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What? The Kildare Derby Festival, Dubai Duty Free and The Curragh Racecourse are delighted to have Claudia Boyle perform in the spectacular venue of St. Brigid's Cathedral. Claudia Boyle has secured her stellar reputation on the world-wide stage as one of the finest Irish opera singers of her generation having just returned from making her […]
June Fest race evening returns at the Curragh racecourse with an exciting 8-race card starting at 5.00pm and featuring the Sky Bet Race to the Ebor Premier Handicap. As well as a great evening out at the races in the wonderful new Curragh grandstand opened in 2019, there will be plenty of entertainment off the […]
Experience a detailed and personal guide-led walking tour of the historic Kildangan Stud and estate with access to some of the world’s top Thoroughbred stallions. See a selection of those stallions and newborn foals (season dependent), as well as its state-of-the-art horse facilities and private museum. Learn about its history and current operation along with […]
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Kildare Derby Festival! Set against the backdrop of the prestigious Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at The Curragh Racecourse, this year’s festival takes place from 26 June to 30 June. Set against the backdrop of the prestigious Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at The Curragh Racecourse, this […]
Join The Curragh's MC Robbie Irwin in the stunning setting of the Lilywhites Lounge, overlooking the Flat Rath gallops, for a continental breakfast in the company of legendary retired jockey, Michael Kinane. Hear about famous horses, jockeys, owners and trainers who won the Irish Derby during Michael Kinane's career int he saddle, including his back-to-back […]
Accompanied by a member of Senior Management you will travel through the entire farm and learn how these majestic animals are managed from birth until retirement. Begin the day by an introduction to the Studs founder, Colonel William Hall Walker and learn the part he played in shaping the grounds in the 1900’s and the […]
Embark on a journey through the realm of sporting greatness as Jim Kavanagh, local historian and legend, unveils this year's illustrious Hall of Fame inductees, regaling you with tales of legendary thoroughbred horses, iconic jockeys, and masterful trainers who have graced and triumphed in the revered grounds of the Irish Derby. Don't let this opportunity […]
Join retired Curragh trainer, Mr. John Oxx, for an early morning bus tour of the Curragh gallops, followed by a full Irish breakfast with tea/coffee at Orby's by Lucy. This is a rare opportunity to tour the Curragh gallops early in the morning during the build up to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival […]
Take a tour behind the scenes at the Curragh Racecourse, to locations that are strictly offlimits to the public on race days and gain an insight into what it is like to experience a race day as a jockey, a racehorse trainer and a racehorse owner. Whether you are a seasoned racing fan or a […]
Accompanied by a member of Senior Management you will travel through the entire farm and learn how these majestic animals are managed from birth until retirement. Begin the day by an introduction to the Studs founder, Colonel William Hall Walker and learn the part he played in shaping the grounds in the 1900’s and the […]
Kildare Town Heritage Centre, Market Square, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
Tel: +353 45 530 672
Mobile: +353 871900945
Email: info@kildareheritage.com
(Lunch 01:00-02:00pm Daily)
Monday 09:30am - 05:00pm
Tuesday 09:30am - 05:00pm
Wednesday 09:30am - 05:00pm
Thursday 09:30am - 05:00pm
Friday 09:30am - 05:00pm
Saturday 09:30am - 05:00pm
Sunday Closed
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