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Greyhound racing is a popular pastime in Ireland. The two popular dog racing tracks in Dublin, namely Shelbourne Park Greyhound stadium and Harolds Cross are always packed with thrill and excitement. Even if you have no interest in racing or betting, an evening at these stadiums is a thrill of a lifetime! The stadiums have a number of modern restaurants and bars where you can eat and drink and have an excellent view of the the racing action from a comfortable indoor seating. Get information about this thrilling sporting activity and its venues below:

Harolds Cross

Harolds Cross

Harolds Cross has been recently renovated and is another superb racecourse. Its facilities are as good as Shelbourne Park although on a smaller scale. It is located in Harolds Cross, Dublin 6W and you get there on the numbers 16, 19 and 49 bus routes. There is also a carpark and usually no shortage of taxis at the end of the night. More on Harolds Cross Greyhound Stadium...

Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium

Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium

Located in the Dublin 4 business district, the Shelbourne Park and stadium is an ideal place to mix business with pleasure. The Greyhound stadium exudes excitement, passion and thrill as the dog’s rocket around the track. You are guaranteed the experience of a lifetime; its one spot you wouldn’t want to miss ever! More on Shelbourne Park...

Greyhound Racing in Dublin

Owing to its popularity in Ireland, breeding and rearing of Greyhounds and pedigree racing dogs has been somewhat of a cottage industry in rural areas of Ireland. This exciting sport has gained popularity as a pastime in Ireland. Be part of the excitement and witness the grey hounds compete for the grand prize at these racing grounds. You'll find it hard not to join the shouting and applause as the dogs round the final bend.

History of Dog Racing in Ireland

On 18th April, 1927, the first greyhound race track was opened in Ireland. This was in Celtic Park, Belfast, and was followed immediately by Shelbourne Park, Dublin one month later. In the same year, tracks were opened at Harolds Cross, Dublin and Dunmore Stadium, Belfast, to be followed in the following year by Cork.

Shortly after its introduction, the control of greyhound racing in Ireland came under the aegis of the Irish Coursing Club which supervised coursing, one of the most ancient field Sports, as well as publishing the Irish Greyhound Stud Book.

In 1958, the Government established Bord na gCon (The Irish Greyhound Board), to control, promote and operate greyhound racing in the Republic. The Irish Coursing Club continued to regulate greyhound racing in Northern Ireland.

There are 17 tracks under the control of Bord na gCon in the Republic and 3 tracks under the control of the Irish Coursing Club in Northern Ireland.

Courtesy: http://www.greyhound-data.com

Ireland is unique in the world of Greyhound Racing. Many of the owners and trainers have dogs as their family pets where individualized care is of extreme importance. Many people derive their income from this industry. Owners and trainers utilize it as a hobby. Bord na gCon monitors throughout the country, ensuring the kennels and stadia maintain the highest standards in care of the dogs.

Listed above, you will find 2 popular greyhound stadiums in Dublin. Some of the other Greyhound Tracks in Ireland include:

Bord Na Ngan (Greyhound Racing) Limerick, County Limerick.

Greyhound Racing Derry, County Derry.

Greyhound Racing Enniscorthy, County Wexford.

Greyhound Racing Kilkenny, County Kilkenny.

Greyhound Racing Limerick, County Limerick.

Horse and Greyhound Racing Listowel, County Kerry.

Lifford Greyhound Stadium Lifford, County Donegal.

Market Field's Stadium Limerick, County Limerick.

Mullingar Greyhound Stadium Mullingar, County Westmeath.

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