Irish Derby 2008: Getting to Curragh Racecourse

The Curragh Racecourse is located in County Kildare , about 50 miles outside Dublin - or 132 miles from Belfast . The Irish Derby 2008 Festival is due to be hosted at the Curragh from 27 to 29 June.

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 Busras (Dublin Central Bus Station) in Dublin during the Irish Derby 2008 Festival 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 Irish Classic race days, including the three days of the Irish Derby Festival. 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 authorised 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 Irish Derby 2008 Festival, see Irish Derby tickets.

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