Ian Fortune
13 August 2022
Mustang Jet, Ballinabola Ed and Bobsleigh Dream were the eye-catchers at the Derby trial session at Shelbourne Park on Saturday morning.
Ian Fortune
13 August 2022
By the time Michael Dempsey and the Shelbourne Park racing office confirm the Derby entries and numbers soon after this morning’s trial session, the final number is expected to settle at around 150 greyhounds.
Ian Fortune
13 August 2022
Ballinabola Ed has been favourite for the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby since the early stages of the English equivalent.
Ian Fortune
13 August 2022
The IGOBF are running an Irish Greyhound Derby Junior Nominator Competition and are calling on any enthusiasts under 18years of age to get involved.
Ian Fortune
13 August 2022
Last week we brought you news of the Top Tipster Competition being run by Kilkenny GOBA.
GRI
12 August 2022
Meet Jimmy & Stephanie Maguire, a father and daughter from Waterford with a shared love of greyhounds.
Ian Fortune
12 August 2022
Hot weather has forced Drumbo to postpone racing action on Saturday, 13th of August.
GRI
12 August 2022
Racing cancellations for both Saturday and Sunday have been confirmed in light of the high temperatures forecast for the weekend.
GRI
12 August 2022
The draw for the 1st Round of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby will take place Monday morning at 11am.
Ian Fortune
12 August 2022
With no racing at Shelbourne Park on Thursday or Friday evening due to the extremely warm weather, the decision has been made to hold a special Derby trial session on Saturday morning between the hours of 8am and 11am.
Barry Drake
11 August 2022
On this week’s episode Barry Drake chats to Aaron O’Hanlon and Mickey Rooney.
GRI
11 August 2022
Due to the Status Yellow weather warning now issued by Met Eireann, RCÉ/GRI has considered the care and welfare needs of racing greyhounds in the context of upcoming Race & Trial Schedules and wishes to advise of the changes to the racing schedules in the coming days.
Ian Fortune
11 August 2022
The opening round draw for the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby is just days away and the entry is getting bigger and bigger with each passing hour.
GRI
10 August 2022
Adjustments to racing as a result of hot weather warnings- 10th August 2022.
Ian Fortune
10 August 2022
We’ll be taking another tour of the tracks of Ireland this evening on the Irish Focus.
Ian Fortune
10 August 2022
It was confirmed yesterday that the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby draw will take place on Monday morning but at the slightly earlier time of 11am.
Ian Fortune
10 August 2022
Dundalk have issued a reminder that entries for Monday’s Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup final card will be closing tomorrow.
GRI
9 August 2022
RCÉ is monitoring the progress of the extreme hot weather forecast for the coming days and has considered the care and welfare needs of racing greyhounds in the context of upcoming Racing and Trial Schedules.
Ian Fortune
9 August 2022
We’re coming up to a very exciting milestone at Newbridge with the current Cornelscourt stadium nearing the 50th anniversary of its opening.
Ian Fortune
9 August 2022
The latest update of Derby entries would suggest we’re on target for a very strong entry, both in terms of numbers and quality.
Ian Fortune
9 August 2022
Just a reminder that Dundalk will race only once this week on Saturday.
Barry Drake
9 August 2022
The Greyhound & Petworld A1 525 Stake Entries Close Wed At 10am:
GRI
8 August 2022
Leon Blanche of BoyleSports and Dearbhla O’Brien of Greyhound Racing Ireland launch the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
GRI
8 August 2022
The 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby has been launched in Shelbourne Park. The highlight of the Irish Greyhound Racing calendar, the event gets underway on Friday & Saturday 19th & 20th August in Dublin.
Ian Fortune
8 August 2022
After yet another flawless display in the semi-finals of the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup, Serene Ace has been introduced by the sponsors as the 10-11 favourite to land the sprint classic at Dundalk next Monday.
Ian Fortune
8 August 2022
Boylesports Derby entries are expected to flood in over the coming days with a deadline set for Friday at 5pm.
Ian Fortune
8 August 2022
With each of the thirty-six greyhounds in the opening round of the Public House ON2/3 525 representing a local pub, it seems safe to expect a few extra bodies at Enniscorthy this evening.
Ian Fortune
8 August 2022
There was another hugely successful sale at Kilkenny on Saturday morning with an excellent clearance rate just shy of ninety percent with the headlines going to the Katie Frazer and Richard Fitzgerald owned “Keylogue Rancher” as he fetched an incredible sum on the bench.
Barry Drake
8 August 2022
It was all about Granard Thunder in the final of the John Fitzgerald Memorial A1 550 final at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
7 August 2022
Serene Ace and Flashing Willow will meet for the fourth time in the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup in next Monday’s decider after both emerged as runaway winners of their respective semi-finals at Dundalk on Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
7 August 2022
It may have been what would be described as a quieter Saturday night at Shelbourne Park, with no classic or sweepstake action to speak of, but the racing was anything but average.
Peter Farrell
7 August 2022
It was the biggest night of the year at Thurles Greyhound Stadium last night as the 2022 Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup came to its conclusion and there was to be no shocks in the decider as Bobsleigh Dream continued her top-class form to land the €8,000 decider.
GRI
6 August 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 6/08/2022:
Ian Fortune
6 August 2022
The exciting Trinity Junior completed his unbeaten march through the RCETS Open Unraced at Shelbourne Park on Friday night, landing the €7,500 to the winner decider with another superb display of front running.
Peter Farrell
6 August 2022
The final of the O’Connor Julian Vets Cashel Tri-Distance will serve as the main attraction at Limerick Greyhound Stadium later tonight and with a handsome €2,000 up for grabs to the eventual winner, it is sure to provide some thrilling action as the finalist’s step-up to the 600-yard trip.
GRI
5 August 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 5/08/2022:
GRI
5 August 2022
We're very excited for our next Talking Dogs Roadshow which will take place in Shelbourne Park on the eve of the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. Fancy being there? Register your interest now!
Barry Drake
5 August 2022
This week Barry Drake is Joined by Thomas O’Donovan and John McDonnell for the 100th episode of Talking Dogs On Thursday.
Ian Fortune
5 August 2022
The first entries for the upcoming Boylesports Derby were confirmed yesterday afternoon and while there have been only eight thus far, outside the trial take winners, there is one notable name amongst the group.
GRI
5 August 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 4/08/2022:
GRI
3 August 2022
Management at Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium have reported a strong interest in the upcoming Online Sales at Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium on Saturday August 6th.
Ian Fortune
3 August 2022
The Boylesports Irish Derby is just over a fortnight away and the sponsors updated their betting lists last night with a little more information available as regards the likely challengers, while head greyhound trader Damien Lonergan explained which greyhounds were losers in their book.
Barry Drake
2 August 2022
SHINNAGH TUNE (Laughil Blake-Alls Well) lit up the Youghal track on Monday night with a spectacular performance in the closing race.
Ian Fortune
2 August 2022
It has been reported that Thorn Falcon, the wonderful 2021 English Derby champion, has been both retired and rehomed in recent days.
Ian Fortune
2 August 2022
If you fancy yourself as a student of form and feel you can pick winners better than most, we have the competition for you.
GRI
1 August 2022
It might be a Bank Holiday Monday but no rest for the Talking Dogs team as they chat about Saturday night's BoyleSports Champion Stakes Final. One Time Only's win is of course the main topic of conversation but the thrilling undercard gets plenty of mention too plus the action in Dundalk and a look ahead to the Derby to come! Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons & Sarah Kinsella now for a chat. =
Ian Fortune
1 August 2022
The auction of the Honeysuckle and A Plus Tard silks at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night couldn’t have gone much better despite the inclement weather conditions.
Ian Fortune
1 August 2022
Those that follow Enniscorthy track on social media will be more than aware that they are very proactive with wonderful updates and initiatives.
GRI
1 August 2022
The weather may have not have been ideal but that didn't dampen the spirits of the crowd in Shelbourne Park on Saturday as they were treated to an incredible display of racing on the track. One Time Only added another big win to his career landing the 2022 BoyleSports Champion Stakes for trainer Thomas O'Donovan and owners Paul Horig and John Woodford. Join Ian Fortune now to look back on the race.
Ian Fortune
31 July 2022
One Time Only was crowned the 2022 Boylesports Champion Stakes winner at a busy Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as he produced a typically brilliant display of early speed and front running to hand handler Tommy O’Donovan another major victory.
Ian Fortune
31 July 2022
While the Boylesports Champion Stakes was the feature at Shelbourne Park on Saturday, there was an exceptional undercard littered with incredible performances including that of the Jennifer O’Donnell trained Born Warrior in the Boylesports Champion Plate.
Ian Fortune
31 July 2022
Both Serene Ace and Shancol Johnny continued their unbeaten march through the Irish Sprint Cup at Dundalk on Saturday night with both dipping under the 21 second barrier but, for the third week running, it was the former that set the standard.
Ian Fortune
31 July 2022
Iso Fantastic has long been a hugely consistent tracker for Michael Corr and the shrewd handler would have been delighted to see his son of Iso Octane claim the Billy Hutchinson Memorial & DTSC 525 at Drumbo Park on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
31 July 2022
WALKABOUT BARNEY made it back-to-back winning performances in Saturday night's final of the €1,350 to the winner Galloping Kennels and Cork GOBA A2 Stake final at Curraheen Park.
Peter Farrell
31 July 2022
The semi finals of the 2022 Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup took centre stage last night at Thurles Greyhound Stadium and despite the absence of Skywalker Cilla in the opening semi final, it was hard not be impressed by the performance of Bobsleigh Dream as she sealed back-to-back victories in the stake.
Barry Drake
31 July 2022
The semi-finals of the €3,250 to the winner John Fitzgerald Memorial A1 550 took centre stage at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
31 July 2022
DREAM STEP, trained by David Flanagan for owners Caroline Flanagan and Damian Hally, ran out a brilliant winner of the €3,000 to the winner Ballymac Anton @ Stud Stakes Tri Distance at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.
GRI
30 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 30/07/2022:
Ian Fortune
30 July 2022
It was predictable that a number of those that contested the opening round of the RCETS Open Unraced at Shelbourne Park would improve in the space of a week but few could have expected what was to come with Here Comes Syd producing the most remarkable run to get tongues wagging.
GRI
30 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 29/07/2022:
GRI
29 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 28/07/2022:
Barry Drake
28 July 2022
This week we head to Waterford as Barry Drake chats to young greyhound trainer, Adam Dunford.
28 July 2022
It’s with a heavy heart we must report the sudden passing of the most dedicated doggy men in the country, Vincent Leavy.
Ian Fortune
27 July 2022
Last week we brought you news of a set of silks being auctioned at Shelbourne Park this Saturday on Boylesports Champion Stakes final night for a very worthwhile cause.
Ian Fortune
27 July 2022
It may be almost three weeks away, but the Dundalk racing management are already planning a big night on August 15th.
27 July 2022
The Greyhound industry lost another great personality in recent days with the news of the sad passing of Ray Murphy, Kinawley, Co. Fermanagh.
GRI
26 July 2022
Join our Talking Dogs team track side at the Boylesports Champion Stake semi-finals
Ian Fortune
26 July 2022
Sponsors Boylesports believe Twoinarow is the one to beat in the final of the Champions Stakes on Saturday night at Shelbourne Park despite suffering defeat behind One Time Only last weekend.
GRI
25 July 2022
Sit back and enjoy the opening rounds of the BoyleSports Champion Stakes 2022.
25 July 2022
Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland are currently recruiting for a Welfare Officer/Greyhound Rehoming Co-ordinator.
Ian Fortune
25 July 2022
It was in late July, 1932 when the Brandywell, Derry opened its doors for greyhound racing. Tonight, the Keeperlit Gala night will be run to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the first meeting at the northern venue.
Ian Fortune
25 July 2022
After a sensational racing career that saw him emerge one of the great Derby champions of recent times, Lenson Bocko made an incredible start to his career as a sire over the weekend.
Ian Fortune
24 July 2022
The final of the Boylesports Champion Stakes will take centre stage next weekend following three wonderful semi-finals at a busy Shelbourne Park on Saturday night
Barry Caul
24 July 2022
While the Boylesports Champion Stakes took centre stage at Shelbourne on Saturday, the remainder of the card also provided some wonderful racing with the feature of the undercard the semi-finals of the Boylesports Champion Plate and Born Warrior and Priceless King lived up to their names by ruling in their respective races.
Ian Fortune
24 July 2022
One could be forgiven for confusing the second round results of the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup for the opening round.
Peter Farrell
24 July 2022
There was another stacked card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night as the final of the €5,000 to the winner John Whelan Memorial Kennedy Cup came to its conclusion and it went the way of the favourite as Steam Of Sydney maintained her unbeaten record in the event with another incredible performance.
Peter Farrell
24 July 2022
After the weather forced the Centenary Tipperary Cup to be put on hold last Saturday night, the second round action finally got underway at Thurles Park and although there were to be a few upsets throughout the heats, there were no shocks about the performance of Bobsleigh Dream as she made every yard to go quickest of the four heats on offer.
Barry Drake
24 July 2022
Trainer Graham Holland landed another big one in Curraheen Park on Saturday night as Bockos Melody (Droopys Sydney-Ballymac Razl) landed the final of the €4,500 to the winner Shelley Fennelly Memorial Open Bitch Stake.
Barry Drake
24 July 2022
The John Fitzgerald Memorial A1 Stake looks like a really good event and the opening round got underway in Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
GRI
23 July 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 23/07/2022:
Ian Fortune
23 July 2022
It wasn’t difficult to predict there were would be some superb displays in the opening round of the RCETS Open Unraced at Shelbourne Park on Friday night given the pedigrees, connections involved and the qualifying form on show but all three heats were packed with potential future stars.
Barry Drake
30 June 2022
This week Barry chats to the man of the moment, Graham Holland.
Ian Fortune
27 June 2022
Graham Holland was still in buoyant form following the wonderful success of Romeo Magico in the Star Sports & TRC English Derby at Towcester on Saturday night when we caught up with him this morning.
GRI
21 June 2022
Galway Greyhound Stadium will celebrate 90 years this July and they need your help to compile old memories to mark the occasion.
GRI
20 June 2022
Putting a full stop to the 2022 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks, it's time for the Talking Dogs team to look back on a thrilling Oaks Final.
GRI
13 June 2022
The final 6 have been decided! Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and the Sporting Press' Jason Craddock now as they delve into the Semi-Final action and preview the Final of the 2022 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks and more.
GRI
6 June 2022
Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons are joined by Frank Kiernan of the Sporting Press as they get Talking Dogs! Of course their focus is on the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks but they also chat about the other big news of the moment including the English Derby & Produce Stakes Final
Ian Fortune
31 May 2022
Just weeks after reporting the retirement of the incredibly consistent Razldazl Monarch, his litter Razldazl Peaky is also to hang up his racing muzzle.
GRI
30 May 2022
It's that time again - time for Talking Dogs to get Talking Oaks!
GRI
23 May 2022
Our Monday night chats are back as Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and special guest Jason Craddock turn their attention to the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks. While their focus is on the ladies in Shelbourne Park, they also look to the Produce Stakes in Clonmel and the English Derby action in Towcester.
Barry Drake
14 April 2022
This week Barry Drake talks to three well-known and respected people within the Greyhound industry.
Barry Drake
9 April 2022
Barry brings us a bonus episode this week as he chats to Liam Murphy of Greyhound & PetWorld. Greyhound & PetWorld are sponsoring the SuperSprint which is on now in Curraheen Park, just weeks after their sponsorship of the Juvenile Classic in Kingdom Greyhound Stadium. Join them for a chat.
Peter Farrell
3 April 2022
The opening round heats of the 2022 Con & Annie Kirby produced the most incredible action last weekend at Limerick Greyhound Stadium but it was cranked up a notch last night as Swords Rex headed a string of phenomenal performances.
Barry Drake
31 March 2022
This week’s podcast takes us to Enniscorthy as Barry Drake talks to a young man currently making waves in the greyhound industry, Robbie O’Neill.
Barry Drake
27 March 2022
MILLBANK CHOSEN (Dorotas Wildcat-Droopys Sylvia) ran out a brilliant winner of the €5,000 Cork Oaks final at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
GRI
21 March 2022
The 2022 BresBet Easter Cup delivered a memorable final on Saturday night in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium as Susie Sapphire added another classic title to her glittering list! Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons & guest Jonathan Hobbs as they chat about the Final and also take a look at the Select Stakes in Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium
GRI
7 March 2022
It's Monday night which means only one thing, it's time to start Talking Dogs!
Ian Fortune
7 March 2022
The latest and final installment of the second series of the “Behind The Track” docu-series is to be released by the IGOBF later today and it’s another belter.
Barry Drake
6 March 2022
LOCAL Cork trainer Kieran Lynch enjoyed more big-race success at Curraheen Park on Saturday night as Bartlemy Jas came home in front to win the €4,500 Cork Cup.
Ian Fortune
1 March 2022
By now, many of you will have seen, and thoroughly enjoyed, the latest episode of the Behind The Track docu-series which was released on Monday evening at 6pm.
Ian Fortune
1 March 2022
One of Ireland’s very fastest, Skywalker Angie, has run her last race after the news that he has come in season just days after picking up a small injury in the semi-finals of the Champion Bitch Stake at Thurles.
GRI
28 February 2022
As the BresBet Easter Cup continues to treat us with brilliant performances on the track at Shelbourne Park, there's plenty to chat about tonight.
Barry Drake
25 February 2022
Barry Drake caught up with Declan earlier to chat about tonight's 2nd Round of the Greyhound & Pet World Juvenile Classic. Have a listen for their thoughts on tonight's action.
GRI
21 February 2022
The 2022 BresBet Easter Cup got off to a flier on Saturday night in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium. The oldest classic on our calendar, it boasted a pretty impressive field this year and the opening round did not disappoint. Ian Fortune & Tommy Lyons are back for the first of our Monday night chats of the year and they're excited to be back....talking dogs!
10 February 2022
Rásaíocht Con Eireann were saddened to hear of the death of Mr Sean Nyhan late of Clonmel, County Tipperary, father of our Chairman Frank Nyhan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Ian Fortune
8 February 2022
There was great news from the UK this morning with Suffolk Downs finally opening their doors.
7 February 2022
Ian Fortune looks back on the racing year that was 2012.
Peter Farrell
4 February 2022
Thurles Greyhound Stadium opened their doors on Thursday, February 3rd to their first greyhound sales of 2022 and there were a large number of buyers in attendance.
Barry Drake
3 February 2022
Anyone lucky enough to get to Youghal early on Wednesday evening would have witnessed something special as exciting August puppy Burgess Rapid (Burgess Bucks-Burgess Helena) clocked a stunning 17.38 around the 325-yard trip in a qualifying trial.
GRI
1 February 2022
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) today published the 2022 Classics and Feature Events Calendar.
Rory Burke
30 January 2022
Rory Burke is back with his latest podcast guest. He is chatting with Tipperary man Dominic O'Brien.
Peter Farrell
30 January 2022
Thurles Greyhound Stadium hosted a ten race card last night and there was no doubting who stole the show as Rising Castle produced a masterclass of sprinting as he posted a sensational 17.59 .10s over the 330-yard trip.
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.
Ian Fortune
27 January 2022
The eagle-eyed amongst you would have noticed a teaser for season 2 of the “Behind The Track” docuseries on various social media channels over recent days.
GRI
24 January 2022
A very special Talking Dogs show with Ian Fortune tonight, rewinding back the clock to 2002 and a look at the racing highlights of a brilliant year on the track. Memorable finals, racing legends and track records are just some of the memories to recall, we hope you enjoy it.
Barry Drake
6 January 2022
Clare man Noel Hehir joins Barry Drake to chat all things greyhound racing this week. Noel developed a love of the sport as a child. Since he began training himself he has been lucky to have some great greyhounds, including Coolavanny Chick who finished 3rd in the 2020 English Greyhound Derby. They also chat about recent success and other hopefuls in the kennel. Have a listen!
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
3 January 2022
Shelbourne Park and Limerick Greyhound Stadium feature on this Talking Dog TV episode with Rob Catterson, Ian Fortune & Joe Sheahan. Racing highlights include the Corn Cuchulainn, Shelbourne Champion 550 & Treaty Cup Final.
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
20 August 2021
Talking Dogs TV will air both nights of the 2nd Round of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby LIVE from Shelbourne Park. Along with the racing, you can enjoy reaction from Barry Caul, Rob Catterson & Ian Fortune and interviews with the connections.
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.