POWERSTOWN PREVIEW
The Powerstown Preview at Hotel Minella is back by popular demand. It takes place this Friday night commencing 9.00pm. A very knowledgeable panel of Berkie Browne, Peter Reilly and Gerry Rooney will share their thoughts with MC Damien Lonergan (BOYLE Sports). Admission is free and it promises to be the perfect warm-up to the big event on Saturday.
OFFICIAL NON RUNNERS
| National Meeting 2026 – Non Runners |
| BoyleSports Derby |
| FURLONG (3rd Quarter) |
| MR TIGER (4th Quarter) |
| VADER (4th Quarter) |
| BOYLESPORTSMAJOR (2nd Quarter) |
| Horse & Jockey Hotel Oaks |
ELITE COURSING SAPLING SALE
Once again there will be an ‘Elite Coursing Sapling Sale’ at the National Meeting.
This year it will take place on Monday, 2nd February – during the first interval in Lower TA Morris Grandstand.
CLICK HERE FOR NATIONAL MEETING SAPLING SALE 2026 INFO AND VIDEOS
SPORTING PRESS – Your Guide to the 100th NM
For many people the National Meeting gets underway in earnest now as the Sporting Press with it’s special NM supplement becomes available Online or in the shops. Anne Marie O’Brien and her team have surpassed themselves this year with a brilliant publication to mark the 100th National Meeting. Please show your support by picking up your copy over the next few days or read Online. You won’t be sorry.
SOUVENIR MEDALLIONS
Thanks to a number of very generous sponsors, all of this season’s National Meeting runners will receive a very valuable sterling silver medallion commemorating the 100th National Meeting and a top quality greyhound coat with the 100th NM logo embossed on same. Only 200 of these medallions were made so they will become a collectors item. A voucher for the sterling silver Medallion & Coat was included with the complimentary tickets issued for each runner and can be redeemed from Enda in the Secretary’s Office between 9.30am and 2pm on any of the three days. We are delighted to inform all coursing enthusiasts that a lovely souvenir 100th National Meeting medallion has also been made and these will be on sale in the Greyhound & Pet World marquee in the Trade Stand area over the three days, retailing at only €20 each. They come in their own box and are the perfect memento of what we hope will be a fitting celebration of 100 National Meetings.
DRAW FOR 100TH NATIONAL MEETING
The draw for the 100th National Meeting will take place at 7pm this Saturday evening in the Horse & Jockey Hotel. Click on link below from 6.50pm onwards. Our sincere thanks to Lar Sutton.
HARE SCHOOLING SESSIONS
The fastest clock on Day 2 of the trials was 12.21. This was followed by 12.22 and 12.24.
The fastest clock on Day 1 of the trials was 12.17. Two greyhounds also recorded 12.19.
KERRY BUS TO NATIONAL MEETING
Tickets are now on sale online for the Kerry Bus to the National Meeting with pick-ups in Tralee, Castleisland, Abbeyfeale, Newcastlewest, Rathkeale, Adare, Patrickswell and Boher. Simply click on the ICC website where National Meeting tickets are on sale and you will see the new option for Kerry Bus. You can select the day you wish to travel but remember if you are going two or three days you must purchase a bus ticket for each day separately. There is no ‘Three Day’ ticket. Collection points and times appear on the screen once you select Kerry Bus – Buy Ticket.
NATIONAL MEETING OFFICIALS
The votes have been counted and we can now announce the Officials for the 100th National Coursing Meeting.
JUDGES: Mr Liam Kelly & Mr John O’Connell. Reserve Judge: Ms Grace Vallely.
SLIPPERS: Mr Brian Doyle & Mr David Galvin. Reserve Slipper: Mr Richard Quinn jnr.
ADMISSION TO NATIONAL MEETING 2025
Patrons, please note the following:
OPTION 1: FAST TRACK. Purchase your ticket ON-LINE at www.irishcoursingclub.ie. and avail of discounted three-day ticket. Print your ticket or store it on your phone in your Future Ticketing wallet.
OPTION 2. Pay by CREDIT/DEBIT CARD or CASH at point of entry on the day at separate kiosk before presenting to admission turnstile. Admission Prices: Saturday €25 (incl programme). Sunday/Monday: €30 (incl programme).j8
Important Notice for entry via Lodge Gate: Your Car Park Pass MUST be displayed on windscreen (preferably) or phone before entry to facilitate efficient access. It is also recommended that you arrive early and that you have your pre-purchased Admission Tickets ready for inspection as cash payment may lead to delayed entry.