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Talking Dogs
FOSTER MOTHER URGENTLY REQUIRED ABBEYFEALE
Barry Drake
5 December 2025
Foster Mother required please contact Brian on 087 226 4199
SWEEPSTAKE ACTION APLENTY AT NEWBRIDGE
Ian Fortune
5 December 2025
There’s a tremendous eleven-race card on offer at Newbridge this evening featuring numerous sweepstakes, including two finals.
BARRY TAKES SHELBOURNE FEATURE
Ian Fortune
5 December 2025
Karol Ramsbottom and Sean Malone have shared many a success as a combination in the past and they were at it again at Shelbourne Park on Thursday night with Sober Barry landing the feature, the final of the Christmas Party Night A5/A6.
TIMMYS CHOICE CAN MAKE ALL IN THE KINGDOM FEATURE
Barry Drake
5 December 2025
The €2,000 to the winner Time Greyhound Nutrition A3 Bitch Final is the main attraction on tonight's racing program at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
PADDY O’GORMAN SEMIS SET TO BE HOTLY CONTESTED
Peter Farrell
5 December 2025
The semi-finals of the Paddy O’Gorman A3/A4 525 headline an eight-race card at Galway Stadium tonight, and with the opening round proving tightly matched, another set of fiercely competitive contests is expected as the field is cut to six.
MUNSTER CHRISTMAS CUP TO SERVE UP FEAST AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
5 December 2025
It’s a big night at Clonmel as the opening-round heats of the €5,000-to-the-winner Munster Christmas Cup get underway.
SHELBOURNE PARK BOOKMAKERS ANNOUNCE THREE-YEAR SPONSORSHIP OF THE HISTORIC EASTER CUP
GRI
4 December 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is delighted to announce a new three-year sponsorship agreement with The Shelbourne Park Bookmakers for the iconic Easter Cup, one of greyhound racing’s most prestigious Classic events.
EPISODE 224: VINCENT MCKENNA TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
4 December 2025
This week, Barry Drake chats with Tipperary trainer Vincent McKenna, fresh from a fantastic Fair Warrior victory at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium.
CALLING ON ENTIRES FOR THE ELITE CONTRACTING DESIGN LTD OPEN 575 AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
4 December 2025
Curraheen Park accepting entries for event next week.
DEPLOY AND SLICK SET FOR THE UK
Ian Fortune
4 December 2025
Robert Gleeson confirmed during the week that his BOYLE Sports Derby finalist Droopys Deploy has been sold and is to join Jason Heath. The powerful son of Malachi and Droopys Charm was due to travel on Wednesday morning and seems certain to win a hatful of races for his new connections in the UK.
CONNECT 6 AND TOTE GUARANTEES
Ian Fortune
4 December 2025
This Saturday’s Connect 6 Jackpot will have a guaranteed pool of €5,000. The full configuration of the Jackpot can be seen below as can a list of the weekend’s various Tote guarantees.
ERIC BROWNE MEMORIAL KINGDOM DERBY DEFERRED A WEEK
Barry Drake
3 December 2025
The Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby has been deferred by a week.
LORD UNRACED DELIVERS AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
2 December 2025
Once again, there were a number of fine displays in the Lord Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night with no fewer than four of the six heats won in under 29 seconds.
SHE RISES HIGHEST IN BRANDYWELL DERBY DECIDER
Peter Farrell
2 December 2025
The final of the Len McKinney Memorial & Track Lotto Brandywell Derby took place on Monday night at Derry track, and it was She Has Risen who claimed top honours for the popular Toland family of Carrigans.
ENTRIES REQUIRED FOR THE ERIC BROWNE MEMORIAL KINGDOM DERBY
Barry Drake
2 December 2025
Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby is starting on Friday Night, December 12th.
TALKING DOGS: WINTER RACING FESTIVAL CHAMPIONSHIP RACES & INTERVIEWS
GRI
1 December 2025
Look back on the racing and interviews with winning connections in the Championship races at the 2025 RCÉ Winter Racing Festival in Shelbourne Park.
SHELBOURNE INVITING ENTRIES FOR TOP COMPS
Ian Fortune
1 December 2025
Three major competitions are due to start at Shelbourne Park this weekend and this is your final remainder to get entries in ahead of the Tuesday deadline.
LIMERICK SUNDAY CARD SERVES UP FESTIVE FEAST
Peter Farrell
1 December 2025
Limerick Greyhound Stadium delivered an action-packed Sunday afternoon card featuring four sweepstake finals alongside several high-quality open contests.
OREO OLLIE RETURNS TO WINNING FOR IN THE KINGDOM
Barry Drake
1 December 2025
The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium held a remembrance night on Saturday night with each race on the night carrying a winner’s prize of €700.
CHRISTMAS PARTY GOERS TREATED TO SUPERB SHELBOURNE ACTION
Ian Fortune
30 November 2025
A huge crowd journeyed to Shelbourne Park on Saturday night for the first weekend of real Christmas party action and all seemed to have a great time, aided by some superb action on the track.
PABLO IN CRUISE CONTROL IN THE FINAL OF THE DANNY CORKERY MEMORIAL
Barry Drake
30 November 2025
DROOPYS PABLO, trained by Johnny Linehan for owners the All Angels Syndicate, delivered a stunning front running winning performance to win Saturday’s feature at Curraheen Park, the €5,000 to the winner Danny Corkery Memorial A3/A4 Final.
SHARP DEBUT FROM MOORSTOWN ARWEN
Peter Farrell
30 November 2025
It was an all-graded affair at Thurles Park on Saturday night, but the performance that truly caught the eye arrived in race five, where Moorstown Arwen announced herself as a future prospect.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 29/11/2025
GRI
29 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 29/11/2025:
ANTHONY ON FIRE WITH MULLINGAR FOUR-TIMER
Ian Fortune
29 November 2025
What do Fishers Island, Lightfoot Vine, Lightfoot Perry and Please Molly have in common. The answer is they are trained by Anthony Hamilton and all four scored at Mullingar on Friday afternoon.
A CHARDA SETS STANDARD FOR VINCENT AT NEWBRIDGE
Ian Fortune
29 November 2025
Vincent McKenna has his team purring in recent weeks and he had another good winner at Newbridge on Friday with his promising youngster A Charda setting the standard in the second round of the TIME Nutrition & NTSC A3 525.
KEANO ON FIRE AT BUSY KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
29 November 2025
The new facilities at Kilkenny are certainly proving popular with Friday’s card attracting another bumper crowd and a festive atmosphere in the newly appointed bar. On the track, the star of proceedings was Hollyhill Keano as he landed the Dominic McMonagle Memorial A3 525 for Paraic Campion and Ger Gubbins.
DEFENDER GOES QUICK AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
29 November 2025
After a series of fine displays in the Fair Warrior Sprint at Mullingar, Defender made a bright return to four bends at Shelbourne Park on Friday night, posting a fastest of the night 28.37 for Kathleen and Francie Murray.
LENNIES EDDIE A NAME TO REMEMBER
Ian Fortune
29 November 2025
Lee Craze has another potential star to look forward to after his latest recruit Lennies Eddie produced a massive run to open his account at Dundalk on Friday night, posting a rapid 21.04 despite his inexperience.
ELEGATTO SETS THE STANDARD IN PADDY O’GORMAN OPENER AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
29 November 2025
The opening-round heats of the Paddy O’Gorman A3/A4 525 headlined an eight-race card at Galway on Friday night, and early indications suggest the €2,000-to-the-winner stake will take plenty of winning.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 28/11/2025:
GRI
28 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 28/11/2025:
HAWK HOLDS ON TO LAND DUBLIN’S MONTHLY NOVICE
Ian Fortune
28 November 2025
The feature of Thursday’s card at Shelbourne Park was the final of the November Monthly Novice ON2 525 and Greenmount Hawk did what was needed to win, although he was all out to contain Unassuming in a desperate finish.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 27/11/2025
GRI
27 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 27/11/2025:
EPISODE 223: TIM CLIFFE TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
27 November 2025
This week, Barry Drake chats with young handler and trainer Tim Cliffe, fresh from a brilliant success at the Winter Racing Festival in Shelbourne Park.
REMINDER LIMERICK RACE SUNDAY
Peter Farrell
27 November 2025
In a change to their normal schedule, Limerick will also host an eleven race card on Sunday, 30th November, with the first race due off at 5.00pm
2025 ERIC BROWNE MEMORIAL KINGDOM DERBY
Barry Drake
27 November 2025
It's nearly Kingdom Derby time in Tralee! The 2025 Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby, kindly sponsored by Berkie Browne and family, begins Friday December 6th for 24 AA0 greyhounds over 525 yards.
FLYING RUNS IN ENNISCORTHY’S LORD UNRACED
Ian Fortune
25 November 2025
The opening round of the Lord Unraced may have been postponed from last Thursday but it was certainly worth the wait with a number of outstanding runs coming in the valuable stake at Enniscorthy on Monday night.
ENTRY BOOK OPEN FOR MUNSTER CHRISTMAS CUP AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
25 November 2025
As the Munster Christmas Cup draws near at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium, and with the ‘Village’ Kennels coming on board as this year’s sponsor, owners and trainers are being urged to submit entries early.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY SPECIAL - THE 2025 RCÉ WINTER RACING FESTIVAL
GRI
24 November 2025
The 2025 RCÉ Winter Racing Festival produced another memorable weekend in Shelbourne Park as crowds flocked to the Dublin venue to witness the greatest names in our sport compete.
BERNARD BARRY CHRISTMAS OAKS RETURNS TO SHELBOURNE PARK THIS DECEMBER
GRI
24 November 2025
The Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks, sponsored by Shelbourne Park bookmaker Bernard Barry, is set to return this festive season, with racing taking place from 6th December and the Final on Saturday, 27th December.
AMIGO SUCCESS A REAL THRILL FOR ANTRIM BREEDER MAGILL
Ian Fortune
24 November 2025
Santas Amigo raced to a brilliant Category 1 success at Sunderland on Friday night, capturing the hugely valuable Premier Greyhound Racing Classic.
ANOTHER VERY SPECIAL NIGHT AS WINTER RACING FESTIVAL CONCLUDES
Ian Fortune
23 November 2025
Since its debut as the Night of Stars in 2012, the RCÉ Winter Racing Festival has delivered countless memorable evenings at Shelbourne Park.
PABLO AND DIAMOND STAR IN SEMI FINALS OF THE CORKERY MEMORIAL
Barry Drake
23 November 2025
The semi-finals of the €5,000 to the winner Danny Corkery Memorial A3/A4 Stake were the feature races at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
PENSION TIM PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS TO WIN KILCOHAN PARK FEATURE
Barry Drake
23 November 2025
PENSION TIM, for Leo Dunphy, made it two wins from just three career outings when winning the €1,000 to the winner Christmas Parties @ Kilcohan Park ON2/ON3 Stake at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
IROKO AND EDWARD GO QUICK AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
23 November 2025
The semi-finals of both the Ballymac Kennels AO 525 and the Droopys Stud A2 525 dominated proceedings at Limerick Stadium on Saturday night, and the standout performer was Ballymac Iroko, who produced a career-best display.
A WONDERFUL START TO THE FESTIVAL
Ian Fortune
22 November 2025
The RCÉ Winter Racing Festival got underway at Shelbourne Park on Friday night and the opening night of the annual showpiece certainly didn’t disappoint.
BENSON COMPLETES HER MARCH AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
22 November 2025
There was a huge crowd at Kilkenny on Friday night for what was a pretty notable meeting at the St James Park venue.
KING QUICKEST IN MACE SHANNON SEMIS AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
22 November 2025
The semi finals of the Mace Shannon A1 550 featured at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Friday night, and it was Smart King that set the standard for owner Tom White.
IRISH GREYHOUND REVIEW ANNUAL VOLUME 48 NAMES PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2025
GRI
21 November 2025
Irish Greyhound Review Annual Volume 48 – 2026 names Graham Holland as their 2025 winner of their Personality of the Year!
IRISH GREYHOUND REVIEW ANNUAL VOLUME 48 NAMES STUD DOG OF THE YEAR 2025
GRI
21 November 2025
Irish Greyhound Review Annual Volume 48 – 2026 names Stud Dog of the Year 2025. Droopys Sydney claims his fourth Stud Dog Award!!
IRISH GREYHOUND REVIEW ANNUAL VOLUME 48 – 2026
GRI
21 November 2025
Irish Greyhound Review Annual Volume 48 – 2026 (48th Continuous Year) OUT NOW!! Get the perfect Christmas gift from only €20.00.
EPISODE 222: LEE CRAZE TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
20 November 2025
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry Drake catches up with UK owner Lee Craze, the man behind the “Lennies” greyhounds.
FANGIO RACING CLUB A GREAT INITIATIVE
Ian Fortune
20 November 2025
The renowned Townview Kennels will launch a new syndicate in the coming year, taking inspiration from the long-term success of the Champagne Club, known for their ’Bubbly’ prefix.
STUDENTS HAVE A BALL AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
19 November 2025
The latest student night at Shelbourne Park was an undoubted success with the revelers really getting to the spirit.
TUS LEADS THE PACK WITH GREYHOUND INDUSTRY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
GRI
18 November 2025
The Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), in collaboration with Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI), has announced the launch of two courses designed to advance education, professional standards and animal welfare across Ireland’s greyhound industry.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER
GRI
17 November 2025
Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons have your favourite Monday evening chat.
UK CHALLENGER FLARE TRIALS WELL AFTER NIGHTMARE
Ian Fortune
17 November 2025
Sean Parker and his star performer Droopys Flare endured a nightmare journey across the Irish Sea on Saturday but still managed to achieve their objective.
ALL WELL WITH DIAMOND BUT HE MISSES WRF
Ian Fortune
17 November 2025
Part owner Graham Box confirmed this morning that Bockos Diamond won’t be in action at the Winter Racing Festival but will race on in 2026 with the English Derby at Towcester his main target.
BALLYDOYLE TINA A BRILLIANT PUPPYS OAKS CHAMP
Ian Fortune
16 November 2025
Ballydoyle Tina was a superb winner of the Gourmet Island Puppy Oaks at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, again confirming her huge promise and ability.
FRIENDLY FIRES IN FAIR WARRIOR
Ian Fortune
16 November 2025
Gem Friendly produced the best display of her career at Mullingar to storm to a brilliant victory in the Pat Doran Memorial Fair Warrior Open 400.
MERLIN WORKS HIS MAGIC IN LIAM BRUSSELS MEMORIAL
Peter Farrell
16 November 2025
The €1,700-to-the-winner Liam Brussels Memorial A4/A5 525 served as the feature at Galway on Saturday night and the rapidly improving Hollywell Merlin delivered a brilliant performance to take the honours.
BALLINVEALA BOLT BACK TO HIS BEST
Peter Farrell
16 November 2025
There was competitive sweepstake action at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as both the Droppys Stud A2 525 and the Ballymac Kennels A0 525 got underway.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 15/11/2025
GRI
16 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 15/11/2025:
BLADHMA AND BENSON TOO HOT IN KILKENNY’S BOYLESPORTS A3
Ian Fortune
15 November 2025
Both Sliabh Bladhma and Twenty Benson were simply too good for their rivals in the heavy rain at Kilkenny on Friday night as both came home clear in their respective semi-finals of the BOYLE Sports A3 Bitch 525.
SPECIAL LIVES UP TO HER NAME IN THE DUBLIN RAIN
Ian Fortune
15 November 2025
Weather conditions were far from ideal at Shelbourne Park on Friday night but the track stood up extremely well to the elements and there were some superb displays including that of Bombay Special and Gallant Princess as they took the two finals up for decision.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 14/11/2025
GRI
15 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 14/11/2025:
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 13/11/2025
GRI
14 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 13/11/2025:
EPISODE 221: COLM FITZGERALD TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
13 November 2025
This week, Barry Drake speaks with one of the sport’s rising young trainers, 22-year-old Colm Fitzgerald from West Clare.
WRF STAKES DOMINATING ACTION OVER COMING DAYS
Ian Fortune
13 November 2025
The Shelbourne Park cards for the coming days were released yesterday and as you can guess, there are a number of sweepstakes on offer with the finals set to be part of the RCÉ Winter Racing Festival action next weekend.
RETIRED FOOTBALLER CONOR MORTIMER VISITS THE RETIRED ATHLETES AT THE IRGT LEINSTER VISITOR CENTRE
GRI
12 November 2025
"Come down here and pet the animals and look at the animals yourself, you need to be there with the greyhounds"
MISSED THE BAR ONE IRISH GREYHOUND LAURELS? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED!
GRI
12 November 2025
A limited number of race cards from the Bar One Irish Greyhound Laurels are available for those who couldn’t make it on the night.
VIDEO: 2025 BAR ONE RACING IRISH LAURELS FINAL
GRI
12 November 2025
A huge crowd were in Curraheen Park on Saturday night to witness a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels, in parternship with Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing.
WATCH: THE PEOPLE OF CORK SHARE WHAT MAKES THE LAURELS SO SPECIAL
GRI
11 November 2025
To mark the Laurels Final live broadcast on Virgin Media Television, we wanted to know what exactly makes this event so special. And who better to ask than the people who love it most, the people of Cork.
DYNAMIC WAS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH
Ian Fortune
11 November 2025
The brilliantly fast Dynamic Force has run his final race and set for a new career as a sire.
ENNISCORTHY SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
Ian Fortune
11 November 2025
As Christmas approaches, it’s time to start pencilling some dates into your calendar. Enniscorthy yesterday confirmed their schedule for the coming weeks.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER - LAURELS FINAL & MORE!
GRI
10 November 2025
Join us for a chat about a thrilling Laurels Final and more!
NOTABLE TRIALS AS SANDWICHES AND KNEGARE GO FASTEST
Ian Fortune
10 November 2025
It’s easy know that the Winter Racing Festival is just around the corner when you glance over the trial results from Shelbourne Park over the weekend.
WATCH THE LAURELS FINAL SHOW ON VIRGIN MEDIA PLAY
GRI
9 November 2025
Missed Cork's biggest racing night of the year on TV on Saturday night? Catch up now/
MAGICAL ON FIRE POWERS TO LAURELS SUCCESS FOR THE GUILFOYLE’S
Barry Drake
9 November 2025
Magical On Fire the 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels Champion.
WONDERFUL RACING AS YOUNGSTERS SHINE IN DUBLIN
Ian Fortune
9 November 2025
Shelbourne Park served up a card of serious quality on Saturday as the stars of the future played their part in making this one of the more memorable cards of the year.
FAMILIAR NAMES TO FORE IN MULLINGAR’S FAIR WARRIOR
Ian Fortune
9 November 2025
Gem Friendly and Stefans Galaxy continued their impressive march through the Pat Doran memorial Fair Warrior at Mullingar on Saturday night.
HAZELHILL CHICK IMPRESSES IN THE BARKING BUZZ APP AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
9 November 2025
While it was a relatively low-key affair at Limerick on Saturday night, there were still a couple of Unraced Sweepstake deciders to keep the crowd entertained.
SOFIA SETS THE STANDARD IN LIAM BRUSSELS OPENER AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
9 November 2025
The three semi-finals of the Liam Brussels Memorial A4/A5 dominated proceedings at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night, with Glengar Sofia setting the standard in impressive fashion.
QUALITY FARE AT THURLES PARK
Peter Farrell
9 November 2025
Thurles hosted a ten-race card on Saturday night, and several greyhounds dipped under the 29-second barrier, the quickest of them being Charming Graham, who took off in the A5/A6 525.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 8/11/2025
GRI
8 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 8/11/2025:
FLORICAN FASTEST IN BOYLESPORTS A3 BITCH STAKE AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
8 November 2025
The BOYLE Sports A3 Bitch 525 continued at Kilkenny on Friday night and honour of going fastest went to Florican Heights as she posted 29.10, just bettering the 29.13 return of Twenty Benson, while Ballinabola Ruth won in 29.41.
A FEATURE RACE CROSSFIELD DOUBLE
Ian Fortune
8 November 2025
There were two finals up for decision at Shelbourne Park on Friday night and Brendan O’Shea landed both prizes with Crossfield Dean and Crossfield Roman dominating in their respective assignments.
THREE STRAIGHT WINS FOR BALLYMAC SIUN IN KINGDOM FEATURE
Barry Drake
8 November 2025
BALLYMAC SIUN (King Elvis-Ballymac Merkle) made it a hat trick of straight successes when winning the feature in the Kingdom on Friday night, the €3,000 to the winner Timmy Ward Memorial A1 Stakes.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 7/11/2025
GRI
7 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 7/11/2025:
2026 CLASSICS AND FEATURES CALENDAR RELEASED
GRI
7 November 2025
The 2026 Classics and Features Calendar has been ratified by the Board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland and released.
TOWCESTER AWARDED 2026 ENGLISH DERBY
Ian Fortune
7 November 2025
The 2026 English Derby will be run at Towcester after it was yesterday announced that the selection panel had chosen the Northamptonshire venue over Dunstall Park.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 6/11/2025
GRI
7 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 6/11/2025:
BARNFIELD TITAN A YOUNGSTER TO WATCH GOING FORWARD
Barry Drake
6 November 2025
The first Wednesday of every month consistently produces some promising youngsters at Youghal Greyhound Track, and we have a couple to watch out for going forward.
2025 BAR ONE RACING IRISH LAURELS FINAL RACE PROGRAMME
GRI
6 November 2025
The biggest and best event of the year in Curraheen Park is here - the 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels.
EPISODE 220: LAURELS FINAL PREVIEW TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
6 November 2025
Barry Drake looks ahead to Saturday’s Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels Final at Curraheen Park.
JOSIE MCKENNA
6 November 2025
It’s with great sadness we must report the passing of Josie McKenna, a member of the most famous family in Irish greyhound racing. Josie was entrenched in greyhound racing for most of her life as the wife of the late great Ger McKenna, while her sons John, Ger and Owen have also forged their own path in the sport.
PATSY DALY
6 November 2025
The Tyrone greyhound fraternity lost one of its very popular members with the death of Patsy Daly on Sunday past after a prolonged illness.
TALENTED FLARE ONLY UK ENTRY TO DATE FOR WRF
Ian Fortune
5 November 2025
Sean Parker toyed with the idea of running his brilliant stayer Droopy Flare on Derby final night at Shelbourne Park. He ultimately decided against it as she ran in the final of the Premier Greyhound Racing St Leger at Nottingham only days earlier.
VIDEO: 2025 BAR ONE RACING IRISH LAURELS SEMI-FINALS
GRI
4 November 2025
Here's another chance to look back on the Semi-Final action as our 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels finalists were decided.
A WORD OF ADVICE – BOOK YOUR DERBY ACCOMMODATION EARLY
Ian Fortune
4 November 2025
With the announcement of the dates for the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby coming last week, it is perhaps the right time for those interesting in journeying to HQ for the showpiece to consider booking accommodation sooner rather than later.
MARTIN FORTUNE
3 November 2025
Greyhound racing lost one of its greatest friends over the weekend with the sad passing of Martin Fortune.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 3RD NOVEMBER
GRI
3 November 2025
Ian and Tommy and guest Kieran from Bar One Racing sit down to chat Laurels and more!
SANDWICHES FLIES IN SHELBOURNE TRIAL
Ian Fortune
3 November 2025
BOYLE Sports Derby Champion Cheap Sandwiches had a stretch at Shelborne Park on Saturday night and posted a sizzling 27.85 (.25 fast) for the 525yd trip ahead of racing.
BALLYMAC DOMINATION AS GLORIA TAKES MERRIMAN MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
2 November 2025
The ladies were given their chance to shine at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and they certainly seized the opportunity with a series of incredible performances, including a massive run from Ballymac Gloria to capture the €10,000 Paddy Merriman Memorial.
GEM SPARKLES IN FAIR WARRIOR
Ian Fortune
2 November 2025
Conor McGrath’s Gem Friendly was hugely impressive at Mullingar on Saturday night as she set the standard in the quarter finals of the Pat Doran Memorial Fair Warrior Open 400.
MAGICAL MAG THE TOAST OF THE NORTH WEST WITH BRILLIANT OAKS VICTORY
Peter Farrell
2 November 2025
The final of the €10,000-to-the-winner BOYLE Sports Lifford Oaks drew a bumper crowd to Lifford Stadium on Saturday night, and the evening belonged to Magical Mag, who further cemented her status as a leading contender for the 2025 Bitch of the Year title.
NEADY AND SLEEPER LAND LIMERICK FINALS
Peter Farrell
2 November 2025
Limerick played host to two sweepstake finals on Saturday night, as both the Try a Trio A2 525 and the I.R.G.T. A3 525 went down for decision.
SETANTA AND JOEY POWER INTO LAURELS DECIDER
Barry Drake
2 November 2025
BALLYMAC SETANTA once again set the standard in the Bar One Racing in association with the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels when the in-form tracker made it four wins on the bounce with his third sub-28-second winning performance for Liam Dowling.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 1/11/2025
GRI
1 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 1/11/2025:
BALLYMAC SIUN STARS IN THE SEMI FINALS OF THE TIMMY WARD MEMORIAL
Barry Drake
1 November 2025
BALLYMAC SIUN, for Liam Dowling, went quickest on the clock in the semi-final heats of the Timmy Ward Memorial Stakes at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
SIR DOMINATES TO TAKE DUBLIN FEATURE
Ian Fortune
1 November 2025
On a night of superb displays at Shelbourne Park, Dear Sir took the feature on Friday, coming home clear in the final of the Talking Dogs A1 525.
HAT-TRICK FOR BONO IN TIME DECIDER AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
1 November 2025
There was a €1,200 winner’s prize on offer in the ‘Join The TIME Club A3/A4 525’ at Galway on Friday night and it was snapped up by Derrymoyle Bono, who delivered a front-running masterclass to claim the honours in style.
A SWEET RUN FROM MELON AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
1 November 2025
Droopys Melon has often shown ability but wins have been elusive for the talented daughter of Droopys Sydney and Droopys Fia.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 31/10/2025
GRI
31 October 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 31/10/2025:
TALKING DOGS MEETS… GJ MCKENNA
GRI
31 October 2025
Ian Fortune has the wonderful opportunity to talk dogs and meet with GJ McKenna.
DILLION QUIRKE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING THIS WEEKEND
GRI
31 October 2025
Our nationwide fundraising campaign in aid of the Dillon Quirke Foundation concluding this weekend.
EAST LIMERICK AREA: GREYHOUND STRAYING
GRI
31 October 2025
A white and black male greyhound straying in the Pallasgreen/Doon area.
MICHEAL SEAMUS TOO HOT IN THE RAIN
Ian Fortune
31 October 2025
Conditions at Shelbourne Park on Thursday were certainly attritional with constant rain throughout the day causing the track to run quite slow on the night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 30/10/2025
GRI
30 October 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 30/10/2025:
EPISODE 219: KIERAN BURKE TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
30 October 2025
Barry looks ahead to the Bar One Racing Irish Laurels Semi-Finals with Kieran Burke.
MISSING BITCH FOUND
Ian Fortune
30 October 2025
We reported earlier this week that a blue greyhound bitch has been reported missing in the Bulgaden area of Limerick. Thankfully, the news is good.
PETER TIERNAN
29 October 2025
It’s with great sadness we must report the passing of a great friend of greyhound racing, Peter Tiernan.
TALKING DOGS ON TUESDAY 28TH OCTOBER
GRI
28 October 2025
Time for your favourite greyhound racing chat!
BLITZ ON TOP IN KILTREA KENNELS UNRACED AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
28 October 2025
Glengar Blitz overcame a tricky draw in five to capture the Kiltrea Kennels Open Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night for Pat Buckley and owner Bradley Canty.
DERBY CHAMP SANDWICHES MOVES WELL IN TRIAL
Ian Fortune
27 October 2025
BOYLE Sports Derby champion Cheap Sandwiches seems on target for a return to action at the Winter Racing Festival next month after posting a very useful 18.59 in a sprint trial at Shelbourne Park ahead of racing on Saturday night.
PICKLES WINS A 600YD THRILLER IN FINAL STRIDE
Ian Fortune
26 October 2025
Coosane Pickles produced another brilliant display to capture the Yvonne Barry Track Bookmaker Open 600 at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, again highlighting just how good racing over the extended 600yd trip can be.
FANCIED RUNNERS TO THE FORE IN FAIR WARRIOR
Ian Fortune
26 October 2025
It was a tough night to be a bookmaker at Mullingar on Saturday as the Pat Doran Memorial Fair Warrior Open 400 got underway.
UPDATE TO RACING SCHEDULE - JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2026
GRI
1 October 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) wishes to advise owners and trainers of an adjustment to the national racing schedule for January and February.
BARKING BUZZ CUSTOMER CARE - OPENING HOURS THIS WEEK
18 August 2025
A reminder to all of our Barking Buzz Customers a list of FAQ can be found Here.
SIS RACING TO BROADCAST MONTHLY MEETING FROM THURLES GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
12 August 2025
Thurles Greyhound Stadium is set to welcome SIS racing to its calendar, with the first meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 19th August. Racing will commence at 2.30pm featuring an 8-race card.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND LAUNCHES ALL NEW TALKING DOGS APP - NOW AVAILABLE ON GOOGLE PLAY AND APPLE APP STORE
12 August 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is delighted to announce the launch of the completely re-engineered Talking Dogs App, available to download now from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The upgraded app will officially go live on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, offering fans an entirely new way to stay connected with all the latest greyhound racing news, stories, and features.
BARKING BUZZ DEPOSITS UPDATE FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST
GRI
8 August 2025
Some customers are experiencing issues with depositing / adding money to their account.
REMINDER FOR LEGACY BARKING BUZZ CUSTOMERS
GRI
6 August 2025
The new Barking Buzz platform is now live, and we’re delighted to see so many of you exploring the upgraded experience on Web and Apple IOS.
THE NEW BARKING BUZZ IS NOW LIVE!
GRI
5 August 2025
We are delighted to share that the next-generation Barking Buzz platform is now live across Web, Apple iOS, (with Google Play Store to follow).
INTRODUCING THE NEW BARKING BUZZ
5 August 2025
First look at the all-new Barking Buzz platform — the next-generation betting experience built specifically for Greyhound racing fans.
RCÉ PRESENTS FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN TO MINISTER HEYDON
GRI
24 July 2025
Chairman of Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ), Pat Flanagan, CEO Tim Lucey, and CFO John Tuohey met with Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D., to present RCÉ’s new Five-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2029).
RCÉ LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS STRATEGY TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF IRISH GREYHOUND RACING
GRI
23 July 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ), the statutory body responsible for the regulation, development and promotion of greyhound racing in Ireland, has today (Wednesday, 23 July 2025) unveiled its Strategic Plan 2025–2029.
IRISH GREYHOUND RACING RECORDS OVER 7,000 RACES AND €4.3M IN PRIZE MONEY IN FIRST HALF OF 2025
GRI
23 July 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) has published its first Industry Activity Report, covering January to June 2025, alongside the launch of its five-year strategic plan (2025–2029) in Shelbourne Park today.
RCÉ 2025 KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED
GRI
27 May 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) today announced that the 2025 Kennel Improvement Scheme is now fully subscribed and is officially closed to new applications.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME FOR 2025
GRI
15 April 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) have announced the details for the Kennel Improvement Scheme for 2025. Originally introduced in July 2022, the scheme aims to enhance the welfare standards and conditions within greyhound kennels across the country.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND PROUD TO SUPPORT TUS COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
GRI
31 March 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is delighted to continue its support for the TUS Community and Industry Scholarship Awards, which celebrated its latest group of recipients in a special ceremony at the new TUS Coonagh Campus on Monday, March 24, 2025.
WRAPPING UP DENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
GRI
28 February 2025
As February comes to a close, Greyhound Racing Ireland is wrapping up Dental Health Awareness Month, an initiative dedicated to highlighting the importance of maintaining good oral health in greyhounds.
SALES FIXTURES FOR 2025
GRI
21 February 2025
Dates and Venues for Greyhound Sales in 2025 have been confirmed.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN/GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES NEW SIS PRIZEMONEY DISTRIBUTION
GRI
13 February 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann/Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is pleased to announce the implementation of a new SIS Prizemoney distribution structure, effective the week commencing February 24, 2025.
10 QUESTIONS WITH TARA LAMB, ARCHITECT OF THE NEW LOOK SHELBOURNE PARK
GRI
30 December 2024
One of the most exciting developments in greyhound racing in 2024 was the re-opening of the new look Shelbourne Park.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND AND SIS ANNOUNCE SIGNIFICANT EXTENSION OF MAJOR FEATURE EVENTS INTO 2025
GRI
13 December 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland and SIS have announced the extension, and significant expansion, of an agreement to showcase major feature events into 2025.
2025 CLASSICS AND FEATURES CALENDAR RELEASED
GRI
13 November 2024
The 2025 Classics and Features Calendar has been released with the key dates for all of the big events in Irish Greyhound Racing.
TIME CLUB A GREAT INITIATIVE
Ian Fortune
10 October 2024
Willie Rigney and John Fox, the men behind Time Greyhound Nutrition, have been involved the sport of greyhound racing for a long number of years.
JOIN THE TIME CLUB
GRI
9 October 2024
Time Greyhound Nutrition has proudly launched its innovative Time Club.
SHELBOURNE PARK MUSEUM OFFICIALLY OPENS
GRI
30 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Museum Officially Opens
AMENDMENTS TO OUT OF TIME PERIOD IN NOVICE GREYHOUNDS
GRI
21 August 2024
At the latest Regulation Committee, the following changes to our Novice Racing System have been approved.
ADVICE REGARDING LEPTOSPIROSIS
GRI
2 August 2024
There have been reports of cases of leptospirosis in dogs in parts of the country. Leptospirosis is a disease that is best known for causing jaundice in dogs. It is fatal in most cases unless treated very early after onset. Of greater concern, is the danger that leptospirosis poses for people who come into contact with a dog suffering from the disease. It is highly contagious to both humans and other dogs.
GRI NOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF GREYHOUNDS AT LICENSED SALES AUCTIONS
GRI
24 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland wishes to advise, that from and including May 1st 2024, it will be a condition of sale, that all purchasers of greyhounds at licensed auctions, must be able to furnish their Irish Coursing Club (ICC) Owner Registration Number to the greyhound stadium in advance of bidding on any greyhound at the auction. This number will be recorded by the stadium for traceability purposes.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME FOR 2024
GRI
11 March 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) have announced the details for the Kennel Improvement Scheme for 2024.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL BREEDERS BONUS PAYMENT
GRI
12 February 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland Announces Additional Breeders Bonus Payment for Oaks & Bitch Stakes
YOU'RE NOT ALONE. INFORMATION ON PIETA HELPLINES
GRI
22 June 2023
If you are in suicidal distress, self-harming or have been bereaved by suicide, Pieta are available to talk to you today.
NEW TALKING DOGS ARCHIVE
GRI
29 January 2022
We're delighted to now be able to archive the big news stories for you to read in the weeks and months to come.
SIGNIFICANT EXPANSION OF GREYHOUND CARE CENTRE PROGRAMME
GRI
23 December 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has announced plans for the introduction of at least four new regional facilities across the country for the preparation and rehoming of retired racing greyhounds.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN TRACEABILITY SYSTEM (RCÉTS) INFORMATION UPDATE
GRI
22 November 2021
On November 22nd, 2021, pursuant to Article 36 of the Greyhound Industry (Racing) Regulations 2007-2021, the Board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann have directed that it will be a condition of entry at RCÉ Licenced Stadia, that Owners/Trainers must have updated all outstanding records on RCÉTS relating to the greyhounds/pups in his/her care. Failure to do this will result in race entries automatically not being accepted for racing for this owner/trainer until such time as the deficiency is rectified. Once relevant updates are provided, entries will be accepted again.
GUIDANCE ON MEAT PRODUCTS
GRI
18 November 2021
ADVICE FOR TRAINERS AND OWNERS: FEEDING OF ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS TO RACING GREYHOUNDS
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND LAUNCHES NEW CODE OF PRACTICE
GRI
16 November 2021
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) / Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) today (Tuesday, 16 November 2021) launched a new Code of Practice that applies to any person who keeps, breeds, rears, trains, races, trades or transports a greyhound in Ireland.
LAUNCH OF TRACES NT EXPORT DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM
GRI
6 October 2021
TRACES is the European Commissions Electronic Platform used in the Import and Export of amongst other things, animals. In its guise as TRACES Classic, it has been used for several years by Irish Individuals and companies exporting animals abroad. These have typically included individuals who undertake transporting greyhounds abroad for export.
RCE ANNOUNCE EXPANSION TO THE INJURIES AT TRACKS RECOVERY SCHEME FROM OCTOBER 1ST
GRI
4 October 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) provide funding for the treatment of greyhounds which have been injured while racing or participating in Qualifying Trials at RCÉ Licensed stadia through The Injuries at Tracks Recovery Scheme. This scheme is open to all owners and trainers who have incurred veterinary costs in the treatment of greyhounds to repair a *career ending orthopaedic (bone) injury which was sustained while racing or running qualifying Trials at a RCÉ licensed stadium.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN TRACEABILITY SYSTEM (RCÉTS) ENHANCEMENT
GRI
27 August 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland today (27th August 2021) announced an additional enhancement of its traceability system – RCÉTS – to allow owners/trainers to provide updates on their greyhounds and pups.
REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTING GREYHOUNDS TO GREAT BRITAIN
GRI
25 January 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann has been working with various parties to establish the requirements for transporting greyhounds to and from the UK.
A QUICK INTRODUCTION TO RCETS
GRI
13 January 2021
We've begun to roll out our new RCÉTS (Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System) app and website this week.
TRACEABILITY OF PRIME IMPORTANCE
Ian Fortune
13 January 2021
In these times when greyhound racing has come in for so much unfair criticism, the decision of Greyhound Racing Ireland to roll out a full traceability system must be applauded.
HOW TO REHOME YOUR RETIRED GREYHOUND
GRI
17 December 2020
A reminder of the steps to rehome your retired racing greyhound with the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust.
THE IRISH RETIRED GREYHOUND TRUST AND RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN ( RCÉ) LAUNCH THEIR FIRST EVER RACING GREYHOUND CARE CENTRE
GRI
28 October 2020
Today Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) in partnership with The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust announced the next chapter in Irish Greyhound racing with the launch of its first dedicated Greyhound Care Centre.
IRGT LAUNCH NEW FOSTER TO ADOPT SCHEME
IGB
19 May 2020
The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT) have launched their new Foster to Adopt scheme today, with the aim of offering would-be adopters the chance to experience life with a retired greyhound.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES NEW CONFIDENTIAL PHONE LINE TO REPORT WELFARE CONCERNS
IGB
12 July 2019
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) today announced the launch of a confidential phone line which will be available to members of the public to report greyhound welfare concerns.