The Tipperary Cup is a greyhound racing competition held annually at Thurles Greyhound Stadium in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland.
It was inaugurated in 1957 and is an integral part of the Irish greyhound racing calendar.
Venues and distances 1957–1984 (Thurles 525y) 1985–1999 (Thurles 550y) 2000–2000 (Thurles 525y) 2001–2002 (Thurles 550y) 2003–present (Thurles 525y)
Sponsors 2006–2006 (F.F.K.Sires & Euro Spar) 2007–2007 (G Sports & Thurles Fresh Milk) 2008–2019 (Thurles Fresh Milk) 2020–present (Centenary Agri)
Past winners YearWinnerBreedingTime (sec)TrainerSPNotes/ref1957Solar PrinceChampion Prince – Lisabelle 30.10Ed Brennan 2/5f 1958Tanyard ChampionChampion Prince – Knockeevan Tulip 30.55P J Cashman 7/1 1959Trade Grand 30.40John Tuohy 5/11960Dolly's Champion Fourth of July – Dolly's Imperial 30.05 Mick Drennan5/21961Jerrys Clipper Jerry's Special – Glittering Queenie29.45 Jerry O'Dea 4/6fTrack record1962General CourtnowskiMan of Pleasure – Yoblstrap29. Malachy McKenna / 1963April Twilight Solar Prince – The Grand Dancer29.85 1964 Good Brandy Hi There – Donore Mistress 29.55 1965 Knock Late Knock Hill Chieftain – Sallys Dreamer 30.10 1966 Movealong Santa Champion Tripp – Movealong Sally 30.10 1967 Gortkelly Hope There's Hope – Eileen's First 30.05T Quilkey 1968 Roundtower Ville Crazy Parachute – Roundtower Rose 29.45 1969 Clonsherry Clonalvy Pride – Small Sherry 29.80J Morrissey 1970 Paddock Judge Lucky Wonder - Marillis 29.85M Ryan 1971 Bold Invader Printers Prince – Yellow Streak29.28Mrs J Drohan 1972 Westpark Ceylon Myross Again – Westpark Fresia29.80 J McCarthy 1973 Caulstown Rose Yellow Printer – Flash Around 29.50J Murphy 1974 Millie's Express The Grand Silver – Gaultier Millie 29.90John Meade 1975 Peruvian Style Kilbelin Style – Russian Boots29.48T Fahy 1976 Stop It Broadford Boy – Beaded Jill 29.38M Drennan 1977 Lindas ChampionMonalee Champion – Merry Linda 29.44Michael Barrett 1978 Laundry Basket Moordyke Sandy – Peters Mistress 29.68 G Burke 1979 Racing Prince Gayline – Racing Far 29.54R Chandler 1980 Carrick Chance Westmead Lane – Priceless Elm 29.50Ger McKenna 1981 Bally Echo Limerick Echo – Ballykilty Gale 29.72 Matt O'Donnell 1982 Shinrone Jet Cairnville Jet – Move Sua 29.42Ger McKenna 1983 Sailing Weather Minnesota Swank – Lindas Bower 29.20W Boles 1984 The Other Duke Brilliant Chimes – Graceful Queen 29.28Matt O'Donnell 1985 Sybil Don Bold Work – Sybil Isle 30.16T Austin 1986 Inchons Best Brave Bran – Inchons Queen 30.68Paul Hennessy 1987 Lisadell Ranger Express Opinion – Kilcloney Rose 30.66P Harty 1988 Yellow Bud Yellow Ese - Budweiser 30.84Matt O'Donnell 1989 Manx Star The Stranger – Ballarue Suzy 31.58A Guildford 1990 More Miles Whisper Wishes – The Other Rose30.86Matt O'Donnell 1991 Coalbrook TigerSkelligs Tiger – Summer Flower30.44Padraig Campion 1992 Kilcloney ChiefManorville Sand – Currane Rose30.48Aine O'Connell 1993 Billy George Galtymore Lad – Roses Chick 30.72June Mullan 1994 Viscount HustleMidnight Hustle – Keltic Bimbo30.66 Philip Heffernan 1995 Glenlara Ash Mid Clare Champ – Glenmoira 30.62 Liam Kirley 1996 Emly Express Boyne Walk – Wise Up Jim 30.18Chris Locke 1997 Airmount RangerAirmount Spec – Airmount Mary 30.72William Kiely 1998 She Will Survive Come On Ranger – Hazelbrook Haven30.50 John McGee Sr. 1999 Browside Darkie Slaneyside Hare – Browside Pat30.29Francie Murray 2000 Always Sorry Boyne Walk – Ta Faite Romhat 29.11Paul Hennessy 6/4f2001 Matts Picture Some Picture – Mammys Nightmare 30.42Eddie Wade 6/4f2002 Anchorage Mustang Jack – Little League 30.25Fraser Black 5/12003 Killahara Dream Smooth Rumble – Black Ice Girl 28.52O'Donovan 3/12004 Weatherman Velvet Tom – Heywood Melody 28.64Johnny Donohoe 1/2f2005 Broadacres Tommy Joannestown Cash – Christmas Holly 28.59Graham Holland 2/12006 Gifted Sir Pacific Mile – Katie King 28.69Jim Langton 7/22007 Comeonthecats Brett Lee – Tyrur Dee 28.88 Paul Hennessy 7/12008Tisalladream Honcho Classic – Proud Pegs Gift28.71Graham Holland 2/1f2009 Chicken Supper Tucks Mein – Greenfield Gift 28.79John Kiely 5/4f2010 Leeview Jet Tucks Mein – Between the Two28.77Graham Holland 3/12012 Boherna House Head Bound – Hondo On Air 28.70Rachel Wheeler 9/42013 Kilgraney Tomson Aries Son – Lady Kilgraney 28.64Tom Buggy 5/12014 Dannys Zebo Hometown Boy – Windmill Chick 29.08John O'Connell 4/12015 Black Tom Sparta Maestro – Whiteys Buddelia 28.40Declan Byrne 5/22016Skiproe Master Forest Master – Forest Tivoli 28.66Pat Curtin n/a No SP declared2017Crohane Ronnie Godsend – Moorstown Misha 28.68Declan Byrne 5/2 2018Skywalker Rafa Laughil Blake – Coolavanny Royce 28.81Michael J O'Donovan 1/1f 2019Ghost DancerScolari Me Daddy – Bewitching 28.81Owen McKenna 1/1f 2020 Riverside Leo Knockglass Billy – Adamant Gem 28.65Graham Holland6/4f 2021 Freedom Epic Belles Direction – Jaytee Sahara 29.02Kathleen Pomfret n/a NO SP due to COVID-192022Bobsleigh DreamDroopys Sydney – Bobsleigh Jet 28.75Pat Buckley 1/1f 2023Pape Di OroDroopys Sydney – Trusted Exile 28.79Pat Buckley 5/4f 2024Tribal SydDroopys Sydney – Myahs Friend 28.73Murt Leahy 2/12025Jim By Two Droopys Sydney – Livz Dream28.91Bredan Maunsell3/1
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