Barry Drake
8 January 2026
Denis McGrath joins Barry Drake on this week’s episode of the podcast after a big Christmas success in Limerick with Foxwood McGowan.
Ian Fortune
8 January 2026
While the traditional format of the Irish Focus won’t return until next week, the latest instalment of the weekly webcast focuses on the likely stars of 2026.
Ian Fortune
8 January 2026
Glengar Martha has run her final race and is ready for the next phase in her life.
Ian Fortune
8 January 2026
The Racing Post confirmed the news yesterday evening that the Produce Stakes Lemon Joey had been sold and is set to join Craig Morris.
Ian Fortune
8 January 2026
Once again, there will be no Connect 6 Jackpot until the start of February due to the reduced racing schedule but there are plenty of Tote guarantees on offer over the coming days.
Ian Fortune
7 January 2026
More than any retirement story over the past few years, this is a personal one for many. By now everyone knows that De Lahdedah has run his final race.
GRI
7 January 2026
A job opportunity has arisen at Youghal Greyhound Stadium, Cork, for the part-time role of Grounds Maintenance & Racing Equipment Operator.
GRI
7 January 2026
A job opportunity has arisen at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium, Cork, for the full-time role of Grounds Maintenance & Racing Equipment Operator.
Ian Fortune
6 January 2026
It’s been a quiet week in Irish greyhound racing with many meetings lost to the cold snap.
GRI
6 January 2026
The date has been confirmed for the 2025 National Greyhound Awards, which will take place at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium on Sunday, 8th March 2026.
GRI
6 January 2026
Greyhound racing fixtures for January 2026 have been confirmed, with race nights scheduled across all Irish greyhound stadia throughout the month.
GRI
6 January 2026
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
Peter Farrell
5 January 2026
Lifford Greyhound Stadium has confirmed revised arrangements following the recent postponement of race meetings, with owners and trainers advised to note the updated dates.
Peter Farrell
5 January 2026
Owners and trainers please note that this is a final call for entries for the 2026 Rural kennels Unraced 525.
Ian Fortune
5 January 2026
Over the past six months or more, we’ve had the chance to sit down with a number of people heavily involved in Irish greyhound racing.
Ian Fortune
5 January 2026
It seems like only yesterday we spoke of Santas Amigo racing to a famous success for Antrim Breeder Ryan Magill in the Category 1 Premier Greyhound Racing Classic at Sunderland.
4 January 2026
It is with deep regret that we learn of the passing of John Graham, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone.
Ian Fortune
4 January 2026
Somewhat predictably, many of those in action at Shelbourne Park in Saturday’s opening round of the Dublin Cup will be plying their trade in higher grades in the future after a number of fine displays.
GRI
4 January 2026
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 3/1/2026:
Ian Fortune
2 January 2026
For the fourteenth year in a row, Graham Holland was the most prolific trainer in Ireland in 2025, although the gap has certainly closed to the chasing pack.
Ian Fortune
2 January 2026
After topping the 2024 list with 72 winners from 319 runners, Rosemary Price again topped the private trainer’s list but with a far greater 109 winners, albeit from a much increased 517 races.
Ian Fortune
2 January 2026
Those keeping account of the rankings over the past decade or more won’t be shocked to see the name of Derek Kehoe topping the list of the most prolific owners of 2025.
Ian Fortune
2 January 2026
A year after Tuono Charlie and Bockos Diamond finished first and second on the list, Killeshil Ranger and Dangan Conor earned the honour of being Ireland’s most prolific trackers of 2025 with each securing 15 wins between January 1st and December 31st.
Peter Farrell
2 January 2026
Clonmel will play host to the first major competition of 2026, with the opening round heats of the Rural Kennels Unraced 525 fast approaching.
Barry Drake
1 January 2026
A really enjoyable episode today as Barry is joined by trainer Patrick Guilfoyle for our New Year's Day episode. Well worth a listen!
GRI
31 December 2025
Ian takes us through our final lookback on the greyhound racing highlights of 2025.
GRI
31 December 2025
On behalf of Rásaíocht Con Éireann, I extend my New Year greetings to all members of the greyhound racing community as we enter 2026.
GRI
30 December 2025
Ian is back with the third installment of our look back on 2025.
Ian Fortune
30 December 2025
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.
Ian Fortune
30 December 2025
Newbridge said goodbye to 2025 in some style on Monday with a number of superb displays in the various finals on the card.
GRI
28 December 2025
Join Ian Fortune for a look back at some of the big racing highlights of 2025.
28 December 2025
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.
28 December 2025
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.
Ian Fortune
28 December 2025
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.
Barry Drake
28 December 2025
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.
Peter Farrell
28 December 2025
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.
GRI
27 December 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 27/12/2025:
GRI
24 December 2025
Ian Fortune took a trip up North to meet a very special guest for our Christmas edition of Talking Dogs Meets.
GRI
24 December 2025
On behalf of Rásaíocht Con Éireann, I wish to extend my heartfelt Christmas greetings to the wider greyhound racing community.
Ian Fortune
23 December 2025
The re-run semi-final of the Lord Unraced went the way of Any Means at Enniscorthy on Monday night.
GRI
23 December 2025
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.
GRI
22 December 2025
GREYHOUND Racing Ireland and SIS have jointly announced planned big race coverage for 2026 which will include earlier rounds in major competitions such as the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial, Irish Oaks, Irish Laurels and Irish St Leger.
Ian Fortune
21 December 2025
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.
Peter Farrell
21 December 2025
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.
Peter Farrell
21 December 2025
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.
Peter Farrell
21 December 2025
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.
Barry Drake
21 December 2025
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.
GRI
20 December 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 20/12/2025:
Peter Farrell
20 December 2025
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.
Peter Farrell
20 December 2025
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.
Peter Farrell
20 December 2025
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.
Ian Fortune
20 December 2025
The progress of Unassuming over recent weeks has been steady, giving the impression she could develop into top class performer in 2026.
Barry Drake
20 December 2025
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.
Ian Fortune
19 December 2025
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.
Ian Fortune
19 December 2025
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.
GRI
18 December 2025
The 48th volume of the Irish Greyhound Review is on sale and the perfect gift for the greyhound fan in your life!
GRI
18 December 2025
The Sales Committee have approved the following Sales Dates and Sales Venues for January to May 2026
GRI
18 December 2025
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.
Barry Drake
18 December 2025
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.
GRI
18 December 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland announce prize money increases for 2026
16 December 2025
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.
Ian Fortune
16 December 2025
It is no surprise to see Ballydoyle Tina topping the betting for the Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks after two brilliant runs in the opening two rounds of the Shelbourne Park end of year showpiece.
Ian Fortune
16 December 2025
There are a couple of major changes to the RCÉcalendar for 2026 as far as Kilkenny track is concerned.
GRI
15 December 2025
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.
Barry Drake
15 December 2025
DE LAST JOB, trained by John Kiely for owner John Jones, delivered the performance of the day in Youghal on Saturday.
Ian Fortune
15 December 2025
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.
GRI
14 December 2025
"I've always had a love of dogs...he's brought so much joy into our lives."
Ian Fortune
14 December 2025
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.
Peter Farrell
14 December 2025
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.
Peter Farrell
14 December 2025
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.
GRI
14 December 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 13/12/2025:
Ian Fortune
13 December 2025
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.
Ian Fortune
13 December 2025
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.
Peter Farrell
13 December 2025
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.
Peter Farrell
13 December 2025
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.
Barry Drake
13 December 2025
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.
GRI
12 December 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 12/12/2025:
Ian Fortune
12 December 2025
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.
Jim Cremin
9 December 2025
Jim Cremin reported on the latest edition of the Irish Greyhound Review recently for the Racing Post. Reposted with his permission.
Barry Drake
7 December 2025
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.
Ian Fortune
7 December 2025
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.
Peter Farrell
7 December 2025
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.
Ian Fortune
6 December 2025
Track conditions were tough at Shelbourne Park on Friday night after an afternoon of driving rain, while high wind speeds didn’t help either.
Ian Fortune
6 December 2025
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.
Peter Farrell
6 December 2025
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.
Peter Farrell
6 December 2025
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.
Barry Drake
6 December 2025
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.
Ian Fortune
5 December 2025
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.
GRI
4 December 2025
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.
Barry Drake
4 December 2025
This week, Barry Drake chats with Tipperary trainer Vincent McKenna, fresh from a fantastic Fair Warrior victory at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium.
Barry Drake
4 December 2025
Curraheen Park accepting entries for event next week.
Ian Fortune
4 December 2025
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.
Barry Drake
3 December 2025
The Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby has been deferred by a week.
Ian Fortune
2 December 2025
Once again, there were a number of fine displays in the Lord Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night with no fewer than four of the six heats won in under 29 seconds.
Peter Farrell
2 December 2025
The final of the Len McKinney Memorial & Track Lotto Brandywell Derby took place on Monday night at Derry track, and it was She Has Risen who claimed top honours for the popular Toland family of Carrigans.
GRI
1 December 2025
Look back on the racing and interviews with winning connections in the Championship races at the 2025 RCÉ Winter Racing Festival in Shelbourne Park.
Peter Farrell
1 December 2025
Limerick Greyhound Stadium delivered an action-packed Sunday afternoon card featuring four sweepstake finals alongside several high-quality open contests.
Barry Drake
1 December 2025
The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium held a remembrance night on Saturday night with each race on the night carrying a winner’s prize of €700.
Ian Fortune
30 November 2025
A huge crowd journeyed to Shelbourne Park on Saturday night for the first weekend of real Christmas party action and all seemed to have a great time, aided by some superb action on the track.
Barry Drake
30 November 2025
DROOPYS PABLO, trained by Johnny Linehan for owners the All Angels Syndicate, delivered a stunning front running winning performance to win Saturday’s feature at Curraheen Park, the €5,000 to the winner Danny Corkery Memorial A3/A4 Final.
Peter Farrell
30 November 2025
It was an all-graded affair at Thurles Park on Saturday night, but the performance that truly caught the eye arrived in race five, where Moorstown Arwen announced herself as a future prospect.
GRI
29 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 29/11/2025:
Ian Fortune
29 November 2025
What do Fishers Island, Lightfoot Vine, Lightfoot Perry and Please Molly have in common. The answer is they are trained by Anthony Hamilton and all four scored at Mullingar on Friday afternoon.
Ian Fortune
29 November 2025
Vincent McKenna has his team purring in recent weeks and he had another good winner at Newbridge on Friday with his promising youngster A Charda setting the standard in the second round of the TIME Nutrition & NTSC A3 525.
Ian Fortune
29 November 2025
The new facilities at Kilkenny are certainly proving popular with Friday’s card attracting another bumper crowd and a festive atmosphere in the newly appointed bar. On the track, the star of proceedings was Hollyhill Keano as he landed the Dominic McMonagle Memorial A3 525 for Paraic Campion and Ger Gubbins.
Ian Fortune
29 November 2025
After a series of fine displays in the Fair Warrior Sprint at Mullingar, Defender made a bright return to four bends at Shelbourne Park on Friday night, posting a fastest of the night 28.37 for Kathleen and Francie Murray.
Ian Fortune
29 November 2025
Lee Craze has another potential star to look forward to after his latest recruit Lennies Eddie produced a massive run to open his account at Dundalk on Friday night, posting a rapid 21.04 despite his inexperience.
Peter Farrell
29 November 2025
The opening-round heats of the Paddy O’Gorman A3/A4 525 headlined an eight-race card at Galway on Friday night, and early indications suggest the €2,000-to-the-winner stake will take plenty of winning.
GRI
28 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 28/11/2025:
Ian Fortune
28 November 2025
The feature of Thursday’s card at Shelbourne Park was the final of the November Monthly Novice ON2 525 and Greenmount Hawk did what was needed to win, although he was all out to contain Unassuming in a desperate finish.
GRI
27 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 27/11/2025:
Barry Drake
27 November 2025
This week, Barry Drake chats with young handler and trainer Tim Cliffe, fresh from a brilliant success at the Winter Racing Festival in Shelbourne Park.
Peter Farrell
27 November 2025
In a change to their normal schedule, Limerick will also host an eleven race card on Sunday, 30th November, with the first race due off at 5.00pm
Barry Drake
27 November 2025
It's nearly Kingdom Derby time in Tralee! The 2025 Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby, kindly sponsored by Berkie Browne and family, begins Friday December 6th for 24 AA0 greyhounds over 525 yards.
Ian Fortune
25 November 2025
The opening round of the Lord Unraced may have been postponed from last Thursday but it was certainly worth the wait with a number of outstanding runs coming in the valuable stake at Enniscorthy on Monday night.
Peter Farrell
25 November 2025
As the Munster Christmas Cup draws near at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium, and with the ‘Village’ Kennels coming on board as this year’s sponsor, owners and trainers are being urged to submit entries early.
GRI
24 November 2025
The 2025 RCÉ Winter Racing Festival produced another memorable weekend in Shelbourne Park as crowds flocked to the Dublin venue to witness the greatest names in our sport compete.
GRI
24 November 2025
The Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks, sponsored by Shelbourne Park bookmaker Bernard Barry, is set to return this festive season, with racing taking place from 6th December and the Final on Saturday, 27th December.
Ian Fortune
24 November 2025
Santas Amigo raced to a brilliant Category 1 success at Sunderland on Friday night, capturing the hugely valuable Premier Greyhound Racing Classic.
Ian Fortune
23 November 2025
Since its debut as the Night of Stars in 2012, the RCÉ Winter Racing Festival has delivered countless memorable evenings at Shelbourne Park.
Barry Drake
23 November 2025
The semi-finals of the €5,000 to the winner Danny Corkery Memorial A3/A4 Stake were the feature races at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
23 November 2025
PENSION TIM, for Leo Dunphy, made it two wins from just three career outings when winning the €1,000 to the winner Christmas Parties @ Kilcohan Park ON2/ON3 Stake at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
Peter Farrell
23 November 2025
The semi-finals of both the Ballymac Kennels AO 525 and the Droopys Stud A2 525 dominated proceedings at Limerick Stadium on Saturday night, and the standout performer was Ballymac Iroko, who produced a career-best display.
Ian Fortune
22 November 2025
The RCÉ Winter Racing Festival got underway at Shelbourne Park on Friday night and the opening night of the annual showpiece certainly didn’t disappoint.
Ian Fortune
22 November 2025
There was a huge crowd at Kilkenny on Friday night for what was a pretty notable meeting at the St James Park venue.
Peter Farrell
22 November 2025
The semi finals of the Mace Shannon A1 550 featured at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Friday night, and it was Smart King that set the standard for owner Tom White.
GRI
21 November 2025
Irish Greyhound Review Annual Volume 48 – 2026 names Graham Holland as their 2025 winner of their Personality of the Year!
GRI
21 November 2025
Irish Greyhound Review Annual Volume 48 – 2026 names Stud Dog of the Year 2025. Droopys Sydney claims his fourth Stud Dog Award!!
GRI
21 November 2025
Irish Greyhound Review Annual Volume 48 – 2026 (48th Continuous Year) OUT NOW!! Get the perfect Christmas gift from only €20.00.
Barry Drake
20 November 2025
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry Drake catches up with UK owner Lee Craze, the man behind the “Lennies” greyhounds.
Ian Fortune
20 November 2025
The renowned Townview Kennels will launch a new syndicate in the coming year, taking inspiration from the long-term success of the Champagne Club, known for their ’Bubbly’ prefix.
Ian Fortune
19 November 2025
The latest student night at Shelbourne Park was an undoubted success with the revelers really getting to the spirit.
GRI
18 November 2025
The Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), in collaboration with Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI), has announced the launch of two courses designed to advance education, professional standards and animal welfare across Ireland’s greyhound industry.
GRI
17 November 2025
Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons have your favourite Monday evening chat.
Ian Fortune
17 November 2025
Sean Parker and his star performer Droopys Flare endured a nightmare journey across the Irish Sea on Saturday but still managed to achieve their objective.
Ian Fortune
17 November 2025
Part owner Graham Box confirmed this morning that Bockos Diamond won’t be in action at the Winter Racing Festival but will race on in 2026 with the English Derby at Towcester his main target.
Ian Fortune
16 November 2025
Ballydoyle Tina was a superb winner of the Gourmet Island Puppy Oaks at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, again confirming her huge promise and ability.
Ian Fortune
16 November 2025
Gem Friendly produced the best display of her career at Mullingar to storm to a brilliant victory in the Pat Doran Memorial Fair Warrior Open 400.
Peter Farrell
16 November 2025
The €1,700-to-the-winner Liam Brussels Memorial A4/A5 525 served as the feature at Galway on Saturday night and the rapidly improving Hollywell Merlin delivered a brilliant performance to take the honours.
Peter Farrell
16 November 2025
There was competitive sweepstake action at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as both the Droppys Stud A2 525 and the Ballymac Kennels A0 525 got underway.
Ian Fortune
11 November 2025
As Christmas approaches, it’s time to start pencilling some dates into your calendar. Enniscorthy yesterday confirmed their schedule for the coming weeks.
GRI
7 November 2025
The 2026 Classics and Features Calendar has been ratified by the Board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland and released.
GRI
1 October 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) wishes to advise owners and trainers of an adjustment to the national racing schedule for January and February.
GRI
12 August 2025
Thurles Greyhound Stadium is set to welcome SIS racing to its calendar, with the first meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 19th August. Racing will commence at 2.30pm featuring an 8-race card.
12 August 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is delighted to announce the launch of the completely re-engineered Talking Dogs App, available to download now from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The upgraded app will officially go live on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, offering fans an entirely new way to stay connected with all the latest greyhound racing news, stories, and features.
GRI
24 July 2025
Chairman of Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ), Pat Flanagan, CEO Tim Lucey, and CFO John Tuohey met with Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D., to present RCÉ’s new Five-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2029).
GRI
23 July 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ), the statutory body responsible for the regulation, development and promotion of greyhound racing in Ireland, has today (Wednesday, 23 July 2025) unveiled its Strategic Plan 2025–2029.
GRI
23 July 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) has published its first Industry Activity Report, covering January to June 2025, alongside the launch of its five-year strategic plan (2025–2029) in Shelbourne Park today.
GRI
27 May 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) today announced that the 2025 Kennel Improvement Scheme is now fully subscribed and is officially closed to new applications.
GRI
15 April 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) have announced the details for the Kennel Improvement Scheme for 2025. Originally introduced in July 2022, the scheme aims to enhance the welfare standards and conditions within greyhound kennels across the country.
GRI
31 March 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is delighted to continue its support for the TUS Community and Industry Scholarship Awards, which celebrated its latest group of recipients in a special ceremony at the new TUS Coonagh Campus on Monday, March 24, 2025.
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.
GRI
21 February 2025
Dates and Venues for Greyhound Sales in 2025 have been confirmed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GRI
9 October 2024
Time Greyhound Nutrition has proudly launched its innovative Time Club.
GRI
30 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Museum Officially Opens
GRI
21 August 2024
At the latest Regulation Committee, the following changes to our Novice Racing System have been approved.
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.
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.
GRI
11 March 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) have announced the details for the Kennel Improvement Scheme for 2024.
GRI
12 February 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland Announces Additional Breeders Bonus Payment for Oaks & Bitch Stakes
GRI
22 June 2023
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GRI
29 January 2022
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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.
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.
GRI
18 November 2021
ADVICE FOR TRAINERS AND OWNERS: FEEDING OF ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS TO RACING GREYHOUNDS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GRI
13 January 2021
We've begun to roll out our new RCÉTS (Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System) app and website this week.
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.
GRI
17 December 2020
A reminder of the steps to rehome your retired racing greyhound with the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust.
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.
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.
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.