2nd Round: Saturday 28th March
Cumann na mBunscol celebrations
LIMERICK GREYHOUND STADIUM
Greenpark, Dock Road, Limerick
Phone 1 :
061 - 448038
Fax :
Phone 2 :
061 - 303788
061 - 448000
Racing Manager: 0858797575
Meeting Date : 28 March 2026
James Murray
Meeting No : 26
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 : 02 April 2026
For Restaurant Bookings Please Call 061 448080
Greyhound & Pet World : 087 9767595
2nd Round plus Nominators
Saturday 28th March
HEAT 1
T1 Rapido Ivy
T2 Hackney Dancer
T3 Ello Ello
T4 Waitingforastar
T5 Silverhill Bucko
T6 Lennies Dynamic (W)
HEAT 2
T1 Bockos Gold
T2 Ballymac Setanta
T3 Berlin Trilogy
T4 Droopys Map
T5 Unassuming
T6 Ballymac Riddick (W)
HEAT 3
T1 Cushie Flytplan
T2 Jims Gem
T3 Zenith Wizard
T4 Ballymac Malinas
T5 Grouchos Cossie
T6 Hackney Buck (W)
HEAT 4
T1 Vivaro Warrior
T2 Blackstone Lexus
T3 Newinn Spot
T4 Getup The Boy
T5 Ballycowen Frank
T6 Ballymac Gwennie (W)
Knockaderry GAA
Dromcollogher Broadford LGFA
Knockainey GAA
Caherline GAA
Killeedy GAA
Ahane Camogie
Gerald Griffins GAA
Dromin Athlacca GAA
Claughan GAA
Na Piarsaigh GAA
Tournafulla GAA
Crecora Manister GAA
Feenagh Kilmeedy GAA
Fedamore GAA
Mountcollins GAA
Gerald Griffins LGFA
St. Kierans GAA
St. Brigids LGFA
Bruff GAA
Monagea LGFA
Dromcollogher Broadford GAA
Oola GAA
Kilmallock GAA
Ballybricken Bohermore GAA
HEAT 5
T1 Shudacudawouda
T2 Side Deal
T3 Beanos Yank
T4 Boozed Wish
T5 Tyrap Bucko
T6 Uncle Keith (W)
HEAT 6
T1 Ballymac Duffle
T2 Canavour Bucko
T3 Rallying Billy
T4 Radical Dreamer
T5 Ballymac Ralf
T6 Ballymac Chantry (W)
HEAT 7
T1 Riverside Rex
T2 Beautiful Paul
T3 Grouchos Gregor
T4 Bouncing Monarch
T5 Jaykay Fly
T6 Metallic Missile (M)
HEAT 8
T1 Montana Secret
T2 Zenith Pasha
T3 Jacktavern Bull
T4 Ballydoyle Tina
T5 Jacktavern Romeo (M)
T6 Powerhouse Major (M)
Stakerwallace GAA
Newcastlewest GAA
Granagh Ballingarry Camogie
Ballybrown GAA
St. Senans GAA
Croagh Kilfinny GAA
Glin GAA
Cappamore GAA
Murroe Boher GAA
Askeaton Ballysteen Kilcornan GAA
Templeglantine GAA
Pallasgreen GAA
Knockane GAA
Hospital Herbertstown GAA
Kilmallock Camogie
Effin GAA
Patrickswell GAA
Galbally GAA
Rathkeale GAA
Mountcollins LGFA
Kildimo Pallaskenry GAA
Camogue Rover GAA
Knockaderry Camogie
Galtee Gaels GAA
Welcome to Limerick Greyhound Stadium A2 525
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide T1 A2 A2 Showed very quick feet from traps back in Feb, a repeat would test all, watch 2/1
Very consistent over last three runs, made all last time, one to note.
A2 Slight blip last time discard, a real contender here.
Has been tested in this grade recently but very capable of big run
A2 Will need to ping from here, has potential on Jan form, market watch
Lightly raced lady coming back from lay off, may need the run
3-2
The I.R.G.T A3 525
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
T1 A3 A2 Coming back from a slight mishap, may need the run here. 3/1
T2 A3 A0 Has competed in stronger company, need to be involved from start. 3/1
T3 A3 A1 Back to action from break, looks a capable type. 3/1
T4 A3 A1 The drop in grade and trap should see this chap up his game, watch. 2/1 T5 A3 A1 Has the capability to lead all from traps, trap a slight issue, market watch 5/2 T6 A3 A2 Another lady back from break, distance will not be an issue, should finish strong 3/1 Win/Place:4 Selections Reverse Forecast: 4-5 Trio
Geoghegan,Kilcolgan,CoGalway.
Mr. Timothy J. Redfern (Co. Limerick.)
Racing Three Nights A Week @SPK AO NB 525 Semi-Final
Total Prizefund €5000 No Backgraders
Ms Ann Johnson/Mr Declan
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DATE: SATURDAY 23RD MAY
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Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 2026 Round 2 Heat 1
Kindly Sponsored by the McManus Family
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
T1 AA0 AA0 Will come on from last weeks run, need to use the red sheet to his advantage. 2/1
T2 AA0 AA0 Not seen the best of this lad yet, big run expected here. 6/4 T3 AA0 AA0 Won from here last week, wont be as generous in the betting this time. 5/4 T4 AA0 AA0 Finished well to qualify, will need starting shoes in top form. 3/1
T5 AA0 AA0 Could find room here from here, improvement expected. 3/1
T6 AA0 AA0 Top ruin last week, has his trap, another big run to come here. 1/1 Win/Place:6 Selections Reverse Forecast: 6-3 Trio Always: 6-3-2
LIVE Music AFTER RACING
QUARTER FINALS NIGHT
Saturday 4th April
FINAL NIGHT
Saturday 18th April
Make a night of it & enjoy the post-race party!
Racing Three Nights A Week @SPK AO NB 525 Semi-Final
Total Prizefund €5000 No Backgraders
Guaranteed to a minimum gross amount of CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND
€7,000
Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 2026 Round 2 Heat 2
Kindly Sponsored by the McManus Family
to be with T1, super heat, another top run to come here.
Martin Costigan (Co. Laois.)
Easter Fun for all the Family QUARTER
FINALS NIGHT
Saturday 4th April
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⭐ Free Easter Eggs for the Kids* ⭐
⭐ Face Painting ⭐
⭐ Live Music after Racing ⭐
*Easter Eggs subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis
Barking Buzz A1 NB 525 Final
Total Prizefund €4,000 No Backgraders...
MARQUESS
Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 2026 Round 2 Heat 3
Kindly Sponsored by the McManus Family
Shelbourne Park Bookmakers AO 550 Semi-Final
Total Prizefund €7,000
Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 2026 Round 2 Heat 4
Kindly Sponsored by the McManus Family
T1 AA0 AA0 Trap should suit this lad but will need a better start, don’t rule out
T2 AA0 AA0 Not the best of starts last week, can and will do better, big run expected. 3/1 T3 AA0 AA0 Will test all from off, need to be with T4 from start, watch 2/1 T4 AA0 AA0 Trap will suit, another big run on the cards here. 7/4
T5 AA0 AA0 A little further out on this occasion but should not be an issue, serious contender. 5/4
T6 AA0
Very decent run last week, will not be far of he mark here. 6/4
Kenneth Busteed (Cork.)
Shelbourne Park Bookmakers AO 550 Semi-Final
Total Prizefund €7,000
Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 2026 Round 2 Heat 5
Kindly Sponsored by the McManus Family
Mr. Oliver Bray/Mr
Décors De L'Habitat AAO 525
John Donohoe/Mr.
Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 2026 Round 2 Heat 6
Kindly Sponsored by the McManus Family
Shelbourne Park Bookmakers Easter Cup Semi-Final
Total Prizefund €49,490
Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 2026 Round 2 Heat 7
Kindly Sponsored by the McManus Family
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Shelbourne Park Bookmakers Easter Cup Semi-Final
Total Prizefund €49,490
T1
Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 2026 Round 2 Heat 8
Kindly Sponsored by the McManus Family
Improving youngster, will improve further, trap should help, watch
A smarter start could see this lad test all from here, super finish last week, watch market6/4
Need a big improvement here, trap could be worth a length, 2/1
Super run from this lady last week, enjoys middle, big run expected here. 1/1
Strong finishing type, will be running on from halfway.
Winner last week, trap a slight issue, market will dictate.
Upcoming Classic Events AO DD 525/550 Semi-Final
Total Prizefund €5,000 Dual Distance
James Melia (Co. Kildare
The Upcoming Sweepstakes A2 525
Sean O'Connor A1 and GOBA A2 starts next week
Horgan (Killarney)
Upcoming Classic Events AO DD 525/550 Semi-Final
Total Prizefund €5,000 Dual Distance
BLUE BELLE
The Slan Abhaile A1 525
Tp CGd BGd Form Guide
Sprinting recently, should lead, big run on the cards
Improving youngster, will not be far of the mark.
House perfect, has early, and should test all here.
The drop in grade will help, need to stay on strong here
Finished strong to land the spoils last time, a good start would help
Found a P.B early in Feb, a repeat would see her in the shake up.
CHESTNUT BONNY
Myles Cummins (Co. Clare.)
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 especially treated this Saturday evening as the first round of the anticipated 2026 Con & Annie Kirby finally gets underway. 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 you enjoy watching our best pups in the country and get to see the future champions in waiting.
LIMERICK & CLARE GOBA SWEEPSTAKES
UPCOMING SWEEPSTAKES
Sean O’Connor Memorial A1 525 – Starts Saturday 4th April
(Minimum 1 race ran @ Limerick) For 24 Entries
FUTURE SWEEPSTAKES @ LIMERICK
A1 550 - Starts 16th May
Time Confined Derby A4 525 – Starts 30th May
Treaty Cup Open 350 – Starts 6th June
UPCOMING GOBA SWEEPSTAKES
The Limerick & Clare GOBA A2 525 – Starts Saturday 4th April. (GOBA Rules Apply –Must have 2 races @ Limerick and max 2 back grades) For 24 Entries
UPCOMING NOVICE RACES/SWEEPSTAKES @ LIMERICK
Limited Number of One-off races ON2 & ON3 Friday 27th March (No Sweepstakes on these dates)
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.
1.What trap did Bentekes Bocko get in the final 3. Who was the first trainer to win the Con and Annie Kirby
2.What camogie club was the only female club to win the Kirby
4.What sponsor surname is associated with the Kirby
6 Who was the 2023 winning club
7 What is the surname of the 2024 winning owner/trainer
10 What is Con & Annie Kirby’s Son in Laws name
The kids from the GAA clubs take part in the Cic and Poc fada, what do Poc fada mean in English
What colour Racing Sheet does trap 1 wear
In 2024 J.P. McManus won the Aintree Grand National and paraded which horse before the final of the Kirby
Droopys Davy had smiles on this clubs faces who is it
Droopys Roddick winner of the 2019 Kirby who was the winning club. 11. Knockeen Dazzler winning owner/trainer name
Cable bay won the 3rd Kirby what colour was cable bay 12. Who was the first greyhound to win the Con and Annie Kirby (2013)
14. What colour Racing Sheet does trap 2 wear
16. Mark Donovan won the 2021 Kirby with what dog.
17. The Kirby is held around what religious event
18. Who won the 10th Kirby final (2023)
20. Pallasgreen GAA were lucky enough to get the winning dog in the 2022 final who was it.
22. Type of racing and animal featured in the Kirby
24. Who was the winning trainer in 2017.
19. Cable bays winning club
21. Who was the first GAA club to win the Kirby
23. A Hero won for Galbally in 2014 but what was the racing prefix of the winning dog.
26. What colour Racing Sheet does trap 3 wear
28. What greyhound stadium hosts the Con and Annie Kirby
30. Clubs that have received a dog for the Kirby have to do what each night.
31. What shape is the track
32. What was the reason why the Kirby couldn't take place in 2020
25. How many years including this year has the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial been running 34. Who is Con & Annie Kirby’s daughter
27. Ballyagran’s dog won the 2021 Kirby what is the clubs full name
29. Who was Stud Keeper of Roddick & Davy
33. What colour Racing Sheet does trap 5 wear
35. Pat Buckley and Graham Holland share how many Kirby titles
36. Droopys who won the 2018 Kirby
37. What dog has recorded the fastest time (28.05) in the Kirby to date.
38. Who was the winner of the 2019 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial
Be in with a chance to win €100.00. Complete the crossword and place in the boxes provided around the stadium in The Restaurant, The Mezz and Ground Floor by the Carvery Desk. All correct entries will be put in drum and one entry drawn out.Winner will notified on 04th April once verified and correct.
Limerick-FloatingReserves
MEXICAN BLAKE
GULLEEN INA
Limerick-FloatingReserves
Michael Carmody (Co. Limerick)
HONEYPOUND GLORY
ShelbournePark-FloatingReserves
Mrs. Jeannette MacKenzie (Birr)
AUSSIE REWARD
DRILL BABY DRILL
ShelbournePark-FloatingReserves
Mr.Mark Connolly (Clones Monaghan)
BALLYHOE NATALEE
DARING DIAMOND
ShelbournePark-FloatingReserves
BRICKHILL MOANA
MANALISHI JET
TOWN LUCKY
MAIREADS PRINCE
LAMROCK
Upcoming Events at Limerick Greyhound Stadium
Upcoming Sweepstakes @ Limerick
Sean O Connor Memorial A1 525 –
Starts Saturday 4th April
(Minimum 1 race ran @ Limerick)
For 24 Entries @ €40
The Limerick & Clare GOBA A2 525 –
Starts Saturday 4th April
(GOBA Rules Apply – Must have 2 races @ Lmk and max 2 back grades)
For 24 Entries @ €20
Upcoming Novice
Races/Sweepstakes @ Limerick
ON2 525 Sweepstake – Saturday 25th
April
ON3 525 Sweepstake – Saturday 2nd
May
Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Final
Night Races - Saturday 18th April
AAO 525, AAO 550, DDO 750, SSO 350, A0 525, AO 575, A1 525
Future Sweepstakes @ Limerick
Next Friday Meeting – Friday 17th April
A1 550 - Starts 16th May
Time Confined Derby A4 525 –Starts 30th May
Treaty Cup Open 350 – Starts 6th June
Limerick Greyhound Stadium Trial Times
Official – Wednesday 9.30am to 10.45am, Thursday 6pm to 6.30pm
Unofficial – Wednesday 12pm to 1.30pm & 3pm to 6pm Friday 9am to 2.30pm (3.30pm to 5pm if Racing Friday Night)
*All Trials to be booked Online, Trials available for booking Mondays at 4.30pm*
**All entries & Withdrawals by text to the Racing Office on 0858797575**
**Prizemoney for all sweepstakes subject to entries**
Notice
Declaration of a 'NO RACE'
The stewards may declare a 'No Race' only in the following circumstances:
(1) Where there is mechanical or other defect of the hare equipment or starting box or any outside interference with the race, or
(2) If any of the dogs fight, and as a consequence, all fail to pursue the hare, or (3) If for any other reason all dogs fail to pursue the hare.
Note: A greyhound turning back in a race does not constitute outside interference.
Unauthorised photography in this stadium is strictly prohibited.
If through any cause the race has to be abandoned before the start of the Fourth Race, pass out tickets will be issued, but, under no circumstances, will admission money be refunded.
Greyhounds Turning in Traps:
(a) If a greyhound turns before the hare is put in motion that greyhound will be taken out and and righted. If, however, he turns again no further attention will be given to him.
(b) If a greyhound turns while the hare is in motion the hare should not be stopped and the traps should be released.
(c) If the hare passes the traps and for any reason the traps do not operate then all the dogs should be taken out and be re-examined before they are put into traps again.
Computerised Trap Draw made at Rásaíocht Con Éireann
Kennel area strictly out of bounds to all except owners, trainers, and officials.
RACING CANNOT BE GUARANTEED FOR ANY DOG ENTERED AT THIS TRACK. If greyhounds have to be withdrawn, owners are requested
to do so before they appear on the Race Card.
Greyhound Racing Ireland has a legitimate interest in filming and photography at this venue during events for promotional, regulatory and archival purposes. Footage, imagery and voice may be broadcast via television, radio, social media platforms and the GRI website at www.grireland.ie .CCTV operates at this venue for safety, security and regulatory purposes. For further information please contact PR@grireland.ie
