Curragh Racecourse

Jennifer Zamparelli pictured with Tim Durkan, Cathaoirleach of Kildare, Sonya Kavanagh, the chief executive of Kildare County Council, and Alan Dunney, the director of services at Kildare County Council, at the Japanese Gardens in the Irish National Stud, Kildare, launching Brigid, Spirit of Kildare Festival 2027

Nationwide call for Brigids to gather in Kildare for St Brigid’s Day

Kildare residents encouraged to step into STEPTEMBER 2026

Kildare residents encouraged to step into STEPTEMBER 2026

Morning in Ballydoyle under the eye of Slievenamon

Open doors at Ballydoyle ahead of the Irish Champions Festival

The fire scene near Kildare town

Breaking Kildare firefighters tackle blaze near Curragh Racecourse

Jim Kavanagh

Racing Enthusiast's Passion Becomes Kildare's Visitor Attraction

'A welcoming space for everyone': Kildare Inclusivity Festival to return for 2026. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

'A welcoming space for everyone': Kildare Inclusivity Festival to return for 202...

'A welcoming space for everyone': Kildare Inclusivity Festival to return for 2026. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

'A welcoming space for everyone': Kildare Inclusivity Festival to return for 202...

Good Friday at the Curragh Racecourse in Kildare. All photos Aishling Conway

GALLERY: Good Friday at the Curragh Racecourse in Kildare

Good Friday at the Curragh Racecourse in Kildare. All photos Aishling Conway

GALLERY: Good Friday at the Curragh Racecourse in Kildare

Grace O'Donnell from Suncroft pictured at The Curragh Racecourse for the announcement of Ireland’s first ever Good Friday raceday. Photograph provided by Marie Brennan of Cut Through PR

Ireland's First Good Friday Raceday to take place at The Curragh Racecourse

Grace O'Donnell from Suncroft pictured at The Curragh Racecourse for the announcement of Ireland’s first ever Good Friday raceday. Photograph provided by Marie Brennan of Cut Through PR

Ireland's First Good Friday Raceday to take place at The Curragh Racecourse

The flat is back for Kildare racegoers! First raceday of the season at Curragh o...

The flat is back for Kildare racegoers! First raceday of the season at Curragh o...

Kildare Animal Foundation clarifies date of its annual Curragh Dog Walk event. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Kildare Animal Foundation clarifies date of its annual Curragh Dog Walk event

Kildare Animal Foundation clarifies date of its annual Curragh Dog Walk event. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Kildare Animal Foundation clarifies date of its annual Curragh Dog Walk event

Come one, come all! Christmas lights to be switched on in this Kildare town. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Come one, come all! Christmas lights to be switched on in this Kildare town

Come one, come all! Christmas lights to be switched on in this Kildare town. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Come one, come all! Christmas lights to be switched on in this Kildare town
The ceremony, which is free to attend, will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025
Ciarán Mather

(Front L-R) Michael Masterson General manager Keadeen Hotel, Johnny Murtagh, Evan Arkwright of the Curragh Racecourse, Back : Orla Murtagh and Sharon Deegan Director of Sales Keadeen Hotel

The Keadeen Hotel, Kildare announces winners of the 2025 Legacy Series

(Front L-R) Michael Masterson General manager Keadeen Hotel, Johnny Murtagh, Evan Arkwright of the Curragh Racecourse, Back : Orla Murtagh and Sharon Deegan Director of Sales Keadeen Hotel

The Keadeen Hotel, Kildare announces winners of the 2025 Legacy Series

An initialled whip used by acclaimed jockey Lester Piggott

A Kildare man's treasure trove of horseracing items goes on sale

An initialled whip used by acclaimed jockey Lester Piggott

A Kildare man's treasure trove of horseracing items goes on sale

Kildare artist displays works in Curragh Racecourse café. Photograph credit: Orby's by Lucy via Instagram

Kildare artist displays works in Curragh Racecourse café

Kildare artist displays works in Curragh Racecourse café. Photograph credit: Orby's by Lucy via Instagram

Kildare artist displays works in Curragh Racecourse café

FILE PHOTO / pixabay

Kildare business expo taking place at Curragh Racecourse

FILE PHOTO / pixabay

Kildare business expo taking place at Curragh Racecourse

Importance of responsible dog ownership stressed at Kildare County Council meeting. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Dog ownership on The Curragh brought to Kildare County Council's attention

Importance of responsible dog ownership stressed at Kildare County Council meeting. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Dog ownership on The Curragh brought to Kildare County Council's attention

Kildare artist Emma Campbell

Kildare artist to judge art contest as part of packed racing weekend at Curragh
Autumn Racing Weekend, taking place at the Curragh Racecourse on this Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September
Kildare Reporter

Kildare artist Emma Campbell

Kildare artist to judge art contest as part of packed racing weekend at Curragh

Importance of responsible dog ownership stressed at Kildare County Council meeting. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Importance of responsible dog ownership stressed at Kildare County Council meeti...

Importance of responsible dog ownership stressed at Kildare County Council meeting. FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY

Importance of responsible dog ownership stressed at Kildare County Council meeti...

Robbie Dolan on the back of Knight's Choice after winning the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2024 in Flemington, Photo by Reg Ryan Racing

Melbourne Cup winning jockey Robbie Dolan to return to Kildare at The Curragh

Robbie Dolan on the back of Knight's Choice after winning the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2024 in Flemington, Photo by Reg Ryan Racing

Melbourne Cup winning jockey Robbie Dolan to return to Kildare at The Curragh

Anna Marie Conroy pictured alongside judges and fashion icons Arthur Gourounlian and Brian Dowling and Amanda Torrens, Owner of Barberstown Castle.

Offaly lady wins Best Dressed prize at The Curragh racecourse

Anna Marie Conroy with fashion icons Arthur Gourounlian and Brian Dowling

Stylish Offaly lady wins amazing prize at Curragh in Kildare

Anna Marie Conroy with fashion icons Arthur Gourounlian and Brian Dowling

PHOTOS: Midlands lady wins top style award at Curragh in Kildare

Anna Marie Conroy with fashion icons Arthur Gourounlian and Brian Dowling

PHOTOS: Midlands lady wins top style award at Curragh in Kildare

Authorized Art, with Danny Mullins up, during the Tote Galway Plate during day three of the Galway Races Summer Festival at Ballybrit Racecourse in Galway in 2024, Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

IHRB expands pre-race veterinary checks using Kildare company

Authorized Art, with Danny Mullins up, during the Tote Galway Plate during day three of the Galway Races Summer Festival at Ballybrit Racecourse in Galway in 2024, Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

IHRB expands pre-race veterinary checks using Kildare company

Arthur Gourounlian and Brian Dowling

Local Kildare fashion icons to judge style award at Curragh Racecourse

Arthur Gourounlian and Brian Dowling

Local Kildare fashion icons to judge style award at Curragh Racecourse

Over 23,000 people attended over the three days, marking an increase of 9% on 2024 figures with an overall increase of 7% throughout the 3-day racing festival.

Derby weekend crowds up on last year for 160th running of famous classic

Over 23,000 people attended over the three days, marking an increase of 9% on 2024 figures with an overall increase of 7% throughout the 3-day racing festival.

Derby weekend crowds up on last year for 160th running of famous classic

Photo: Lorraine O’Sullivan

Laois style in the spotlight at Curragh races

Judge Sarah McIntosh of Irish Country Living, Aurelija, partner of The K Club owner, Michael Fetherson, Winner Lisa Walsh, celebrity judge Kayleigh Trappe and stylist Marietta Doran

Irish Derby at Curragh in Kildare marking significant milestone

Judge Sarah McIntosh of Irish Country Living, Aurelija, partner of The K Club owner, Michael Fetherson, Winner Lisa Walsh, celebrity judge Kayleigh Trappe and stylist Marietta Doran

Irish Derby at Curragh in Kildare marking significant milestone

The Curragh racecourse gallops, Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Kildare gallops reopen after disbandment of 60-strong campsite on the Curragh

The Curragh racecourse gallops, Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Kildare gallops reopen after disbandment of 60-strong campsite on the Curragh

James Patrice, appearing as his iconic character, ‘Malahide Woman’ and former Jockey Fran Berry with Tina Buckley of the Keadeen Hotel (left) with daughter Holly Keogh

Kildare hotel hosting 'Legacy Series' events during Irish Derby Weekend

James Patrice, appearing as his iconic character, ‘Malahide Woman’ and former Jockey Fran Berry with Tina Buckley of the Keadeen Hotel (left) with daughter Holly Keogh

Kildare hotel hosting 'Legacy Series' events during Irish Derby Weekend

The Curragh racecourse gallops, Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Travelling community campsite impacts Ascot prep with key gallop closed for Kild...

The Curragh racecourse gallops, Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Travelling community campsite impacts Ascot prep with key gallop closed for Kild...

Davinia Knight, from Portarlington, County Offaly, centre, with Michael Fitzpatrick, from Stradbally, Laois and Faith Amond, from Carlow, were among the finalists in The Ashford Castle Style Icon

Midlands style icon wins stay at five-star castle for stunning outfit at Guineas...

Davinia Knight, from Portarlington, County Offaly, centre, with Michael Fitzpatrick, from Stradbally, Laois and Faith Amond, from Carlow, were among the finalists in The Ashford Castle Style Icon

Offaly Style Icon wins stay at five-star castle for stunning outfit at Guineas F...

Celebrity chef and style icon Clodagh McKenna has been named Lead Fashion Judge for the coveted Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Best Dressed Competition, taking place on Sunday, 29th June

Irish Derby marking big milestone at Curragh in Kildare this year

Celebrity chef and style icon Clodagh McKenna has been named Lead Fashion Judge for the coveted Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Best Dressed Competition, taking place on Sunday, 29th June

Irish Derby marking big milestone at Curragh in Kildare this year

Relay for Life at The Curragh Racecourse

Kildare gears up for 24-hour Relay for Life at The Curragh Racecourse

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