Our thanks to Shelbourne boss Patrick Flynn who has highlighted a number of subjects that may be of interest to UK visitors to Shelbourne Park in the next nine days.

 

Derby lunch

Although there are no UK trained Derby semi finalists, there are a number of connections of semi finalists who may wish to attend the Derby lunch in the Oaks Suite at Shelbourne Park on Monday.Noon start. This event has grown from strength to strength in recent years offering the connections of all six finalists an opportunity to relax and mingle in the build up to the big day.

You might want to check flight schedules (with fingers crossed). As of today (Thursday), Ryanair were still offering a number of cheap flights – eg: Luton to Dublin for £63 return (+ taxes and supplements). Finals weekend – Friday to Sunday 20th/22nd for £55 return. (+ taxes and supplements)

 

Saturday 14th September BoyleSports Derby Semi-Final Night: 

Doors open at 5.30pm to facilitate anyone wanting to come in and watch the All Ireland Football Replay prior to racing starting.

The action in live On RTE: 60 minute programme (9pm to 10pm) with 3 live races including the two Derby semi-finals – Final draw live on RTE immediately after the second semi-final before they go off air.

 

Derby Final Night Tickets: 

Now on sale. Adult price €20 (includes race card): Student/OAP €10 (includes race card) Id must be presented at the stiles if requested with Student/OAP tickets.

Tickets available from Shelbourne reception office hours Monday to Friday: Night Office ground floor during racing: Calling National Sales centre on 061 448080 or from outside ROI on 00353 61 448080 or by booking online at www.shelbourneparkgreyhoundstadium.ie.

10% of all admission and food packages will be donated to the Greyhound CareFund. 

 

Great Value Group package; Derby Track Special Package 

€25pp (parties of 10+) – must be pre-booked

Admission & race card

Hot Beef Roll

Pint of Heineken/Orchards Thieves.

Reserved area on roof top Pavillion

 

Derby Final Day:

Doors will open at 4.15pm with music throughout the stadium from 4.30pm in advance of racing starting at 7.15pm

 

Best dressed ladies competition:

The 2019 Derby Best Dressed prize includes:

  • Overnight stay in 4 star Dublin Hotel
  • Complimentary dinner for 2 people in Shelbourne Park, including champagne on arrival and €100 Tote Betting vouchers
  • A race named after the winner plus post-race presentation*
  • A €500 shopping voucher

 Two Runners-up will receive Dinner for 2 people in Shelbourne Park, including a complimentary bottle of house wine and €50 tote betting vouchers