Chronicle Bookmakers Chronicle Bookmakers was founded in 1985 by Justin Carthy and Shane Brown and quickly grew a reputation as Ireland's leading layer. In 2002, leading Irish Entrepreneur Dermot Desmond, became a 50% shareholder in Chronicle and, backed by his significant resources, the company has enjoyed further substantial growth over the last 5 years. Chronicle Bookmakers (Registered Number 364278) is run by Justin Carthy and operates from prestigious offices at IFSC House, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland. Chronicle is licenced to operate as a bookmaker in Ireland, the United Kingdom and in the Isle of Man. Chronicle's product portfolio includes a comprehensive telephone betting service, on-course pitches and betting offices. Its flagship betting office is located at The Sporting Emporium on Anne's Lane, South Anne's Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Chronicle is the leading on-course layer in both Ireland and the UK and is represented at all major racecourses. Chronicle is a progressive Irish bookmaker which offers its telephone and racecourse customers a bespoke betting service and is focused on further developing its business in Ireland and the UK. www.betchronicle.com is its first on-line offering and it is the Company's intent to offer our customers a comprehensive choice of on-line products which will include poker, casino and games room.