Irish bookmakers Boylesports have extended their sponsorship deal for the Irish Derby with a further three year/€1m commitment
Conor Gray, Chief Executive Officer at BoyleSports, said: “BoyleSports is privileged to extend its long-term relationship with the Irish Greyhound Derby. Obviously, the pandemic has had a devastating impact on all sports, including greyhound racing. So we are especially delighted that we can throw our weight behind the sector, that it will know it has a supportive friend in BoyleSports for the foreseeable future.” he continued, “This agreement extends our sponsorship to 10 years and sees the total prize fund over that time go through the €3M mark. There is no doubt we’re going to see another very competitive battle for the top prize this year and now we just can’t wait for the action to start in this year’s BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.”
Ger Dollard CEO of Rásaíocht Con Éireann commented at the launch: “RCÉ is delighted with the three-year extension to the excellent partnership between RCÉ and Boylepsorts. It is a hugely positive announcement for the industry guaranteeing a very substantial prize fund for this prestigious competition up to 2023. The Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby is an eagerly anticipated competition with worldwide interest. We very much look forward to hearing the ‘Derby roar’ back at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium in September”.
Entries close Saturday 7th August
Trap Draw For 1st Rd heats 11am Shelbourne Park Oaks Suite, Monday 9th August 2021
1st Round Heats Friday 13th & Saturday 14th August
2nd Round Heats Friday 20th & Saturday 21st August
3rd Round Heats Saturday 28th August
Quarter-Finals Saturday 4th September
Semi-Finals Saturday 11th September
Final Saturday 18th September
