

Address

The Curragh Racecourse
Newbridge
R56RR67

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+35345441205

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