A Closer Look at Greyhound Betting in the Republic of Ireland

Greyhound racing is extremely popular in Ireland - in fact, it has almost become part of the country’s culture. As a result of its popularity, you can find no fewer than 23 greyhound racing venues dotted across the Emerald Isle. In the article below we are going to take a look at the main greyhound races that take place in Ireland, the different types of bets that you can place as well as the five best stadiums to go watch (and bet) on greyhound racing.

The Best Greyhound Races to Follow in Ireland

Some of the biggest greyhound races in the world take place in Ireland, especially at Shelbourne Park in Dublin. So, what greyhound races will you be able to watch here? Well, the main event is the Irish Greyhound Derby, which is just as big as other prestigious greyhound races such as the Melbourne Cup and the English Greyhound Derby. The greyhound that wins this race earns his owner a staggering €125,000. Other big races that are held here are the St. Leger Cup, the Oaks Cup, and the Shelbourne Gold Cup. So, if you are looking for the best venue to go and bet on horse racing, then you need to pay very close attention to the happenings at Shelbourne Park.

Popular Greyhound Bets

The bets that you can place on greyhound racing are pretty similar to those that you can place on horse racing. If you are a greyhound racing novice, then pay attention to what we are about to tell you below as we reveal the popular greyhound bets that experienced punters enjoy making.

Win: You do not have to be a genius to know that with this type of bet you are betting on a dog to win.

Place: With a place bet, you give yourself a bit of leeway because the dog that bet on can come in first or second. Since you have increased your odds of winning, you will get lower odds than with a win bet.

Show: With this kind of bet, you are giving yourself even more of a chance as the dog that you choose just has to finish in first, second, or third place for you to win some cash. As you have probably guessed, the odds that you will receive will be lower than the two bets mentioned above.

Trifecta: Here you will have to choose three dogs and predict what top 3 order they will finish in. Due to how hard it is to get such a bet right, you will receive very enticing odds.

Pick 6: You pick a dog to win in 6 different races and if you are correct, then you will earn yourself a very good payout. There is also the option of Pick 2, 3, 4, or 5. Obviously, the more dogs you pick, the higher your odds will be.

Best Greyhound Racing Venues in Ireland

We are now going to take a look at three of the best greyhound racing venues in Ireland.

Shelbourne Park, Dublin

This was the first venue in Ireland to host a greyhound race, with the first race being staged back in 1927. Nowadays, this huge venue is the country’s flagship greyhound stadium. As we mentioned above, this is where all the biggest races that take place in Ireland are held. This stadium is just a 15-minute walk away from the centre of Dublin, and holds races every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday evening. The track welcomes corporate groups, parties, and families, and with prices starting at just €10, you will have enough change for a cheeky flutter.

Curraheen Park, Cork

With its great restaurants, modern facilities, and friendly staff members, this is a great place to go for a fun evening out. Racing is held here every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening and had your fair share of cheering your chosen dogs on, you can treat yourself to a wide variety of food - there is something for all budgets and tastes here. This stadium is within spitting distance of Cork’s city centre, so it is very easy to get to.

Galway Greyhound Stadium

There are not many greyhound venues in Ireland that can match the sheer excitement and buzz of Galway. Thanks to its variety of fine restaurants, lively bars, great hospitality, and traditional dancing long after the greyhounds have gone to sleep, this stadium is visited by thousands of greyhound racing fans from all over the country. Barker’s Bar has a great view of all of the action, so place your bets and go and watch all the action unfold with a pint or two.

Update 05/05/2021:

**The Irish Greyhound Derby will start on the 18th September 2021 and will take place at Shelbourne Park **

Source: https://www.betinireland.ie/sports-betting/greyhound/