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A bank holiday weekend of unrivaled racing action!

DAY 1 - Saturday 31st January 2026

DAY 1 - Saturday 31st January 2026

Featuring The Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup

DAY  - Sunday 1st February 2026

DAY  - Sunday 1st February 2026

Featuring The Irish Champion Hurdle

Race & Stay, with our Official Guest Partner

Race & Stay

Race & Stay

From as little as €143pp

Browse Race and Stay's website for their DRF Festival packages which will save you time and money. Race and Stay packages include all you need for a great racing break. Hotel Accommodation, Breakfast, Tickets and Transport and you can add Hospitality. Exclusive experiences and option to design your own package also available. 

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Trainer John Kiely Reflects On Irish Gold Cup Victories

Trainer John Kiely Reflects On Irish Gold Cup Victories

Watch DRF YouTube Feature

We had the privilege of spending a morning with legendary trainer John Kiely, who spoke about his background in racing, and career highlights including his two Irish Gold Cup victories with Carlingford Lough and the great scenes at Leopardstown that day when he won the race in 2015 under AP McCoy.

Watch Here