Friday featuring the Saw Doctors 1st race 6pm
A fun packed evening starting at 6pm featuring the Ballygallon Stud Stakes (Listed) and live music from the Saw Doctors after racing.
Saturday - Audi Pretty Polly Stakes 1st race 1.15pm
Saturday is one of the most fashionable racing days of the year with high drama on the track and high fashion in the enclosures, featuring Europe's leading fillies lining up in the Audi sponsored Pretty Polly Stakes, together with the At The Races Curragh Cup, & Ballymacoll Stud Celebrating 50 Years International Stakes.
Sunday - Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day 1st race 1.45pm
The best of racing, fashion, food and entertainment culminating with the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby and live music from Crystal Swing after racing combines to make this one of the greatest race days of the year. The National Lottery Sweepstakes race will be an exciting event where one lucky ticket holder could win €1 million.
Hospitality and Dining Options
A variety of options are available from hospitality suites, Horseshoe restaurant packages starting from €40 per person. The Image Derby Club Room will be a welcome addition to Derby Day. Please see Hospitality Section of Website or contact the Hospitality Department on 045 443209 or email sales@curragh.ie
Fashion to the Fore at the Derby
Kildare Village will bring their exceptional style to the Derby weekend when they sponsor both the Most Stylish Hat competition on Saturday and overall Most Stylish Lady on Sunday. Saturday's prize is a €1,000 shopping spree with €500 for two runners-up.
The general public will have the opportunity to vote for the Most Stylish Lady on Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day by texting their selection to designated numbers which will be flash up on screens throughout the racecourse on the day.
The winner will receive a €3000 shopping spree, plus a portrait taken by celebrity photographer Mary McCartney, while the two runners up will be presented with a €1,000 shopping voucher.
- Most Stylish Lady Competition Video
- Collective Works by Mary McCartney Video
- Kildare Village Salon Show Video
Official Betting Partner
Ladbrokes are the official betting partner to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival. See www.ladbrokes.com for information on all the latest prices.
Good Food Ireland Village
Showcasing all that is good in Irish food with a mouth watering mix of some of our best food producers, restaurants and hotels. See www.goodfoodireland.ie for more information.
Download the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Booking Form here.
Good Food Ireland Members Participating in the Good Food Ireland Village include the following:
| Member | Location |
|---|---|
| Kelly's Resort Hotel & Spa | Rosslare, Co. Wexford |
| Arlington Lodge Country House and Restaurant | Waterford City |
| James Whelan Butchers | Clonmel, Co. Tipperary |
| Donnybrook Fair Restaurant and Deli | Donnybrook and Greystones, Co. Dublin |
| Rathmullan House and Restaurant | Co. Donegal |
| Park Hotel | Kenmare, Co. Kerry |
| Mount Falcon | Ballina, Co. Mayo |
| Ballymaloe House and Cookery School | Shanagarry, Co. Cork |
| Cooleeney Farmhouse Cheese | Co. Tipperary |
| O'Connell's Restaurant | Dublin |
| Junos Restaurant | Dublin |
| Millstreet Country Park, Restaurant and Venison Farm | Co. Cork |
| Glastry Farm Ice Cream | Kircubbin, Co. Down |
| Silver Hill Duck | Emyvale, Co. Monaghan |
| Farmgate Restaurant and English Market | Midleton, Co. Cork |
| McCarthy's of Kanturk Speciality Butchers | Co. Cork |
| Country Choice, Nenagh | Co. Tipperary |
| Burren Smokehouse & Visitor Centre and The Roadside Tavern | Co. Clare |
| Inch House and Restaurant | Thurles, Co. Tipperary |
| On The Pigs Back and English Market | Douglas, Co. Cork |
| Linnalla Pure Irish Ice Cream | New Quay, Co. Clare |
| Rossmore Farmhouse Ice Cream | Rossmore, Co. Laois |
| Ballykelly Farm & Wexford Fruit Growers | Co. Wexford |
The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Ball in aid of the Special Olympics
Saturday 26th June 2010
At The K Club Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort.
Tickets include:
Pre Dinner Cocktails, a sumptuous dinner with wines prepared by the K Club's award winning chef and dancing to the Legends of Swing.
Dress:
Black Tie
Tickets:
€100 per person.
Tables of Ten: €1,000
Tickets are available from the following:
Curragh Racecourse
Tel: 045 441205
Email: eark@curragh.ie
O'Brien PR
Tel: 045 446422
Email: Claire@obrienpr.com
Pauline Clavin,
Leinster Regional Fundraising Coordinator,
SPECIAL OLYMPICS IRELAND
Tel: 087 2848315
Email: pauline.clavin@specialolympics.ie
Proceeds from the event will be donated to assist Kildare athletes taking part in the
The Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Golf Classic
Friday 25th June at the K Club (Palmer Course)
A fantastic opportunity to play over the world famous Ryder Cup course with the package including 18 hole golf competition with outstanding prizes for the winners and fabulous Goody Bags for all competitors courtesy of Dubai Duty Free. Pre Golf Lunch and Post Golf Dinner are included in the overall package
Cost: €250 per person or €1,000 per team of 4.
Book directly with the K Club Sales Team:
Tel: 01 6017200
Email: resortsales@kclub.ie
You can download the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Ball and Golf Classic flyer here.
Transport/location
By Car
Take exit 12 off the M7 between Newbridge and Kildare Town.
By Bus
Bus Eireann service from Busaras (Dublin city centre). Call: 01 8366111
Shuttle Bus from Main Street Newbridge (outside Vodafone Store opposite Michael Murphys) - €3 each way.
Shuttle Bus from Kildare Town Main Square. €3 return (free parking at Silken Thomas and rear of MacDoner).
By Train
Irish Rail service to Kildare with free shuttle bus to racecourse. Call: 01 8366222
Admission
Friday 25th June
| Cost | Ticket Type |
|---|---|
| €20 | General Admission |
| €10 | Seniors & Under 25's |
| FREE | Children Under 16 |
| €30 | Day Member * |
| €35 | Family Package * |
| €25 | Punters Package * |
| €25 | Jolli Bolli Package * |
Saturday 26th June
| Cost | Ticket Type |
|---|---|
| €15 | General Admission |
| €8 | Seniors & Under 25's |
| FREE | Children Under 16 |
| €30 | Day Member |
| €25 | Family Package |
| €20 | Punters Package |
| €25 | Jolli Bolli Package |
Sunday 27th June
| Cost | Ticket Type |
|---|---|
| Reserved Enclosure | |
| €40 | Admission |
| €25 | Seniors / 16-25 years |
| €100 | Day Member Reserved Seat |
| €80 | Day Member Unreserved Seat |
| €65 | Reserved Enclosure Admission with Minstrel Seat (lower level) |
| €5 | Children Under 16 |
West End Enclosure (no advanced purchase, pay on the day) |
|
| €20 | Adult |
| €10 | Seniors / 16 - 25 years |
| FREE | Children Under 16 |
3 Day Festival Ticket
| Cost | Ticket Type | €60 | Must be purchased in advance |
|---|
Children Under 16
Free admission for all race days excluding 4th and 27th June.
Please note:
* Day Member - Access to premier level of grandstand with section of free seating
on a first come first served basis.
* Punters Package - Admission, racecard, €2 Tote Bet, €5 Food & Beverage voucher.
* Family Package - 2 adults and upto 3 children.
* Jolli Bolli Package - Admission, racecard and glass of champagne in the Bollinger Champagne Bar.
* Children under 5 years FREE
NB West End Enclosure
(no access to parade ring)
