Athboy Karting Centre FAQs

Is it open in the rain?

Yes. Racing in the wet at Athboy is a rite of passage. The track becomes a test of "throttle control," and they provide rain suits to keep you (mostly) dry.

Do I need to book my karting session in advance?

Yes. All rental sessions must be booked in advance.

Can I bring my own kart?

Yes, for testing. The track is open for owner-driver testing (Kart and Pit Bike) on specific days. However, for rental sessions, you must use their fleet karts.

What are the age and height restrictions for rental karting?

To drive the public rental karts, rental drivers must be at least 13 years old. Additionally, drivers must be at least 150 cm tall.

Is there a spectator area?

Yes. There is a designated area where friends and family can watch the karts scream down the main straight.

Can I do archery or hovercraft activities here?

No. Those details are outdated. Archery, hovercraft activities, and airsoft shooting are no longer available.

How do I get there from Dublin?

It is roughly a 60-minute drive. Take the M3 motorway to Exit 9 (Delvin/Navan), continue to Athboy village, and follow the N51 towards Delvin. The centre is located 3km outside the village.

How long is the go-kart track?

The track length depends on the type of event. An 850-metre layout is used for public rental karting. Meanwhile, a 950-metre layout is used for club championships and owner-driver race events.

Is there food on-site?

Snacks and minerals are available. For larger groups (corporate/stags), hot catering can be arranged with prior notice.

Do they cater to stag dos and birthday parties?

Yes! The venue heavily caters to groups. They offer Grand Prix group events tailored for birthday, corporate, stag, hen, and sports club groups.