Travelling to the Irish Greyhound Derby

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Where is the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby on?

The BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby is held annually in Dublin's Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium. It's conveniently located close to Dublin City Centre and is easily accessible by walking, public transport or car.

Address: Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium, South Lotts Road, Dublin 4
D04 W5C3

Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium Parking

Paid parking is available in Shelbourne Park on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that this carpark is operated by APCOA, check local signage for infomation.

PARKING IN THE STADIUM WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON FINAL NIGHT

Nearby Car Parks (please note these are private paid car parks and are subject to availability)

Aviva Stadium Parking

Grand Canal Square

Board Gais Theatre

Hotels

Grand Canal Hotel

Stay City, Mark Street

Premier Inn Dublin City Centre

Travelling to the Derby Final

Commuter Towns Near Dublin

Kildare, Wicklow and Meath are all located on a near to Dublin.

Bray, Co. Wicklow

Transport: DART services to Dublin, bus routes, and M11 motorway
The Royal Hotel Bray Bray, Seafront hotel with easy access to Dublin via DART services.

Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Transport: Train services to Dublin and close to the M4 motorway
The Glenroyal Hotel Maynooth, Family-friendly hotel located near Maynooth University and train station.

Celbridge, Co. Kildare

Transport: Bus services to Dublin and M4 motorway
The Celbridge Manor Hotel Celbridge, Historic hotel located near Dublin.

Ashbourne, Co. Meath

Transport: Bus services to Dublin and M2 motorway
The Ashbourne House Hotel Ashbourne, Traditional hotel, close to Dublin city.

Please note that the carpark in Shelbourne Park is fully booked for the Final, please make alternative parking or travel arrangements.

Travelling to Shelbourne Park by Public Transport

Train: Irish Rail operates services from towns like Maynooth and Celbridge to Dublin's Connolly and Pearse stations.
DART: Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) connects coastal towns like Bray and Swords to Dublin city centre.
Bus: Multiple bus operators, including Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland, provide services from various towns to Dublin.
Motorway: The M1, M2, and M4 motorway to Dublin.

Shelbourne Park is less than a 10 minute walk from its nearest DART/Train station, Grand Canal Dock.

DART

The DART services stations to the north to Malahide / Howth and to south to Greystones in Wicklow.

TRAIN

Grand Canal Dock also offers commuter rail services to some locations, plus the option to travel to the main Train Station Hubs in Dublin City Centre for onward journeys.

For information on DART and train services, please visit the Irish Rail website and search by station for Grand Canal Dock