Limerick Greyhound Stadium


Limerick Greyhound Stadium is a greyhound racing track located in south-west Limerick in Ireland.
The stadium has a grandstand restaurant, hospitality suites, fast food facilities and a number of bars. Racing takes place on a Thursday and Saturday.

History

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.
When the stadium was completed to the tune of €18 million at Greenpark, Dock Road it impressed all within the industry. 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.
The previously mentioned St Leger which was first held at the old Limerick Stadium in 1940 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.
The track is owned and operated by the Irish Greyhound Board and they have their headquarters on site.

Competitions

Current

Current

YardsGreyhoundTimeDateNotes
300Tarbrook Henry 15.7614.08.2008-
350Quietly 18.3826.03.2016
525College Maybe 27.9502.02.2013
550Priceless Brandy 29.2622.10.2016
575Riverside Mary 30.9617.03.2012
600Lemon Belle 32.2119.08.2011
700Summerfield Jean 38.3205.09.2009
750Tradition 41.4627.08.2016
800Lodge Lady 57.4922.11.2004
1000Wise Susie 44.5427.01.2007
525 HRazldazl Denys 28.7929.11.2008

Former
YardsGreyhoundTimeDateNotes
350 Pesoto18.72 22.10.2010
350 Broadacres Bolt18.63 09.07.2011
350 Swabys Tony18.6030.07.2011
350 Ballymac Best18.5316.03.2013
350 Holborn Junior18.4312.04.2014
525 Joey Jojo Junior28.3508.10.2010
525 Tyrur Tinkerbell28.2819.03.2011
525 Ogie Tom28.2504.02.2012
525 Lass Cause28.2105.03.2012
550 Makeshift29.7622.10.2010
550 Farley Turbo29.5718.12.2010 St Leger Final
550 Paradise Casino29.5118.06.2011 St Leger third round
550 Ocean Crash29.4322.07.2011
550 Varra Rumble29.4121.09.2012
550 Skywalker Puma29.3529.06.2013
550 Jaytee Hellcat29.3109.11.2013 St Leger third round
575 Money Go Easy31.3216.10.2010
575 Yeah Me31.3118.06.2011
575Future Gem31.1915.12.2011
600 Greenane Bingo32.4002.07.2011
750 Ferdia Bound41.8022.10.2010
750 Gortown Rosie41.7309.07.2011
750 Future Boy41.6110.11.2012