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FUTURE CHAMPIONS TO SHINE AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
17 March 2025
There will be huge interest in proceedings at Enniscorthy this evening with one of the great competitions on the Wexford venue’s calendar, the Future Champion and Micheal Fortune Memorial Open Unraced Stake, getting underway.
KNEGARE NOW THE CLEAR EASTER CUP FAVOURITE
Ian Fortune
17 March 2025
Callaway Knegare may have suffered a narrow defeat in his opening round assignment but he has been promoted to outright favouritism with the sponsors for the Bresbet Easter Cup.
HENNESSY TO TRIAL AT TOWCESTER THIS WEEK
Ian Fortune
17 March 2025
A year after capturing the Maiden Derby at Towcester, it seems Paul Hennessy is targeting the valuable competition once again with the Gowran based handler set to trial four greyhounds at the Northamptonshire venue on Wednesday.
INCREDIBLE START TO BRESBET EASTER CUP AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
16 March 2025
Those that ventured to Shelbourne Park on Saturday night were served up a bit of everything in the opening round of the Bresbet Easter Cup.
FAIRY FOOTSTEPS LANDS TOM REAL MEMORIAL AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
16 March 2025
Just one week out from the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial for 2025, a number of potential challengers were put through their paces at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night, however, the feature on what was a twelve-race card was the final of the Tom Real Memorial A2 525.
SILVERHILL FREYA STARS IN SEMI FINALS OF THE CORK OAKS
Barry Drake
16 March 2025
SILVERHILL FREYA (Ballymac Bolger-Silverhill Joyce) set the standard in the semi finals of the €7,000 to the winner Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
BANTER BOOST POWERS TO VICTORY IN DEISE PLASTERING SEMI FINAL
Barry Drake
16 March 2025
BANTER BOOST, trained by Owen McKenna for owners Peadar and Sarah O’Dwyer, was again the star of the show at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night as the semi finals of the €5,000 to the winner Deise Plastering Novice 730 Stake took centre stage.
RECOVERY EARNS KIRBY TICKET AT DUNDALK
Ian Fortune
16 March 2025
Less than a week after being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Brendan Matthews was back to business at Dundalk, sending out the promising and rapidly improving Recovery to win the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Trial Stake at Dundalk on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 15/3/2025
GRI
15 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 15/3/2025:
MAGICAL MAG CLAIMS KILCOLGAN CASTLE CONNACHT DERBY GOLD
Peter Farrell
15 March 2025
All eyes were on Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night as the final of the Kilcolgan Castle Connacht Derby took centre stage and the €9,000 to the winner feature went the way of Magical Mag as she romped to a thoroughly impressive victory.
BUNDLE COMPLETES BROWNSTOWN TANGO UNRACED ROMP
Ian Fortune
15 March 2025
Droopys Bundle completed her unbeaten passage through the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Bitch Unraced 525 at Newbridge on Friday night, providing further evidence that she could yet develop into one of the best in training with a superb display of track craft, determination and pure pace.
NEWS EARNS THE HEADLINES IN McCALMONT CUP
Ian Fortune
15 March 2025
The cream is certainly starting to rise to the top in the Deadly Kennels McCalmont Cup with both of Friday’s semi-final winners Kapuka Warrior and Lotto Other News proven at the highest level in the past.
PEP POUNCES IN GUYS AND DOLLS AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
15 March 2025
La Pepinillo was again the star in the Guys And Dolls A2 at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, winning his semi-final in style, while Chelsea Pat won the female half of the draw as she again displayed real professionalism.
FINAL CALL FOR CON & ANNIE KIRBY ENTRIES
Peter Farrell
15 March 2025
Owners and trainers please note that entries for the 2025 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 525 close on Monday, 17th Match at 12 noon.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 14/3/2025
GRI
14 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 14/3/2025:
VIDEO: 2025 CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL LAUNCH
GRI
14 March 2025
The 2025 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial was officially launched in Limerick Greyhound Stadium in front a terrific crowd representing both the Limerick GAA and Greyhound Racing communities.
VIDEO: 2025 TIME IRISH CESAREWITCH FINAL
GRI
14 March 2025
There was an incredible finish to the TIME Irish Cesarewitch at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium on Sunday afternoon with Singalong Dolly finding a way to create history by becoming just the fourth multiple winner of the Classic.
12TH ANNUAL CON & ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL LAUNCHED AT LIMERICK GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
14 March 2025
It was a busy night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Thursday 13th March, as the team hosted the launch of the 12th annual Con & Annie Kirby Memorial, sponsored by JP and Noreen McManus.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 13/3/2025
GRI
13 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 13/3/2025:
VIDEO: T NOLAN CVRT JUVENILE CLASSIC FINAL
GRI
12 March 2025
Join us now to look back on a wonderful win for Droopys Patriot in the 2025 T. Nolan CVRT Juvenile Classic Final in Tralee's Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
EXCITING TIMES AT KILKENNY AS WE LOOK AHEAD TO CHAMPION UNRACED
Ian Fortune
11 March 2025
In a week when two of the graduates of the 2024 Champion Open Unraced were named as award winners at the National Greyhound Racing Awards at Shelbourne Park on Sunday, it seems fitting to look forward to this year’s renewal.
HELP SHELBOURNE PARK WIN AN ICE AWARD
Ian Fortune
11 March 2025
Those involved in the wonderful refurbishment of Shelbourne Park have had reason to get excited in recent days with the news that the project has been shortlisted for three prestigious ICE Awards.
STARS OF OUR SPORT RECOGNISED AT WONDERFUL AWARDS
Ian Fortune
10 March 2025
Shelbourne Park was looking typically resplendent on Sunday evening for the 2024 National Greyhound Racing Awards as we recognised the achievements of the best and brightest in our sport.
DOLLY CREATES HISTORY IN A MOST MEMORABLE CESAREWITCH
Ian Fortune
9 March 2025
There was an incredible finish to the TIME Irish Cesarewitch at Mullingar on Sunday afternoon with Singalong Dolly finding a way to create history by becoming just the fourth multiple winner of the midlands classic, cruelly denying a brave Radical Scoby in a most memorable contest.
BAREFOOT HITS THE RIGHT NOTE IN CLONBRIEN TREATY LIMERICK OAKS DECIDER
Peter Farrell
9 March 2025
All eyes were on the final of the €9,000 to the winner Clonbrien Treaty Limerick Oaks on Saturday night and Barefoot On Fire built on her terrific semi final performance with a flawless, trap-to-line victory for Bryan and Kathleen Murphy.
BEST SAVED FOR LAST AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
9 March 2025
It was a low-key Saturday evening at Shelbourne Park but there were a couple of moments of magic that will leave those present salivating for the start of the Bresbet Easter Cup next weekend.
CHARLIE TAKES HIS OPPORTUNITY IN MIDLANDS DERBY
Ian Fortune
9 March 2025
The entire complexion of the Kilbride Kennels Midlands Derby decider changed before a greyhound even went to traps at Mullingar on Saturday evening with Phoenix Charlie coming in as a reserve into trap four in place of his kennel companion Noirs Best.
GLENGAR MARTHA DELIVERS A STUNNING PERFORMANCE IN THE CORK OAKS
Barry Drake
9 March 2025
GLENGAR MARTHA (Droopys Sydney-Glengarbadminton) went quickest on the clock in the opening round of the €7,000 to the winner Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
BANTER BOOST IMPRESSIVE IN DEISE PLASTERING NOVICE 730
Barry Drake
9 March 2025
BANTER BOOST, trained by Owen McKenna for Peadar O’Dwyer and Sarah O’Dwyer, set the standard in the opening round of the €5,000 to winner Deise Plastering Novice 730 at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 8/3/2025
GRI
8 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 8/3/2025:
BUNDLE AND CALLAWAY IMPRESS IN BROWNSTOWN TANGO UNRACED
Ian Fortune
8 March 2025
Droopys Bundle and Callawayballymac both impressed at Newbridge on Friday night to book their place in the final of the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Bitch Unraced 525.
LOTTO SETS STANDARD IN KILKENNY’S McCALMONT CUP
Ian Fortune
8 March 2025
The Deadly Kennels McCalmont Cup has a rich history.
MAVERICK TAKES SHELBOURNE FEATURE
Ian Fortune
8 March 2025
There was some superb racing at Shelbourne Park on Friday night with two finals up for decision, while the second round of the Guy And Dolls A2 also provided some exciting racing action.
DROOPYS PATRIOT A MAGNIFICENT WINNER OF THE JUVENILE CLASSIC
Barry Drake
8 March 2025
DROOPYS PATRIOT (Dorotas Wildcat-Droopys Alyssa) ran out a magnificent winner of the €11,000 to the winner T Nolan C.V.R.T Centre Juvenile Classic at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
DICE ROLLS ON IN CONNACHT DERBY BUT MAG QUICKEST
Peter Farrell
8 March 2025
Kindly sponsored by Karen Geoghegan, the semi finals of Kilcolgan Castle Connacht Derby took centre stage at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night and both semis were very evenly matched as Magical Mag went narrowly quickest.
BALLINVEALA BOLT REMAINS UNBEATEN IN E.M MECHANICAL CLONMEL NOVICE
Peter Farrell
8 March 2025
There was an eleven-race card on offer at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday night, however, the main attraction were the semi finals of the E.M Mechanical ON2/ON3 525 and this saw Ballinveala Bolt set a blistering standard.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 7/3/2025
GRI
7 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 7/3/2025:
FLASH AND BAGGAGE TAKE HEADLINES AS THURSDAYS RETURN TO DUBLIN
Ian Fortune
7 March 2025
Thursday night racing returned to Shelbourne Park and there were some decent displays including a 28.74 return from Mark Connolly’s Speed Flash in the finale, but in terms of the feature action, the opening round of the Droopys Flytline @ Stud ON2 525 was the highlight.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT KILCOHAN PARK
Barry Drake
7 March 2025
Exciting Sweepstake Action this Saturday Night at Kilcohan Park.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 6/3/2025
GRI
6 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 6/3/2025:
EPISODE 194: HUGHIE KELEGHAN TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
6 March 2025
This week, Barry chats with WGOBA’s Hughie Keleghan, a lifelong greyhound racing enthusiast whose journey in the sport began as a teenager.
VIDEO: 2025 BRESBET EASTER CUP LAUNCH
GRI
5 March 2025
A sunny Shelbourne Park was the backdrop to the launch of the 2025 BresBet Easter Cup this week.
TREATY GOES FAST IN EASTER CUP PREP
Ian Fortune
5 March 2025
After it was confirmed last week that Clonbrien Treaty was on his way back from a spell on the sidelines in an attempt to defend his Bresbet Easter Cup crown, he highlighted his well-being in a sprint trial at Limerick on Saturday night.
JOB FAIRY HELPS SONAÍ IMAGINE LIFE AS A GREYHOUND TRAINER WHEN HE'S OLDER
GRI
4 March 2025
With the help of the Job Fairy and her magical viewfinder, Sonaí imagines life as a dog trainer when he is older.
APEX GLOBAL RESOURCES RENEW TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF THE CORK OAKS AT CURRAHEEN PARK GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
4 March 2025
Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium has announced that Apex Global Resources have confirmed they will continue as the title sponsors of the Cork Oaks for 2025. Sean McGrath, Managing Director, Apex Global Resources, was in Curraheen Park to launch the event which will take place over 3 weekends during March (8th, 15th & 22nd).
BRESBET LAUNCH 2025 EASTER CUP AT SHELBOURNE PARK
GRI
4 March 2025
The BresBet team made the journey to Shelbourne Park this week to launch the 2025 Easter Cup, one of Ireland’s top class greyhound competitions. This will be the fourth year that the Sheffield-based online bookmaker, which specialises in football, horse, and greyhound racing has sponsored this classic event.
SKYLER LEAVES A WONDERFUL LEGACY FOR IRGT
GRI
3 March 2025
A text from Brigid Murphy in Cork confirmed the sad news that her beloved retired greyhound, Skyler, had passed away today, Monday 3rd March.
TED COLLINS - A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE WITH OUR SPECIAL MERIT AWARD WINNER
GRI
3 March 2025
On Sunday, Ted Collins will be honoured with a Special Merit Award at the RCÉ/GRI National Greyhound Racing Awards. Ted's father was one of the founders of Shelbourne Park and Ted himself spent over six decades working there, the majority as Veterinary Surgeon. Ian Fortune spoke to Ted for a special piece for the Shelbourne Park Museum - have a listen!
GALWAY TRIAL AND RACE INFORMATION
Peter Farrell
3 March 2025
Owners and trainers please note the below information regarding trial and race information at Galway Greyhound Stadium
DOLLY’S DEFENCE CONTINUES BUT CAILIN GOES FASTEST IN CESAREWITCH
Ian Fortune
3 March 2025
The stage is set for a wonderful finish to the Time Irish Cesarewitch next Sunday with defending champion Singalong Dolly amongst the six qualifiers after yesterday’s semi-finals but honour of going fastest went to Pennys Cailin as she dipped under the 33 second barrier.
FINFIN AND BEST SHINE IN MIDLANDS DERBY
Ian Fortune
3 March 2025
Finfin and Noirs Best claimed their place in the final of the Kilbride Kennels Midlands Derby on the back of a victory in Saturday’s semi-finals at Mullingar.
CHIEF AN IRISH WINNER AT MONMORE
Ian Fortune
3 March 2025
Jacktavern Chief was an Irish trained winner in the opening round of the PGR Monmore Puppy Derby on Saturday night, showing superb early speed after a tardy start to lead before the corner for a narrow victory.
BAREFOOT ‘ON SONG’ IN CLONBRIEN TREATY LIMERICK OAKS
Peter Farrell
2 March 2025
The semi finals of the €9,000 to the winner Clonbrien Treaty Limerick Oaks took centre stage on Saturday night and while Rinnwood Gem maintained her unbeaten run in the event, it was Barefoot On Song who showed her hand ahead of the valuable decider in one week's time.
A TRIO OF CABRAS AT THURLES
Peter Farrell
2 March 2025
There was a twelve-race card on offer at Thurles Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and the feature was another treble for the kennel of Paddy Scally.
INVERGARRY COMES INTO TAKE SHELBOURNE FEATURE
Ian Fortune
2 March 2025
Saturday’s card at Shelbourne Park provided some fine displays, particularly in the latter part of the evening with the headlines going to Invergarry as he took the feature, the final of the Barking Buzz A1/A2 Tri Distance.
ANOTHER FLYING TRIAL FOR KNEGARE
Ian Fortune
2 March 2025
Callaway Knegare continues to impress in his preparations for a tilt at the Bresbet Easter Cup.
MISTER MYLES A POPULAR WINNER OF THE CORK CUP
Barry Drake
2 March 2025
MISTER MYLES, in the care of Ross Myles for the Clonmel Five Syndicate, ran out a popular winner of the feature at Curraheen Park on Saturday night, the €5,000to the winner TIME Greyhound Nutrition Cork Cup.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 1/3/2025
GRI
2 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 1/3/2025:
NO PAIN FOR BARRIER BACKERS IN DUBLIN
Ian Fortune
1 March 2025
There was some wonderful sweepstake action at Shelbourne Park on Friday night and plenty of fine displays but none could live up to that of Pain Barrier as he clocked a sizzling 28.15 to set the standard in the opening round of the Guys And Dolls A2/A3 525.
BRILLIANT BRO STARS IN MCCALMONT CUP
Ian Fortune
1 March 2025
Droopys Bro will be very hard to beat in the Deadly Kennels McCalmont Cup if he continues to run as he did in Friday’s opening round.
BUNDLE SETS THE STANDARD AT NEWBRIDGE
Ian Fortune
1 March 2025
Droopys Bundle made a bright start to her career at Newbridge on Friday night, setting the standard in the opening round of the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Bitch Unraced Stake.
BUCKLEY ENJOYS MAGNIFICENT DOUBLE IN JUVENILE CLASSIC SEMI FINALS
Barry Drake
1 March 2025
It was all about trainer Pat Buckley in the semi finals of the T Nolan C.V.R.T Centre Juvenile Classic at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
DICE ROLLS ON IN KILCOLGAN CASTLE CONNACHT DERBY
Peter Farrell
1 March 2025
The second round heats of the Kilcolgan Castle Connacht Derby featured on Friday night’s card at Galway Greyhound Stadium and it was Breaghmore Dice that got back to winning ways in emphatic fashion for owner MJ Corrigan.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 28/2/2025
GRI
1 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 28/2/2025:
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.
POTENTIAL UK CHALLENGE FOR KIRBY AS LOCKE EYES LIMERICK
Ian Fortune
27 February 2025
There could be a couple of UK challengers for the upcoming Con & Annie Kirby Memorial after talented Romford based handler, Maxine Locke, stated in yesterday’s Racing Post that she is preparing Ballymac Lucia and Ballymac Axel for a tilt at the classic.
CHIEF WILL REPRESENT IRELAND AT MONMORE
Ian Fortune
27 February 2025
Days after his superb winning debut at Shelbourne Park in the opening round of the Gizmo Cash @ Stud ON2 525, we reported that Jacktavern Chief would be withdrawn from the competition with a crack at the PGR Puppy Derby at Monmore in mind.
TREATY BACK TO DEFEND HIS EASTER CUP TITLE
Ian Fortune
26 February 2025
Just hours after it was confirmed that Bockos Diamond is to skip the upcoming Bresbet Easter Cup came the wonderful news that his kennel companion and defending champion Clonbrien Treaty is set to return to the track in an attempt to complete another famous double.
KILKENNY NEWS
Ian Fortune
26 February 2025
This Friday’s card at Kilkenny will feature the opening round heats of the Deadly Kennels McCalmont Cup A1 525.
EDWARD LEADING A KIRBY TEAM FOR DOLORES
Ian Fortune
26 February 2025
When Razldazl Edward ran out an impressive winner of the Gold Collar at Shelbourne Park in the first week of 2025, it was clear he was on a seriously upward curve with better to come.
DIAMOND ‘BACK IN TRAINING’ AND JUVENILE BOUND
Ian Fortune
25 February 2025
Graham Box yesterday confirmed that his sensational Boylesports Derby champion Bockos Diamond is back in training and moving better than ever.
WARRIOR A WINNING SIRE
Ian Fortune
25 February 2025
2022 Derby champion Born Warrior is a winning sire after the heroics of his very promising daughter The Other Robyn.
OPEN 1025 AT CURRAHEEN PARK ON SATURDAY NIGHT
Barry Drake
24 February 2025
Darren Hogan (Curraheen Park) is seeking entries for an Open 1025 yards this coming Saturday night.
KNEGARE FLIES IN SHELBOURNE TRIAL
Ian Fortune
24 February 2025
Callaway Knegare sent out a reminder to all willing to pay attention at Shelbourne Park on Saturday evening that he is going to be a major force in 2025, posting a sensational 27.99 in a trial ahead of racing.
SEVEN BEACH CLAIMS GOLD IN CUP
Ian Fortune
23 February 2025
Seven Beach has so often been the bridesmaid, but he took his opportunity to take the headlines at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as he claimed a first big race success, coming home in front in the final of the Tote Gold Cup.
CHARLIE AND FINFIN FASTEST MIDLANDS DERBY
Ian Fortune
23 February 2025
For the second week running Phoenix Charlie set the standard in the Kilbride Kennels Midlands Derby at Mullingar, only this time he had to share the honour with Finfin with both wining their respective assignments in 31.03.
ALL ABOUT SENAHEL BEAUTY IN THE SEMI FINALS OF THE CORK CUP
Barry Drake
23 February 2025
Called in from the reserves, SENAHEL BEAUTY delivered a career-best performance in Saturday night's opening semi-final of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition Cork Cup.
GEM SHINES BRIGHTEST IN LIMERICK OAKS SECOND ROUND
Peter Farrell
23 February 2025
The second round heats of the Clonbrien Treaty Limerick Oaks featured on Saturday night at the Dock Road circuit and for the second week running, it was Rinnwood Gem that went quickest as she cemented her status as the one to beat in the €9,000 to the winner event.
A LIGHTFOOT TREBLE AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
23 February 2025
There was an eight race card on offer at Galway on Saturday night and the highlight was a treble for the kennel of Jim Bergin as his ‘Lightfoot’ greyhounds all crossed the line to score.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 22/2/2025
GRI
22 February 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 22/2/2025:
PAULINE RYAN
22 February 2025
It’s with great sadness we must report in the passing of one of the first ladies of Irish greyhound racing, Pauline Ryan.
JOE TOO GOOD IN DUBLIN CUP DECIDER
Ian Fortune
22 February 2025
Skidrow Joe clearly read the brief ahead of his Dublin Cup assignment at Shelbourne Park on Friday night as he produced the fastest start of his career before powering his way to a deserving success in the €7,500 to the winner decider.
MOOSH LANDS KILKENNY FEATURE
Ian Fortune
22 February 2025
Kilara Moosh made the most of an ideal draw on the fence to run out a comfortable winer of the feature at Kilkenny on Friday night, the final of the Blackstone Kennels A2 525, landing a purse of €1,500 for owner Philip O’Keeffe and handler Michael Donnelly.
DROOPYS TRADE POWERS TO VICTORY
Barry Drake
22 February 2025
DROOPYS TRADE (Droopys Sydney-Droopys Alice), trained by John Linehan for owners the Three Tall Men Syndicate, set the standard in the second round of the T Nolan C.V.R.T Centre Juvenile Classic on Friday night.
SORREL SETS THE STANDARD IN KILCOLGAN CASTLE CONNACHT DERBY OPENER
Peter Farrell
22 February 2025
The first round heats of the Kilcolgan Castle Connacht Derby 550 got underway at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night and there was no shortage of quality performance as Ballymac Sorrel set the early standard.
IRISH GLORY AS DEPLOY TRIUMPHS AT NEWCASTLE
Ian Fortune
21 February 2025
Droopys Deploy justified odds-on favouritism in the final of the ARC Northern Puppy Derby at Newcastle on Thursday night, claiming a famous victory for Robert Gleeson and Ireland.
SALES FIXTURES FOR 2025
GRI
21 February 2025
Dates and Venues for Greyhound Sales in 2025 have been confirmed.
BOGGER PAT SHINES AGAIN
Peter Farrell
21 February 2025
In a change to their regular Saturday night slot, Thurles hosted an eight race card on Thursday night and Bogger Pat continued his impressive career start with another polished performance.
YOUNG TRAINER GEAROID O'BRIEN CONTINUES TO IMPRESS
Barry Drake
21 February 2025
Young trainer Gearoid O'Brien continues to impress with his team of greyhounds.
UNRECORDED TRIALS FOR CESAREWITCH CHALLENGERS
Ian Fortune
20 February 2025
Ahead of the Irish Cesarewitch, which commences at Mullingar on Sunday, March 2nd, there is an unrecorded trial session taking place for possible participants at the Midlands venue this Sunday between 12.00 and 1.00pm.
ALTERED SCHEDULE AT SHELBOURNE ON SATURDAY
Ian Fortune
20 February 2025
This Saturday’s Tote Gold Cup decider will be shown live on sisracing.tv.
EPISODE 193: DAVE WILSON TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
20 February 2025
In this episode of Talking Dogs, Barry chats with Dave Wilson of the Harlequin Syndicate about his deep-rooted connection to greyhound racing.
RCÉ/GRI STATEMENT ON WELSH ANNOUNCEMENT ON GREYHOUND RACING IN WALES
GRI
19 February 2025
RCÉ/GRI Statement on Welsh Announcement on Greyhound Racing in Wales.
BROWNSTOWN TANGO OPEN UNRACED REMINDER
Ian Fortune
19 February 2025
We’re just days away from the 2025 renewal of the Brownstown Tango and NTSC Open Unraced commencing at Newbridge, unleashing the latest crop of brilliant ladies.
BRESBET COMMITS TO GREYHOUND RACING SPONSORSHIP IN 2025
GRI
19 February 2025
BresBet are pleased to announce their continued sponsorship of 3 prestigious greyhound competitions during 2025:
AWESOME ALF BOWS OUT AND IS SET FOR STUD DUTIES
Ian Fortune
18 February 2025
Just days after getting another nomination for Sprinter of the Year, Noel Byrne has confirmed that one of the great early paced greyhounds of modern times, Ballinakill Alf has run his final race and is off to stud.
McCALMONT CUP REMINDER
Ian Fortune
18 February 2025
Owners and trainers are reminded that the Deadly Kennels McCalmont Cup 525 starts on Friday, February 28th.
RECORD TURNOVER AT KILKENNY SALES
Ian Fortune
18 February 2025
Last Saturday’s sales at Kilkenny Track resulted in a record turnover of €85,000.
CHANGE TO THURLES SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Peter Farrell
18 February 2025
Owners and trainers please note that a change to the normal racing schedule at Thurles Greyhound Stadium this week.
ALDO ODDS-ON FOR GOLD
Ian Fortune
17 February 2025
Carrick Aldo maintained his unbeaten record in the 2025 Tote Gold Cup at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and Boylesports have reacted by putting him in at 10-11 to land next weekend’s decider.
IN FORM VEDFIELD TIGER GOES QUICKEST IN ROUND TWO OF THE CORK CUP
Barry Drake
17 February 2025
VEDFIELD TIGER delivered a career-best performance in the second round of the 2025 TIME Greyhound Nutrition Cork Cup at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
GOLDEN DISPLAYS HEAT UP PROCEEDINGS IN DUBLIN
Ian Fortune
16 February 2025
It may have been a cool evening in Dublin but the action on offer certainly warmed up proceedings with the two semi-finals of the Tote Gold Cup very much the feature.
CHARLIE THE DERBY STAR AT MULLINGAR
Ian Fortune
16 February 2025
The Kilbride Kennels Midlands Derby got underway at Mullingar on Saturday night and the undoubted star of proceedings was the rampant Phoenix Charlie as he came home a mile clear in the first of the six heats, posting a fastest of the round 30.89 in the process.
BORN BRAVER TURNS THE TABLES TO LAND SPLIT THE POT DECIDER
Peter Farrell
16 February 2025
The final of the Split The Pot ON1/ON2 525 featured on the Thurles card on Saturday night and despite going down to a debut defeat, it was Born Braver that turned the tables on his rivals to win in serious fashion for the Whens-Hes-Running-Syndicate.
GEM SHINES BRIGHTEST IN LIMERICK OAK OPENER
Peter Farrell
16 February 2025
The first round heats of the €9,000 to the winner Clonbrien Treaty Limerick Oaks got underway on Saturday night and the night belonged to Rinnwood Gem as she set an incredibly high bar in the event by posting a majestic 28.25.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 15/2/2025
GRI
15 February 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 15/2/2025:
A NIGHT OF BIG RUNS IN THE KINGDOM
Barry Drake
15 February 2025
BALLYMAC DAVE (Doolin Duke-Ballymac Pebbles) went quickest on the clock in the opening round of the €11,000 to the winner T Nolan C.V.R.T Centre Juvenile Classic at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
KAMARIA SHINES BRIGHTEST IN DUBLIN CUP
Ian Fortune
15 February 2025
You got the sense there was a big run ready to emerge from Razldazl Kamaria and he chose Friday night to produce it as he posted a brilliant fastest of the round 28.86 (rated .50 slow) in tough conditions in the semi-finals of the Dublin Cup.
FOYLE EMMA FASTEST IN BLACKSTONE KENNELS STAKE
Ian Fortune
15 February 2025
Foyle Emma set a strong standard in the semi-finals of the Blackstone Kennels A2 525 at Kilkenny on Friday night, showing great determination to lead from the opening bend.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 14/2/2045
GRI
14 February 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 14/2/2025:
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.
GIFT VOUCHERS FOR A NIGHT AT YOUR LOCAL GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
23 December 2024
Still searching for those last minute gifts? Give them the gift of a great night out!
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.
SALES FIXTURES FOR Q1 OF 2025
GRI
22 November 2024
The following are the Sales Dates and Venues for Greyhound Sales for Q1 of 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
PAT FLANAGAN CONFIRMED AS CHAIRMAN OF RÁSAÍOCHT CON EIREANN
GRI
2 September 2024
We are pleased to announce that Minister Charlie McConalogue has appointed Pat Flanagan as the Chairman of Rásaíocht Con Eireann. Pat, an experienced veterinary surgeon, is a current member of the board of RCÉ. He succeeds Frank Nyhan who served as Chairman for 6 years.
GRI SHOP INTRODUCES NEW PARADE SOFTSHELL GILET
GRI
26 August 2024
In response to the requests from trainers and handlers, the GRI Shop is delighted to announce the addition of a Gilet, priced at €29.95.
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.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND LAUNCHES NEW SALES SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
GRI
25 June 2024
Rásaíocht Con Éireann/Greyhound Racing Ireland (RCÉ/GRI) has this week launched 3 new social media channels dedicated to the promotion of Greyhound Sales across Ireland. The launch of these channels forms part of a wider plan to further engage those looking to purchase a greyhound and to generate interest and conversation around sales events.
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 - HEAD OFFICE AWARDED SMARTER TRAVEL MARK AT BRONZE LEVEL
GRI
21 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is proud to announce that its Head Office has been awarded the Smarter Travel Mark at Bronze level. This prestigious recognition highlights GRI’s commitment to promoting sustainable travel options and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility within the organisation.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES €15,000 DONATION FROM BETDAQ TO THE IRISH RETIRED GREYHOUND TRUST
GRI
10 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland is delighted to announce that the betting exchange company BETDAQ has donated €15,000 to the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT). The IRGT, the designated charity of the greyhound racing industry, is dedicated to the rehoming of greyhounds after their racing careers have concluded.
A VISIT TO OUR 2024 CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL WINNING CLUB
GRI
5 June 2024
When Knockeen Dazzler won the 2024 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Final in Limerick Greyhound Stadium his nominated club, Mountcollins GAA, were cheering him on from the stands. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of JP & Noreen McManus, the club also won on the night, taking home a €10,000 winner's prize and a free fundraising night in Limerick.
GREYHOUND RACING STADIA NATIONWIDE RAISE €10,000 IN AID OF THE DILLON QUIRKE FOUNDATION
GRI
1 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is delighted to announce the donation of €10,000 raised from the recent Jerseys At The Dogs Nationwide Bucket Collection to the Dillon Quirke Foundation.
VIDEO: THE STORY BEHIND THE WALL - PAINTING OUR SUSTAINABILITY STORY WITH A MURAL
GRI
25 May 2024
In Limerick, Limerick Greyhound Stadium stands as a prominent venue for racing enthusiasts. However, beyond the track, an initiative has been underway to promote sustainability and biodiversity on the site.
UNVEILING OF "COILLTE KIRBY" AT LIMERICK GREYHOUND STADIUM: A LEGACY FROM THE 2024 CON & ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL
GRI
24 May 2024
As part of the launch activities for 2024 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial (kindly sponsored by Noreen & JP McManus and named in honour of Noreen’s parents, Con & Annie Kirby, Limerick Greyhound Stadium introduced an innovative tree planting project.
APPOINTMENT OF NEW BOARD MEMBER TO RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN
GRI
1 May 2024
Rásaíocht Con Éireann has been advised by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr Charlie McConalogue, of his appointment of Louise McKenna as a Board member of Rásaíocht Con Éireann.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON EIREANN SUPPORT TUS BURSARY INITIATIVE
GRI
1 May 2024
Joy Neville, former rugby international and special guest at the Leaders@TUS Scholarship 10th-anniversary celebration this week, as 11 students were honored with scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year.
GRI NOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF GREYHOUNDS AT LICENSED SALES AUCTIONS
GRI
1 May 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.
RCÉTS FIGURES FOR 2023
GRI
10 April 2024
In 2023, Rásaíocht Con Éireann allocated €3.15 million to traceability, care and welfare matters and continued to expand its programme of welfare and care initiatives from the Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System (RCÉTS) to its ongoing support for the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT).
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
RCÉ/GRI RESPONSE TO IRISH EXAMINER ARTICLE
GRI
11 January 2024
The Irish Examiner has today published a front page article with the headline "Tipperary woman banned from dog ownership raced greyhounds after court ruling". Rásaíocht Con Éireann was contacted in advance for a statement, which was issued on Friday 5th January 2024. RCÉ is disappointed to note that key information provided was not reflected in the report.
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.
RCÉTS REMINDER JANUARY 2022
GRI
4 January 2022
As we begin a new year this is a reminder to all owners and trainers of the importance of updating their RCÉTS account.
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.
RECORD NUMBER OF RETIRED GREYHOUNDS REHOMED IN 2021
GRI
21 December 2021
The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT) has assisted in the rehoming of more than 2000 retired greyhounds in 2021, a new yearly record for the charity organisation. Established by Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) in 1997, the IRGT is funded through owners’ prizemoney deductions, matched donations by GRI and private donations in its work to rehome greyhounds after retirement and promote them as domestic pets.
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.
GREYHOUND CARE AND WELFARE “KENNEL COUGH”
GRI
22 September 2021
Greyhound Welfare advisory note for Kennel Cough
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.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF GREYHOUND RACING INDUSTRY TO IRISH ECONOMY
GRI
27 July 2021
The significant contribution made by the greyhound racing industry to the Irish exchequer and rural employment is highlighted in a new report published at Shelbourne Park, Dublin, today by Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI).
RCÉ TO COMMENCE INSPECTIONS TO RECONCILE RCÉTS RECORDS
GRI
25 May 2021
As the next step in the rollout of RCÉTS (the Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System), RCÉ/GRI will shortly commence inspections to reconcile RCÉTS records.
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.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN/GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND (GRI) ADOPTS ITS BUDGET FOR 2021
GRI
29 October 2020
GRI’s budget for 2021 has been prepared against a very challenging and changing operating environment due to the impact of Covid-19. The budget has taken account of the government’s plan Resilience & Recovery – Living with Covid under which greyhound racing is permitted under all 5 levels of the plan but with much reduced attendance permitted at Levels 1 & 2.
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.