2026 Con And Annie Kirby Memorial

The biggest and best event of the year returns to Limerick Greyhound Stadium this March and April as we enjoy 5 weekends of action-packed racing, exciting events for all the family and much more!

Kindly sponsored by JP & Noreen McManus, the event runs each year in memory of Noreen's parents, Con and Annie Kirby, and offers over €150,000 in Greyhound Racing prizemoney and €20,000 to be shared amongst six lucky finalist Limerick GAA Clubs.

2026 Dates for your diary

Quarter Finals: Saturday 4th April
Easter Fun for all the family
Mothers & Others night
Live Music after racing

Semi-Final: Saturday 11th April
Cic & Poc Fada competition

Final: Saturday 18th April
Cheer on your finalist, support your club & be part of a great comunity night out in Limerick! Live Music after racing. We'll be live on Virgin Media 2 from 9 - 10pm!

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Meet the Easter Bunny
Easter Fun For All The Family

This SATURDAY 4TH APRIL a very special guest will be hopping by to visit for the Quarter Finals of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial.

Doors Open 6.30pm
1st Race 7.17pm approx
Free Parking available onsite.

🐰 Meet the Easter Bunny & friend Peter Rabbit
🎁 Free Easter Eggs for the kids*
🎨 Face Painting for the kids
🖍️ Colouring Competition
🐾 Exciting Greyhound Racing action including the Quarter Finals of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial, the richest Juvenile Greyhound Race, sponsored by Noreen & JP McManus
🍟Fast-Food and Bars open for food and drink on the night
👪 Easter Family Offer available to book
🍽️ Restaurant Meals available to book
👩‍🎤 Live Music After Racing 

BOOK YOUR RESTAURANT MEAL NOW

BOOK YOUR ADMISSION NOW

Admission can be paid on arrival, all group offers and restaurant meals must be booked in advance!

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