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Gowran Park Silver Horse Racing Package

Gowran Park Silver Horse Racing Package, Stag Party Kilkenny

€25 per person

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What's included?

Why book it?

Every stag weekend in Kilkenny requires three main ingredients: top-tier banter, hassle-free logistics, and high-stakes group entertainment. While Kilkenny is legendary for its medieval pubs and late-night spots, taking the lads to Gowran Park Racecourse for an afternoon at the races brings serious action and banter to the party. For groups looking to lock in maximum value without the headache of arranging individual transport or splitting bar tabs, The Silver Race Day Package at Gowran Park delivers the full trackside experience. This stag party friendly activity bundles admission, drinks, betting, and return transport into a dead-simple package geared perfectly towards stag groups.

Why a Day at the Races is the Ultimate Kilkenny Stag Activity

Organising a stag party with a large group of lads can feel like herding cats, or wild horses in this case. You need an activity that keeps the gang together, builds real excitement, and seamlessly bridges the gap between lunch and a big night out in Kilkenny.

A race day at Gowran Park ticks every box:

  • Instant Competition: Nothing gets the group chat moving like back-to-back races, picking winners, and celebrating a payout together.
  • Zero Transport Stress: The included return coach handles the trip to and from the racecourse, meaning no designated drivers and no fighting for taxis.
  • Top-Tier Atmosphere: Experience the roar of the crowd as the horses thunder down the home straight right past the grandstand.

What’s Included in The Silver Package?

At €25.00 per head, the Silver Package covers every core requirement for a proper afternoon trackside:
  • Admission to Gowran Park Racecourse: Full access to the main enclosure, grandstand, bookmaker ring, and parade ring areas.
  • Return Bus Transfer from Kilkenny City Centre: Coach pickup in central Kilkenny straight to the track gate, and return transport directly back into town after the final race.
  • €6.00 Bar Voucher: Get the first round sorted immediately upon arrival at one of the trackside bars.
  • €5.00 Free Bet from BoyleSports: Put your racing knowledge—or pure guesswork—to the test with a complimentary flutter on the horse of your choice.

What to Expect: Breaking Down the Day Out

  • 1. Seamless Transport from Kilkenny City
The biggest hurdle for any stag organizer is keeping the group moving on time. The Silver Package solves this with a organized return bus departure right from Kilkenny City Centre. Load the lads onto the coach, make the quick 15-minute trip out to Gowran, and get dropped off directly at the turnstiles. Once the last horse crosses the post, the coach brings your group right back into Kilkenny—dropping you off steps away from the city's best pubs and steak houses.
  • 2. Betting Ring & Paddock Action
Once inside the grounds, you have total access to the action. Head over to the parade ring to inspect the runners before each race, size up the odds in the bustling bookie ring, or stick to the tote windows. Use your €5 BoyleSports free bet on an outsider or build an accumulator with the lads to keep the stakes high throughout the afternoon.
  • 3. Food, Drinks, and Hospitality
Gowran Park features multiple indoor and outdoor bars, hot food counters, and seating areas. Use your €6 bar voucher to grab your opening pint, catch up on sports scores on the indoor screens, or post up by the rail right at the finish line to cheer your horses home. Dress Code Rules: Gowran Park is a relaxed, modern venue, but neat casual dress is expected. Smart jeans, polo shirts, boots, or shirts work great. If you are planning group costumes for the stag, keep them clean and acceptable for a public sporting venue. Stick to the Bus Schedule: Ensure all the lads know the exact pickup point and time in Kilkenny City Centre so nobody misses the departure or gets left behind.Pace the Afternoon: Racing meetings typically feature 7 to 8 races spaced roughly 35 minutes apart. It's a marathon, not a sprint—save some energy for Kilkenny’s legendary nightlife later that evening!

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

  • Where does the bus pick us up in Kilkenny? Full details on the exact city-center pickup point and timing are provided when your group booking is confirmed. The pickup location is chosen to be easily walkable from central Kilkenny hotels and group accommodations.
  • Can we buy the Silver Package at the turnstiles on race day? No. The Silver Package is an advance group product and must be booked in advance.
  • Are there major race days where this package isn't valid? Yes. The Silver Package runs across almost all 18 annual meetings at Gowran Park, with the exception of their two biggest feature fixtures: Goffs Thyestes Race Day and Red Mills Race Day.
  • Is the package good for guys who have never been to a racecourse before? It’s ideal. Between the included bus, free bet, bar voucher, and straightforward track layout, even complete racing novices will be placing bets and enjoying the atmosphere within minutes.

Cancellation policy

You can cancel your booking at any time. Your stag do group members may be eligible for a refund (excluding the non-refundable deposit), depending on when you cancel. Read more about our terms and conditions.

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Our satisfied stag groups

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Adam
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Aaron K
Excellent company to deal with. Peter did a great job managing our group and was brilliant throughout the whole process. They were always easy to reach, happy to answer questions, and quick to help whenever needed. Everything was organised really well, and the weekend went off without a hitch. There were 20 of us in the group and we had no issues at all. I’d happily recommend this company to anyone planning a stag weekend. Everyone had a great time, and the stag absolutely loved it.
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David L
"Such a useful service when trying to organise a stag party. Staff are extremely helpful and pleasant to deal with. There is a wide variety of accommodation, activity and food options available and the centralised hub for booking and payments makes the whole process much easier than booking everything separately."
Ryan C
"This site was very easy to use, easy to manage all the aspects of the stag. Keeping track of payments and allowing others to pay for themselves was a massive time save and reduced the hassle. Highly recommended!"
Shane W
"Absolutely brilliant to deal with helped me every step of the way and we had an amazing stag party."
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Richard P
"Whole operation was seamless. No hassle dealing with money from lads. Would highly recommend."

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€25 per person

Did you know?

You can easily build a full stag do package
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Stag Party Package FAQs 👇

Request availability for this package in 3 easy steps:

1. Click the “Request This Package” button on this page. You’ll be asked to enter your preferred start date and chosen day activity.
2. On the next page, choose your preferred start times and add some details about your group.
3. Then register your account (or log in) and click the “Confirm” button on your booking page. This is free to do and there is zero commitment.

We’ll take it from there and check availability with the suppliers for this package and let you know asap by email if it’s possible! If it is, we’ll ask you to pay for your spot on the trip as the non-refundable deposit to secure the booking.

We understand that some stag crews are that bit smaller. If you have less than the minimum numbers shown on this package, you can still request to book it 👍🏻 just note that you will need to pay for the minimum number of spots.

If you have a very small group and you’d like to speak with a member of the team to explore package options, we’re always here to help. Go to our contact page to call, chat or email us.

Yes! We know people can be hard to pin down… but not to worry – we ask for your “maximum” group size when you book. If a few people drop out down the track, it’s completely ok and the price won’t increase for everyone else, as long as the minimum numbers are met.

In most cases, yes! You’ll often be able to choose from a range of day activities before submitting your package booking request.

If you’d like to make changes to other items in the package, we recommend you submit your package booking request (which is free and there’s zero commitment) and then chat with your dedicated Stag Party Specialist about your plans. They’ll see if they’re able to make any changes you want.

In most cases, yes! Please submit your package booking request (which is free and there is zero commitment) and then chat with your dedicated Stag Party Specialist to let them know what you’d like. They’ll then check to see if that addition is possible and available.

Absolutely! If you want complete flexibility to build a custom package, jump onto your chosen destination page and explore the huge range of accommodation, activities, meals and nightlife. You can add items to your basket to build an epic stag party and submit your booking request for free and with zero commitment.

It’s completely free to submit your package booking request 🙌 once submitted, we’ll check availability and contact you asap by email to let you know if it’s possible. If it’s all available and you’d like to book it in, you’ll need to pay for your spot on the trip within 5 days as the non-refundable deposit to secure the booking.

The rest of the group will have until 6 weeks before the trip to make their payments (and can even pay in instalments!).

No 👍 we know that people’s plans change and we don’t think the rest of the group should have to pay that price. If people drop out, the price per person won’t increase for the group. The only thing to keep an eye on is that you meet the minimum number requirements on each item in the package.

If you’re worried, you’ll be able to speak with your dedicated Stag Party Specialist.

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