The Curragh Racecourse

From its earliest days as a meeting place of Celtic kings and chieftains, to the modern day glamtheir and excitement of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, the Curragh in County Kildare is without a doubt the beating heart of Irish racing. From March to October, the cream of the crop descend on the Curragh to partake in or enjoy the spectacle of the five classic races: Darley Irish Oaks, Boylesports.com Irish 1000 and 2000 Guineas and The Irish Field St Leger as well as many more great races. The home of Irish flat racing and the largest horse training centre in the country, the Curragh has been host to all the great names in racing such as Alamshar, Galileo, and High Chaparral. And who could forget the famous but ill-fated Shergar? Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day is the highlight of the racing calendar. Usually run on the last Sunday in June, it is an infectiously exciting social occasion of great glamour and electric atmosphere. The moment you arrive you know that this day is going to be special. Featuring some of the finest racehorses in the world, owned, trained and ridden by the world’s finest trainers and jockeys, let yourself be swept away by the thrill of this world-class racing.