Greyhound Racing at Enniscorthy Stadium

What to Expect

Enniscorthy Greyhound Stadium runs live racing on Monday and Thursday evenings at its Show Grounds track on the Ross Road, with a first race at 8:00pm and gates opening an hour beforehand at 7:00pm. It is one of the longest established sporting venues in the county. The stadium opened officially on 3 August 1933, built by a group of eight local businessmen including Denis O’Brien, James McCrea, William Stamp and Tim Larkin, and board membership has stayed largely within those founding families since. Kay Prendergast, O’Brien’s daughter, became Ireland’s first female timekeeper here. The circuit is a wide, galloping track with a pronounced rise from the final bend to the winning line, and cards are run over 350, 525, 550, 575 and 600 yards.

A night here is a straightforward evening’s racing rather than a production: a card of eight to ten races over roughly two hours, tote betting on each, and a bar and food inside the stadium. The track’s feature event is the Red Mills Future Champion Unraced Stake, which pulls entries from around the country, and historic Enniscorthy prizes have included the Grand Prize, the Leinster Puppy Cup and the Wexford Leger. Greyhounds including Mile Bush Pride, Palms Printer and the Monalee dogs began their careers on this track. Race night schedules are set month by month and some months run Thursdays only, so check the Greyhound Racing Ireland fixture listing before travelling.

Good to Know

• Racing on Monday and Thursday evenings, first race 8:00pm, gates open 7:00pm
• Next scheduled meeting Monday 17 August 2026. This listing is dated to the next occurrence and racing repeats weekly
• Venue: Enniscorthy Greyhound Stadium, Show Grounds, Ross Road, Enniscorthy
• Admission prices are set locally. Contact the stadium on 053 92 33172 or email enniscorthy.track@gmail.com for current prices, restaurant and group packages
• Official trials run 5:30pm to 6:30pm before each race night, booking required
• Meetings can be called off at short notice in extreme heat for the welfare of the dogs

Getting There

The stadium sits on the Ross Road (R700) on the New Ross side of Enniscorthy, about a 10 minute walk from Abbey Square and the town centre, with parking on site on race nights. Enniscorthy is on the M11 between Gorey and Wexford town, and the railway station on the Dublin to Rosslare line is a short taxi ride away.