Visit The Shelbourne Park Museum

Shelbourne Park opened in May 1927 and throughout our almost 100 year history, we've welcomed generations of Irish families and overseas visitors to a night at the dogs. 

In September 2024, we unveiled an exciting new addition to the stadium, the Shelbourne Park Museum which offers visitors an insight into the varied history of our venue and sport. 

The Shelbourne Park Museum is open on race nights and admission to the museum is included in your racing admission / package. 

Morning Ireland Cover The Shelbourne Park Museum

News of the new Shelbourne Park Museum featured on RTE Radio 1's Morning Ireland programme, with Pauric Lodge visiting the Museum and interviewing Greyhound Racing Ireland's Head of Marketing, Orla Strumble, about the project. 

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What Can I See In The Shelbourne Park Museum

The small but mighty Shelbourne Park Museum is full of interesting stories, memorabilia and more for you to enjoy. 

• View trophies, photographs and memories donated by the greyhound community
• See some famous faces who have passed through Shelbourne Park
• Learn about the foundation of Shelbourne Park and it's journey through the decades
• See some of the other sports & events that Shelbourne Park has hosted
• Listen to the stories - some of our exhibits include a QR Code where you can listen to the stories of the pieces on display, as told by the people themselves
• Learn about the history of the Tote - check out the original Tote machine from the 1960's on display and listen as mother and daughter duo who have both held important roles in Shelbourne Park's Tote team, Linda and Ann Lenihan, tell you more.

Spanish Battleship 1954 Trophy

In the 1950's Spanish Battleship completed a famous Derby treble, a feat which has never been repeated, and has become one of the most profilic names in Greyhound Racing globally. 

We are delighted to have received Spanish Battleship's 1954 on loan from the family of the late Tim "Chubb" O'Connor. 70 years on, the 1954 trophy will be proudly displayed in the museum throughout the 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby - don't miss your chance to see a piece of greyhound racing history. 

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Shelbourne Park Museum Opening Hours

The Shelbourne Park Museum is open for visitors on race nights and admission to the Museum is included in your stadium admission / package. 

Want To Share A Piece With The Museum?

The Shelbourne Park Museum is an ongoing project, if you have any items of interest please get in touch with us on museum@grireland.ie.