2015 kerry agribusiness irish st leger launched at limerick greyhound stadi
Limerick Greyhound Stadium proudly welcomed long-term sponsors, Kerry Agribusiness, this week as they launched the 2015 Kerry Agribusiness Irish St. Leger. The event, which is one of Ireland’s major Classic Greyhound Racing events, carries a total prize fund of over €60,000.
72 Greyhounds are expected to compete in the opening rounds of the competition on Saturday 3rd October. The racing action will continue over 5 weeks, culminating in the Final on Saturday 31st October.
Speaking about the event, Frank Hayes, Director of Corporate Affairs, Kerry Group said: 'Kerry Group is pleased to continue its sponsorship of the Kerry Agribusiness Irish St. Leger. We recognise that Greyhound racing is a way of life for many of our suppliers and customers throughout Ireland and is now a major entertainment and tourism attraction. Limerick Greyhound Stadium provides an impressive venue for the greyhound industry to showcase the very best of greyhound racing in the mid-west region and beyond. We look forward to many enjoyable and memorable race evenings over the next number of weeks in the run up to the final of the 2015 Kerry Agribusiness Irish St. Leger.'
Phil Meaney, Chairman of the Irish Greyhound Board, added “The Irish St. Leger is synonymous with Limerick and never fails to capture the imagination of race-goers in the Mid-West and beyond. As a long-term sponsor of the Classic, we are thankful for the continued support of Kerry Agribusiness. I look forward to the opening rounds on the 3rd October, and another exciting competition.”
The trap draw for the opening rounds will be made on Tuesday 29th September at Limerick Greyhound Stadium. The stadium restaurant and admission packages are available to book now for all stages of the competition, including the Final.
This is the 13th running of the event with Kerry Agribusiness as title sponsors. The Classic has been running since 1944 in Limerick, and is run over a distance of 550yds.