Venue – Ireland

Racing Academy and Centre of Education (RACE)
Curragh House
Dublin Road
Kildare Town
R51 YF51
Ireland

The academy is beside Curragh Racecourse in County Kildare.

By Air
Nearest Airport:
– Dublin Airport – about 50 km away (closest airport).

Route
1. Fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
2. Take the Dublin Coach (Bus 726) from Airport Zone 16 toward Portlaoise / The Curragh
3. Get off at The Curragh stop.
4. Take a taxi or short local bus ride (~5–10 min) to RACE Academy
Travel time: ~1 hour 20 minutes by bus

By Train
Nearest Railway Stations:
– Kildare railway station
– Newbridge railway station
Both are on the Dublin–Cork railway line

Route Example (from Dublin)
1. Take a train from Dublin Heuston railway station to Kildare or Newbridge.
2. From the station:
o Taxi (10–15 min), or
o Bus / shuttle toward The Curragh
Kildare station is often the most convenient with shuttle buses to the racecourse area.

By Bus
Direct Bus Route:
– Dublin Coach Bus 726 runs between Dublin Airport → The Curragh → Kildare.
Steps
1. Board Bus 726.
2. Get off at The Curragh stop.
3. Taxi or short ride to RACE Academy.
Travel time from Dublin Airport: ~1–1.5 hours.

By Car
From Dublin
1. Take the M50 motorway.
2. Join the N7 road Ireland southbound.
3. Continue onto the M7 motorway.
4. Take Exit 12 toward Newbridge / Curragh.
5. Follow signs for Curragh / Kildare Town.
Distance: ~55 km from Dublin
Driving time: 45–60 minutes

Suggested nearby accommodation:
1. The Curragh Country House Accommodation

  • Distance: about 6 km from RACE Academy
  • Type: Bed & Breakfast
  • Typical price: €75–€100 per night
  • Location: Ballysax, Curragh near Newbridge
  • Notes: Quiet countryside property popular with visitors to the Curragh racecourse.

2. Silken Thomas Accommodation

  • Guest house
  • Distance: about 5 km
  • Type: Budget guesthouse / hotel
  • Typical price: €80–€120 per night
  • Location: Market Square, Kildare Town
  • Notes: Central location near restaurants and shops; frequently listed among affordable places in Kildare.

3. The Rooms at Cunninghams

  • Guest house
  • Distance: about 4.5–5 km
  • Type: Guesthouse rooms above a pub (be careful of evening noise!)
  • Typical price: about €100 per night
  • Notes: Located in the centre of Kildare town with dining available nearby.

4. Kildare House Hotel

  • Hotel
  • Distance: about 4.5 km
  • Type: 3-star budget hotel
  • Typical price: €100–€140 per night
  • Notes: Close to Kildare Village shopping outlet and short drive to the Curragh.

5. The Ridgewood Lodge

  • Distance: about 7 km
  • Type: Bed & Breakfast / guesthouse
  • Typical price: around €100–€110 per night
  • Notes: Located near the Curragh racecourse area and well rated for cleanliness and location.

Hostels / Shared-Style Accommodation Options

    There are few traditional hostels directly in Curragh, so most budget travelers use:

  • Guesthouses or B&Bs in Newbridge or Kildare Town
  • Airbnb