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The 2026 On Faya Galway Oaks returned on Friday 17th July as one of the standout competitions on the Irish racing calendar. Open to the very best bitches in training, the prestigious event promises exciting action and top-class performances in Galway Greyhound Stadium.
Semi-Finals: Friday 24th July
Final: Thursday 30th July
1st Semi-Final
1 Peteles Honey
2 Ballyhoe Natalee
3 Ballinabola Pixi
4 Avenue Queen
5 Magical Be Nifty
6 Elsies Melody (W)
2nd Semi-Final
1 Tiny Butler
2 Magical Mag
3 Berry On Faya
4 Deerjet Matilda
5 Kishlawn Kudos (M)
6 Magical Hope (M)
Heat 1
1 Avenue Queen
2 Magical Fiona
3 Ballyhoe Natalee
4 Berry On Faya
5 Magical Be Nifty
6 Glengar Blitz (W)
Heat 2
1 Ballinabola Pixi
2 Clan Sapphire
3 Deerjet Matilda
4 Clonbrien Taylor
5 Magical Hope (M)
6 Elsies Melody (W)
Heat 3
1 Magical Mag
2 Peteles Honey
3 Tiny Butler
4 Singalong Cherry
5 Callaway Fia (M)
6 Kishlawn Kudos (M)
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Keep up to date with the latest news on the 2026 On Faya Galway Oaks and all of our racing on Talking Dogs.
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A wonderful night in Galway Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night with a terrific night of racing, topped off with the Final of the 2025 On Faya Galway Oaks, kindly sponsored by Peter Mulrooney and family.
Badly Behaving made all the right moves as she landed the title for the St Patricks Valencia Syndicate and trainer Shaun Conway. Take a look back at her win now plus a chat with our sponsor and co-owner Declan Dowling.
Galway Greyhound Stadium is delighted to confirm that the Galway Oaks will return in 2025 with a new title sponsor, Peter Mulrooney, stepping in to support one of the highlights of the western racing calendar.
The event, now to be run as the On Faya Galway Oaks 525, will commence on Friday 5th September, with the Semi-Finals on Friday 12th September and the Grand Final taking place on Saturday 20th September.
Open to 24 bitches at €30 entry, the classic offers a winner’s prize of €10,000, ensuring it retains its reputation as one of the most sought-after titles in the sport.
James Murray, Racing Manager at Galway Greyhound Stadium, said, “The Galway Oaks is one of the cornerstone competitions on our calendar here in Galway Greyhound Stadium, and we are thrilled to have Peter on board as the new sponsor. His support will ensure the event continues to grow in prestige, and we look forward to seeing some of the best bitches in the country compete for the title this September.”
Peter Mulrooney, sponsor of the On Faya Galway Oaks 525, commented, “It’s a privilege to take over sponsorship of such a respected event. The Galway Oaks has proven to be an exciting competition, and I am proud to help carry it forward in 2025. I look forward to a fantastic few weeks of top-class racing and wish all participants the very best of luck.”
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