St Leger (Irish greyhound race)

The St Leger is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Limerick Greyhound Stadium at Greenpark, Dock Road, Limerick, Ireland. The competition is an original classic race and was inaugurated in 1932 at Celtic Park in Belfast following the decision by the Irish Coursing Club to issue a new list of classic races.

As was the practice at the time the Bord na gCon switched the event each year to a different track. Clonmel Greyhound Stadium, Shelbourne Park and Harolds Cross all played host before it found a permanent home at the old Markets Field Greyhound Stadium in Limerick.

Venues & Distances

 * Celtic Park (1932, 1943 550y)
 * Clonmel (1933 550y)
 * Shelbourne Park (1934, 1936, 1938, 1939 550y)
 * Harolds Cross (1935, 1937, 1942 550y)
 * Limerick (1940 & 1944-present 550y)

Sponsors

 * 2002–2017 (Kerry Agribusiness)
 * 2018–2018 (Barking Buzz App)
 * 2019–2020 (Friends of Limerick)
 * 2021–2022 (Matchbook Betting Exchange)
 * 2023–2023 (Will We Go)