WELCOME NOTE

from Seamus Mac Conmara, Cathaoirleach

Tonight’s final of the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Stake is the tenth running of this most prestigious sporting event. Limerick GAA clubs have benefited financially to the tune of one hundred and eighty thousand euro before tonight’s event takes place. What has really impressed me and I know has also very much impressed the event sponsor is the commendable manner in which our clubs that tasted success have reinvested their prize money so wisely in their various development projects.

The unselfish generosity, the sporting passion and above all the love of all things Limerick shown by JP and Noreen Mc Manus and their family never ceases to amaze. Your ongoing and loyal financial support of Limerick GAA is greatly appreciated, supporting our Clubs through the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Stake and supporting our county through our sponsorship arrangement with Adare Manor Hotel.

Mile Buiochas once again from all at Limerick County GAA Board. Congratulations also to JP on this year being bestowed with the title of Limerick GAA President. I cannot think of anyone who deserves this honour more for his commitment to Limerick GAA throughout the years.

It has been a pleasure for Limerick GAA to work through this event with the Chairman of Greyhound Racing Ireland Frank Nyhan, Interim C.E.O John Tuohey and of course Orla Strumble, Dawn Quinn, Thomas Ryan and their colleagues at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.

Finally, thanks to all of our clubs across Limerick GAA, Camogie, Ladies Football and Handball for your participation in this event and indeed for your co-operation during same and good luck again to tonight’s six finalists.

Seamus Mac Conmara

Cathaoirleach

First of all decide on the type of bet you want to make (see below options) and then pick the dog number(s) that you are going to bet on.

Pick one dog to win. If your greyhound wins, you win! Ask for Stake –WIN –TRAP NUMBER, e.g €1.00 – WIN – TRAP 3

MINIMUM BET - €1

Pick one dog to finish in either first or second place. You collect on the bet if the dog finishes in either first or second place.

Ask for Stake – PLACE – TRAP NUMBER, e.g €1.00 – PLACE – TRAP 6

MINIMUM BET - €1

This is a win bet plus a place bet on one greyhound. Your selected dog must come either first or second to claim any winnings on this bet. If your dog wins you will collect on the win bet plus the place bet. If the dog comes second you will receive the place dividend only.

Ask for Stake – EACH WAY – TRAP NUMBER, e.g €1.00 – EACH WAY – TRAP 2

MINIMUM BET - €2

Pick two dogs to finish in either first or second place. Your two dogs must finish in first and second place in any order.

Ask for Stake – REVERSE FORECAST – TRAP NUMBERS, e.g €1.00 – STRAIGHT FORECAST –TRAP 5 & TRAP 6

MINIMUM BET - €2

Pick three dogs and two out of the three dogs must finish in either first or second place in any order to collect on this bet.

Ask for Stake – FORECAST ALL WAYS – TRAP NUMBERS, e.g €1.00 – FORECAST ALL WAYS –TRAPS 1, 2 & 3

MINIMUM BET - €6

Pick three dogs to finish first, second and third and the dogs must finish in the correct order that you choose.

Ask for Stake – STRAIGHT TRIO – TRAP NUMBERS, e.g €1.00 – STRAIGHT TRIO –TRAPS 2, 4 & 5

MINIMUM BET - €1

Pick two dogs to finish first and second and the dogs must finish in the correct order that you choose.

Ask for Stake – STRAIGHT FORECAST – TRAP NUMBERS, e.g €1.00 – STRAIGHT FORECAST –TRAP 2 & TRAP 1

MINIMUM BET - €1

Pick three dogs and the three must finish in first, second and third place in any order.

Ask for Stake – TRIO ALL WAYS – TRAP NUMBERS, e.g €1.00 – TRIO ALL WAYS –TRAPS 3, 5 & 6

MINIMUM BET - €6

Ask your nearest Tote Operator for more details/options