Greyhound Racing

Greyhound racing is a very popular past time in Ireland, with some excellent dogs bred in the country. There are two main racecourses in Dublin at Harolds Cross and Shelbourne Park. Each runs regular race meetings throughout the week. An evening at the "dogs" is an excellent night out, even if you happen to have no interest in racing or betting. There are restaurants and bars available at both venues as well as comfortable indoor viewing areas where you get an excellent view of the races.

When you pay in you are given a race/form guide and you can settle back and make your decisions. There are 'bookies' walking around who can take your bets so you don't even have to leave the comfort of your seat. A very local past time, this is an excellent way to mix with Dubliners. Well worth an evening out.

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Harolds Cross
Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium