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SHELBOURNE TO MARK 20 YEARS SINCE TSUNAMI APPEAL NIGHT
Ian Fortune
21 January 2025
It’s hard to believe that it is just over twenty years since the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami that claimed the lives of over a quarter of a million people across fourteen countries.
CURRAHEEN PARK SALES REVIEW
Barry Drake
21 January 2025
Ranchers Buddy (Coolavanny Hoffa-Ranchers Rainbow) was the top lot at the Curraheen Park sales on Saturday morning.
SHELBOURNE’S SOUTH LOTTS TERRACE IS NOW OPEN DAILY
Ian Fortune
20 January 2025
Those of you that frequent Instagram may already be aware that the South Lotts Terrace is now open to the public during the day. The newest addition to Shelbourne Park as part of the wonderful redevelopment of the famous D4 venue, it has proven popular with newcomers and regulars alike.
LYNCH TREBLE IN OPENING ROUND OF THE GAYTIME KENNELS A2/A3 STAKE
Barry Drake
19 January 2025
The opening round of the €8,300 Gaytime Kennels A2/A3 Stake got underway at Curraheen Park on Saturday night and it produced some fantastic racing.
CRAFTY BONDI SETS HIGH STANDARD IN THE OPENING ROUND OF THE KERRY OAKS
Barry Drake
19 January 2025
CRAFTY BONDI (Ballymac Bolger-Coolavanny Boni) went quickest on the clock in the opening round of the Barking Buzz Kerry Oaks at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.
PROFESSIONAL JUSTINE TAKES SHELBOURNE FEATURE
Ian Fortune
19 January 2025
Saturday’s action at Shelbourne Park offered plenty of entertainment, some superb displays and a particularly professional performance from Brockagh Justine as she took the feature, the final of the Talking Dogs Open 525.
RIP-ROARING DISPLAY FROM FOXWOOD IN OLD CREAMERY BAR HOSPITAL ACTION
Peter Farrell
19 January 2025
The second round heats of the Old Creamery Bar Hospital AO 525 served as the feature at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and for the second week running, Foxwood Rip set the standard with a thoroughly impressive performance.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 18/1/2025
GRI
18 January 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 18/1/2025:
SKIDROW IMPRESSES DUBLIN CUP FINALLY GETS UNDERWAY
Ian Fortune
18 January 2025
Third time was a charm as far as the Dublin Cup was concerned.
SYD BLOSSOMS ON DEBUT IN RURAL KENNELS OPENER
Peter Farrell
18 January 2025
The eagerly anticipated first round heats of the Rural Kennels Unraced 525 got underway at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday night and of the six heats, it was Graham Holland that accounted for three winner’s, the pick of which was Blossoms Syd.
KEVIN “BUNTY” DEMPSEY
17 January 2025
It’s with real sadness we must announce the passing of one of the great characters and gentlemen of Irish greyhound racing, Kevin ‘Bunty’ Dempsey.
WINKS A BALLYMAC WINNER IN AUSTRALIA
Ian Fortune
17 January 2025
Ballymac Winx was a versatile performer for Liam Dowling during her time in Ireland, winning seven times, over two and four bends, at three different tracks, Tralee, Shelbourne Park and Dundalk.
DERBY FINAL ACCOMODATION WARNING
Ian Fortune
17 January 2025
While nothing has been confirmed, the word on the street is that Derby final weekend will also act as an historic weekend for those who follow American football and more specifically, the NFL.
EPISODE 190: JAMES SLEVIN & ADAM DUNFORD TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
16 January 2025
This week, Barry Drake is joined by two accomplished greyhound trainers, James Slevin and Adam Dunford.
CURRAHEEN PARK SALES PREVIEW FOR SATURDAY
Barry Drake
16 January 2025
The greyhound sales return to Curraheen Park this coming Saturday, January 18, and the catalogue consists of 60 lots with a great mixture of unraced puppies and experienced trackers.
MURPHY FAMILY RENEW SPONSORSHIP OF ‘CLONBRIEN TREATY’ LIMERICK OAKS
Peter Farrell
16 January 2025
For the second consecutive year at Limerick, the Murphy Family have kindly stepped in to sponsor the upcoming Limerick Oaks and entries are currently being invited for the event, which offers an increased first prize of €10,000.
RETURN OF THE CONNACHT DERBY
Peter Farrell
15 January 2025
Galway Greyhound Stadium announced some welcome news in recent days with the return of the Connacht Derby scheduled for the end of February.
END OF THE ROAD FOR BRILLIANT PATRIOT BUT NEW CAREER AWAITS
Ian Fortune
14 January 2025
As we look forward to the start of the 2025 Juvenile Classic at Tralee, it’s fitting that last year’s brilliant winner Ballymac Patriot is in the news. After suffering defeat in the opening round after a slow start and early traffic, he would go unbeaten through the remainder of the competition, establishing himself as one of the fastest and most exciting youngsters in training.
DUNFORD TAKEOVER IN JOHN WHITE OPENER AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
14 January 2025
The opening round heats of the John White Memorial 525 took place at Clonmel on Monday night and the first round belonged to Adam Dunford as he accounted for four of the six heat winners on the night.
‘LOVELY DOG’ SOUTHWIND TWIRL JOINS BUCKLEY
Ian Fortune
13 January 2025
Those at Shelbourne Park last Saturday week would have been hugely impressed by Southwind Twirl as he belied his inexperience to win the sole sprint in ultra-professional fashion.
NO SURPRISE TO SEE REUNION WIN SHELBOURNE FEATURE
Ian Fortune
12 January 2025
It was a low-key night at Shelbourne on Saturday night but there was still some entertaining fare, including in the feature the race, the final of the Best Wishes for 2025 A1 525, as Surprise Reunion dug deep to hold the late charge of Monodie Mike in a terrific finish.
MONSTER OPENS DUNDALK YEAR IN STYLE
Ian Fortune
12 January 2025
It is hard to believe but Saturday’s opening race at Dundalk was also the first of the year at the Dowdallshill venue with the cold snap pushing out the return to action in 2025.
OLD CREAMERY BAR OPENER PRODUCES TOP-CLASS ACTION AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
12 January 2025
There was a welcome return to action at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as the opening round heats of the Old Creamery Bar Hospital AO 525 got underway and the standard was set in the concluding heat by Denis McGrath’s Foxwood Rip.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 11/1/2025
GRI
12 January 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 11/1/2025:
YOUGHAL RACING ENTRIES
GRI
9 January 2025
YOUGHAL RACING ENTRIES Owners & Trainers, please note that Ian Magnier will be on leave over the coming week (from 5pm Thursday 9th January until Monday 20th January) and alternative arrangements are in place for race entries in Youghal during this time.
MAGIC MOFO A MUM AGAIN
Ian Fortune
8 January 2025
It only seems like yesterday since we spoke of wonderful 2023 Oaks champion Raha Mofo having her first litter of pups but it was alarming to hear they are now ten months old.
Razldazl Edward Crowned Gold Collar Champion
Sarah Kinsella
6 January 2025
The Dolores Ruth trained Razldazl Edward was crowned the 2024 Gold Collar champion at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night winning €4,000 for his connections.
MOM IS A MOM
Ian Fortune
6 January 2025
Those that frequent Shelbourne Park will remember fondly Hello Mom.
EDWARD DAZLS IN GOLD COLLAR
Ian Fortune
5 January 2025
Shelbourne Park was the only show in town on Saturday night as they battled the elements through the day to ensure that racing went ahead despite the cold snap.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 4/1/2025
GRI
5 January 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 4/1/2025:
BONO BACK TO HIS BEST AT LIFFORD
Peter Farrell
5 January 2025
Lifford Greyhound Stadium was one of the few tracks to survive the freezing weather conditions on Saturday night and there were some smart performances across the nine-race card, most notably from So Its Bono.
EPISODE 189 BILLY DUNNE TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
3 January 2025
Kicking off 2025 with this exciting first episode of the new year! Barry Drake sits down with the talented Billy Dunne after his sensational win at the Curraheen Elite Contracting 575 Greyhound Racing Final.
VIDEO: 2024 BERNARD BARRY CHRISTMAS OAKS FINAL
GRI
2 January 2025
The ladies took centre-stage in Shelbourne Park on the last race night of 2024 as the €10,000 to the winner Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks concluded.
NOT SO UNLUCKY 13 FOR GRAHAM
Ian Fortune
1 January 2025
Much as we could have done over the past twelve years, we could have copied and pasted last years top trainer rankings with a few alterations to numbers with Graham Holland siting top of the list once again.
PRICE THE TOP PRIVATE HANDLER
Ian Fortune
1 January 2025
With a hugely impressive 72 winners from 319 runners, Rosemary Price topped the 2024 private trainer’s list. With a number of top-class runners at her disposal, particularly in the second half of the year, Rosemary will be hoping to get off to a fast start in 2025.
DEREK BRINGS HIS TALLY TO TEN IN OWNERS LIST
Ian Fortune
1 January 2025
Quite incredibly, Derek Kehoe was again the most prolific owner of 2024, making it ten years on the bounce. Even more incredible is the fact that he bettered his wonderful 2023 tally of 197 winners.
NO SURPRISE TO SEE CHARLIE AND DIAMOND AT THE TOP
Ian Fortune
1 January 2025
Not since 2009 has a greyhound won more races than Tuono Charlie did in 2024. For sixth months, the sensational son of Good News and Farronrory Bonny was untouchable, winning sixteen races in succession, capturing many top prizes including the Corn Cuchulainn in the process.
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.
EXILE A RUNAWAY WINNER OF RIVERSIDE KENNELS CHRISTMAS CUP
Peter Farrell
30 December 2024
The last big pot of 2024 was on offer at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Sunday night as the final of the €6,000 to the winner Riverside Kennels Munster Christmas Cup came to a conclusion and it was Im An Exile that landed the spoils in terrific fashion for owner Andrew Lynch.
BOHERASH TWIRL CRUISES TO VICTORY
Barry Drake
30 December 2024
BOHERASH TWIRL, for Leonard Hanrahan, ran out a classy winner of the €700 to the winner Edward Donnelly Memorial A4 Stake Final on Saturday afternoon.
A MEMORABLE FINISH TO THE SHELBOURNE PARK YEAR
Ian Fortune
29 December 2024
Silverhill Freya brough the curtain down on the Shelbourne Park year, running out an exceptional winner of the Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks on Saturday night, crowing another exceptional twelve months for Graham Holland and his Riverside Kennels operation.
BALLYHIMIKIN REX ENDS THE YEAR ON A HIGH AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
29 December 2024
In the care of Billy and John Dunne, Ladysbridge, BALLYHIMIKIN REX ran out a superb winner of the feature in Curraheen Park on Saturday night, the €5,000 to the winner Elite Contracting Open 575.
PATCH TAKES THE HEADLINES
Ian Fortune
28 December 2024
Da Quiet Patch took the headlines at Shelbourne Park on Friday, landing the final of the Christmas Regulars A3/A4 525 in the manner of a greyhound that won’t see that grade again anytime soon.
BALLYMAC BRIAR STORMS TO VICTORY IN THE KINGDOM DERBY
Barry Drake
28 December 2024
BALLYMAC BRIAR, trained by Liam Dowling for Father Maurice Brick, ran out an outstanding winner of the €5,000 to the winner Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby on Friday night.
DROMBEG BANNER SIGNS OFF 2024 IN STYLE FOR EVAN MCAULIFFE
Peter Farrell
28 December 2024
There were no fewer than five sweepstake finals on offer at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night, however, not for this first time the year, the night belonged to Evan McAuliffe as he recorded a double on the card, including the winner of the feature event, which was the Paddy O’Gorman A1/A2 525.
TALKING DOGS REVIEW OF THE YEAR PART FOUR
GRI
27 December 2024
We're back with the final recap of the 2024 racing highlights.
TALKING DOGS REVIEW OF THE YEAR PART THREE
GRI
26 December 2024
We’re sharing some of the racing highlights of 2024 with a recap on the Classics with Ian Fortune.
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM PAT FLANAGAN, CHAIRMAN GRI
GRI
25 December 2024
Dear Friends, On behalf of Rásaíocht Con Éireann, I wish to extend my heartfelt Christmas greetings to the wider greyhound racing community and to thank our owners, trainers, staff, supporters, sponsors and racegoers for their collective support throughout the year.
TALKING DOGS REVIEW OF THE YEAR PART TWO
GRI
24 December 2024
Over the Christmas period, we'll be sharing some of the racing highlights of 2024 with a recap on the Classics with Ian Fortune.
TALKING DOGS REVIEW OF THE YEAR PART ONE
GRI
23 December 2024
Ian Fortune recaps on the 2024 racing year with a look back on the classics - first up it's the opening quarter of 2024.
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!
TOTE GUARANTEES FOR COMING WEEK
Ian Fortune
23 December 2024
There will be no Connect 6 Jackpot this weekend but it will return a week later. There is plenty of racing, however, and the tote guarantees for throughout the country are listed below.
BEAUTY SETS OAKS PACE AGAIN
Ian Fortune
22 December 2024
The stage is set for a tremendous finish to the Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks after three wonderful semi-finals at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
WONDERFUL DISPLAY FROM LEMON ORLA
Barry Drake
22 December 2024
LEMON ORLA, trained by Tom O’Neill for owners TJ Lyons and Noel Crowley, delivered the performance of the night at Curraheen Park on Saturday night when winning the €1,750 to the winner Ger Gubbins Construction A2 Final by a wide margin.
MYSTICAL JET LANDS WHEELER AUCTIONEER DECIDER AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
22 December 2024
The final of the Wheeler Auctioneers A2 525 offered up a €1,500 prize to the winner at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and it went the way of the Pat Buckley-trained Mystical Jet as he produced a career best performance.
TARTAN ‘TIMES’ IT PERFECTLY IN MARATHON DECIDER
Peter Farrell
22 December 2024
Lifford Greyhound Stadium hosted two stake finals on Saturday night, however, the feature was the final of the €1,000 to the winner TIME Greyhound Nutrition & Northwest Greyhound Supplies A1-A7 Marathon, run over the grueling 820-yard trip.
VENTRY FAITH GOES QUICKEST IN THE SEMI FINALS OF THE ERIC BROWNE MEMORIAL KINGDOM DERBY
Barry Drake
21 December 2024
The semi-finals of the Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby produced some fantastic racing on Friday night and a lot of the fancied runners were knocked out of the €5,000 to the winner competition.
ENTERTAINING FARE AT SHELBOURNE AS APRIL AND TEJAY IMPRESS
Ian Fortune
21 December 2024
There was entertainment galore at Shelbourne Park on Friday night as both the Gold Collar and the Shelbourne Marathon got underway.
SWORDS HERO & TEMPESTADE LAND RIVERSIDE CHRISTMAS CUP SEMIS AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
21 December 2024
The semi finals of the Riverside Kennels Munster Christmas Cup took centre stage at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday night and Graham Holland accounted for both semi final winners as Tempestade and Swords Hero landed their respective contests in terrific fashion.
BLAZE MORE FIRE SETS O’GORMAN STANDARD AS TAYLOR LANDS GALWAY’S KILCOLGAN FEATURE
Peter Farrell
21 December 2024
There was lots of sweepstake action on offer at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night but the feature was the semi finals of the Paddy O’Gorman A1/A2 525.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 20/12/2024
GRI
21 December 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 20/12/2024:
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 19/12/2024
GRI
19 December 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 19/12/2024:
BRILLIANT BOLT RETIRED AND SET FOR STUD DUTIES
Ian Fortune
19 December 2024
As has been said a million times over the years, “early pace wins the races”.
PJ BOWING OUT AT THE TOP
Ian Fortune
19 December 2024
The coming days will see one of the great gentlemen of Irish greyhound racing stepping away professionally with the news that PJ Roberts is set to retire and walk off into the sunset after many years of being part of the furniture at Enniscorthy Greyhound stadium.
EPISODE 188: CALLUM PURDY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
19 December 2024
Barry is joined this week by Callum Purdy from the Untold racing team.
TALKING DOGS SPECIAL: TALKING BOCKOS DIAMOND WITH GRAHAM HOLLAND AND GRAHAM BOX
GRI
16 December 2024
As we reach the end of 2024, it's that time when we reflect on the best of the year. Although just a few short weeks on from his BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby success, the displays of Bockos Diamond from track record through to Derby success are up there as some of the best of all time, not just the year!
HEIRESS ANOTHER BRILLIANT ENNICORTHY GRADUATE
Ian Fortune
16 December 2024
It was another memorable weekend for Mark Wallis across the water with the UK’s champion trainer recording an incredible Category One hat trick on Saturday night.
Drive On Beauty Sets Standard in Christmas Oaks
Sarah Kinsella
16 December 2024
Drive On Beauty was an impressive winner in the opening round of the Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks 525 at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
VIDEOS: 2024 RCÉ/GRI WINTER RACING FESTIVAL
GRI
16 December 2024
The 2024 RCÉ/GRI Winter Racing Festival took place in Shelbourne Park on Friday 6th & Saturday 7th December with the Saturday night headlining the weekend with €97,500 in winning prizemoney on the night.
ANOTHER NICE WINNER AND A FINE YEAR FOR TRAINER ADAM DUNFORD
Barry Drake
16 December 2024
Trainer Adam Dunford has enjoyed a fine year with over 50 winners and he sent out another nice winner in Youghal on Saturday afternoon as Ballinakill Liam impressed when winning the €1,000 to the winner Yahoo Kennels ON2/ON3 Stake Final.
BEAUTY SHINES IN CHRISTMAS OAKS
Ian Fortune
15 December 2024
The ladies took top billing at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night with the opening round of the valuable Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks providing some superb displays but the undoubted star of proceedings was Drive On Beauty as she set a strong standard.
BUCKO BLITZES RIVALS AT LIMERICK, GAWN LANDS UNRACED
Peter Farrell
15 December 2024
There was some quality racing on offer at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and the standout performance came from Hazelhill Bucko as he obliterated his rivals in his AAO/AO 550-yard contest.
EXTRA GAIN IN FLYING FORM AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
15 December 2024
Sponsored by Eoin Ivers and Frank Flannery, the €5,000 to the winner Elite Contracting Open 575 got off to a flying start in Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 14/12/2024
GRI
14 December 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 14/12/2024:
SHOCKS APLENTY IN RIVERSIDE KENNELS CHRISTMAS CUP
Peter Farrell
14 December 2024
There were plenty of shock results as the second round of the Riverside Kennels Munster Christmas Cup continued at Clonmel on Friday night but something that was not surprising was the performance of Swords Hero as he bounced back from his opening round defeat in emphatic style.
COLOSSAL OPENING ROUND OF PADDY O’GORMAN MEMORIAL AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
14 December 2024
The first round heats of the Paddy O’Gorman Memorial A1/A2 525 featured on the Friday card at Galway and there were several top-class performances as Colossal Venture set the standard in blistering fashion.
DALEROAD DEVON STARS IN THE OPENING ROUND OF THE ERIC BROWNE MEMORIAL KINGDOM DERBY
Barry Drake
14 December 2024
DALEROAD DEVON set a fantastic standard in the opening round of the Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby on Friday night, clocking a wonderful 28.16 when winning for trainer Patrick Guilfoyle and owner Thomas O'Keeffe.
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.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND PARTICIPATE IN REDUCE YOUR USE CAMPAIGN
GRI
8 December 2023
Earlier today Greyhound Racing Ireland announced their participation in the Governments "Reduce Your Use" energy efficiency campaign for 2023/2024.
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.