THE 2026
PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL
RACE AND STAY PACKAGES
punchestown festival
Tuesday 28th April to Saturday 2nd May
There is nothing like the Punchestown Festival A celebration of Irish Jump Racing held at Punchestown Racecourse, close to Naas in County Kildrare. Why not join us, and Race and Stay Ambassadors Patrick Mullins and Daryl Jacob this year for one or more of the fabulous 5 days of Fashion, Food and Fun, over 30 exciting races, including 12 Grade 1 contests with over 3.5M Euros in prize money create a true festival atmosphere. Punchestown Festival is also our end of season Championships where Champion, Owner, Trainer and Jockeys are crowned.
Race and Stay are the only Official Guest Partner for The Punchestown Festival. Our exclusive and complete Race and Stay Packages start from as low as €147 per guest and include Hotel Accommodation, Breakfast, Admission Tickets and Transport. You can also add a wide range of extras like Racecourse Hospitality, Stud Tours, Golf, Our Gold Cup Hooley and much more when, or after, you book.
Booking is safe and secure with us, over the phone or by email for any number of guests, with just one fully refundable €100 deposit backed up by our 100% refund guarantee. Check out all the options available by selecting a Hotel below if you do not see exactly what you want please do contact us, we'll be delighted to help.
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BARBERSTOWN CASTLE HOTEL
25 mins from Punchestown
IRISH CASTLE 4*
A fabulous Hotel, close to Naas and 30 mins from Dublin City with a great mix of modern and traditional style bedrooms. Excellent food and service in a well known racing hotel. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
GLENROYAL HOTEL
35 mins from Punchestown
MODERN TOWN 4*
A fabulous Hotel in Maynooth town, just 30 mins from Dublin City. Quality bedrooms and Leisure Facilities within easy walking distance of the many bars and restaurants in Maynooth Town. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
MALDRON HOTEL
45 mins from Punchestown
DUBLIN CITY 4*
A popular Hotel, located on Pearse Street in the heart of Dublin City. within easy walking distance of many of the Dublin attractions and hundreds of bars and restaurants. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
LAWLORS HOTEL
10 mins from Punchestown
OUR MOST POPULAR 4*NAAS TOWN HOTEL
A fabulous Hotel ideally located in Naas Town, the social hub of Punchestown Festival, with lots of bars and restaurants on your doorstep. Quality rooms, Great food and evening entertainment.
OSPREY HOTEL
10 mins from Punchestown
VERY POPULAR 4*NAAS TOWN HOTEL
Ideally located right in the heart of the social hub of Naas Town, with great leisure facilities, and within easy walking distance of Naas Town Bars and Entertainment. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
CARTON HOUSE HOTEL
35 mins from Punchestown
LUXURY COUNTRY 5*
One of Irelands best 5* Hotels surrounded by two Championship Golf Courses with multiple dining and leisure options. Only 30 minutes from Dublin and Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
PUNCHESTOWN
VIP HOSPITALITY
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VANTAGE SUITE
EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE
Designed by us for the guests who want the best Hospitality available. Join us in the exclusive Race and Stay Vantage Suite this year where you can enjoy the best track views and dining service.
- Welcome Bubbles
- Premier Lunch
- Afternoon Bites
- Drinks Included*
- Guest Tipster
- Race Card & Pen
- Premier Location
- In Room Betting
RESTAURANT HOSPITALITY
CORINTHIAN PACKAGE
Located next to the Owners and Trainers Lounge at Punchestown with a viewing balcony the Corinthian is the best of the Punchestown Restaurant packages. Prices vary from €290 - €400 depending on day booked.
- Festival cocktail
- 3 Course Lunch
- Afternoon Bites
- Cash Bar
- Guest Tipster
- Race Card & Pen
- Guest Balcony
- In Room Betting
PUNCHESTOWN
EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS
We can easily ADD them to your Package
Charity Golf Day
The Race and Stay Charity Golf Day takes place on Monday where you can walk in the footsteps of some of Golfing's Greats on The Ryder Cup Course at The K Club. Join us and a host of Irish Racing Personalities as we try to raise money for the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. Enter individually or as team of 3 players. € 220 per player.
Punchestown Preview
The Race and Stay Punchestown Preview show takes place on Tuesday Morning as our guest racing panel (Sean Flanagan, Daryl Jacob, Gavin Cromwell, David Jennings) run through the weeks big races and a few notable entries and hopefully steer you in the right direction of a few winners. FREE for all Race and Stay Guests.
Irish National Stud
Our Irish National Stud Tours take place on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Mornings. Packages include Return transport to and from your Hotel, the Stud Tour, Meet the Living Legends, (Hurricane Fly, Faugheen, Sizing John, Beef or Salmon, Rite of Passage), The Irish Racehorse Experience and Japanese Gardens. €70 per guest.
Gold Cup Hooley
Join us after the Punchestown Gold Cup on Wednesday night for a fabulous Irish Hooley. Traditional Celtic Dancers and local Musicians will entertain you late into the evening and you can enjoy one of our special BBQ Suppers. Great criac altogether. Cost is €60 per guest without transport or €90 per guest including return transport
What Our Guests
SAY ABOUT US
" Just wanted to say Thank You on behalf of me and our party. Amazing few days again this year organised by a great company. We will be back next year - and I would imagine our party grows in numbers again. Please also pass on our thanks to your team. Yet again they were all great and a credit to you." Chris Vause
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- Over 75K Happy Guests
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