Peter Farrell
25 September 2023
The final of the Bar One Racing Crystal Vase Sprint featured on Sunday night’s card at Lifford Greyhound Stadium and after setting new figures for the 325-yard sprint one week prior, Gizmo Cash cemented his standing as one of the leading sprinters of his generation with another record-breaking performance in the €4,000 decider.
Barry Drake
25 September 2023
Sponsors Bar One Racing have made Jacktavern Bolt the 10-3 favourite for Laurels success after his stunning 27.99 winning performance at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
24 September 2023
The final of the 2023 Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby promises to b an incredible contest after two wonderful semi-finals at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
24 September 2023
Graham Holland didn’t manage to win either the Birmingham Cup of the St Leger at Perry Barr on Saturday night but he can be proud of the efforts of Jacktavern Bella and Bocko Crystal as both ran big races to make the frame.
Barry Drake
24 September 2023
JACKTAVERN BOLT made it seven straight wins in Curraheen Park on Saturday night with another stunning display in the second round of the Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels which is in accusation with the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing.
Peter Farrell
24 September 2023
After a brilliant track-record breaking performance seven days ago, Gizmo Cash will head into the final of the Bar One Racing Crystal Vase Open Sprint with huge expectations of maintaining his unbeaten status in the €4,000 Lifford decider.
Peter Farrell
24 September 2023
After landing the Corn Cuchulainn Classic back in July, Kinturk Road firmly established herself as the marathon Queen at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as she captured the Roma Casino Irish Cambridgeshire in trap-to-line fashion.
Peter Farrell
24 September 2023
The semi finals of the Kasko Dog Foods Novice Unraced 525 was the feature on Saturday night’s card at Thurles Greyhound Stadium and although Vis A Vis maintained his unbeaten record, it was Two Slip Jigs who went quickest.
GRI
23 September 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 23/9/2023:
Ian Fortune
23 September 2023
Ireland’s brightest and sharpest will light up Shelbourne Park this evening as the Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby field will be halved for the final time with the two semi-finals the feature of a wonderful card which also includes the final of the Mustang Jet @ Stud Open Unraced Bitch 525.
Ian Fortune
23 September 2023
So often the bridesmaid, the wonderfully consistent Delirium Tremens claimed the big prize he so richly deserved at Kilkenny on Friday evening when running out a superb winner of the Jag Building Services & KGOBA A1 Derby.
Barry Drake
23 September 2023
Curraheen Park plays host to a fantastic 12-race card tonight featuring round two of the €30,000 to the winner Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels at Curraheen Park.
GRI
22 September 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 22/9/2023:
GRI
22 September 2023
There will be no trials in Tralee on Monday as a mark of respect for the late Dan O'Leary.
GRI
22 September 2023
The Management and Staff of Greyhound Racing Ireland wish to convey our sincere sympathies to our colleague Ina O'Leary (née Maunsell) on the sudden passing of her beloved husband Dan.
GRI
22 September 2023
Join Joe Seward & Jimmy Barry Murphy now as they preview Round 2 of the Bar One Racing Irish Laurels, in partnership with the Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing. Have a listen now!
Ian Fortune
22 September 2023
Romeo Hanzo faced a tough test in the final of the British Bred Produce Stakes at Swindon but ran a fine race to finish runner-up to the track record holder Queen Joni, who was once-again foot perfect.
GRI
22 September 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 21/9/2023:
Ian Fortune
21 September 2023
The configuration for this weekend’s Connect 6 Jackpot, which will boast a guarantee of €6,000, can be seen below.
Ian Fortune
20 September 2023
Tonight’s Irish Focus on RPGTV will be very busy with racing from Shelbourne, Cork and Limerick. Of course, we will be looking back at the quarter finals of the Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby and the final of the Time Greyhound 20 Dual Distance from Shelbourne Park.
Ian Fortune
20 September 2023
It has been reported this morning that Garfiney Blaze has been withdrawn ‘off colour’ from the final of the Premier Greyhound Racing St Leger at Perry Barr on Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
19 September 2023
The news came through in recent days that Jetara has been purchased by leading owners Brendan Keogh and Simon Senyk and has joined Ian Reilly with an Irish campaign in mind.
GRI
18 September 2023
Lots for the Talking Dogs team to chat about this Monday, including the opening round of the Bar One Racing Irish Laurels, the Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby and plenty of action across the country and in the UK.
Ian Fortune
18 September 2023
Bridget Whelan is one of the hardest workers in Irish greyhound racing and has done wonders to turn the fortunes of Enniscorthy in recent years.
Ian Fortune
18 September 2023
The Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby is really starting to come to a boil with so much quality remaining but Boylesports believe that Ballinakil Alf is the one to beat after his latest brilliant performance when again showing astounding early speed.
Peter Farrell
18 September 2023
Gizmo Cash set the standard in the opening round of the Bar One Racing Crystal Vase Sprint seven days ago but he firmly established himself as a worthy favourite for the €4,000 feature as he smashed the track record at Lifford Stadium on Sunday night.
Ian Fortune
17 September 2023
The Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby continued at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and, as we have become accustomed, there were some sensational performances, a few shocks and plenty to talk about in the classic.
Ian Fortune
17 September 2023
Graham Holland had another memorable night at Perry Barr on Saturday night, winning with Jacktavern Bella and Garfiney Blaze in the St Leger, while Bockos Crystal also booked her place in the final of the Birmingham Cup when finishing second.
Barry Drake
17 September 2023
A winner of the Munster Oaks in Waterford last Saturday night, Eazy Razzle went joint quickest in Curraheen Park as the opening round of the Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels got off to a flying start in front of a packed house at Curraheen Park.
Peter Farrell
17 September 2023
After the sensational opening round action in the 2023 Roma Casino Irish Cambridgeshire last weekend at Limerick, there was huge interest in how the semi finals would play out and while Kinturk Road came out on top in the opening semi, it was Hukum who has emerged as a massive player ahead of the €5,000 decider next Saturday night
Peter Farrell
17 September 2023
Always a hugely competitive competition, the first round heats of the Kasko Dog Foods Unraced 525 got underway at Thurles Park on Saturday night and it looks a very hot renewal indeed with Vis A Vis going quickest.
GRI
16 September 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 16/9/2023:
GRI
16 September 2023
The highlight of the Cork racing calendar gets underway tonight and regular race-goers can save themselves €20 throughout the competition with the fantastic offer ticket bundle.
Ian Fortune
16 September 2023
It’s been very clear over the past fortnight that Time Greyhound Nutrition made the right choice to sponsor this year’ Juvenile Derby as it has turned into one of the strongest renewals in modern times with so many potential stars remaining.
GRI
15 September 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 15/9/2023:
GRI
15 September 2023
Rásaíocht Con Éireann, further to its recent tender process, is delighted to announce the opening of a second greyhound care centre in Co Kildare.
Ian Fortune
15 September 2023
The semi of the Mustang Jet @ Stud ON1 Bitch 525 saw a couple of very well-bred youngsters take their first steps towards stardom at Shelbourne Park on Thursday evening.
GRI
14 September 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 14/9/2023:
GRI
14 September 2023
Excitement is building in Cork ahead of the 2023 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels – with no fewer than 5 guests joining Barry this week to talk about it!
14 September 2023
It’s with sadness we must report the passing of Paudie Ryan, a man with a rich history in greyhound racing.
13 September 2023
Barry Drake
13 September 2023
Curraheen Park Supporters Club in association with The Schools and Health Foundation Benefit night takes place Saturday 21st October 2023 in Curraheen Park.
Ian Fortune
12 September 2023
In the days leading up to last year’s Boylesports Irish Greyhound decider, at the Talking Dogs Roadshow, this scribe was lucky enough to interview Brendan Mullan in front of a crowd.
Barry Drake
12 September 2023
The draw for the opening round of the Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels took place at Curraheen Park on Monday night.
GRI
11 September 2023
Join Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons for our favourite Monday chat of the week. They discuss all the action of the Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby in Shelbourne Park, the Kasko A1 Derby Final in Curraheen Park, The Dave Collins Memorial Munster Oaks Final in Kilcohan Park, a record breaking run in Limerick's Roma Casino Irish Cambridgeshire and more!
Ian Fortune
11 September 2023
It came as quite a shock to some when Scaglietti appeared on the Greyhound Trader on-line auction but it certainly didn’t some as a surprise when he sold for a substantial sum.
Barry Drake
11 September 2023
The Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels in association with the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing will get underway this coming Saturday, September 16.
Peter Farrell
11 September 2023
Sunday evening saw the opening round heats of the Bar One Racing Crystal Vase Open 325 get underway at Lifford Stadium and all four heats proved an exhibition of how sprinting should be done – out and gone.
GRI
10 September 2023
Join us in Waterford's Kilcohan Park as the ladies take to the track for the Final of the Dave Collins Memorial.
Ian Fortune
10 September 2023
De Lahdedah stole the headlines at Shelbourne Park on Saturday, producing one of the great performances at the famous venue when posting a scarcely believable 27.78 on his way to setting the standard in the second round of the Time greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby.
Ian Fortune
10 September 2023
No fewer than four of the six Irish in action at Perry Barr on Saturday came home in their respective heats in the St Leger and Birmingham Cup.
Peter Farrell
10 September 2023
Patrons were treated to something very special at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as recent Irish Derby finalist, Threesixfive, smashed the 750-yard track record in the opening round of the Roma Casino Irish Cambridgeshire.
Barry Drake
10 September 2023
Trained by John Linehan for owner Barry Rocks, Eazy Razzle (Droopys Sydney-Ragaire) ran out a fantastic winner of the €7,500 to the winner Dave Collins Memorial Munster Oaks Final at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
10 September 2023
Just like previous weeks, Jacktavern Bolt delivered another foot-perfect display in the final of the €6,000 to the winner Kasko A1 Derby at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
GRI
9 September 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 9/9/2023:
Ian Fortune
9 September 2023
The opening round of the Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby sent out a clear message to those paying attention that the current crop of youngsters is truly exceptional.
Ian Fortune
9 September 2023
On a hot and sticky evening at Kilkenny, forcing a delay to the start of racing, Pat Scully’s De Black Swallow was the undoubted star as he became the only dog on the night to dip under the 29 second barrier in the second round of the Jag Building Services & KGOBA A1 Derby.
GRI
8 September 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 8/9/2023:
GRI
8 September 2023
Join us now to look back on the two biggest supporting races on the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby card; the Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate Final and the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Consolation.
Ian Fortune
8 September 2023
The news came through yesterday afternoon that this year’s Time Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby will boast an incredible winner’s purse of €25,000.
Ian Fortune
8 September 2023
Romeo Hanzo was amongst the fastest heat winners in the British Bred Produce Stakes at Swindon on Thursday afternoon but, sadly, his Graham Holland trained kennel companions Romeo Hotshot and Romeo Atomic weren’t as lucky.
GRI
8 September 2023
This week Barry chats to 3 guests. So grab yourself a cup of tea and enjoy the next 30 minutes!
Ian Fortune
7 September 2023
In a racing career that spanned just 22 races, Coolavanny Hoffa lit up the sky above Irish greyhound racing like Halleys Comet.
GRI
6 September 2023
Missed Saturday’s live TV show from Shelbourne Park? Don’t worry you can watch it back now on the Virgin Media Player and enjoy The Other Kobe’s win in the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final and so much more.
GRI
6 September 2023
We know that many of you like to keep a copy of the Derby Final programme as a souvenir and we’re delighted to offer a limited number to greyhound racing fans in exchange for a donation to the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust, along with rosettes from our Derby finalists.
GRI
6 September 2023
It was our great privilege to welcome Minister Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, to the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final on Saturday night in Shelbourne Park.
Ian Fortune
6 September 2023
Jennifer O’Donnell is clearly a very special handler, winning the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby in each of the last two years with litter brothers Born Warrior and The Other Kobe.
Barry Drake
6 September 2023
The Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels in association with the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing will get underway on Saturday, September 16.
GRI
5 September 2023
On Saturday night, a packed Shelbourne Park witnessed The Other Kobe win the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final in trap-to-line fashion.
GRI
5 September 2023
Incase you missed it, The Other Kobe's Derby win made the sports new on RTE's Six One News on Sun
Peter Farrell
5 September 2023
Those of us who are regular to the various social media platforms would be aware that Thurles Greyhound Stadium will be celebrating an important milestone in the not too distant future.
5 September 2023
Greyhound racing lost a dear friend in recent days with the sad passing of Eugene Gleeson.
Ian Fortune
5 September 2023
Michael Dempsey was the most nervous man in Shelbourne Park on Saturday, perhaps outside the owners and trainers of those with a finalist in the Derby, but the Shelbourne Racing Manager has no need to worry as everything went off without a hitch.
Ian Fortune
5 September 2023
Bev Lochead and Graham Box couldn’t have been prouder of their star, Bockos Crystal, after running up the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby to The Other Kobe at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
GRI
4 September 2023
For the last ever time in 2023 it's time for Talking Derby!
GRI
4 September 2023
Ahead of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final in Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, Threesixfive's trainer Scott Phelan spoke to Saturday Sport on RTE Radio 1 to chat about the Final and give an insight into the work that goes into developing a greyhound athlete to perform at the top level.
GRI
4 September 2023
RTE Sport reporter Mike McCartney was in Shelbourne Park on Saturday 2nd September for the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final. Mike captured a flavour of the atmosphere in the stadium on the biggest night of the year in Greyhound Racing. The piece aired on Sunday but for those who might have missed it, the RTE Sports team have kindly shared it with us to post for you.
Ian Fortune
4 September 2023
As we reflect on the brilliance of The Other Kobe’s Derby success at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, it’s worth pointing out that in victory he posted the fastest third bend sectional of the entire classic.
Ian Fortune
3 September 2023
The Other Kobe is the 2023 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby champion.
Ian Fortune
3 September 2023
Much like The Other Kobe, the final of the Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate was won in superb trap to line style by Blastoff Mac.
Barry Drake
3 September 2023
ROLE MODEL (Pestana-Knockdrinna Wink) set the standard in the semi-finals of the Dave Collins Memorial Munster Oaks at Kilochan Park on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
3 September 2023
JACKTAVERN BOLT, trained by Graham Holland for owners the Pillar Syndicate, once again lit up the Cork track on Saturday night with another top-class performance in the semi-finals of the A1 Kasko Derby.
GRI
2 September 2023
Whether you're travelling to Shelbourne Park or watching from home, here's all the info you need for tonihgt's BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final.
GRI
2 September 2023
Joe Seward welcomed Jimmy Barry Murphy for a great chat on Friday night on LIFE FM and they've kindly shared for you to listen back.
Ian Fortune
2 September 2023
2024 will be a special year of Friday night’s action at Shelbourne Park is any indication.
Barry Drake
2 September 2023
JACKTAVERN BOLT can make it four straight wins in tonight's second semi-final of the A1 Kasko Derby at Curraheen Park.
Barry Drake
2 September 2023
The €7,500 to the winner Dave Collins Munster Memorial Munster Oaks got off to a flying start in Waterford last Saturday night and we can expect more big performances in tonight's semi-finals.
GRI
2 September 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 1/9/2023:
GRI
1 September 2023
As we look ahead to one of the most exciting nights of the year for Irish Greyhound Racing, the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final, we have compiled some information on all things Derby here for you in the one spot.
Ian Fortune
1 September 2023
Barry Caul and Damien Lonergan are Irish greyhound racing’s equivalent of the Chuckle Brothers.
GRI
31 August 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 31/8/2023:
Ian Fortune
31 August 2023
In a racing career that spanned almost exactly a year and a half, Raha Mofo made both a meteoric rise up the ranks before establishing herself as one of the truly great bitches of modern times.
Ian Fortune
31 August 2023
The IGOBF’s Buster Draw tickets have all been sold.
GRI
31 August 2023
The 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final takes place this Saturday 2nd September in Dublin's Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium.
GRI
30 August 2023
Missed Saturday's live TV programme from Shelbourne Park on Virgin Media 3? Don't worry, you can watch it back now on the Virgin Media Player and get all the action, reaction and racing coverage of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Semi-Finals.
GRI
29 August 2023
Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and this week's guest & BoyleSports rep, Sarah Kinsella, to look back on the penultimate night of action in the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. They also give us their views on this weekend's Final and a quick recap on some of the other big racing news of the moment.
Ian Fortune
29 August 2023
Graham Holland claimed more silverware across the water on Monday night when sending out Clona Duke to emerge victorious in the Jenningsbet Select Stakes at Nottingham.
Barry Drake
29 August 2023
Youghal Greyhound Track was the place to be on Monday night as massive crowds enjoyed some fantastic graded racing along with plenty of free entertainment for the kids.
GRI
29 August 2023
Always a highlight of Derby Final week, on Monday afternoon connections of our six finalists in the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby gathered in the Oaks Suite in Shelbourne Park.
Ian Fortune
28 August 2023
There is no need for proof to acknowledge that Music Glideaway has come forward through the Derby but the fact that he led to the third turn for the first time in the year’s classic at the weekend is evidence of the fact.
GRI
27 August 2023
Join us now to look back on the 2 Semi-Finals of the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby with racing replays and reaction from Ian Fortune and sponsor rep Sarah.
Ian Fortune
27 August 2023
With five inside and a single wide seed progressing to the final of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, the draw was always going to be of real importance.
Ian Fortune
27 August 2023
Sponsors Boylesports were fastest off the mark on Saturday night, pricing up the Derby decider seconds after the draw and the mantle of favouritism has fallen at the paws of The Other Kobe after another professional front-running display.
Peter Farrell
27 August 2023
After posting a rapid 32.40 in the opening round of the Go Greyhound Racing A3 600 last weekend at Limerick Greyhound Stadium, Chestnut King continued his stranglehold on the event as he smashed the 600-yard track record on Saturday night, posting a blistering 32.14.
Barry Drake
27 August 2023
Round three of the A1 Kasko Derby took centre stage at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
27 August 2023
Saturday night's racing at Kilochan Park produced several top-class performances.
Ian Fortune
26 August 2023
The battle for a place in the final of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby should provide real drama at Shelbourne Park this evening as the field is halved for the final time in this year’s classic.
Ian Fortune
26 August 2023
Once again there was great interest in the IGOBF’s Junior Nominator competition for the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby.
Ian Fortune
26 August 2023
Ian Reilly, Brendan Keogh and Simon Senyk have had many great successes together in the past with some hugely talented trackers.
GRI
25 August 2023
Whether you want to brush up on the form before travelling, or want to use it to follow the action from home while watching on Virgin Media TV or RPGTV or at your local stadium, be sure to check out the free Virtual Race Programme for the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Semi-Finals.
GRI
24 August 2023
The old text number for Entries & Withdrawals at Galway Greyhound Stadium is no longer active. The new number is now 0874854892. All Entries & Withdrawals are to be sent to the new number going forward.
GRI
24 August 2023
This week Barry chats to Paidi Walsh, chairman of the Youghal Track Supporters Club, as they look forward to a big night of celebration on Monday 28th. The Night of Champions, which was launched last week at the Regal Cinema in Youghal, will commemorate just some of the track superstars who began their career or raced in Youghal.
Ian Fortune
24 August 2023
Given how busy it has been over the past couple of weeks we were always going to miss a couple of things and one thing we certainly failed to report was the latest Kilkenny Sales almost a fortnight ago.
GRI
24 August 2023
On Saturday, the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium in Tralee hosted a special afternoon of racing with the 2023 Rose of Tralee contestants, their escorts and supporters. The afternoon was jam packed with family friendly activities and a wonderful day was had by all - come with us to get a flavour of the day.
23 August 2023
Meet the Heeney family from Waterford and their retired racing greyhound Sentimental Lad. They are one of the hundreds of families involved in greyhound racing in Ireland who are united by their love of greyhounds and their love of our great sport - because THIS RUNS DEEP!
GRI
22 August 2023
Meet the Murphy Family from Limerick and their retired racing greyhound Clonbrien Prince. They are one of the hundreds of families involved in greyhound racing in Ireland who are united by their love of greyhounds and their love of our great sport - because THIS RUNS DEEP!
GRI
22 August 2023
Missed Saturday night's live TV show on Virgin Media 3? Don't worry, you can watch it back!
Ian Fortune
22 August 2023
Damien Lonergan of sponsors Boylesports yesterday reported that the greyhound attracting most attention after prices for the semi-finals of the Boylesports Derby went live was Trinity Junior.
Ian Fortune
22 August 2023
Optic Chico has suffered three defeats in a row but is fancied to return to winning ways at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night with the Robert Gleeson trained powerhouse introduced at even money with Boylesports for his semi-final in the Michael Fortune Memorial Plate.
GRI
21 August 2023
As we look forward to the Semi-Finals, join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and sponsor rep, Sarah Kinsella, as they discuss all things BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
GRI
21 August 2023
Dates have been released for Sales Fixtures in the remainder of 2023.
Ian Fortune
21 August 2023
It will come as no surprise that the Other Kobe became the first greyhound to break the 17 second barrier to the third turn in his exceptional quarter final victory in the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby on Saturday night.
GRI
20 August 2023
The BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is really hotting up as we were treated to four fantastic Quarter Finals in Shelbourne Park on Saturday 19th.
Ian Fortune
20 August 2023
Twelve of Ireland’s fastest greyhounds will take their place in the semi finals of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby next weekend after four exceptional quarter finals at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
Peter Farrell
20 August 2023
County Minor has flourished into a top-class tracker throughout the O’Connor Julian Vets Cashel Tri-Distance at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and he made it three wins on the spin last night in capturing the valuable €3,000 feature.
Barry Drake
20 August 2023
Trained by Graham Holland for the Pillar Syndicate, Jacktavern Bolt set the standard in round two of the A1 Kasko Derby at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
GRI
19 August 2023
Watch the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Quarter Finals on T
Ian Fortune
19 August 2023
With just seven races remaining in the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, progression is the order of the day as the final twenty-four line up in the quarter finals of the classic at Shelbourne Park this evening.
Ian Fortune
18 August 2023
Peter Divilly was over the moon yesterday confirming that his star, Crafty Kokoro has become a mum after giving birth to a litter of six dogs and two bitches.
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.
Peter Farrell
17 August 2023
Fresh from the Bar One Racing National Sprint reaching its conclusion at Dundalk on Tuesday evening, the leading bookmaker are once again showing their great support by sponsoring a valuable new sprint stake at Lifford Greyhound Stadium
GRI
17 August 2023
It's all things Cork this week as Barry and his two guests highlight the Kasko Derby, with Round two taking place this weekend.
GRI
16 August 2023
Join Interchem and Precision Microbes at the Owners and Trainers Carvery Area in Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium, Cork for a talk on “Why all health begins in the gut in racing greyhounds”. Taking place on Friday 18th August with the speaker on the night, Tommy Heffernan MVB Gradcert DHH, Veterinary Consultant.
GRI
16 August 2023
Winning trainer Westmeath’s David Murray scooped up the impressive hound after he raced home to claim victory in the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup on Tuesday evening.
GRI
16 August 2023
Join Tommy the Vet, in the final part of this series as he explains about supplements and how they can help a greyhound’s digestive system so that you can understand what’s going on inside your pet Greyhound. Why not take a look back on some of our other videos from the series for helpful tips and guidance for your greyhound.
Ian Fortune
16 August 2023
Carrick Aldo produced one of the great displays of sprinting to emerge a brilliant winner of the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup at a packed Dundalk on Tuesday evening.
Ian Fortune
16 August 2023
In the moments after the brilliant victory of Carrick Aldo in the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup, trainer David Murray was understandably on a real high and paid tribute to those that made the success of Carrick Aldo possible.
Ian Fortune
15 August 2023
The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup at Dundalk.
Ian Fortune
15 August 2023
Word came through yesterday that the Michael Fortune Memorial Plate will see the prizemoney for first place boosted to an impressive €7,500.
GRI
15 August 2023
The €41,500 2023 Juvenile Derby at Shelbourne Park will be sponsored by Time Greyhound Nutrition.
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.
GRI
14 August 2023
It's Monday which means it's time for our panel to start Talking Dogs. Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and this week's guest Damien Lonergan as they discuss all the 8 heats of the 3rd Round of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby last Saturday.
GRI
14 August 2023
Coverage of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby at Shelbourne Park in Dublin will return to national television next weekend. The Quarter Finals (8-9pm, August 19th), Semi Finals (9-10pm, August 26th) and Final (9-10pm, September 2nd) of the most prestigious greyhound racing competition in the country will be broadcast live from Ireland’s premier greyhound stadium on Virgin Media Three and will once again be hosted by Ivan Yates.
14 August 2023
The Cork greyhound community lost another great member with the sad passing of Sean Lucey.
GRI
14 August 2023
Join Ian Fortune and sponsor rep Sarah Kinsella to look back on the 8 heats of Round 3 of the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby in Shelbourne Park.
Ian Fortune
14 August 2023
The table below will tell you that Mr Chelm was the fastest greyhound to the third turn in the third round of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night but it was certainly only marginal.
Peter Farrell
14 August 2023
The semi finals of the O’Connell Julian Vets Cashel Tri Distance served as the highlight on Saturday night’s card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and it produced some brilliant action which will culminate in what should prove a fascinating decider next weekend.
Barry Drake
13 August 2023
The opening round of the €6,000 to the winner A1 Kasko Derby produced fantastic racing at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
13 August 2023
The third round of the Boylesports Derby provided the most exceptional racing at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night with so many brilliant displays, a number of shocks and plenty to think about ahead of next weekend’s quarter finals.
GRI
12 August 2023
If you're watching the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby 3rd Round with RPGTV or in your local stadium, use your free virtual race programme.
GRI
22 June 2023
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GRI
22 June 2023
RCÉ/GRI remind greyhound owners & trainers of the following in anticipation of the warm weather forecast for the week ahead.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
22 September 2021
Greyhound Welfare advisory note for Kennel Cough
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
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).
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.
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
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.
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
20 April 2020
A reminder to all of you on the frontline that we continue to appreciate your work.
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.