Kildare Derby Festival

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Since 1978 every June, Kildare Town hosts their annual Festival in conjunction with the Irish Derby.
📅 24th - 28th June 2026
✨ Celebrating Kildare with amazing events & tours. 2026 line up available soon!

Yesterday’s Tanqueray Tipple & Brunch on the Square 🍸🎷Guests enjoyed their complimentary gin & tonic, brunch from the be...
30/06/2025

Yesterday’s Tanqueray Tipple & Brunch on the Square 🍸🎷

Guests enjoyed their complimentary gin & tonic, brunch from the best of local spots and tapped their feet to the brilliant jazz by 🎶

Our vintage bus was also on site to bring people to the Curragh Racecourse in pure style ✨

What a way to wrap up the Kildare Derby Festival!

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Massive thanks to , , , , , and everyone involved in helping us end on such a high yesterday!

Tanqueray Tipple & Brunch with Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats 🎷🎶🍸Pop down for a spot of brunch and a complimentary gin & t...
28/06/2025

Tanqueray Tipple & Brunch with Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats 🎷🎶🍸

Pop down for a spot of brunch and a complimentary gin & tonic while you tap your feet to some jazz music 🎶

Then, hop on our complimentary vintage bus to the curragh!

When: Sunday 29th, 12-1:30pm
Where: The Square, Kildare Town

See you tomorrow!!

COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE BUS to and from the races this weekend! Check out the times and stops 🚍
28/06/2025

COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE BUS to and from the races this weekend!

Check out the times and stops 🚍

27/06/2025

Five legends. One tribute. 🏆Honouring Kevin Prendergast — a name that shaped generations in Irish racing.Kevin Prendergast was one of Ireland’s most respected and enduring racehorse trainers, with a remarkable career spanning over 60 years. Son of legendary trainer Paddy “Darkie” Prendergast, Kevin began training in 1963 and quickly made his mark with Classic winners such as Pidget, Conor Pass, and Awtaad. Based at Friarstown on the Curragh, he was known for his sharp eye, horsemanship, and dedication to the sport. With over 2,000 winners to his name, he mentored many generations of jockeys and trainers.

Some photos from the amazing launch of'Racing Colours' 🐎🎨Officially opened by the legend Seamie Heffernan. A big thank y...
26/06/2025

Some photos from the amazing launch of
'Racing Colours' 🐎🎨

Officially opened by the legend Seamie Heffernan. A big thank you to all the artists involved and all who attended!

We have a range of beautiful equine artwork all available for sale. You can find us in Kildare Town Market Square, Gather in Southwells. Open daily from 12PM-5PM until the 2nd of July. Don’t miss it!

26/06/2025

Five legendary jockeys - Johnny Murtagh, Joseph O’Brien, Seamie Heffernan, Kevin Manning, and Mick Kinane - share the stories behind their first Irish Derby victories at the Curragh🏆🏇The Derby Legends Preview was in association with Bar One Racing

24/06/2025

A very special moment for Dick Brabazon at the Derby Legends Preview, where he brought along his well-loved copy of The Derby Stakes - a book he’s cherished for 15 years - to be signed by the legendary jockeys speaking tonight.

With a proud family legacy at The Curragh and as the son of renowned jockey Aubrey Brabazon, this was indeed a full-circle moment for Dick ✨

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Grey Abbey Road
Kildare
KILDARETOWN

Telephone

+35345521000

Website

https://linktr.ee/kildarederbyfestival

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