County Kildare has a worldwide reputation for its
equine industry, including stud farms, equestrian
centres or racecourses. If you would like to try some
horse riding close to the hotel give us a call for
recommendations.
Naas Racecourse has recently being developed to
provide excellent facilities for an enjoyable day at the
races.
The Irish National Studis the home to some of
Ireland's finest thoroughbreds, and the Horse Museum, with
the skeleton of Arkle. You can track back to the ancestors
of every one of today's thoroughbreds.
Curragh Racecourse is the headquarters of flat racing
in Ireland, hosting all the five classic races and
fifteen other quality meetings.
Irish Derby Day in July is the single greatest
event in Irish horse racing and should not be missed.
There is written evidence of horse racing at the Curragh
since chariot races were being held in the third century.
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Punchestown Racecourse is the
venue for the four day Irish National hunt festival in
April.
Horse Racing
in County Kildare 
