Getting to Curragh Racecourse
The Curragh Racecourse is located in Co. Kildare, about 50 miles outside Dublin – or 132 miles from Belfast. It’s due to host the Darley Irish Oaks on 13 July.
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 Darley Irish Oaks. 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 authorized 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.
By Air
The Curragh is located 25 miles from Dublin International Airport and 16 miles from Baldonnell. There is also a helipad behind the main grandstand.
For details of ticket sales for the 2008 Darley Irish Oaks, see Irish Oaks tickets.
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