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Ladbrokes Irish Greyhound Derby Final

Saturday 8th September 2012

Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium 

Final Night General Information:

Doors Open 3.30pm

Music from 4.30pm

First Race: 7.00pm

 

Aslan will be entertaining the Derby crowd with pre-race music from 4.30 - 6pm

Much loved Irish band Aslan will play in Shelbourne Park from 4.30pm to 6pm on Saturday 8th September

 

Roz Purcell, judge of the Best Dressed Lady competition in Shelbourne Park on Saturday 8th September

 

 Attention Ladies! 

Irish model Roz Purcell, will judge a Best Dressed Ladies competition on Derby Final night.

Roz has given us her top tips for Best Dressed Lady competitions.

The lucky winner will walk away with a fantastic Gal Pal Getaway weekend, for more information visit our Best Dressed Lady page.

 

 

Admission Rates

Adult: €20.00pp

Students/Old Age Pensioners €10.00pp (With Valid form of Age Identity)

Children (Strictly under 12) Free with paying Adults

Includes: Admission to the Stadium & Race Programme. Pre-racing entertainment, including live music by Aslan, is provided free of charge to customers with their Derby admission ticket.

 

General Seating:

Seating in the General Area is on a first come first serve basis, so please arrive early. There will be live music in the stadium so come early and enjoy the Derby Final atmosphere!

 

Car Parking:

Car Parking is extremely limited on Derby Final Night, Parking is not included in any of the Restaurant or Catering Packages. It is advisable to make alternative arrangements as we may not be able to accommodate on the night.

 

Public Transport:

Shelbourne Park is approx 10 minutes drive from City Centre (Trinity College), via Pearse Street.

Bus no. 47, Fleet Street to Ringsend Road (Bus Garage 2 mins from Shelbourne Park)

Bus no. 1, O'Connell Street to Ringsend Road (Buses no. 1, 2 & 3 all combined to Bus no. 1 now)

Dart - Grand Canal Dock, 5 - 8 minute walk. Turn onto Barrow Street and turn right after Spar, which will bring you to South Lotts Road.

 

Restaurant & Admission Packages

Due to high levels of demand, some packages may not show availability online. We advise that all customers contact the IGB Sales Centre on 1890 269 969 to book.

 

     
Grandstand Restaurant €95p.p.

Includes: Admission to the Stadium, Race Programme, 4 Course Meal, 1/2 Bottle of Wine per Person. Drink & Tote Service to your Table in our Grandstand Restaurant. Groups of 4 or more cannot be guaranteed on one table.

Private Hospitality Suites €95p.p. Includes: Admission to the Stadium, Race Programme, 4 Course Meal, 1/2 Bottle of Wine per Person. Private Hospitality Suite to include Dedicated Bar & Tote Service. Minimum numbers apply for Hospitality Suites
Outdoor Pavillion €55p.p.

Includes: Admission to the Stadium, Race Programme, 4 Course Meal, Buffet Meal in Partial Covered Pavillion Area.(Bench Style Seating Arrangement). Reserved Seating.

Derby Track Special €25p.p.

Package Includes: Admission to the Stadium, Race Programme, €5.00 Tote Betting Voucher, €5.00 Food Voucher. Min Numbers of 10+. Non Reserved Seating Package.

Derby Transport Package €25p.p.

Package Includes: Admission to the Stadium, Race Programme, €5.00 Food Voucher, Bus Transfer to and from the Stadium (within a 10 Mile Radius) Min Numbers of 10 +, Non Reserved Seating Package.

 



Accomodation:

Derby Final weekend will be a particularly busy weekend in Dublin. Please book accomodation as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Grand Canal Hotel, call 016461000

Grand Canal Hotel, Grand Canal Street Upper (5 min walk)

Tel: 016461000

 

Derby Rounds 

First Round:

Wednesday 1st, Thursday 2nd & Saturday 4th August

Second Round:

Thursday 9th & Saturday 11th August

Third Round:

Saturday 18th August

Quarter Finals:

Saturday 25th August

Semi-Finals:

Saturday 1st September