2.30pm Grand Opening Carnival  in The Square, Kildare

Celebrating 160 years of The Irish Derby this Macnas style carnival profiles centuries of the Horse across the Globe.

Racing Musem  at the Old Courthouse open Monday to Friday 2-4 each day

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7 pm - 9 pm Pooch Parade  is a highlight of the Kildare Derby Festival, bringing together families, dog lovers and the wider community in a fun-filled event celebrating our loyal friends.  FIND OUT MORE HERE

 

5pm Art Exhibition 'Racing Colours' Launch with official opening by a Derby Legend at 6pm more Open Call Info Here

7.30pm Jazz Night - Des Hopkins Band in Solas Bhride.

Book FREE tickets Here.   FULL DETAILS ON ALL MUSIC HERE

7.30pm  Derby Legends Evening in association with Bar One Racing. Racing Legends share captivating stories of the Irish Derby. Enjoy a VIP seat and the chance to listen and ask questions of Irish Derby winning jockeys Johnny Murtagh, Joseph O’Brien, Seamie Heffernan, Kevin Manning and Mick Kinane.  MC Kevin O'Ryan   ALL RACING EVENT INFO HERE

 

 

Derby Dreams "Breakfast with the Stars"

Enjoy a special morning at The Curragh Irish Derby exclusive tour. An exclusive Irish Derby Tour. Book through HorseCountry.ie.

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7.30pm Concert in The Cathedral with Jack L , proudly sponsored by Fitzpatricks Garages

Enjoy an acoustic sensation with Jack L, famous Irish songwriter and musician, in the beautiful St Brigid’s Cathedral.

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Make it a night at any one of our local restaurants offering special pre-concert menus.

8 am Early morning Gallops Tour with legendary trainer John Oxx followed by breakfast in Orby's at 8.00am. Book through HorseCountry.ie  

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7pm Ciaran Wynne Band and Rugged Little Pill, 7.00pm

Enjoy Ciaran Wynne's heartfelt lyrics and infectious melodies. 

followed by hits of Canadian superstar Alanis Morissette. A wonderful evening of music on the Square.

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7pm An Evening of Prose, Poetry and Music

In Kildare Town Library with poet, writer and broadcaster Mae Leonard and friends. Music by Naas Community Men's Shed. Refreshments will be served. This event is FREE but pre-booking is essential . Book Here or call 045 520235.

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5pm Racing  at The Curragh - Festival Friday 

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Live music at races after racing with the Classic Beatles

Free transport to and from Kildare to races

FULL DETAILS OF ALL RACING EVENTS HERE

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Details of FREE transport links from the Curragh to Kildare Town will be published closer to the event. Please check back

 

2pm Racing at The Curragh 

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6pm  Hartes BBQ on The Square

 

Post race FREE after Party in The Square, Kildare   - with Goodtime Supergroup Spring Break!

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Details of FREE transport links from the Curragh to Kildare Town will be published closer to the event. Please check back

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11am Tanqueray Tipple Brunch  with Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats The Square Kildare

 

160th Irish Derby Day!

The Curragh Racecourse. Gates open at 11.30am

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Live Music after racing  with The Whistlin' Donkeys in Champions Hall , Curragh Racecourse