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It was a magical night in Curraheen Park on Saturday 8th November as a huge crowd gathered for the conclusion of the 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels, in partnership with Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing.
Trainer Patrick Guilfoyle hugs handler Jayden Loughnane as he leads Magical On Fire back to the winner's podium in front of a packed stand in Cork's Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium
The final line-up featured some of the best greyhounds in training, but a dramatic finish went the way of Magical On Fire who just pipped Solo and Go on the line. She claimed the €30,000 winner's prize for her owner, trainer and breeder Patrick Guilfoyle, handing him his second Laurels title.
Magical on Fire's win was the fastest win in the final of Cork's biggest racing event, stopping the clock in 27.93.
A huge crowd were in Curraheen Park on Saturday 8th November to witness a thrilling conclusion to the2025 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels, in parternship with Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing.
Magical On Fire certainly lived up to her name as she took the title in dramatic fashion, clocking the fastest final win in the history of the competition.
Join us now to look back on the Final and the Michael (Bart) Leahy Memorial Final, plus a chat with winning Laurels trainer Patrick Guilfoyle.
If you cannot see your embedded video above, click here to view on our Youtube channel.
The biggest and best event of the year in Curraheen Park is here - the 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels, in partnership with the Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing.
Be part of the action and enjoy a great night out in Cork this Saturday night. Book a restaurant meal or gather the gang and take advantage of one of our great value group admission offers this weekend.
1st Round Saturday 11th October 2025
2nd Round Saturday 18th October 2025
3rd Round Saturday 25th October 2025
Semi-Final Saturday 1st November 2025
Final Saturday 8th November 2025
Join us on Saturday 8th November for the biggest night of the year in Curraheen Park!
Doors open 6pm - be here and be part of the action.
🏆 €30,000 to the winner
🐾 Enjoy some of Ireland's best greyhound racing action
🎶 Live Music after racing to keep the party going!
Admission can be paid on arrival or book online now
Our Restaurant is currently fully booked for Laurels Final night - contact sales@grireland.ie to be added to the waitlist.
The biggest and best event of the year in Curraheen Park is here - the 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels, in partnership with the Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing.
Before you join us for the final on Saturday 8th November, brush up on the competition so far and all the runners with our free virtual race programme. You can also use it to follow the action if you're watching from home.
The race programme looks best when viewed fullscreen. Click on the square icon in the middle or corner above to make it fullscreen.
If you cannot see the virtual card embedded above, click here to open fullscreen.
Watch the 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels Final Live!
If you can’t make it to Curraheen Park this Saturday, don’t worry, you can still be part of the action from home with live television coverage and plenty of ways to watch from home or on the go.
Watch live Virgin Media Three from 9pm
- Virgin Media: Channel 106
- Vodafone: Channel 110
- Sky: Channel 116
Watch online on Virgin Media Play from 9pm - this is available worldwide so racing fans outside of Ireland can tune in! Do register in advance for a free Virgin Media Play account so you don't miss a minute of the action.
Watch online with SISracing.tv
Or tune in with the Tote via the Barking Buzz app or the Intertrack screens at your local stadium racing on Saturday night.
1 Solo And Go - Matthew Cahill
Owner: The Kingdoms Palace Syndicate
Trainer: Liam Dowling
Breeder: Liam Dowling
2 Ballymac Brandan - Ryan O’Mahony / Barra O’Mahony
Owner: Liam Dowling
Trainer: Liam Dowling
Breeder: Liam Dowling
3 Ballymac Setanta - Addisyn Grassick / Harry Spillane
Owner: Liam Dowling
Trainer: Liam Dowling
Breeder: Liam Dowling
4 Magical On Fire - Donnacha Murphy / Caoimhe Lehane
Owner: Patrick Guilfoyle
Trainer: Patrick Guilfoyle
Breeder: Patrick Guilfoyle
5 Trionas Tribe - Roisín McCarthy / Katie Murphy
Owner: Wren Sull Walman Syndicate
Trainer: Owner
Breeder: Maurice Roche
6 Lemon Joey (M) - Donagh Lehane
Owner: The Short Back and Sides Syndicate
Trainer: Murt Leahy
Breeder: Tom Lennon
If you cannot see the embedded video above, click here to view on our Youtube channel.
The 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels takes place in Cork's Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium.
We're conveniently located just off the N40, near Bishopstown and in easy access of both Cork City and County. Check the map below for your travel options. If you're driving, parking is free in Curraheen Park on race nights.
Get Ready, Get Set, Go Greyhound Racing at Curraheen Park. Enjoy a delicious meal in our restaurant while you cheer home your favourite! Our restaurant is glass-fronted so you have the perfect view of the racing action outside.
Be part of the action as you cheer home your favourite from the stand or enjoy a bite to eat or a drink from our ground floor facilities. Click below to book admission and casual group packages.
Want to speak to someone to plan a night out that best suits your needs? Email our Sales Team now on sales@grireland.ie or call 061448080
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