Stadiums · Northern Ireland
Derry Greyhound Stadium
In or near Derry.
Derry Greyhound Stadium in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Kenneth Allen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry · 1.5 km
About
Derry Greyhound Stadium is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Derry Greyhound Stadium is a venue for greyhound racing, offering an exciting atmosphere for visitors. Guests can enjoy live races and various events throughout the year.
From the Wikipedia article
Derry Greyhound Stadium also known as the Brandywell Greyhound Track is the greyhound racing operation held at the Brandywell Showgrounds next to the new Brandywell Stadium in Northern Ireland. The track was relocated from around the football pitch to next door to it, opening in 2018. Racing takes place every Monday evening.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Northern Irish greyhound tracks are unusual in the sport of greyhound racing within the United Kingdom because they do not fall within the jurisdiction of the Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Instead, the Bord na gCon (the Irish Greyhound Board) oversees proceedings. The track in Derry raced for the first time on 29 July 1932 under the leadership of Hugh Duffy. The track was constructed around the Brandywell Stadium football stadium, home of Derry City. The original track was regarded as being one of the smallest in Ireland. The Brandywell Greyhound Racing Company was responsible for ensuring that racing continued over the years, even during the period from 1971 until 1985 when the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.9906, -7.3361
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT48 9HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Established
- 1932
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.grireland.ie
Sources
- wikidata: Q60747585 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Derry Greyhound Stadium (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Derry
Towns & cities · 0.4 km
Londonderry Cow Market railway station
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
Lumen Christi College
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St Columba's Church
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Derry Gaol
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Heritage Tower
Forts · 0.7 km
European route E16
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Derry Urban Area
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
City of Londonderry
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Double Bastion
Viewpoints · 0.8 km
St Mary's College, Derry
Historic churches · 0.8 km
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Lumen Christi College
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St Columba's Church
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Derry Gaol
Derry Gaol is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Derry Greyhound Stadium?
- Derry Greyhound Stadium is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT48 9HY).
- What is Derry Greyhound Stadium?
- Derry Greyhound Stadium in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Derry Greyhound Stadium?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT48 9HY.
- When was Derry Greyhound Stadium built?
- Built or established in 1932.
- Who owns Derry Greyhound Stadium?
- Derry Greyhound Stadium is owned by Derry City and Strabane District Council.
- How do I get to Derry Greyhound Stadium?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT48 9HY.