Kirby Memorial Stakes
The Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Stakes is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Limerick Greyhound Stadium at Greenpark, Dock Road, Limerick, Ireland.
| Feature race | |
| Location | Limerick Greyhound Stadium |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 2013 |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 525 yards |
| Surface | Sand |
| Qualification | Juveniles only (26 months old and younger) |
| Purse | €80,000 (winner) |
The competition quickly established itself as one of the leading feature events in the Irish racing calendar due to the significant prize money on offer.
It boasted a record €80,000 to the winner in 2014 making the competition one of the biggest prizes in greyhound racing and the richest juvenile race in the world. It was sponsored by J. P. McManus & Noreen McManus, and named in honour of Noreen McManus's parents, who had close ties with the old Limerick Markets Field Greyhound Stadium.
A series of trial stakes are run at different locations in preparation for the competition.
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