Shelbourne Park Achieves Smarter Travel Mark - Silver Level Recognition

SHELBOURNE PARK ACHIEVES SMARTER TRAVEL MARK - SILVER LEVEL RECOGNITION

Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is proud to announce that Shelbourne Park has been awarded the Smarter Travel Mark at Silver level by the National Transport Authority.

Image shows two people, Louise Culliney of the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Tim Lucy of Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ)., celebrating the Smarter Travel Award at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium in Dublin

This prestigious recognition highlights Shelbourne Park’s commitment to promoting and enabling sustainable travel choices among staff and visitors. Through practical initiatives and dedicated efforts, Shelbourne Park has actively encouraged walking, cycling, public transport, and carpooling as alternatives to private car usage.

Achieving the Smarter Travel Mark affirms Shelbourne Park’s strong focus on reducing its environmental footprint by supporting smarter, more sustainable commuting practices. This achievement aligns with GRI’s broader sustainability objectives and reflects the organisation’s commitment to continuous improvement in environmental responsibility.

Image shows four people, Thomas Ryan (RCÉ), Louise Culliney of the National Transport Authority (NTA), Tim Lucy of Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) and Shane Hayes of the National Transport Authority (NTA)., standing against a colourful mural at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium to announce the Smarter Travel Award for Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium

Tim Lucey, CEO of Greyhound Racing Ireland, welcomed the news, saying, " This recognition is a testament to the proactive work by the team at Shelbourne Park in fostering a culture of sustainability and environmental awareness. We are proud to support our staff and visitors in choosing greener, smarter travel options. Initiatives like these reflect GRI’s commitment to delivering a more sustainable future for our sport and our communities.”

Louise Culliney of The National Transport Authority,  said “Congratulations to Shelbourne Park on achieving the Smarter Travel Mark. This highlights their dedication to promoting and enabling sustainable and active travel choices in their organisation. We are delighted to award this national recognition for their commitment to achieving this”

Greyhound Racing Ireland looks forward to building on this momentum by implementing further initiatives that make sustainable travel even more accessible and appealing at Shelbourne Park and across all GRI venues.