RCÉ ISSUES UPDATED GUIDANCE AMID ONGOING WARM WEATHER - UPDATE TUESDAY 7TH JULY 2026

Following a meeting earlier today, Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) has issued an update regarding racing and trial arrangements as warm weather conditions continue.  All decisions are taken with the welfare and care of racing greyhounds into consideration. 

Following its review of weather forecasts issued by Met Eireann, and in conjunction with local racing officials, RCÉ has confirmed the following amendments to the current racing schedule for today and tomorrow,

Tuesday 7th July 2026

Official (Recorded) Trials at Tralee Greyhound Stadium have been cancelled

Wednesday 8th July 2026

Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium will now commence racing at the earlier time of 10.11am.

Mullingar Greyhound Stadium SIS meeting scheduled for tomorrow, will now move to Thursday 9th July (with the same race times and card as scheduled for Wednesday 8th July).

In addition, owners and trainers are being advised to contact their local racing venues directly regarding local arrangements for unofficial (private) trials. Given the regional variation in temperatures and weather conditions across the country, individual tracks may implement amendments to existing schedules in line with local forecasted conditions subject to working within the overall guidance, direction and approval by the Director of Regulation. Any regional variation locally would continue to require such approval.

In line with RCÉ warm weather protocols, water baths will be available at all locations, and greyhound owners and trainers are asked to refer to the guidance document “Caring for Greyhounds in Warm Weather” to ensure the continued welfare of their animals, a copy of which can be found here.

RCÉ will continue to monitor conditions and provide further updates as appropriate throughout the week.