
THE biggest event of the year for Limerick Greyhound Stadium, the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake, burst out the gates this weekend once again.
The opening round of the stake got underway at Limerick Greyhound Stadium with its fair share of excitement, and attracted a big crowd.
The stake is sponsored by JP and Noreen McManus, in memory of Noreen’s parents, Con and Annie Kirby, and offers over €150,000 in prize money and €20,000 to be shared amongst six finalist Limerick GAA Clubs.
1 of 24
Graham Holland whose dog Faypoint Ranger won the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake First Round 1 Heat 10 with Ballybrown GAA Club at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
John, Theresa, Nicole, and Danielle Hanlon with Ruby Ryan at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Stephen Reidy with Ballymac Nash at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Jamie Brett and Michael Fitzpatrick at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Conor, John, Sean, and Jen Raisford with Tom and Yvonne Bourke with Adamantconqueror at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Peter Cronin, Des Gilbourne, and Mike O'Dwyer at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Jack Molone, Edel Moroney, and Pauline Buckley with Kournikova at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Mick Moloney with Noel and David Byrne at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Gavin O'Mahony and Patsy Dunphy with Ballymac Axel at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Tracey Enright with Pat, Henry, Ciara, and Hannah Hartigan at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Liam Dore with Katelyn and Murt Leahy and Lemon Joey at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Gerry Kirby, Neil Maher, and Tim Moloney at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Desmond Gilbourne with Lombardy at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Jack, Andy, Carl, and Michael Fitzpatrick with Tom Pius at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Alan Costelloe with Gallant Hunter at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
James Wade with Pa and Brigid Sheehy at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Lorcan O'Reilly with Toolmaker Joker at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Gerard, Gearoid, Ciaran, and Margaret Lenihan at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Damien O'Connell, Luke Leydon, Thomas Leahy, and Seanie Tyrrell, with Left Corner Back at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Liam, Adrian, and Peter Mannix at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Graham Holland and Gary Walsh, with Bridesside, at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Liam Herlihy and Ivan O'Donnell at Limerick Greyhound Stadium for the opening round of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Stake. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
Advertisement