BoyleSports Irish Derby officially launched at Shelbourne Park

ALL roads lead to Shelbourne Park this August as the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby returns to its traditional calendar slot, following a one-year adjustment in 2024 to facilitate a landmark €5 million refurbishment of the stadium.

That ambitious redevelopment has already earned high praise, with Shelbourne Park proudly receiving two honours at the 2025 Irish Construction Excellence Awards.

With an impressive €125,000 first prize, the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby remains the highlight of the Irish greyhound racing calendar.

Vlad Kaltenieks, CEO of BoyleSports, and Tim Lucey, CEO of Greyhound Racing Ireland, officially launched the countdown to Ireland’s most prestigious greyhound event.

Vlad said: “BoyleSports is incredibly proud to continue its relationship with one of the biggest and most prestigious events in the sport.

"It’s a highlight of the racing calendar that captures the imagination of greyhound fans across the country and beyond, so we’re looking forward to another thrilling competition at Shelbourne Park.”

Lucey added:  “We are thrilled to welcome the Derby back to its original place in the racing calendar. The decision to shift the date last year allowed for vital enhancements to Shelbourne Park, creating a world-class venue that has now been nationally recognised for excellence in construction and design.” 

He continued: "I also want to extend our sincere thanks to BoyleSports, and in particular to John Boyle, for their continued and passionate support of Irish greyhound racing."

The 2025 renewal promises six weeks of top-tier racing, with top contenders and capacity crowds expected at the newly-upgraded venue.

The competition gets underway on Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd August, with the final on Saturday 27th September.

Every race in every round can be seen live on sisracing.tv