The 1934 Irish Greyhound Derby known as the National Derby at the time took place during August and September with the final being held at
Harold's Cross Stadium
Harold's Cross Stadium was a Greyhound racing in Ireland, greyhound racing stadium in Harold's Cross, Dublin, owned and operated by the Bord na gCon, Irish Greyhound Board.
Facilities included a grandstand restaurant, carvery, a number of bars ...
in Dublin.
The 1934 Irish Derby was finally awarded to Harold's Cross on condition that they contributed a minimum of £100 towards the event. The ICC added a further £50. It was also agreed that
Shelbourne Park
Shelbourne Park is a greyhound racing stadium in the south Dublin inner city suburb of Ringsend.
Greyhound Racing
Opening
The plans to open a greyhound track in Dublin were drawn up by Paddy O’Donoghue, Jerry Collins, Patsy McAlinden and J ...
and Harold's Cross would run the competition in alternate years.
The winner Frisco Hobo was owned by Tim Fennin.
Final result
At Harolds Cross (over 525 yards):
Distances
1, 3, short-head
Competition Report
There were nine first round heats with the first two from each qualifying for the semi-finals. Kerryhill Boy won the first semi by six lengths from My Mistake in a time of 30.32 sec. Buzzing Dick won the second by half a length from April Dandy in 30.28 and the final semi went to Seldom at Home four lengths ahead of Frisco Hobo in 30.75. In the final the outsider Frisco Hobo took the lead at the second bend and held of a late challenge by Buzzing Dick.
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See also
*1934 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year
The 1934 UK & Ireland Greyhound Racing Year was the ninth year of greyhound racing in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Roll of honour
Summary
The Betting and Lotteries Act 1934 came into force which limited the number of racing days held ...
References
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Greyhound Derby
Irish Greyhound Derby
The Irish Greyhound Derby held at Shelbourne Park, is the premier Greyhound racing in Ireland, greyhound racing competition in Ireland.
First held at Harold's Cross Stadium, Harold's Cross in 1928, the event was unofficial until 1932 and called ...
Irish Greyhound Derby
The Irish Greyhound Derby held at Shelbourne Park, is the premier Greyhound racing in Ireland, greyhound racing competition in Ireland.
First held at Harold's Cross Stadium, Harold's Cross in 1928, the event was unofficial until 1932 and called ...
Greyhound racing competitions in Dublin (city)