The Jump season features two notable festivals – the four-day Christmas Festival and the brand new two-day Dublin Racing Festival at the start of February.
Where is Leopardstown racecourse?
Leopardstown racecourse is located in Leopardstown, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, 8km south of the Dublin city centre.
The address for the course is Foxrock, Dublin 18, Ireland.
How do I get to Leopardstown?
There are a number of options available when travelling to Leopardstown Racecourse. Car parking is free, but we do advise customers to allow ample time for the journey on racedays.
Leopardstown is very accessible by car, easily accessed from the M50. Take exit 15 off the M50 and cross the flyover, following the signs for Leopardstown Racecourse. Parking is free so early arrival is advised on race days to ensure you get a spot.
From Dublin city centre, take the N11 (Stillorgan dual carriageway) heading towards the southeast, past Stillorgan. Turn right at traffic lights onto Leopardstown Road R113 signposted Leopardstown. Continue straight and Leopardstown's entrance is on the left just before the traffic lights in front of the roundabout.
The LUAS offers a regular service from St. Stephen’s Green to Sandyford that takes about 20 minutes. The racecourse is only a short walk from the Sandyford station and Leopardstown also provide a complimentary shuttle bus service on race days. The bus service runs 30 minutes prior to gate opening times until 30 minutes after the bars on site close. This service runs from car park A on the Leopardstown Road.
Dublin Airport is about an hour's drive from Leopardstown racetrack. Aircoach operates a regular bus service between Dublin Airport and Burton Hall Road which is adjacent to the entrance to Leopardstown racecourse .
What meetings take place at Leopardstown?
A full list of the race meetings scheduled:
- Leopardstown Christmas Festival (26th-29th December 2018) – Book Tickets HERE
- Day One Dublin Racing Festival (Saturday 2nd February 2019) – Book Tickets HERE
- Day Two Dublin Racing Festival (Sunday 3rd February 2019) – Book Tickets HERE
- TRI Equestrian Day (Sunday 4th March 2019)
- National Hunt Finale (Monday 5th March 2019)
How much do tickets for Leopardstown racecourse cost?
General admission for adults at all meetings where tickets are currently available cost €30.
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