Press Release

DATE 28^th July 2026

Dundalk Stadium Family Fun & Dual Race Day Saturday 15^th August sponsored by BAR 1 Betting

The highlight of our calendar for summer family fun coming soon!

Dundalk Stadium will be a buzz of excitement and entertainment on Saturday 15^th August as we near our annual family fun and dual race day.

This event attracts crowds every year with horse racing, a fun filled kid’s zone, live music and the culmination of the BAR 1 Betting Irish Sprint Cup Greyhound Final.

The afternoon will see a flurry of activities to keep the little ones entertained from the amazing Tommy Trickster magician who will thrill young and old alike, face painters to allow your child to transform into their favourite characters, enclosed ball pit for toddlers in The Kidz Playbus and the always popular pony rides from the Pony Party Company to make dreams come true. Then there is a selection of paid rides from Freestyle Amusements such as bungee trampoline, teacups and pirate boat. There will also be a giant inflatable slide and penalty shootout to keep everyone busy throughout the afternoon.

Horse racing is followed by very energetic performances from returning favourites Vertigo & Paddy Byrne, who will raise the roof until the greyhound race card gets under way from 8pm.

The evening then plays host to the feature race, the BAR 1 Betting Irish Sprint Cup Final 2026. Where the fastest dogs in Ireland have advanced through 4 rounds of competition to the final.

The evening doesn’t stop there, our resident DJ will play into the wee hours for those looking to top off their Saturday night with a dancefloor bop!

So, don’t miss out and don’t delay, book your tickets today!

General admission just €15pp & children under 14 GO FREE!

Restaurant and admission packages available now.

The BAR 1 Betting Irish Sprint Cup heats continue every Saturday evening up to the 15^th August.

Jim Martin, CEO Dundalk Stadium said ‘We greatly appreciate BAR 1 Betting’s continued sponsorship of the BAR 1 Betting Irish Sprint Cup and their continued support of Dundalk Stadium over many years. We are looking forward to seeing Ireland’s fastest greyhounds compete over the coming weeks for a berth in this year’s BAR 1 Betting Irish Sprint Cup Final the feature event on our dual race programme on the 15th of August.’

Aaron Hughes, Head of Marketing at BAR 1 Betting, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be celebrating our 23rd consecutive year sponsoring the Irish Sprint Cup at Dundalk Stadium. It’s a partnership that reflects our long-standing commitment to Irish greyhound racing and to one of the sport’s most prestigious competitions. Family Fun & Dual Race Day is always a highlight of the summer, bringing together top-class horse and greyhound racing with a fantastic atmosphere for racegoers of all ages. We look forward to another memorable event and wish all connections the very best of luck in this year’s BAR 1 Betting Irish Sprint Cup Final.”

Photo attached: Jim Martin, CEO Dundalk Stadium and Aaron Hughes, Head of Creative & Marketing BAR 1 Betting.

For more information, upcoming fixtures and bookings, please visit www.dundalkstadium.com, or contact:

Email: bookings@dundalkstadium.com

Phone: +353 (0) 42 933 4438