Guaranteed to a minimum gross amount of CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND
€10,000
LIMERICK GREYHOUND STADIUM
Greenpark, Dock Road, Limerick
Phone 1 :
061 - 448038
Fax :
Phone 2 :
061 - 303788
061 - 448000
Racing Manager: 0858797575
Meeting Date : 11 April 2026
James Murray
Meeting No : 30
Control Steward: Peter Quinn Hare Driver: Andrew Barrett
Groundstaff: Andrew Barrett/Declan Tierney/Jack McNamara
Judge: Chris Ryan/ Noreen Cremin RNS: G.McCoy
Time Keeper : J.Murray Vet Surgeon : A Hanley MVB MRCVS
Steward:P.Quinn,J.Waters,J.Murray,A.Barrett,N. Cremin, G.McCoy
OWNERS & TRAINERS ARE REMINDED TO CHECK PAPERS & GRI WEBSITE TO SEE IF THEIR GREYHOUNDS ARE RUNNING
Next Meeting Date : 16 April 2026
For Restaurant Bookings Please Call 061 448080
Greyhound & Pet World : 087 9767595
Welcome to Limerick Greyhound Stadium A3 525
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
T1 A3 A1 Not having the best of luck recently, needs a good start here to be involved. 3/1
T2 A3 A1 Very early paced type, drop in grade should suit, one top watch. 6/4 T3 A3 A2 A repeat of Jan run would test all here, need to start better than recent runs. 3/1 T4 A3 A0 Early pace has eluded him in recent runs, trap could help here, market watch. 4/1 T5 A3 A1 Inside seed and found traffic in recent runs, trap may give her room, watch 2/1 T6 A3 A0 Well supported in recent runs, early involvement could satisfy supporters. 5/2 Win/Place:2 Selections Reverse Forecast: 2-5 Trio Always: 2-5-6
Ms. Breda Casey (Co. Clare.)
SEMI-FINALS - Saturday 11th April
1st SEMI-FINAL
2nd SEMI-FINAL
SHEEZATWISTER
FLEETING MOMENT
BALYMARTIN NEADY
SNUGGIE BATTIE
KYLETAUN LUCKY
VALLEYMOUNT LIA (w)
TWO CHIMNEYS
TYRAP BUBBLES
TALLY HO ROSE
TYRAP MALACHI
TROMORA LUCY (m)
CASHEN ASHLEY (w)
& Clare GOBA A2 525 Semi-Final
Kindly Sponsored by Limerick & Clare GOBA
T1 A1
Made all on last start, a repeat run will see her test all. 6/4 T2 A0 A0 Strong run of second bend to win, definitely one to watch. 1/1
A2 A0 Bumpy ride on last two runs in red, white sheet could be a help, market watch. 2/1 T4 A2
Very capable but big test here, will need to be at his best in this company. 3/1 T5 A2
Found last run a bumpy affair, strong running type, will be finishing strong. 4/1 T6
Not blessed with the liveliest of starting shoes, need to mix it early on here. 4/1
Joe Williams,Rathkeale,CoLimerick.
NOTICE BOARD
The Limerick & Clare GOBA would like to welcome all owners, trainers and visitors to racing this weekend. Hope you all have an enjoyable evening’s racing. We are in for a massive treat again this Saturday evening as we have reached the semi-finals stage of the 2026 Con & Annie Kirby. Congratulations to all who have qualified. This prestigious sweepstake for pups is the richest puppy sweep-stake in the world and is so kindly sponsored by Noreen & J.P. McManus. We all hope ye enjoy watching our best pups in the country and get to see the future champions in waiting. Congratulations also goes to the qualifiers of the Sean O’Connor A1 525 Memorial and Limerick & Clare GOBA A2 525 sweepstakes semi-finals.
LIMERICK & CLARE GOBA SWEEPSTAKES
FUTURE SWEEPSTAKES @ LIMERICK
Limerick Brakes A1 550 - Starts 16th May
Time Confined Derby A4 525 – Starts 30th May West Limerick Treaty Cup Open 350 – Starts 6th June
NEXT FRIDAY MEETING – FRIDAY 17TH APRIL
UPCOMING GOBA SWEEPSTAKES
Guys & Dolls A3 - Starting 09th May. All entries welcome with preference to Limerick & Clare GOBA MEMBERS
UPCOMING NOVICE RACES/SWEEPSTAKES @ LIMERICK
ON2 525 Sweepstake – Saturday 25th April
ON3 525 Sweepstake – Saturday 2nd May
LIMERICK GREYHOUND STADIUM TRIAL TIMES
OFFICIAL – Wednesday 9.30am to 10.45am | Thursday 6pm to 6.30pm
UNOFFICIAL – Wednesday 12.15pm to 1.30pm & 3pm to 5.30pm Friday 9.15am to 2pm (3.30pm to 5pm if Racing Friday Night)
*All Trials to be booked Online. Trials available for booking Mondays at 4.30pm*
MEMBERSHIP FOR LIMERICK & CLARE GOBA FOR 2026 NOW DUE
Adult / Trainer - €20.00 :: Juvenile - €10.00 :: Syndicate - € 50.00 :: Family - € 50.00
The following criteria will also be required for entries for Limerick & Clare GOBA sweep stakes.
n Owners of entry must be fully paid members for 2026. IE – If a dog is owned by a syndicate, then that syndicate must be fully paid up as per fees above.
n Entries must have had 2 runs in Limerick.
n There will be a MAXIMUM of 2 back grades allowed except in the case of a sweepstake being a NO BACKGRADER sweepstake.
n Membership can be paid via Revolut or to any committee member.
Limerick & Clare GOBA will be taking orders for Beanie hats and Jackets for anyone interested in purchasing. PLEASE CONTACT ANY OF THE COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
& Clare GOBA A2 525 Semi-Final
Kindly Sponsored by Limerick & Clare GOBA
T1 A1
Impressive run from three last week, red sheet should suit here, one to note. 6/4 T2 A1 A1 Came with driving run after bumpy start, big improvement expected here 1/1
be a
The Fundraiser Nights @ Limerick A3 525
Mr. Liam Peacock (Thurles)
Joe O'Connor (Co. Limerick.)
SEAN O’CONNOR MEMORIAL A1 525
SEMI-FINALS - Saturday 11th April
1st SEMI-FINAL
2nd SEMI-FINAL
TINAHUE PAPPONE
BALLINABOLA PIXI
KILCOLGAN JOHN
BRICKHILL MOANA
BURGESS BONNIE
BALLYMARTIN MOLL
JIMS GEM
YOUANDME BABE
DOWN TOTHE WIRE
RADICAL DREAMER
KILCOLGAN EDDIE
GAYTIME TECO
#Kirby2026
Sean O Connor Memorial A1 525 Semi-Final
T1 A1 AA0 Strong run to take runners up place last time, will come on from that, note. 6/4
T2
Will need to be out with two on either side, strong finishing type, market watch 3/1 T3
Has quick feet from traps, a stronger finish from halfway would see him there
A big run needed here, early involvement vital, market will dictate. 3/1 T5 A1 A1 Strong run from this lady to win last week, trap a slight issue, very capable 5/4 T6 A2
Big test from here for this lady, is capable of big run will need big performance 4/1 Win/Place:5 Selections Reverse Forecast: 5-1 Trio Always:
Miss Breda Boyle/Master
Geoghegan,Kilcolgan,CoGalway.
Sean O Connor Memorial A1 525 Semi-Final
Mr. Gerard Hutton (Carlow)
The
Get Your Entries In For Kirby Final Night A2 525
Kacie Scanlon, Ballingarry,Co.Limerick
Michael Leahy (Charleville)
Semi-Final Draw plus Nominators
Saturday 11th April
1ST SEMI- FINAL
BALLYMAC SETANTA
JAYKAY FLY
GETUP THE BOY
BALLYMAC DUFFLE
BALLYCOWEN FRANK
WAITINGFORASTAR
2ND SEMI- FINAL
BALLYDOYLE TINA
BOCKOS GOLD
CUSHIE FLYTPLAN
BOUNCING MONARCH
RAPIDO IVY
BEANOS YANK
Dromin Athlacca GAA
Patrickswell GAA
Oola GAA
Glin GAA
Kilmallock GAA
Caherline GAA
Camogue Rovers GAA
Gerald Griffins GAA
Feenagh Kilmeedy GAA
Effin GAA
Knockaderry GAA
Granagh Ballingarry Camogie
Join the chat on social media using #Kirby2026
Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 2026 Semi-Final
Kindly Sponsored by the McManus Family
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
T1 AA0 AA0
T2 AA0 AA0
T3 AA0 AA0
T4 AA0 AA0
T5 AA0 AA0
T6 AA0 AA0
Mr.Liam Dowling (Ballymacelligott
U12 CIC & PUC FADA COMPETITORS
CLUB PARTICIPANT
Hospital/Herbertstown James Mulcahy
Hospital/Herbertstown James Mulcahy U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Hospital/Herbertstown James Mulcahy U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Croagh Kilfinny Aimee Quirke
South Liberties Oisin Skeehan
South Liberties Keelan Foley
Treaty Gaels Camogie Club Clara Griffin
Knockainey LGFA Ruby Fitzgerald Thimmasani
CLUB PARTICIPANT
Monaleen
Granagh/Ballingarry
GIRLS PUC FADA
GIRLS PUC FADA
GIRLS CIC FADA
Knockainey LGFA Marissa Teahan U12 GIRLS CIC FADA
Kildimo Pallaskenry GAA
& Camogie Club Millie Kearns
Kildimo Pallaskenry GAA & Camogie Club Sophie Maune
Kildimo Pallaskenry GAA
& Camogie Club Grace Healy
Mungret St Paul’s Dessie jones
Mungret St Paul's Liam White
Mungret St Paul’s Oisin Long
Mungret St Paul's Conor English
Ballyagran Camogie Club Chloe lynch
Ballyagran Chloe lynch
GIRLS PUC FADA
GIRLS CIC FADA
Ballyagran Mikaela O’Regan U12 GIRLS PUC FADA
Murroe Boher Sadie McManus U12 GIRLS PUC FADA
Murroe Boher Cian Walsh U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Murroe Boher Sean Holmes U12 BOYS
Murroe Boher
Murroe Boher Oisin McNamara
Mungret St. Paul's Millie O'Keeffe
Mungret St. Paul’s Neala Fitzgerald
Feohanagh Castlemahon Alex King
Kildimo Pallaskenry GAA & Camogie Club Dan Kelly
Kildimo Pallaskenry GAA & Camogie Club AJ Garvey U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Kildimo Pallaskenry GAA & Camogie Club Dáibhí O’Connor U12 BOYS CIC FADA
Kildimo Pallaskenry GAA & Camogie Club Fionn O’Donoghue U12 BOYS CIC FADA
Monagea Dominic Carroll U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Monagea Jude Broderick U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Monagea Adam Carroll U12 BOYS CIC FADA
Monagea Oisin Kelly U12 BOYS CIC FADA
Blackrock Nathan Black U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Blackrock Micheál Flanagan U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Granagh/Ballingarry Tom O'Grady U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Granagh/Ballingarry Ryan O'Kelly U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Patrickswell John O'Donnell U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Dromin Athlacca Banogue Jack Kelleher U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Dromin Athlacca Banogue Aidan Liston U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Bruff Camogie Club Kerri Rose Clancy U12 GIRLS PUC FADA
Bruff Camogie Club Sarah Bulfin U12 GIRLS PUC FADA
Pallasgreen GAA Shane Fennessy U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Askeaton Ballysteen Kilcornan Gavin Anglim
Askeaton Ballysteen Kilcornan Seán Anglim
U12 BOYS PUC FADA
U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Askeaton Ballysteen Kilcornan David McMahon U12 BOYS CIC FADA
Askeaton Ballysteen Kilcornan Mikey Mulvihill U12 BOYS CIC FADA
Knockaderry Ailbe O’Grady U12 BOYS CIC FADA
Tournafulla Killeedy Jack Curtin U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Glenroe GAA Oran Murphy
U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Glenroe GAA Tomas Fox U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Dromcollogher Broadford Ciaran McLoughlin U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Ballybrown Anna Geary
U12 GIRLS PUC FADA
Knockaderry GAA Darragh Ambrose U12 BOYS PUC FADA
Knockaderry GAA Darragh Ambrose U12 BOYS CIC FADA
Knockaderry GAA Sean Gooley U12 BOYS PUC FADA
St Senan's Danielle Hanlon U12 GIRLS CIC FADA Ahane
Pallasgreen
Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 2026 Semi-Final
Kindly Sponsored by the McManus Family
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
T1 AA0 AA0 A bump upset last week, inside may help, all about the start, super lady. 2/1 T2 AA0 AA0 Consistent runner, has his trap, big run again here. 1/1 T3 AA0 AA0 Big performer, made all last week, will test all from off. 2/1 T4 AA0 AA0 Ran very well after some bunching, serious contender, big run expected here. 5/4
T5 AA0 AA0 Will need a big performance here, but capable of surprising. 3/1
T6 AA0 AA0 Big run to take runners up spot last week, will need same here. 3/1 Win/Place:2 Selections Reverse Forecast: 2-4 Trio Always: 2-4-1
Michael Cronin (Co. Kilkenny.)
The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust A0/A1 525
Decent trial run, distance not an issue, one to note.
Banging on the door recently, trap will help, big run expected
Ran the opening bends very well when winning last time, watch
type with a strong finish, a good start will test all.
from a lay off, trials suggests a big run is on here
Was on a roll in Feb in CRK, very capable type, market watch
Birol Nadir/Mr. Paddy Kehoe (Co. Dubli
The Slan Abhaile A5/A6 525
Billy Guiney (Co. Limerick)
John Meehan (Co. Clare)
Mr. Joe Williams (Co. Limerick.)
bew.D.(Ballyhimikin Jet-Hollyhill
Cashout-Willowdale
Limerick-FloatingReserves
Josephine Garvey (Clarina Limerick)
ONTHE RUN OLLIE
Limerick-FloatingReserves
SNUGGIE TASHA
TOOMEVARA
Limerick-FloatingReserves
James O'Dea (Co. Limerick.)
JIMS LUKE
Mr. Peter Russell (Co. Clare)
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Ordinary Member to the Board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann.
This vacancy is required to be filled by a VETERINARY
PRACTITIONER
ESSENTIAL
Candidates wishing to apply must demonstrate in their application evidence of experience at the appropriately senior level in the following areas:
• Be a veterinary practitioner of at least five years’ experience and eligible for registration with the Veterinary Council of Ireland.
• Evidence of an understanding of the regulation of veterinary medicines and prohibited substances and of detection methods associated with such regulation.
DESIRABLE
It is also desirable that candidates demonstrate evidence of experience in the following:
• Knowledge of doping and medication controls in the industry and the welfare of greyhounds.
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