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Talking Dogs
THURLES RACING CANCELLED
Peter Farrell
2 December 2023
Owners and trainers please note that tonight's race meeting at Thurles Greyhound Stadium has been cancelled due to a frozen track
ALLOW FOR TRAFFIC AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
2 December 2023
There was a slight delay to the start of racing at Shelbourne Park on Friday night with a few getting caught out by the traffic.
A NIGHT TO SAVOUR AS FESTIVAL ENDS
Ian Fortune
2 December 2023
A total of €97,500 will be dished out in win prizemoney alone at Shelbourne Park this evening as the second night of the Winter Racing Festival provides one of the finest cards ever assembled.
FESTIVAL STARTS WITH A BANG
Ian Fortune
2 December 2023
The Winter Racing Festival got underway at Shelbourne Park on Friday night and those that packed the stadium were treated to some exceptional racing.
KILKENNY CARD POSTPONED DUE TO THE COLD
Ian Fortune
2 December 2023
Friday evening’s card at Kilkenny, featuring the final of the valuable Deadly Kennels A2 525, was postponed due to the bitterly cold conditions.
RURAL TAYLOR WILL TAKE PLENTY OF STOPPING AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
2 December 2023
Rural Taylor, now in the care of Derek Loughnane, can make a winning return to racing action in tonight’s tenth race at Curraheen Park.
UNOFFICIAL TRIALS NEWBRIDGE UPDATE
GRI
1 December 2023
Please note unofficial trials Saturday 2nd of December at Newbridge have been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience.
IT’S FESTIVAL TIME
Ian Fortune
1 December 2023
For those who love greyhound racing, the next two evenings really can be equated to Christmas for a five-year-old child.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 30/11/2023
GRI
30 November 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 30/11/2023:
WINTER RACING FESTIVAL VIRTUAL RACE PROGRAMME
GRI
30 November 2023
The 2023 RCÉ / GRI Winter Racing Festival takes place in Shelbourne Park on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd December.
TRIALS AT NEWBRIDGE CANCELLED
GRI
30 November 2023
Please note official and unofficial trials tomorrow morning 1st of December have been cancelled at Newbridge. Apologies for any inconvenience.
CONNECT 6 AND TOTE GUARANTEES
Ian Fortune
30 November 2023
The Connect 6 Jackpot continues this coming Saturday with a guarantee of €5,000.
20 YEARS AND COUNTING AT DUNDALK
Ian Fortune
29 November 2023
On November 29th 2003, the wonderful new Dundalk stadium opened for the first time.
FESTIVAL CARD HAS THE WOW FACTOR
Ian Fortune
29 November 2023
We’re just days away from the 2023 RCÉ Winter Racing Festival and the two cards went on-line yesterday afternoon.
REMINDER GALWAY RACE TONIGHT
Peter Farrell
29 November 2023
Owners and trainers please note that in a change to their regular schedule, there is racing tonight, 29th November, at Galway Greyhound Stadium
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND HOST VOLUNTEER TREE PLANTING DAY AT LIMERICK GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
28 November 2023
Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) demonstrated its commitment to environmental sustainability through a recently held company Tree Planting Day at its headquarters in Limerick. All staff at GRI Headquarters in Limerick were invited to volunteer and pro-actively engage in enriching the stadiums local ecosystem and help to provide a haven for a variety of species that reside on the site.
DUNDALK CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
GRI
28 November 2023
Dundalk Stadium; Ireland's only all weather & dual purpose racecourse is proud to be celebrating its 20th anniversary as a landmark on the aptly named Racecourse Road in Dundalk, Co Louth.
NO LUCK FOR IRISH DUO BEHIND RAMPANT SYD IN ECLIPSE
Ian Fortune
28 November 2023
It just wasn’t meant to be for Bockos Crystal and Clona Duke at Nottingham on Monday evening with the Graham Holland duo finishing third and fourth behind the impressive winner Newinn Syd in the PGR Eclipse Stakes.
CLUE HAS FIRST LOOK AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
28 November 2023
Seamus Cahill and his star tracker Droopys Clue were at Shelbourne Park on Monday with the handler happy with his star’s first look at the Dublin circuit.
TALKING LEGER 2023 EPISODE 5 MONDAY 27TH NOVEMBER
GRI
27 November 2023
For the final time in 2023, it's time for the Talking Dogs team to chat about the WillWeGo.com Irish St. Leger action in Limerick Greyhound Stadium
VIDEO:FONEZ.IE GALWAY OAKS FINAL
GRI
27 November 2023
Droopys Mandolin completed her unbeaten run through the competition to land the 2023 Fonez.ie Galway Oaks Final on Friday 24th November in Galway Greyhound Stadium.
VIDEO: 2023 WILLWEGO.COM IRISH ST. LEGER FINAL
GRI
27 November 2023
Clonbrien Treaty added his name to the illustrious list of Irish St. Leger champions in front of a packed Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday 24th November.
DUNDALK’S 20YR CARD NOW ON-LINE
Ian Fortune
27 November 2023
Dundalk Stadium is to celebrate 20yrs of racing on Wednesday night and the card is now on-line.
TREATY SIGNS OFF ON HISTORY IN WILLWEGO.COM IRISH ST. LEGER
Peter Farrell
26 November 2023
All eyes were on Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as the final of the WillWeGo.com Irish St. Leger concluded it lived up to all expectations in producing an epic finale.
DRAMA IN NATIONAL PUPPY AS BONNYLAD AND COUNTESS SCORE
Ian Fortune
26 November 2023
There was certainly drama at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as the field was halved for the final time in the IGOBF National Puppy Stake.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 25/11/2023
GRI
25 November 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 25/11/2023:
2023 WILLWEGO.COM IRISH ST. LEGER FINAL RACE PROGRAMME & INFORMATION
GRI
25 November 2023
The 2023 WillWeGo.com Irish St.Leger Final takes place on Saturday 25th November in Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
WILLWEGO.COM IRISH ST. LEGER SET FOR THRILLING CONCLUSION
Peter Farrell
25 November 2023
After four weeks of the most thrilling canine action, the final of the €30,000 Willwego.com Irish St. Leger concludes at Limerick Greyhound Stadium tonight and it promises to be a night to remember.
YOUNGSTERS TOP THE BILL AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
25 November 2023
There’s a wonderful card on offer at Shelbourne Park this evening with plenty of Winter Racing Festival clues on offer as well as the semi-finals of the IGOBF National Puppy Stake.
CLEAN SWEEP FOR MANDOLIN IN FONEZ GALWAY OAKS
Peter Farrell
25 November 2023
The final of the Fonez Galway Oaks took centre stage on Friday night and Droopys Mandolin completed her unbeaten run through the event with another flawless display.
WATCH: WILLWEGO.COM IRISH ST LEGER FINAL PREVIEW
GRI
24 November 2023
Join Ian Fortune for the latest expert greyhound race tips! Ian looks ahead to the €30,000 WeWillGo.com at Limerick on Saturday 25th November - live on Racing Post Greyhound TV!
JIM McCANN REMEMBERED AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
24 November 2023
One of the great friends of Shelbourne Park and Harold’s Cross will be remembered at the former venue this evening with the final of the Jim McCann Memorial the standout contest, while many of the races on the undercard will also carry his name.
NEW RACING OFFICE NUMBER AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
24 November 2023
As of January 1st, Shelbourne Park will be changing their contact number for the Racing Office.
DARREN’S GROWING A MO FOR MEN’S HEALTH
GRI
23 November 2023
Things are getting a little hairy down in Curraheen Park but don’t worry it’s for a good cause.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 149: JACK KENNELLY LEGER
GRI
23 November 2023
This week’s episode takes us to Kerry to young greyhound trainer Jack Kennelly. In just a few short years, Jack has really made his mark in the Irish racing and is looking forward to his first Classic Final on Saturday as Beepers Lariat takes his place in the 2023 WillWeGo.com Irish St. Leger Final. Barry chats to Jack about the Final in Limerick and much more – have a listen now!
FLYTLINE OFF TO STUD FOR WINTER
Ian Fortune
23 November 2023
After his sensational Juvenile Derby success, the plan had always been to run Droopys Flytline at the Winter Racing Festival but, after straining his TFL muscle in a recent trial at HQ, plans have changed.
JACK MOONEY
22 November 2023
It’s with sadness we must report the passing one of the great characters of greyhound racing, Jack Mooney.
2023 ERIC BROWNE MEMORIAL KINGDOM DERBY STARTS FRIDAY DECEMBER 8TH
Barry Drake
22 November 2023
The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium is proud to announce the details of the upcoming 2023 Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby.
BUSY TIMES AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
22 November 2023
It's a very busy time at Curraheen Park with plenty of benefit nights in recent times and plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks.
VIDEO: 2023 WILLWEGO.COM IRISH ST.LEGER SEMI-FINALS
GRI
21 November 2023
Join us now in Limerick Greyhound Stadium for another chance to look back on Saturday nights Semi-Finals in the WillWeGo.com Irish St. Leger.
CRYSTAL AND DUKE SHINE IN ECLIPSE
Ian Fortune
21 November 2023
It was a case of the same again for Bocko Crystal and Clona Duke on Monday night as the Graham Holland trained pair came home in front in their respective semi-finals of the Premier Greyhound Racing Eclipse Stakes.
TALKING LEGER 2023 EPISODE 4 MONDAY 20TH NOVEMBER
GRI
20 November 2023
Time to join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and this week's guest Joe Sheahan joining us from Dubai, for your weekly fix of Talking Dogs.
€30,000 UP FOR GRABS IN WILLWEGO.COM IRISH ST.LEGER FINAL
GRI
20 November 2023
The finalists for the WillWeGo.com Irish St Leger have been decided with six of the country’s finest competing for the €30,000 purse this Saturday night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
TREATY DOWNS REX AS SOBER GLORY SHOWS HIS HAND IN LEGER SEMIS
Peter Farrell
20 November 2023
The eagerly anticipated semi finals of the Willwego.com Irish St. Leger concluded at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and Clonbrien Treaty maintained his bid for an historic Kirby/Leger double with arguably a career best effort to overcome some serious rivals.
CLUE AND ANGEL FIRST UK ENTRIES FOR FESTIVAL
Ian Fortune
20 November 2023
The exciting news came through on Monay morning that the first UK entries for the Winter Racing Festival have come in.
CORK SALES REVIEW
20 November 2023
STANDING CHARGE (Droopys Sydney-Another Blonde) was the sales topper in Curraheen Park on Saturday morning as the bright prospect, a July puppy, reached €4,100 after clocking 29.35 on a wet and slow-running Cork circuit. It was a really nice performance in tough conditions.
HARVEY LEADS HOME A FAYPOINT ONE-TWO IN MUNSTER JUVENILE PUPPY CUP
Peter Farrell
20 November 2023
Kindly sponsored by Graham Holland of the Riverside Stud, the final of the €7,000 to the winner Munster Juvenile Cup concluded at Clonmel on Sunday night and the sponsor claimed the first three places in the decider as litter brothers Faypoint Harvey and Faypoint Sean served up a thrilling contest.
LADIES SET STANDARD IN NATIONAL PUPPY
Ian Fortune
19 November 2023
Given the success of the fairer sex over the past five years, it should be no surprise that two bitches set the standard in the opening round of the IGOBF National Puppy Stake at Shelbourne Park on Saturday evening with both Scooby Countess and Mustang Fever posting a rapid 28.31.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 18/11/2023
GRI
18 November 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 18/11/2023:
PUPS TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
18 November 2023
So many superstars have emerged from the National Puppy Stake in years gone by and it should be no different in 2023 with a tremendous crop of youngsters lining out in the opening round, which dominates a tremendous card at Shelbourne Park this evening.
FERNANDES COMPLETES COLLAR HAT TRICK TO CLAIM GOLD
Ian Fortune
18 November 2023
Fernandes completed an unbeaten passage through the Gold Collar at Shelbourne Park on Friday night, claiming his third victory on the bounce in a thrilling finish to deny a gallant Catunda Ciaran.
REX CAN PUT THEM TO THE SWORD IN LEGER SEMIS AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
18 November 2023
All eyes will be on Limerick Greyhound Stadium later tonight as the final twelve do battle for a place in the 2023 final of the Willwego.com Irish St. Leger.
MANDOLIN CONTINUES ASSAULT ON GALWAY OAKS
Peter Farrell
18 November 2023
Droopys Mandolin set a high bar last weekend in the opening round of the Fonez Galway Oaks and she continued her stranglehold of the event with another polished performance in last night’s semi finals.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 148: UPCOMING EVENTS IN CORK & DUBLIN
GRI
16 November 2023
A bumper episode this week with Cork and Dublin in focus. Barry chats to All Star and All Ireland winning Cork Camogie Captain Amy O’Connor as they prepare for a massive fundraiser in Curraheen Park in December, followed by Jimmy Barry Murphy, and Justin Young talking about the Jim McCann memorial at Shelbourne Park.
PRO AM AT STUD WHILE ON SIDELINE
Ian Fortune
16 November 2023
One of the undoubted stars of 2022, Callaway Pro Am has been beset by small problems all year and the decision has been made to give him some time off to hopefully see him return to his best in early 2024.
GREYHOUND RACING (PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2023 – PUBLIC CONSULTATION
GRI
16 November 2023
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 detection of prohibited substances in greyhounds are now available to view.
2024 CLASSICS AND FEATURES CALENDAR RELEASED
GRI
15 November 2023
RCÉ/GRI have released the Classic and Feature Calendar for 2024
MAVERICK ON IRISH SOIL
Ian Fortune
15 November 2023
After an incredible year, Links Maverick is one of the leading fancies to win Greyhound of the Year in the UK.
DUKE AND CRYSTAL AT HEAD OF ECLIPSE MARKET
Ian Fortune
15 November 2023
Clona Duke and his kennel companion Bockos Crystal are the top two in the betting for the PGR Eclipse Stakes at Nottingham after Monday’s successes.
IRISH GREYHOUND REVIEW ANNUAL OUT NOW
GRI
14 November 2023
The Irish Greyhound Review Annual is one of Ireland’s longest surviving annual sporting publications. The 46th Volume is now on sale and it follows the traditional path with its coverage of the entire Irish greyhound season.
GRAHAM WITH AN ECLIPSE BRACE
Ian Fortune
14 November 2023
Graham Holland is eyeing more big race success in the UK following a wonderful brace in the opening round of the Premier Greyhound Racing Eclipse Stakes at Nottingham on Monday evening.
TALKING LEGER 2023 EPISODE 3 MONDAY 13TH NOVEMBER
GRI
13 November 2023
Pull up a chair and join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and Mike Flaherty for the latest installment of Talking Leger.
COCO AND HARVEY LAND MUNSTER JUVENILE CUP SEMIS
Peter Farrell
13 November 2023
The semi finals of the Riverside Stud Munster Juvenile Cup took place at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium last night and they both went pretty much to script with Annual Coco and Faypoint Harvey landing their respective semis.
HOLLAND TIGHTENS GRIP ON IRISH ST. LEGER
Peter Farrell
12 November 2023
The quarter finals of the Willwego.com Irish St. Leger concluded at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and it’s safe to say that Graham Holland holds an extremely strong hand heading into next week’s semi finals as both Swords Rex and Clonbrien Treaty once again produced exemplary performances.
SO MANY FINE DISPLAYS AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
12 November 2023
It was one of the rare nights at Shelbourne Park where there was no feature racing but that certainly didn’t affect the quality on show.
CLONMEL TO HOST PREMIER SALES
Peter Farrell
12 November 2023
News broke on several social media platforms this week of a Premier Sales Auction, which will be hosted at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday, 15th December.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 11/11/2023
GRI
11 November 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 11/11/2023:
FINAL TWENTY-FOUR DO BATTLE IN WILLWEGO.COM IRISH ST. LEGER
Peter Farrell
11 November 2023
Swords Rex raised the bar in the 2023 Willwego.com Irish St. Leger at Limerick last weekend as he went just under one length off the track record and he will bid to strengthen his grip on the Classic in tonight’s quarter finals.
FERNANDES WITH A STUNNING STRIKE IN GOLD COLLAR
Ian Fortune
11 November 2023
Fernandes continued his superb run of form to set the standard in the semi-finals of the €4,000 to the winner Gold Collar at Shelbourne Park on Friday night.
MANDOLIN HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES IN OAKS OPENER AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
11 November 2023
The opening round heats of the Fonez Galway Oaks got underway at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night and patrons were treated to four brilliant heats, the pick of those a stunning performances from the Robert Gleeson-trained Droopys Mandolin
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 10/11/2023
GRI
10 November 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 10/11/2023:
WATCH: THE 2023 RPGTV FAIR WARRIOR FINAL
GRI
10 November 2023
Join Rob Catterson now in Mullingar Greyhound Stadium to look back on the Final of the 2023 RPTGV Fair Warrior. We take a look at Pavilion Fire's win and get the reaction from delighted connections.
JOIN IN WITH AG RÁSAÍOCHT LE CHÉILE
GRI
10 November 2023
Reminder that Ag Rásaíocht Le Chéile continues tonight and Saturday in participating stadia across the country, check your local stadium’s night on the list below and be sure to head along and be part of this night for our community to “Race Together”
WATCH: THE 2023 RPGTV PUPPY OAKS & PADDY MERRIMAN MEMORIAL FINALS
GRI
10 November 2023
Join Ian Fortune in Shelbourne Park to look back on two fantastic finals, the RPGTV Puppy Oaks won by Singalong Dolly, and the Paddy Merriman Memorial won by Whyaye Bonnylad.
AG RÁSAÍOCHT LE CHÉILE
GRI
9 November 2023
Le Chéile. The Irish for "Together". Our annual open evening, Ag Rásaíocht Le Chéile is here! With 3 stadia hosting their nights tonight, this is a weekend for our community to come together and enjoy a night out together at their local greyhound stadium.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 147: RICHARD IRWIN
GRI
9 November 2023
This Thursday Barry chats to Richard Irwin, a man who enjoyed some great success at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium over the weekend with his dog Pavilion Fire claiming the title of the 2023 RPGTV Fair Warrior.
SPREAD THE WORD – IT'S FREE
Ian Fortune
9 November 2023
It has to be said that Ag Rásaíocht Le Chéile weekend is a wonderful idea and initiative, not just for commercial reasons but also from a human perspective.
FLYTLINE AND LAHDEDAH TOP 2024 BOYLESPORTS DERBY BETTING
Ian Fortune
8 November 2023
Sponsors Boylesports have been quick off the mark to price up next year’s Irish greyhound Derby.
BORN WARRIOR HAS RUN HIS FINAL RACE
Ian Fortune
8 November 2023
It was with a somewhat heavy heart that John Mitchell yesterday confirmed that Born Warrior, the brilliant 2022 Boylesports Derby champion, had run his final race due to a persistent problem that kept him from producing his in his few races through this calendar year.
CORK CAMOGIE STARS LAUNCH FUNDRAISING NIGHT AT THE DOGS
GRI
7 November 2023
Camogie stars Orlaith Cahalane, Meabh Cahalane and Laura Hayes, joined by GAA Hall of Fame recipient Jimmy Barry Murphy, were in Curraheen Park to launch a major fundraising event for the Cork Senior Camogie team which takes place on Saturday 9th December.
TALKING LEGER 2023 EPISODE 2 MONDAY 6TH NOVEMBER
GRI
6 November 2023
The WillWeGo.com Irish St. Leger 2nd Round plus a busy weekend of racing action across the country mean there's a lot to talk about this Monday evening - join us!
RPGTV LIFFORD COVERAGE PROVES A HUGE SUCCESS
Peter Farrell
6 November 2023
A massive crowd flocked to Lifford Stadium last night to witness a masterclass of greyhound racing, all of which was available to view live on RPGTV.
COCO GOES POP IN MUNSTER JUVENILE CUP SECOND ROUND
6 November 2023
The second round heats of the Riverside Stud Munster Juvenile Cup took place at Clonmel on Sunday night and there was an incredible performance from Annual Coco to set the standard.
PAVILION ON FIRE IN WARRIOR
Ian Fortune
6 November 2023
Aidan McVeigh and Richard Irwin would have travelled to Mullingar on Sunday evening with hopes that Pavilion Fire would continue his exceptional run of form in the final of the €4,000 RPGTV Fair Warrior Open 400.
BONNYLAD AND DOLLY STAR AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
5 November 2023
Those that flocked through the stiles at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night were treated to some exceptional racing with two major finals up for decision.
REX TAKES OFF IN SECOND ROUND OF IRISH ST. LEGER
Peter Farrell
5 November 2023
Eight superb second round heats of the Willwego.com Irish St. Leger took place last night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and Graham Holland laid down a serious marker as the joint outright favourites, Swords Rex and Clonbrien Treaty, produced special performances.
ALL EYES ON LIMERICK AS ST. LEGER ACTION CONTINUES
Peter Farrell
4 November 2023
After thirteen fantastic opening round heats of the Willwego.com Irish St. Leger, the field has been cut to 48 runners and things are expected to heat up at Limerick Greyhound Stadium later tonight.
WATCH: RPGTV FAIR WARRIOR FINAL PREVIEW
GRI
3 November 2023
Join Ian Fortune as he looks ahead to the €4,000 Fair Warrior Final at Mullingar on Sunday 5th November - live on Racing Post Greyhound TV!
WATCH: RPGTV IRISH PUPPY OAKS FINAL PREVIEW
GRI
3 November 2023
Join Ian Fortune as he looks ahead to the €5,000 RPGTV Irish Oaks Final at Shelbourne Park on Saturday 4th November - live on Racing Post Greyhound TV!
RODGE DWAN
2 November 2023
The greyhound industry is saddened to learn of the death of Rodge Dwan, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
REMEMBERING OUR LATE FRIENDS
GRI
1 November 2023
Ag Rásaíocht Le Chéile returns next week on Thursday 9th, Friday 10th and Saturday 11th November. As part of the weekend, we want to remember friends, family and members of our racing community who have passed away over the last year.
GREYHOUND INDUSTRY REGULATIONS 2023 – PUBLIC CONSULTATION
GRI
1 November 2023
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: Racing Regulations, Licensed Trainer Regulations, Traceability Regulations and Welfare Regulations.
TALKING LEGER EPISODE 1 TUESDAY 31ST OCTOBER
GRI
31 October 2023
The WillWeGo.com Irish St. Leger is the focus of the chat this Tuesday evening as Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and Tom Fitzgerald sit down to talk dogs!
OUR PEOPLE, THE GENERATIONS - MEET THE WALLS
GRI
31 October 2023
The story of the Walls of Co. Kildare and their involvement in greyhound racing, starts with Tom Wall Senior who purchased his first greyhound at the age of 16. Tom, (who played club football with Athy and Senior Football for Kildare) purchased the family farm and pub in 1959 in Kilgowan, Co. Kildare and it was here that he raised his family, which included sons Michael, Thomas & Lawrence.
GALWAY BASED COMPANY FONEZ ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR OF THE GALWAY OAKS AT GALWAY GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
26 October 2023
Galway Greyhound Stadium has announced Fonez as the title sponsors of the 2023 Galway Oaks which takes place over 3 weekends during November.
AZURITE A BRIGHT PROSPECT
Ian Fortune
26 September 2023
Azurite justified favouritism in some style in the final of the September Open Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night.
BIG EVENTS UPCOMING AT KILCOHAN PARK
Barry Drake
18 August 2023
Entries are now open for the upcoming DAVE COLLINS MEMORIAL MUNSTER OAKS which gets underway on Saturday, August 26. It's open for 24 bitches with a fantastic €7,500 to the winner.
MAGICAL THREE TIMER FOR THE GREAT JOHN O'CONNELL
Barry Drake
15 August 2023
The night belonged to the kennel of John O'Connell in Youghal last night as the Cobh man, who was celebrating his 88th birthday, recorded a fantastic treble on the 13-race card.
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.
CARING FOR THE GREYHOUND IN HOT WEATHER
GRI
22 June 2023
RCÉ/GRI remind greyhound owners & trainers of the following in anticipation of the warm weather forecast for the week ahead.
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.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 72: ELAINE GUINEY
Barry Drake
23 December 2021
Barry is joined by Elaine Guiney in this week's episode. Elaine is the daughter of Con Guiney, owner of Jacob Tashadelek and she chats to Barry fresh from a great victory in Curraheen Park on Tuesday night in The O' Learys Driving School Open 575 Final. Jacob Tashadelek has been making his mark in some of the biggest events across the country this year. Elaine and all the family have been getting great enjoyment from Con's success this year and she chats about that and other great greyhound memories with Barry. Have a listen, it's a great chat!
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.
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE ON THE FRONTLINE
IGB
20 April 2020
A reminder to all of you on the frontline that we continue to appreciate your work.
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.