Curragh Racecourse Curragh Racecourse The Curragh Racecourse, usually referred to as simply The Curragh, is Ireland's most important Thoroughbred racecourse. It is situated on the Curragh plain in County Kildare, between the towns of Newbridge and Kildare. The name "Curragh" comes from the Irish (Gaeilge) word "Cuirreach", meaning "place of the running horse". The first recorded race on the plain took place in 1727, but it was used for races before then. The first Derby was held in 1866, and in 1868 the Curragh was officially declared a horse racing and training facility by act of parliament. The course is right-handed, about
1974 Irish Greyhound Derby from the strong finishing Windjammer. Quote Me failed to finish with a serious injury. 1974 Irish Greyhound Derby The 1974 Irish Greyhound Derby took place during June and July with the final being held at Shelbourne Park in Dublin on 27 July 1974. The winner Lively Band won £10,000 and was trained by Jack Murphy, owned by Cyril Scotland and bred by Denis Clancy. The competition was sponsored by Carrolls. At Shelbourne, 27 July (over 525 yards): 2½, 6 (lengths) Myrtown travelled over to Ireland for the 1974 Irish Derby hoping to go one place better than his 1974 English