Our Laytown Races Experiences
Maldron Hotel Smithfield 4*
The Maldron Hotel Smithfield is conveniently located, just a short walk from the city centre and offers comfortable, spacious accommodation with its own on-site Café and Grill & Bar. It is also withing walking distance of the Guinness Brewery, Temple Bar, Jameson Distillery and many more of Dublin's most popular attractions so there is plenty to do during your stay outside of the racing!
What's included?
- Return airport coach transfers
- Two or more nights accommodation
- Breakfast each morning
- Return racecourse transfers
- Ticket to Laytown Races
from £349.00
About Laytown Races
Laytown Races occupies a unique position on the Irish and English Racing Calendar as it is the only race event run on the beach under the rules of the Turf Club. An alternative surface to the usual turf, dirt, and all-weather, and far from the manicured grass of the likes of Ascot and Cheltenham. Laytown Beach is located on the East Coast of Ireland in County Meath with stunning sceneries that stretch across the Irish Seas. Racing takes place in September and is timed crucially with the pattern of the tide.
People travel from far and wide to witness the spectacle of horse racing on the beach in Ireland, with crowds in excess of 5,000 in attendance every year enjoying six races run over a mixture of six and seven furlongs.
Example Itinerary
Below is an example itinerary based on our two night experiences based in Dublin. Trip extensions are available should you wish to extend your time in city or attend the Irish Champions Festival that weekend.
Irish Champions Festival add-on
Make the most of your time in Dublin and attend three racedays, at three different racecourses, in three days!
The Irish Champions Festival takes place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September before Laytown on Monday 16th September!
Saturday's racing is at Leopardstown, in the south of the city, and Sunday's is at The Curragh, to the west of the city.
Our combined experience includes accommodation for three or more nights, with tickets & transfers to all three racedays!
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Flights to Dublin
If required, we can include flights to Dublin within your experience.
There are a huge number of flights between UK airports and Dublin each day meaning guests can travel at a time that best suit their travel plans.
Please note due to booking restrictions we are unable to offer flights with Ryanair, these must be booked direct. We can however ensure all airport transfers are booked to coincide with the flights you have booked.
Flight upgrades are available to Premium Economy, Business & First Class subject to being an option on the flight booked.