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LAYTOWN, COUNTY MEATH, LEOPARDSTOWN AND THE CURRAGH IRELAND
Friday 13th September to Monday 16th September 2023
Laytown on the beach
The Laytown Races occupy a unique position in the Irish racing calendar, as Ireland’s only horse racing event run on a beach under the Rules of Racing.
The Flat racing event takes place once a year, every September, on the County Meath strand, on a straight, almost level course. Races are confined to six and seven furlong distances.
People travel from far and wide to witness the spectacle of horse racing on the beach in Ireland.
The course is noted for its variety of interlaced tracks and a famous hill that provides a real challenge to the competing thoroughbreds.
The Irish Champions weekend
Sixteen races across two days at two different race courses, watching the very best Irish talent alongside the top British yards, what more could you want?
The Irish Champions Weekend is a two-day meeting featuring racing of the highest order at two of Ireland’s premier tracks. Leopardstown stages Saturday’s card before the Curragh takes over for Sunday’s action.
Day 1 – The Two Day Irish Champions Weekend starts at Leopardstown with a fabulous 8 Race Card featuring 5 Group 1 Races including the Royal Bahrain Champion Stakes and the Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matrons Stakes, ranked the best fillies and mares race in the world. As well as the top class racing, it is accompanied by superb food, live entertainment, family fun and fashion.
Day 2 – The second day is held at the home of all 5 Irish Classic Races, The Curragh has been completely redeveloped and now rivals the best sporting destinations in the world. The 8 Race Card is highlighted by the last classic of the season, The Irish St Leger along with 3 other Group 1 Races. Before the racing starts, racegoers get a chance to see some of their former favourites parading in the parade ring. Inevitably, there is live entertainment, excellent food and an array of family fun for everybody.
Friday 13th September
- Flight from UK to Dublin Airport.
- Coach transfer to your Hotel in Laytown.
- Lunch at Relish Café on Laytown Beach.
- 4pm Enjoy Laytown Races.
- 8pm coach transfer back to hotel.
- Drinks in The Hops Bar, Drogheda.
Saturday 14th September
- Breakfast with a Racing Post.
- Coach transfer to The Curragh
- Day at The Curragh for another 8 Race Card with the highlight being the Irish St Leger.
- Transfer back to the hotel for your final ‘pick’ of the weekend. Do you head to the city for a lively night or something a little more sedate?
Sunday 15th September
- Breakfast with a Racing Post.
- Coach transfer to The Curragh
- Day at The Curragh for another 8 Race Card with the highlight being the Irish St Leger.
- Transfer back to the hotel for your final ‘pick’ of the weekend. Do you head to the city for a lively night or something a little more sedate?
Monday 16th September
- Breakfast with a Racing Post.
- Coach transfer to Dublin Airport.
- Flights from Dublin to UK.
- Return flights from the UK to Dublin as indicated in the itinerary
- Airport transfers as indicated in the itinerary.
- Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis as indicated in the itinerary.
- Racing Post with breakfast each morning.
- Morning Line with racing celebrities.
- Transfers to the courses.
- Official Laytown tickets
- Official Irish Champions Weekend tickets
- Official tour merchandise.
- An experienced Venatour Tour Manager.
Optional extra
(all include transport where applicable)
VIP Hospitality
Packages will be available on both days.
from £190
per person
