Line-up complete for Kirby final at Limerick

Bockos Gold, winner of the 2nd Semi-Final of the 2026 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial at Limerick Greyhound Stadium. He's pictured with handler Timmy Holland, son of trainer Graham, and Mark Siney from nominated Limerick GAA Club, Gerald Griffins. Photo: Brendan Gleeson.
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THE line-up for the €160,000 Final – winners’ prize €80,000, of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial final this Saturday night at Limerick was decided at the weekend.

In the second semi-final, Bockos Gold, trained by Graham Holland of Tipperary, produced a career-best display to remain unbeaten in the competition.

His clock was 27.89 seconds.

In the opening semi, Ballymac Setanta delivered an equally authoritative performance in the opening semi-final for trainer Liam Dowling of Kerry.

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His time was 27.97 seconds.

For the final night, which will be shown on Virgin Media 2 (9-10pm), gates open at 6.30pm.

Two of the finalists are bred by David O’Connor, brother of Cork Senior Hurling manager Ben.

Strong local interest surrounds Paul Hennessy (Kilkenny)-trained Jaykay Fly, owned by Carol O’Riordan of Newcastle West.

2026 Con & Annie Kirby Final Trap Draw: 1 – Bouncing Monarch (Effin), 2- Beanos Yank (Granagh/Ballingarry Camogie) ,3 –  Bockos Gold (Gerald Griffins), 4 -Ballymac Setanta (Dromin/Athlacca), 5 – Ballycowen Frank (Kilmallock), 6 – Jaykay Fly (Patrickswell).