The biggest and best event of the year at Curraheen Park returns in September 2026. The Bar One Racing Irish Laurels, in partnership with the Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing.
Be part of the action and enjoy a great night out in Cork. Book a Restaurant Meal or gather the gang and take advantage of one of our great value Group Admission Offers.
1st Round: Saturday 26th September
Quarter Finals: Saturday 3rd October
Semi-Finals: Saturday 10th October
Final: Saturday 17th October
Get Ready, Get Set, Go Greyhound Racing at Curraheen Park. Enjoy a delicious meal in our restaurant while you cheer home your favourite! Our restaurant is glass-fronted so you have the perfect view of the racing action outside.
Be part of the action as you cheer home your favourite from the stand or enjoy a bite to eat or a drink from our ground floor facilities. Click below to book admission and casual group packages.
Want to speak to someone to plan a night out that best suits your needs? Email our Sales Team now on sales@grireland.ie or call 021 242 9200.
Keep up to date with the latest news on the 2026 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels and all of our racing on Talking Dogs.
It was a magical night in Curraheen Park on Saturday 8th November as a huge crowd gathered for the conclusion of the 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels, in partnership with Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing.

Trainer Patrick Guilfoyle hugs handler Jayden Loughnane as he leads Magical On Fire back to the winner's podium in front of a packed stand in Cork's Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium
The final line-up featured some of the best greyhounds in training, but a dramatic finish went the way of Magical On Fire who just pipped Solo and Go on the line. She claimed the €30,000 winner's prize for her owner, trainer and breeder Patrick Guilfoyle, handing him his second Laurels title.
Magical on Fire's win was the fastest win in the final of Cork's biggest racing event, stopping the clock in 27.93.
A huge crowd were in Curraheen Park on Saturday 8th November to witness a thrilling conclusion to the2025 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels, in parternship with Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing.
Magical On Fire certainly lived up to her name as she took the title in dramatic fashion, clocking the fastest final win in the history of the competition.
Join us now to look back on the Final and the Michael (Bart) Leahy Memorial Final, plus a chat with winning Laurels trainer Patrick Guilfoyle.
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The 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels takes place in Cork's Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium.
We're conveniently located just off the N40, near Bishopstown and in easy access of both Cork City and County. Check the map below for your travel options. If you're driving, parking is free in Curraheen Park on race nights.