irish laurels

Barry Drake Looks Ahead To Bar One Racing Irish Laurels Semi-Finals

As the Bar One Racing Irish Laurels reaches its closing stages, excitement is building at Curraheen Park. Speaking on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Bar One Racing’s Kieran Burke joined host Barry Drake to preview Saturday night’s Semi-Finals. With a €30,000 winner’s prize up for grabs in the November 8th final — set to be broadcast live on Virgin Media TV — the competition is heating up.


Ballymac Setanta Equals Track Record as Bar One Racing Irish Laurels Reaches Semi-Finals

Ballymac Setanta remains unbeaten in the 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels after equalling the Curraheen Park track record in a brilliant Quarter-Final win. As the competition moves into the semi-finals, excitement builds with standout performers like Droopys Patriot, Magical On Fire, and Solo And Go — owned by Kerry’s All-Ireland-winning Clifford brothers — still in contention.




The Bar One Racing 2025 Irish Greyhound Laurels is Launched!

The Irish Greyhound Laurels was officially launched this afternoon at Curraheen Park, reaffirming its status as one of the most prestigious competitions in the Irish greyhound racing calendar.

Now entering the third year of an innovative four-year partnership, the event brings together two pillars of support for the sport: Bar One Racing, led by CEO Barney O’Hare, and The Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing, chaired by the iconic Jimmy Barry Murphy.

With a winner’s prize of €30,000 and an overall fund exceeding €60,000, the Laurels continues to attract the very best in the game. It remains not only a highlight of the season but also a celebration of the passion and tradition that drive greyhound racing in Ireland.