December 2025

GREYHOUND INDUSTRY REGULATIONS 2025 – PUBLIC CONSULTATION

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Rásaíocht Con Éireann is pleased to announce to Industry Stakeholders that pursuant to Section 5 of the Greyhound Racing Act, S.I. No. 15 of 2019, draft regulations relating to the following areas are now available to view at www.grireland.ie . - Use, Management and Control of Greyhound Race Tracks - Public Sale of Greyhounds - Artificial Insemination of Greyhounds

TALKING DOGS 2025 REVIEW - PART FOUR

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Ian takes us through our final lookback on the greyhound racing highlights of 2025.

NEW YEAR CEO'S MESSAGE

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On behalf of Rásaíocht Con Éireann, I extend my New Year greetings to all members of the greyhound racing community as we enter 2026.

TALKING DOGS 2025 REVIEW PART THREE

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Ian is back with the third installment of our look back on 2025.

SENSATIONAL RECORD-BREAKING RUN FROM KANE

Ian Fortune

Glengar Kane produced one of the greatest runs ever witnessed at Enniscorthy on Monday night when smashing the 525yd track record as he left a talented field standing on his way to a sensational victory in the final of the valuable Lord Unraced.

WONDERFUL ACTION AT NEWBRIDGE AS FUN TAKES FEATURE

Ian Fortune

Newbridge said goodbye to 2025 in some style on Monday with a number of superb displays in the various finals on the card.

TALKING DOGS 2025 REVIEW PART TWO

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Join Ian for the 2nd part of our 2025 recap.

TALKING DOGS 2025 REVIEW PART ONE

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Join Ian Fortune for a look back at some of the big racing highlights of 2025.

PADDY O’GORMAN RIP

It is with deep regret that we note the passing of our former colleague Paddy O’Gorman of Shantalla, Galway, a sad loss to his family, friends and to all who knew him.

TONY MCKENNA RIP

It is with deep regret that the we note the passing of Tony McKenna of Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary, a sad loss to his family, friends and to the wider greyhound racing community.

MAGICAL A CHRISTMAS CRACKER

Ian Fortune

Magical On Fire ended a most memorable year in some style at a packed Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, emerging a wide margin winner of the Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks for Pat Guilfoyle.

YORKIE OLLIE RETURNS TO TOP FORM IN FEATURE OPEN 575 DECIDER

Barry Drake

YORKIE OLLIE, trained by Graham Holland for owners Michael Hennessy and Adrian Sheils, Birr, returned to top form when delivering a top-class performance to win the €5,000 to the winner Elite Contracting Design Open 575 Final at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

FOXWOOD MACGOWAN SPRINGS 10/1 SHOCK IN CON MURPHY DECIDER AT LIMERICK

Peter Farrell

There was a handsome €3,300 on offer to the winner of the Con Murphy Bookmakers A1 525 at Limerick on Saturday night and a major shock ensued as Foxwood McGowan made every yard of the running at odds of 10/1.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 27/12/2025

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Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 27/12/2025:

TALKING DOGS MEETS... BRENDAN MATTHEWS

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Ian Fortune took a trip up North to meet a very special guest for our Christmas edition of Talking Dogs Meets.

CHRISTMAS CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

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On behalf of Rásaíocht Con Éireann, I wish to extend my heartfelt Christmas greetings to the wider greyhound racing community.

ANY MEANS LANDS LORD SEMI AT ENNISCORTHY

Ian Fortune

The re-run semi-final of the Lord Unraced went the way of Any Means at Enniscorthy on Monday night.

GREYHOUND FUNDRAISER RAISES €50,000 FOR GALWAY TEEN CILLIAN O’BRIEN

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Galway Greyhound Stadium hosted bumper fundraising event on Friday 21st November in aid of the young boy who suffered a brain bleed at school in February.

MADAM CLAIMS GOLD IN DUBLIN

Ian Fortune

Saturday’s card at Shelbourne Park provided some exciting action, a few strange results and a couple of superb winners but the headlines went to Frenchfort Madam as she landed the final of the Gold Collar, while A Lucky Julie and Rural Ana proved too strong for their rivals in the semi-finals of the Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks.

BEAUTY & EFENDI CLAIM CON MURPHY SEMIS AT LIMERICK

Peter Farrell

The semi-finals of the Con Murphy Bookmakers A1 525 were the feature on last night’s Limerick card, with Scattery Beauty continuing her impressive march towards the valuable prize with another polished display.

HANOVER MELLIE CLAIMS NANCY TYNAN MEMORIAL AT GALWAY

Peter Farrell

There was another final decided at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as the €1,000-to-the-winner Nancy Tynan Memorial A4/A5 550 took centre stage on an eight-race card.

BEEBEES PRINCESS SHINES IN SHAY ROONEY MEMORIAL AT LIFFORD

Peter Farrell

The semi-finals of the €4,000-to-the-winner Shay Rooney Memorial 525 took centre stage at Lifford Stadium on Saturday night, with track specialist Beebees Princess setting the standard ahead of what promises to be a red-hot final in seven days’ time.

HOLLAND HOLDS A VERY STRONG HAND IN OPEN 575

Barry Drake

Trainer Graham Holland landed both semi finals of the €5,000 to the winner Elite Contracting Design Open 575 at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 20/12/2025

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Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 20/12/2025:

DANISH BISCUIT THE PICK OF THE BATCH IN CHRISTMAS CUP FINAL

Peter Farrell

Kindly sponsored by Village Kennels, the €5,000-to-the-winner Munster Christmas Cup final took centre stage at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday night, where Danish Biscuit made all from trap to line to claim the spoils.

NOELLES SANTIAGO CLAIMS TIME CLUB DECIDER

Peter Farrell

The final of the €1,200-to-the-winner TIME Club A5/A6 525 took centre stage on Friday night’s card at Galway Greyhound Stadium and there was no upset on the agenda as Noelles Santiago powered to a commanding success.

MILESTONE NIGHT FOR DECLAN MCDONAGH AT GALWAY

Peter Farrell

While the TIME Club final headlined Friday night’s card at Galway Greyhound Stadium, a notable personal milestone was achieved elsewhere on the programme as Declan McDonagh recorded his 100th career winner.

UNASSUMING STARS AT SHELBOURNE

Ian Fortune

The progress of Unassuming over recent weeks has been steady, giving the impression she could develop into top class performer in 2026.

SOLO AND GO A SUPERB WINNER OF THE KINGDOM DERBY

Barry Drake

A brilliant second in the recent final of the Irish Greyhound Laurels Final, SOLO AND GO, trained by Liam Dowling for the Kingdoms Palace Syndicate, went one place better when winning the end-of-the-year feature at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night, the €5,000 to the winner Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby.

KANE FLIES BUT ELVES AT PLAY AT ENNISCORTHY

Ian Fortune

Those naughty Christmas elves were at it again at Enniscorthy on Thursday night as the opening semi-final of the valuable Lord Unraced Stake had to be declared void after the jacket came of the hare at the third turn.

A REAL DELIGHT AT SHELBOURNE

Ian Fortune

The aptly named Real Delight was the undoubted star at Shelbourne Park on Thursday as she came in as a reserve to emerge a superb winner of the feature, the final of the December Monthly Novice ON2 525, for Hall of Fame handler Francie Murray and his son Francis.

KILCOHAN PARK GREYHOUND STADIUM AWARDED SILVER SMARTER TRAVEL AWARD

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Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium has been awarded Silver status in the Smarter Travel Awards, recognising the stadium’s proactive and ongoing commitment to supporting more sustainable travel options.

EPISODE 225: BERKIE BROWNE TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE

Barry Drake

This week, Barry Drake is joined by Berkie Browne to talk all things the Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby, ahead of Friday night’s feature final at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.

CHAMPAGNE JET DELIVERS A TOAST-WORTHY OAKS WIN

Peter Farrell

Kindly sponsored by Tony Teague of Omagh, the final of the Bart Leahy Memorial Brandywell Oaks took centre stage at Derry on Monday night, with Champagne Jet producing a masterclass in front-running to seal the eighth victory of her career.

TALKING DOGS MEETS... LIAM CAHILL

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Ian Fortune is back in Tipperary in an area surrounded by townlands famous for their greyhound racing success as he chats to the latest guest on Talking Dogs Meets... The man in the hotseat is probably better known across the country for his success in other sporting fields but as you'll see from the chat, greyhound racing is very much a massive part of his life.

TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION SPONSORED MEETING AT YOUGHAL

Barry Drake

DE LAST JOB, trained by John Kiely for owner John Jones, delivered the performance of the day in Youghal on Saturday.

HEIRESS CROWNS A REMARKABLE YEAR

Ian Fortune

Proper Heiress put the cherry on top of a remarkable year at Hove on Saturday evening, producing another stunning run to emerge a wide-margin winner of the Coral Olympic.

HONCHO - AN IRGT ADOPTION SUCCESS STORY

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"I've always had a love of dogs...he's brought so much joy into our lives."

QUALITY APLENTY AS LADIES LIGHT UP SHELBOURNE

Ian Fortune

There was certainly a festive atmosphere at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night with a huge crowd witnessing some outstanding racing from the ladies including a big run from Priceless On Ice to capture the Shelbourne Marathon, while each of the three heats of the Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks were won in superb style.

BEAUTY AND GWENNIE SHINE BRIGHTEST AT LIMERICK

Peter Farrell

Round two of the Con Murphy Bookmakers A1 525 took centre stage at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and it proved to be all about Scattery Beauty as she made it back-to-back wins in the stake.

ZENITH WIZARD CASTS EARLY SPELL ON SHAY ROONEY MEMORIAL

Peter Farrell

The opening-round heats of the Shay Rooney Memorial took centre stage on a strong card at Lifford Stadium on Saturday night and it was Zenith Wizard who set the early benchmark with a commanding display in the €4,000-to-the-winner opener.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 13/12/2025

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Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 13/12/2025:

EARLY SPEED KEY AS KAMARIA SETS STANDARD IN COLLAR

Ian Fortune

Razldazl Kamaria and Frenchfort Madam went within a single spot of each other as they came home in front in their respective semi-finals of the Gold Collar at Shelbourne Park on Friday evening.

A CHARDA THE TIME CHAMP AT NEWBRIDGE

Ian Fortune

A Charda completed his unbeaten march through the valuable TIME Nutrition & NTSC A3 525 at Newbridge on Friday night, again showing too much dash for his rivals.

SWIFT PERFORMANCE FROM FLYERS IN PADDY O’GORMAN FINAL

Peter Farrell

Friday night served up a stacked card at Galway Greyhound Stadium, with the feature being the final of the €2,000-to-the-winner Paddy O’Gorman A3/A4 525.

SLIPPERY BRIAN MARCHES INTO CHRISTMAS CUP DECIDER AT CLONMEL

Peter Farrell

The semi-finals of the Village Kennels Christmas Cup took centre stage at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday night, with Slippery Brian continuing his impressive assault on the competition courtesy of another polished display.

A GREAT NIGHT FOR THE CROSSFIELD TEAM WITH MATT GOING QUICKEST INTO THE KINGDOM DERBY

Barry Drake

CROSSFIELD MATT, for Brendan O'Shea, went quickest on the clock in the opening round of the Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby on Friday night.

SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 12/12/2025

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Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 12/12/2025:

KANE FASTEST ONCE AGAIN IN LORD UNRACED

Ian Fortune

Both Glengar Kane and Seamount King made it three from three in the quarter finals of the Lord Unraced at Enniscorthy on Thursday with both impressing to come in front in their respective assignments.

ROCKET ON TARGET, GASTON AN EXCELLENT PROSPECT

Barry Drake

Proper Rockett ran out a most impressive winner of the €800 Racing Every Saturday Night Novice 730 Stake Final at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.

HOLLAND SLIPS FIVE PAST RIVALS IN CHRISTMAS OAKS

Ian Fortune

It seems a few weeks in the sunshine of Australia, Dubai etc worked a treat for Graham and Nicky Holland as their Riverside Kennels outfit was firing on all cylinders at a packed Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.

GLENGAR SETS THE BAR IN CON MURPHY BOOKMAKERS OPENER

Peter Farrell

There were five opening-round heats of the Con Murphy Bookmakers A1 525 on offer at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and the standard was narrowly set by Glengar Blitz.

KEITH SETS STANDARD IN CHASE FOR GOLD

Ian Fortune

Track conditions were tough at Shelbourne Park on Friday night after an afternoon of driving rain, while high wind speeds didn’t help either.

A CHARDA TAKES HEADLINES AT NEWBRIDGE

Ian Fortune

It came as no surprise to see A Charda continue his superb run of form to set the standard in the semi-finals of the TIME Nutrition & NTSC at Newbridge on Friday night.

SPECIAL BOMBAY SETS THE CHRISTMAS CUP STANDARD AT CLONMEL

Peter Farrell

The opening round heats of the Munster Christmas Cup got underway at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday night, with all four heats producing impressive winners, led by the Graham Holland-trained Bombay Special.

ON THE LATT BREWS UP PADDY O’GORMAN FINAL SPOT IN STYLE

Peter Farrell

The semi-finals of the Paddy O’Gorman A3/A4 525 served as the feature on a stacked card at Galway on Friday night and it was On The Latt who stamped his authority on proceedings with a powerful off-the-pace performance in the opening semi-final.

SUPER STRONG SALEEN SHANNON LANDS THE TIME NUTRITION A3

Barry Drake

SALEEN SHANNON, owned and trained by Patrick O'Connor, displayed plenty of speed and power when winning the €2,000 to the winner TIME Nutrition A3 Bitch Stake Final at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.

BARRY TAKES SHELBOURNE FEATURE

Ian Fortune

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.

SHELBOURNE PARK BOOKMAKERS ANNOUNCE THREE-YEAR SPONSORSHIP OF THE HISTORIC EASTER CUP

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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

This week, Barry Drake chats with Tipperary trainer Vincent McKenna, fresh from a fantastic Fair Warrior victory at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium.

DEPLOY AND SLICK SET FOR THE UK

Ian Fortune

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.