The Irish Derby

News and coverage of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby at Shelbourne Park

Bockos Diamond brilliance sees Holland make Irish Derby history

“BOCKOS DIAMOND is the greatest ever,” exclaimed Shelbourne Park commentator Ian Fortune after Graham Holland's superstar completed his unbeaten march through the Classic by winning the €125,000 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby final. Taking his winning sequence to 15, the September 2022 son of Dorotas Wildcat and Seaglass...

The Irish Derby

A new era at Shelbourne Park as superb upgrade opens to public

SHELBOURNE PARK opened its doors to the public for the first time on Thursday 26th September since a major revamp and upgrade was completed. Ian Fortune gives you a guided tour. 0:00 /3:30 1×...

The Irish Derby

BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby, Shelbourne Park

THE BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is the pinnacle of the sport in Ireland and is generally staged at Shelbourne Park in August/September but has moved temporarily to an October/November slot for 2024 due to redevelopment work at the Dublin stadium. The competition was first held at Harold'...