[5] Paddy Martin's brother Jimmy took over the reins as Racing Manager in 1957 and in 1965 the company built a new cafe and bar on site and then one year later installed a new lighting system costing £5,000.

[8] The stadium benefited from considerable investment in 1968, resulting in a new glass fronted grandstand, tote facilities and increased terracing, at the cost of £100,000.

[9] The new facilities were opened on Thursday 15 August 1968 by Don Davern (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture) and the meeting attracted a record attendance.

[10] In 1973, the Irish Greyhound Derby sponsors PJ Carroll Ltd offered a huge single race prize of £1,200 for the Dundalk International event which was won by Bashful Man.

[11] During the 1980s and 1990s the stars continued to grace the track, Rapid Mover, Cooladine Super, Hit the Lid, Adraville Bridge and Farloe Melody (twice) all won the prestigious race.