The Curragh is a plain in County Kildare Ireland. The Military College, Curragh Camp is located there, where members of the Irish Army undergo training. The plain is very flat, and is composed of a sandy soil formed after an esker desposited a sand load.

As the soil is sandy it has excellent drainage characteristics. This makes it a popular location for training racehorses, and the Curragh Race Track is located there. The Irish Derby Stakes are held there annually during which Iarnród Éireann trains halt at a seasonal station near the track.