Limerick Greyhound Stadium
| Location | Greenpark, Dock Road, Limerick, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 2°38'57.4"N 8°39'24.4"W |
| Operated by | Greyhound Racing Ireland |
| Date opened | 2010 |
| Race type | greyhound racing |
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Limerick Greyhound Stadium is a greyhound racing track located in the Dock Road (south-west) area of Limerick, Ireland.
The stadium has a grandstand restaurant, hospitality suites, fast food facilities and a number of bars. Racing takes place on a Thursday (6:30pm) and Saturday (7.30pm).[1]
History
[edit]In 2009 the old Markets Field Greyhound Stadium just off the Garryowen Road was closed to enable a new greyhound track to replace it. The new site chosen was the former horse racing course at Greenpark and in 2008 the area underwent significant change.[2]
When the stadium was completed to the tune of €18 million at Greenpark, Dock Road it impressed all within the industry.[3] The official opening night was on 22 October 2010 and the stadium has a capacity attendance of 2,900 including a 190-seat grandstand restaurant called the Leger Restaurant after a major event held at the track. Private hospitality suites and gallery bars were also constructed one of which is named after Markets Field Stadium.[4]
The previously mentioned St Leger which was first held at the old Limerick Stadium in 1940 [5] and is an original classic race was duly switched to the new track and continues to be contested. The Kirby Memorial Stakes is also held here and boasted a record €80,000 to the winner in 2014. It was sponsored by J. P. McManus who had close ties with the old Limerick track.[6]
The track is owned and operated by Greyhound Racing Ireland (formerly the Irish Greyhound Board) and they have their headquarters on site.[7][8]
Competitions
[edit]Current
[edit]Former
[edit]- Oaks (1942)
Track records
[edit]Current [9]
| Yards | Greyhound | Time | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | Tarbrook Henry[10] | 15.76 | 14 August 2008 | |
| 350 | Cree Jo Jo[11] | 18.36 | 1 July 2023 | |
| 525 | College Maybe | 27.95 | 2 February 2013 | |
| 525 | Clona Duke[12] | =27.95 | 1 April 2023 | |
| 550 | Jaytee Taylor[13] | 29.21 | 2 November 2019 | |
| 575 | Riverside Mary | 30.96 | 17 March 2012 | |
| 600 | Blackstone Lacey[14] | 32.04 | 25 November 2023 | |
| 700 | Summerfield Jean | 38.32 | 5 September 2009 | |
| 750 | Threesixfive[15] | 41.08 | 9 September 2023 | |
| 800 | Lodge Lady | 57.49 | 22 November 2004 | |
| 1000 | Wise Susie | 44.54 | 27 January 2007 | |
| 525 H | Razldazl Denys | 28.79 | 29 November 2008 |
| Yards | Greyhound | Time | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | Pesoto | 18.72 | 22 October 2010 | |
| 350 | Broadacres Bolt | 18.63 | 9 July 2011 | |
| 350 | Swabys Tony | 18.60 | 30 July 2011 | |
| 350 | Ballymac Best | 18.53 | 16 March 2013 | |
| 350 | Holborn Junior | 18.43 | 12 April 2014 | |
| 350 | Quietly | 18.38 | 26 March 2016 | |
| 525 | Joey Jojo Junior | 28.35 | 8 October 2010 | |
| 525 | Tyrur Tinkerbell | 28.28 | 19 March 2011 | |
| 525 | Ogie Tom | 28.25 | 4 February 2012 | |
| 525 | Lass Cause | 28.21 | 5 March 2012 | |
| 550 | Makeshift | 29.76 | 22 October 2010 | |
| 550 | Farley Turbo | 29.57 | 18 December 2010 | St Leger Final |
| 550 | Paradise Casino | 29.51 | 18 June 2011 | St Leger third round |
| 550 | Ocean Crash | 29.43 | 22 July 2011 | |
| 550 | Varra Rumble | 29.41 | 21 September 2012 | |
| 550 | Skywalker Puma | 29.35 | 29 June 2013 | |
| 550 | Jaytee Hellcat | 29.31 | 9 November 2013 | St Leger third round |
| 550 | Priceless Brandy | 29.26 | 22 October 2016 | |
| 575 | Money Go Easy | 31.32 | 16 October 2010 | |
| 575 | Yeah Me | 31.31 | 18 June 2011 | |
| 575 | Future Gem | 31.19 | 15 December 2011 | |
| 600 | Greenane Bingo | 32.40 | 2 July 2011 | |
| 600 | Lemon Belle | 32.21 | 19 August 2011 | |
| 600 | Chestnut King[19] | 32.14 | 26 August 2023 | |
| 750 | Ferdia Bound | 41.80 | 22 October 2010 | |
| 750 | Gortown Rosie | 41.73 | 9 July 2011 | |
| 750 | Future Boy | 41.61 | 10 November 2012 | |
| 750 | Tradition [20] | 41.46 | 27 August 2016 | Cambridgeshire Open semi |
| 750 | Skywalker Logan [21] | 41.41 | 12 September 2020 | Cambridgeshire Open Final |
| 750 | Roaming Mystery[22] | 41.40 | 28 August 2021 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Go Greyhound Racing". igb.
- ^ "Monthly Greyhound Star (Remember When 2009) August edition". Greyhound Star.
- ^ "Remember When - July". Greyhound Star.
- ^ "Comptroller and Auditor General Special Report" (PDF). audgen.gov.ie.
- ^ Genders, Roy (1981). The Encyclopedia of Greyhound Racing. Pelham Books Ltd. ISBN 07207-1106-1.
- ^ "JP McManus shows support for Limerick GAA once again as clubs do battle on the greyhound track". Irish Independent. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ "Our Stadiums". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ "Contact Us". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ "Irish Track Records as of January 2024". Greyhound Star. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "The Pick 4 Open Sprint". Greyhound Racing Ireland.
- ^ "The Treaty Cup Open 350 yds Final". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 525 yds Round 2 Heat 4". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Friends Of Limerick Irish St Leger 550 Round 1 Heat 8". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "The Greyhounds Make Great Pets AAO 600 yds". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Roma Casino Irish Cambridgeshire 750 yds Round 1 Heat 1". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Track records". Greyhound Data.
- ^ "Track records". Greyhound Star.
- ^ "Limerick Track records". Greyhound Star.
- ^ "The Go Greyhound Racing A3". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "2016 Gain Feeds Cambridgeshire Open 750 Semi-Final". Greyhound Racing Ireland.
- ^ "Irish performances of the week". Greyhound Star.
- ^ "SIS Cambridgeshire Open 750 Round 1 Heat 2". Greyhound Racing Ireland. Retrieved 14 February 2024.