Winter Festival 28-29 Nov 2026

From Dublin City Centre, take N3 towards Navan, passing Blanchardstown Shopping Centre on your left. Proceed for approximately 6 miles on the new M3 and take EXIT 5 for Ratoath/Fairyhouse. Follow signs for Fairyhouse, turn right onto R155 and proceed for 2 miles. Fairyhouse Racecourse is located on the right.

Car parking at Fairyhouse is free. There are also 10 wheelchair parking spaces.

There are a couple of options for those wanting to arrive at the course by bus:

• Bus Eireann Service - the 105 Bus Eireann Bus stops right outside the racecourse. Please check www.buseireann.ie for up-to-date timetables
• Direct Service from Dublin - this service is operated by Marathon Coaches for both the Easter and Winter Festivals

Shuttle buses also run to and from nearby train stations.

The closest train station to Fairyhouse is the M3 Parkway - this train can be taken to/from Dublin Connolly.

Shuttle buses run from this station during the Winter and Easter Festivals.

As Fairyhouse Racecourse is located in a rural area, it is advised that racegoers do not walk to and from the course.