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
2015 Irish Greyhound Derby 2015 Irish Greyhound Derby The 2015 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby took place during August and September with the final being held on 19 September 2015 at Shelbourne Park. The winner Ballymac Matt picked up the first prize of €125,000 that was on offer. The competition was sponsored by Boylesports. At Shelbourne Park (over 550 yards): ¾, ¾, ¾, ½, 1½ (lengths) Laughil Blake headed the Irish Derby entries after missing the English Greyhound Derby. Farloe Blitz joined him at the top of the ante-post betting after his English Derby campaign. Only one British connection travelled to Ireland to take part.