PAINT-A-BOX STREET ART AT HAROLD’S CROSS
Since 2017 this has been located near the small post office in Harold’s Cross and not far from the, now closed, Greyhound Race Track.
The Dog Days are Over is a tribute to the Harold Cross greyhound stadium. The artist wanted to paint something that people would instantly connect with the greyhound stadium that would remind them of the great nights that have been enjoyed there.
Harold’s Cross Stadium was a greyhound racing stadium in the south Dublin city district of Harold’s Cross, owned and operated by the Irish Greyhound Board.
Racing took place every Tuesday and Friday evening. Facilities included a grandstand restaurant, carvery, a number of bars, totalisator betting and ample seating.
Race distances were 325, 525, 550, 570, and 750 yards and the feature competitions at the track were the Corn Cuchulainn, the Puppy Derby and the Grand National.
The stadium closed on 13 of February 2017 due to financial constraints. The sale proceeds were to be used to help pay a €20.3 million debt incurred from the construction of Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
