YOUGHAL TRIALS

Barry Drake

7 December 2023

No Saturday morning unrecorded trials this week.


KOBE BOWS OUT ON TOP

Ian Fortune

7 December 2023

Derby champion The Other Kobe has run his final race.


MANDOLIN TO HAVE A SMALL BREAK

Ian Fortune

7 December 2023

After producing the most stunning performance at the Winter Racing Festival last weekend, connections of Droopy Mandolin have decided to side step the Christmas Oaks with a view to giving their star a well-deserved break.


CONNECT 6 AND TOTE GUARANTEES

Ian Fortune

7 December 2023

The Connect 6 Jackpot continues this coming Saturday with a guarantee of €5,000.


TALKING DOGS ON THUSDAY EPISODE 150: BERKIE BROWNE & JIMMY BARRY MUPRHY

GRI

7 December 2023

This Thursday Barry chats to two guests, both with big nights to look forward to. Berkie Browne & Jimmy Barry Murphy.


UNRECORDED TRIALS AT CORK UPDATE

GRI

7 December 2023

Please note there will be no unrecorded Trials in Curraheen Park next Thursday 14th December. Apologies for any inconvenience.


VIDEO: 2023 RCÉ GRI WINTER RACING FESTIVAL NIGHT 2

GRI

6 December 2023

A bumper crowd made their way to Shelbourne Park for night 2 of the 2023 RCÉ/GRI Winter Racing Festival on Saturday 2nd December. Join us now to look back on all the action with commentary from Ian Fortune and Rob Catterson interviewing connections.


VIDEO: 2023 RCÉ GRI WINTER RACING FESTIVAL NIGHT 1

GRI

6 December 2023

The 2023 RCÉ/GRI Winter Racing Festival got underway in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium on Friday 1st December. Join us now to look back on the action with Ian Fortune on commentary and Rob Catterson interviewing some of the winning connections.


BRILLIANT BELLA RETIRED

Ian Fortune

6 December 2023

One of the best stayers in the land has hung up her muzzle with the news that Jacktavern Bella has been retired.


BLAZE SOLD AND OFF TO WALLIS

Ian Fortune

6 December 2023

The news broke yesterday that, after his brilliant Winter Racing Festival success, Garfiney Blaze has been sold to the MWD Partnership and will be joining Mark Wallis.


SIS GRI 2024 AGREEMENT

GRI

6 December 2023

GRI are in advanced stages of a new agreement with SIS for new racing content from 1st of January 2024.


TALKING WINTER RACING FESTIVAL 2023

GRI

4 December 2023

Join us to talk about the wonderful action at the 2023 RCÉ Winter Racing Festival.


CORK CAMOGIE FUNDRAISING NIGHT AT CURRAHEEN PARK ON SATURDAY NIGHT

Barry Drake

4 December 2023

A bumper night of racing is planned at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium on Saturday as the Cork Camogie stars hold a major fundraising event.


A MAGICAL NIGHT AT SHELBOURNE AS FESTIVAL ENDS

Ian Fortune

3 December 2023

Greyhound racing was again the winner at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as the best greyhounds in training provided a special night that was accompanied by a wonderfully festive atmosphere as the 2023 RCÉ Winter Racing Festival came to a conclusion.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


SALES FIXTURES FOR 2023

GRI

23 November 2023

A December Sales has been approved.


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:


REMEMBERING

GRI

11 November 2023

Remembering our friends for Ag Rásaíocht Le Chéile


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


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.


LAURELS CHARITY DRIVE PHOTOS

GRI

10 November 2023

Laurels charity drive photos.


JAMES KELLY RIP

GRI

9 November 2023


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

Peter Farrell

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.