Greyhound Racing as we know it today was first introduced to Ireland in 1927 when the first meeting was held in April in CelticPark in Belfast. Shelbourne Park followed shortly after on May 14th.
The English ran their first Derby that year, taking the name ‘Derby’ from horse racing; the Irish then in turn took the name from the English.
Only one greyhound, the legendary Spanish Battleship, has completed a Derby 3 in a row. We are delighted to have the 1954 Irish Greyhound Derby trophy on display in the museum throughout this year's competition - be sure to check it out!
2024 is the 1st year of a new 3 year renewal of BoyleSports sponsorship of the event, having held title sponsorship since 2014. Visit the Irish company's website to learn more about them.
Year |
Winner |
Track |
Time |
2023 |
The Other Kobe |
SPK |
29.11 |
2022 |
Born Warrior |
SPK |
29.53 |
2021 |
Susie Sapphire |
SPK |
29.18 |
2020 |
Newinn Taylor |
SPK |
29.61 |
2019 |
Lenson Bocko |
SPK |
29.40 |
2018 |
Ballyanne Sim |
SPK |
29.28 |
2017 |
Good News |
SPK |
29.37 |
2016 |
Rural Hawaii |
SPK |
29.65 |
2015 |
Ballymac Matt |
SPK |
29.63 |
2014 |
Laughil Blake |
SPK |
29.50 |
2013 |
Slippery Robert |
SPK |
29.49 |
2012 |
Skywalker Puma |
SPK |
29.39 |
2011 |
Razldazl George |
SPK |
30.02 |
2010 |
Tyrur McGuigan |
SPK |
29.41 |
2009 |
College Causeway |
SPK |
29.53 |
2008 |
Shelbourne Aston |
SPK |
29.83 |
2007 |
Tyrur Rhino |
SPK |
29.73 |
2006 |
Razldazl Billy |
SPK |
29.49 |
2005 |
He Said So |
SPK |
29.66 |
2004 |
Like A Shot |
SPK |
29.87 |
2003 |
Climate Control |
SPK |
29.71 |
2002 |
Bypass Byway |
SPK |
29.42 |
2001 |
Cool Performance |
SPK |
29.42 |
2000 |
Judicial Pride |
SPK |
29.68 |
1999 |
Spring Time |
SPK |
30.00 |
1998 |
Eyeman |
SPK |
30.09 |
1997 |
Toms the Best |
SPK |
30.09 |
1996 |
Tina Marina |
SPK |
30.20 |
1995 |
Batties Rocket |
SPK |
30.19 |
1994 |
Joyful Tidings |
SPK |
30.35 |
1993 |
Daleys Denis |
SPK |
30.30 |
1992 |
Manx Treasure |
SPK |
30.53 |
1991 |
Ardfert Mick |
SPK |
30.18 |
1990 |
The Other Toss |
SPK |
30.14 |
1989 |
Manorville Magic |
SPK |
30.53 |
1988 |
Make History |
SPK |
30.26 |
1987 |
Rathgallen Tady |
SPK |
30.49 |
1986 |
Kyle Jack |
SPK |
30.41 |
1985 |
Tubbercurry Lad |
SPK |
29.14 |
1984 |
Dipmac |
SPK |
29.15 |
1983 |
Belvedere Bran |
SPK |
29.65 |
1982 |
Cooladine Super |
SPK |
29.34 |
1981 |
Bold Work |
SPK |
29.32 |
1980 |
Suir Miller |
SPK |
29.18 |
1979 |
PennyCounty |
SPK |
29.28 |
1978 |
Pampered Rover |
SPK |
29.23 |
1977 |
Linda’s Champion |
SPK |
29.53 |
1976 |
Tain Mor |
SPK |
29.35 |
1975 |
Shifting Shadow |
SPK |
29.35 |
1974 |
Lively Band |
SPK |
29.11 |
1973 |
Bashful Man |
SPK |
28.82 |
1972 |
Catsrock Daisy |
SPK |
29.20 |
1971 |
Sole Aim |
SPK |
29.12 |
1970 |
Monalee Pride |
SPK |
29.28 |
1969 |
Own Pride |
HX |
29.20 |
1968 |
Yellow Printer |
SPK |
29.11 |
1967 |
Russian Gun |
HX |
29.44 |
1966 |
Always Proud |
SPK |
29.44 |
1965 |
Ballyowen Chief |
HX |
29.42 |
1964 |
WonderValley |
SPK |
29.30 |
1963 |
Drumahiskey Venture |
HX |
29.60 |
1962 |
Shane’s Legacy |
SPK |
29.58 |
1961 |
Chieftain’s Guest |
HX |
29.45 |
1960 |
Perry’s Apple |
SPK |
29.55 |
1959 |
Sir Frederick |
HX |
29.30 |
1958 |
Colonel Perry |
SPK |
29.79 |
1957 |
Hopeful Cutlet |
HX |
29.60 |
1956 |
Keep Moving |
SPK |
29.18 |
1955 |
Spanish Battleship |
HX |
29.53 |
1954 |
Spanish Battleship |
SPK |
29.64 |
1953 |
Spanish Battleship |
HX |
29.78 |
1952 |
Rough Waters |
SPK |
29.95 |
1951 |
Carmody’s Tanist |
HX |
29.64 |
1950 |
Crossmolina Rambler |
SPK |
29.70 |
1949 |
Spanish Lad |
HX |
29.87 |
1948 |
Western Post |
SPK |
29.90 |
1947 |
Daring Flash |
HX |
30.04 |
1946 |
Steve |
SPK |
30.20 |
1945 |
Lilac’s Luck |
HX |
30.12 |
1944 |
ClonbonnyBridge |
SPK |
30.53 |
1943 |
Famous Knight |
HX |
30.26 |
1942 |
Uacterlainn Riac |
CRK |
30.22 |
1941 |
Brave Damsel |
SPK |
30.64 |
1940 |
Tanist |
SPK |
29.82 |
1939 |
Marching Thro’ Georgia |
LMK |
30.05 |
1938 |
Abbeylara |
HX |
30.09 |
1937 |
Muinessa |
SPK |
30.83 |
1936 |
Minstrel Rover |
HX |
30.48 |
1935 |
Roving Yank |
SPK |
30.18 |
1934 |
Frisco Hobo |
HX |
30.45 |
1933 |
Monologue |
SPK |
30.52 |
1932 |
Guidless Joe |
SPK |
30.36 |