The Callanan Cup was a leading greyhound racing competition held annually at

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in the city district of

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. It was inaugurated after the

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and was used by many leading connections as a warm up competition to the

Irish Greyhound Derby The Irish Greyhound Derby held at Shelbourne Park, is the premier greyhound racing competition in Ireland. First held at Harold's Cross in 1928, the event was unofficial until 1932 and called the National Derby. The first winner in 1928 was Tip ...

. It was a major competition and was an integral part of the Irish greyhound racing calendar and was set up in memory of Arthur 'Doc' Callanan after he died in October 1945. Callanan was the original veterinary surgeon at the Dublin track when it opened in 1928 and he saved the lives of Mick the Miller in 1928 and Creamery Border in 1932. The race was called the Callanan Memorial Cup from 1970-1981 after which it was discontinued.

Past winners

Venues & Distances

*1947-1981 (Harolds Cross 525y)

References

{{UK & Irish greyhound competitions Greyhound racing competitions in Dublin (city) Recurring sporting events established in 1947 1947 establishments in Ireland