The Bar One 2025 Irish Greyhound Laurels is Launched!
Monday afternoon at Curraheen Park saw the launch of the €30,000 2025 Bar One Irish Laurels with the first of five rounds kicking off on October 11
L-R - Tony Winters (Curraheen Park Advisory Council), Pat Flanagan, Chairman GRI, Tim Lucey, CEO GRI, Declan McCourt (Bar One Racing), Darren Hogan (Racing Manager, Curraheen Park), Barry McSweeny (Chairman, Cork Advisory Board), Damian Holland (Cork Racing Friends & Supporters Group)
Bar One Irish Laurels start on October 11
The Irish Greyhound Laurels, one of Ireland’s most prestigious greyhound racing competitions, was officially launched yesterday at Curraheen Park.
Now in the third year of an innovative four-year partnership, the event unites two fantastic supporters of greyhound racing: Bar One Racing, under CEO Barney O'Hare, a renowned name in the industry, and The Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing, chaired by the legendary Jimmy Barry Murphy.
The Laurels offers a first prize of €30,000 to the winner, with an overall prize fund of over €60,000, making it one of the richest and most competitive greyhound events in Ireland.
Speaking at the launch, Tim Lucey, CEO of Greyhound Racing Ireland, underlined the importance of the Laurels, “Sponsored by Bar One Racing and a combination of greyhound fans locally, nationally, and internationally through the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing, the Irish Greyhound Laurels holds a special place in greyhound communities everywhere. Since joining forces with Bar One Racing in 2023, we have ensured that this event remains one of the most high-profile races on the Irish racing calendar.”
Barney O'Hare, CEO Of Bar One said, "We are very proud to support the Irish Greyhound Laurels for the third year in a row. This competition is a true highlight of the racing calendar, showcasing the passion, tradition, and quality that make this sport so special. A special thanks to the management and staff at Curraheen Park, whose commitment ensures the Laurels continues to be one of the standout events in Irish greyhound racing."
Founded in Dundalk, County Louth, in 1995 by CEO Barney O’Hare, Bar One Racing has grown significantly over the past 25 years. With more than 350 staff and 53 shops across Ireland, the company added the Irish Greyhound Laurels to its portfolio of major horse and greyhound events in 2023.
The reigning champion from 2024 was Crafty Shivoo, trained by Mitchelstown-based trainer Pat Norris.
2025 Schedule:
Trap Draw: Monday, October 6th
First Round: Saturday, October 11th
Second Round: Saturday, October 18th
Quarter Finals: Saturday, October 25th
Semi-Finals: Saturday, November 1st
Final: Saturday, November 8th (Broadcast live on Virgin Media TV from 9.00pm - 10.00pm)
For more information, visit www.curraheenparkgreyhoundstadium.ie.
