Punchestown Irish National Hunt Festival, Co Kildare
- Tues 20 April - Sat 24 April 2010
This is the highlight of the Irish racing calendar. Nowadays it is simply referred to as ‘Punchestown’ and is one of the premier Racing Festivals in the British Isles. The Irish are renowned for their friendly and hospitable nature and there is no better place than the unique atmosphere of Punchestown to experience this.
Punchestown Festival - tailor-made flexible package by air
Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin, 3 Star
Best Western Premier Academy Plaza Hotel - Superior 3 Star - located in the centre of the city (just off O'Connell Street) and convenient for public transport, shopping, sightseeing, restaurants and pubs. Approx one hour's drive from Punchestown. Discounted Car Parking close by. A warm welcome awaits!
Arrangement includes:
- Return travel by air from Birmingham, Manchester or Stansted (other airports on request and supplements may apply) to Dublin (based on budget fare)
- Bed and full Irish breakfast in a twin/double en-suite room
- Festival Admission / Reserved Enclosure Ticket
- Daily transfers shared with other racegoers as described
Price per person sharing based on two:
- From £389 p.p.s.
- Extra Night p.p.s. £55
- Single Supplement: £35 per night
| No. of Nights | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Price p.p.s. from | £389 | £505 | £619 | £739 |
| No. of days racing | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Minimum Stay: Two Nights
We can amend this package if you wish to arrive in advance of the Festival or extend your stay.
Based at the Academy Hotel, Dublin – Start any night on Day 1 or Day 2 of the festival.
Flights. We will arrange a flight so that you arrive at Dublin Airport by 10.00 a.m. approx. Transfer details will be included with the confirmed itinerary. We aim to arrive at Punchestown each day at least one hour before the first race and leave 30 mins after the last. Transfers take approx one hour. Please note on day of departure we do not provide a transfer to Dublin Airport.
Transfers. Day 1/Day 2 Coach commences at Dublin Airport to Punchestown via Dublin. Return to hotel following racing. Day 2/Day 3/Day 4/Day 5: Return transfer from Hotel to Punchestown Racecourse.
Punchestown Festival Tailor-Made Itinerary - Fly-Drive or by Sea with own car
We will be happy to arrange a tailor-made stay for the Festival in the Co Kildare area featuring Hotels, B & B or Self-Catering homes. Please ask us for a costing.
