Getting to Curragh Racecourse

CURRAGH, IRELAND - MAY 24: Mick Kinane and Yesterday (blue colours) holds off the challenge of the fast finishing Six Perfections ridden by Johny Murtagh (#6) to land The Irish 1000 Guineas Race run at The Curragh Racecourse on May 24, 2003 in The Curragh, Ireland. (Photo by Julian Herbert/Getty Images) The Curragh Racecourse is located in Co. Kildare, about 50 miles outside Dublin – or 132 miles from Belfast. It’s due to host the Boylesport Irish 1000 Guineas on 25 May, the day after the Irish 1000 Guineas is raced.

By Road from Dublin

The Curragh is located just off junction 12 of the M7, between Newbridge and Kildare Town. To get to the Curragh from Dublin, take exit 9 off the M50 onto the N7, southbound. Exit the N7 at junction 10, and continue along the M7 to junction 12. For more detailed directions and maps, visit the AA Roadwatch site.

Free parking is available at the Curragh, or you can purchase annual preferred car parking at a nominal rate.

By Bus

Special buses leave Busáras (Dublin Central Bus Station) in Dublin on race days and return 30 minutes after the last race. You can call Bus Éireann at +353 1 836 6111 for more information.

By Rail

Mainline trains from Heuston Station (Dublin), Waterford, Cork, Limerick and Galway stop at a seasonal train station for the Curragh on all Classic race days, including the day of the Boylesport Irish 2000 Guineas. A return train ticket costs about €13.

Trains also stop in Kildare Town, and there’s a complimentary shuttle service between there and the racecourse.

By Taxi

Taxis are authorised to pick up and drop off passengers at the Curragh’s main entrance. Local taxi numbers are posted on all public payphones at the course.