Ian Fortune
Six of the very fastest young greyhounds in training will take centre stage at Shelbourne Park this evening with the TIME Juvenile Derby set to come to a fitting conclusion.
Ian Fortune
Julies Gem has been nothing short of ruthless in the early rounds of the JAG Building Services & KGOBA A1 Derby at Kilkenny.
Ian Fortune
There was no shortage of entertainment at Shelbourne Park on Friday night with a number oft fine displays but the headlines went the way of the promising Highview Mighty as he set a strong standard in the semi-finals of the Go Greyhound Racing A3 (NB) 525.
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The Final of the TIME Juvenile Derby takes place at Shelbourne Park this Saturday 31st August. Brush up on the form with your free virtual Race Programme.
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Barry chats to trainer Murt Leahy and Willie Rigney of TIME Greyhound Nutrition.
Ian Fortune
Unanimouspanther was the toast of Nottingham on Monday night, handing Ireland a second straight success in the Jenningsbet Select Strakes as he raced clear of a top-class field.
Ian Fortune
Mayflower Sienna was the undoubted star in the opening round of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition Open Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night.
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The Time Juvenile Derby dominates the chat this evening, come join us.
Ian Fortune
Georgy Roche has never been afraid to come to Dublin if he felt he had the firepower and that was certainly the case over the past two weekends.
Peter Farrell
Sweepstake action took precedence at Lifford Greyhound Stadium over the weekend as both the semi finals of the Droopys Stud A1/A2 525 and the TIME Greyhound Nutrition and Northwest Greyhound Supplies A3 525 went down for decision.
Ian Fortune
Callaway Knegare did little to dampen the hype and excitement surrounding the son of Droopys Sydney as he again played a starring role in the TIME Juvenile Derby at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, winning his semi-final in a stunning fastest of the year 27.85.
Barry Drake
TRIBAL SYD, trained by Murt Leahy for Martin Costigan, ran out a sensational winner of the €5,000 to the winner Jimmy Barry Murphy & Bar One Racing Open 525 at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
Droopys Maximus (Droopys Sydney-Droopys Sweet) went quickest in the opening round of the Casey's Caravan & Camping Park ON1 Stake at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
Peter Farrell
The final of the €3,800 to the winner Con Murphy Bookmakers A1 525 took centre stage at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and Starson Frankie built on his stunning 28.25 performance last weekend to produce another polished performance.
Ian Fortune
There were some fine displays in the opening round of the JAG Building Services & KGOBA Derby at Kilkenny on Friday night but none could match that of Prince Naseem, who was absolutely ruthless in his Heat 4 success, driving clear after a fast start to clock a sizzling 28.65.
Barry Drake
Barry chats to Vincent O'Donovan, proud co-owner of Broadstrand Syd, winner of The 2024 Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup in Dundalk.
With the passing of Eamon Maginn earlier this week, Irish greyhound racing lost a truly legendary figure who has been producing future champions for many decades.
Ian Fortune
With his withdrawal from the semi-finals of the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup a fortnight ago, the curtain has come down on the racing career of the brilliant Trinity Junior.
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Join us now to look back on Clonbrien Treaty's historic win in the 2024 Will We Go Irish St. Leger Final in Limerick and reaction from proud owner Jim Murphy.
Barry Drake
All at Curraheen Park are looking forward to a busy month or so at the lovely Cork venue.
St. Joseph’s Ladies Gaelic Football Club, Streamstown, Co. Westmeath proudly received their new jerseys from Tim Lucey, CEO of Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI), on behalf of Mullingar Greyhound Stadium. The presentation took place in recognition of St. Joseph’s LGFA victory in the Love Your Club video competition, launched by Waterford GAA stalwart John Mullane earlier this year.
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There is currently an issue with online orders for the gilets from Northern Ireland but orders can be placed by contacting the shop directly.
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Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons & Sarah Kinsella now for some great greyhound racing chat! They discuss the WillWeGo.com Irish St. Leger Final at Limerick, The Bar One Irish Sprint at Dundalk, The TIME Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile Derby at Shelbourne Park, as well as chat about Saturday afternoon Racing with The Roses in Tralee.
Sarah Kinsella
History was made at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as Clonbrien Treaty became the first dog in over 50 years to win back-to-back WillWeGo.com Irish St Legers.
GRI
Limerick Greyhound Stadium hosted the WillWeGo.com Irish St Leger Final Saturday night. Clonbrien Treaty won the event last year, owned by Jim and Muireann Murphy and trained by Graham Holland. RTE's reporter Mike McCartney travelled to Limerick, where he first spoke to racing manager Jody Thompson, as he was making his final preparations. This interview was broadcasted on Sunday Sport yesterday, in case you missed it listen here!
Barry Drake
SLIPALONG ACE, trained by Patrick O'Connor for Eric O'Connor, ran out a brilliant winner of the Supporting The KGS Rose Of Tralee Final at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
News came through on Saturday via Aoife Dunphy that Droopys Sydney had sadly passed on.
Peter Farrell
Clonbrien Treaty will be forever known as a generational talent as the Graham Holland-trained star claimed a fourth Classic success in the final of the 2024 Willwego.com Irish St. Leger at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
On an evening when it was announced that Droopys Sydney had passed on, it was fitting that one of his fastest ever sons was starring in the second round of the TIME Juvenile Derby at Shelbourne Park on Saturday.
Peter Farrell
Aside from the Willwego.com Irish St. Leger, there was a terrific undercard on offer at Limerick on Saturday night and this was spearheaded by a track-record breaking performance from Ower Cracker.
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Dundalk, Ireland –15th August 2024 – Dundalk Stadium transformed into a vibrant hub of excitement and entertainment as thousands flocked to the annual Family Funday and Bar One Racing Dual Racing Day, culminating in the thrilling Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup Final.
Peter Farrell
It promises to be a special occasion at Limerick Greyhound Stadium later tonight as the final of the 2024 Willwego.com Irish St. Leger takes centre stage and Clonbrien Treaty will bid to retain his crown when he heads to traps as the favourite in the €30,000 to the winner decider.
Ian Fortune
The rebels were in full voice at Dundalk on Thursday night as Broadstrand Syd captured the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup with yet another scintillating display of sprinting.
Ian Fortune
Favourite backers were in clover after the final of the Slaneyside Kennels Tri-Distance at Enniscorthy on Thursday evening as De Big Champ produced a fine display to emerge a good winner for James and John Nevin.
GRI
Barry chats to trainer Paul Hennessey this week after enjoying great success last Saturday in Kilcohan Park when Barefoot On Song won the John Fitzgerald Memorial Mini Open Bitch Final for owners Bryan & Kathleen Murphy. They also chat about the Will We Go Irish St. Leger Final this Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
It’s August 15th. That can mean only one thing.
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Join us in Curraheen Park for the launch as Orla spoke with Barney O'Hare, CEO of Bar One Racing about the sponsorship and the exciting new bonus on offer. We also speak to Tim Lucey, CEO of Greyhound Racing Ireland, on the importance of such sponsorships and Darren Hogan, Curraheen Park Racing Office, on trial stakes, racing and trials ahead of the Laurels entries closing.
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Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is thrilled to announce that the comprehensive refurbishment project at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium is nearing completion. This transformative initiative, which began on February 14th, 2024, is set to elevate the experience for all greyhound racing enthusiasts and spectators.
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The Irish Greyhound Laurels, one of Ireland’s most prestigious greyhound racing competitions, has been officially launched. Now in its second year of an innovative four-year partnership, this event brings together two fantastic supporters of greyhound racing: Bar One Racing, a well-known name in the industry, and The Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing, led by Chairman Jimmy Barry Murphy.
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Join us now to look back on the action in Limerick for the two Semi-Finals of the Will We Go Irish St. Leger. We've also got a quick chat with connections of our two Semi-Final winners, Jim Murphy owner of Clonbrien Treaty and Owen McKenna trainer of Ventry Faith. Don't miss the Final on Saturday 17th August in Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
Ian Fortune
While there is plenty of quality action on offer at Enniscorthy these days, there is also great work going on behind the scenes to bring crowds in.
Ian Fortune
Her task may have been made somewhat easier by the absence of the exciting Proper Heiress after he was sold following his superb semi-final victory, but Unanimous Roxy couldn’t have been any more impressive in the final of the Kiltrea Kennels Open Unraced, posting a stunning 28.58 on her way to a wide margin success.
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Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons & Joe Sheahan now for some great greyhound racing chat!
Peter Farrell
The eagerly anticipated semi finals of the 2024 Willwego.com Irish St. Leger featured on a top-class card at Limerick on Saturday night and defending champion Clonbrien Treaty was back to his very best in landing the opening semi, while Ventry Faith went quickest in the second semi.
Ian Fortune
The stage is set for the most incredible finish to the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup on Thursday next after two stunning semi-final displays at Dundalk on Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
There was a bit of everything at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night but the common factor across the eleven-race card was quality. From start to finish, the racing was of a wonderful standard and we saw some notable performances including a couple of massive runs in the four finals up for decision, a top- class debut and potentially a few classic clues.
Peter Farrell
Galway hosted a benefit night in aid of the Jack & Jill foundation, which was in memory of baby Chelsie McDonagh, on Saturday night and the performances were fitting of a thoroughly worthy cause.
Barry Drake
It's not often you see it, but TUONO CHARLIEmade it the perfect 13 straight wins in the Kingdom on Saturday night, winning the €7,000 to the winner MCP Group 750 for trainer Sharon Hunt and owner Paul Dyer.
Barry Drake
Impressive the last twice, Barefoot On Song (Grangeview Ten-Jaytee Osprey) made it three straight wins when landing the feature at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night, the €5,000 to the winner John Fitzgerald Memorial Mini Open Bitch Final.
Barry Drake
ROMEO CONTROL, trained by Graham Holland for owner David Firmager, completed a wonderful three-timer in the €6,000 to the winner A1 Kasko Derby Final at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
The death occurred on Friday evening (August 9th) of Tom Duggan, Glenmore, County Kilkenny.
Peter Farrell
It’s crunch time at Limerick later tonight as the semi finals of the Willwego.com Irish St. Leger take centre stage and connections will all be hoping to secure one of those all-important qualification spots ahead next week’s €30,000 Classic decider.
Ian Fortune
The battle for a place in the final of the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup will light up Dundalk this evening.
Ian Fortune
It was inevitable given the depth of quality on show that there would be a few surprise results and shock eliminations from the opening round of the TIME Juvenile Derby but Callaway Knegare had clearly read the script as he posted the fastest time of the round, charging home to clock a sizzling 28.14.
Ian Fortune
The final of the €4,000 Boylesports A3 Bitch 525 went right down to the wire at Kilkenny on Friday night with Laskarina timing her challenge to perfection to get the better of Long Claudia and hot favourite Ballybough Olwyn by a narrowest of margins.
Ian Fortune
De Big Champ set a strong standard in the semi-finals of the valuable Slaneyside Kenels A2/A3 Tri Distance at Enniscorthy on Thursday night, charging home to win the opening heat in a quick 30.13 for the 550yd trip.
GRI
We’ve been blown away by the wonderful pieces of sporting history that have already been donated to the new Shelbourne Park Museum by the greyhound community. We’ve already allocated over 70% of the display spaces but there is still time to have your story and your family’s history immortalised within the museum.
We lost another great greyhound man in recent days with the sad news that Pat Doran had passed away.
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Plenty to chat about this week from the Leger and much more!
Sarah Kinsella
The Daniel O’Rahilly trained Knockeen Dazzler clocked the fastest time in the quarterfinals of the Willwego.com Irish St Leger at Limerick Stadium on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
Barefoot On Song went quickest on the clock in the €5,000 to the winner John Fitzgerald Memorial Mini Open Bitch Stake at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
There were more fireworks at Enniscorthy on Monday night as the second round of the Kiltrea Kennels Open Unraced produced two superb heat winners including Proper Heiress, who posted a stunning 28.69 to set a strong standard.
Ian Fortune
The expression goes ‘you win nothing in trials’ but when a greyhound breaks 28 seconds in two consecutive trials, it’s clear they have the ability to be a star.
Barry Drake
It was such a busy weekend we almost forgot to highlight what was a wonderful Family Fun Night at the Youghal Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
Ian Fortune
The clash of Carrick Aldo and Broadstrand Syd in the quarter finals of the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup at Dundalk on Saturday night only served to whet the appetite for a further potential clash of the two titans in the final of the sprint classic.
Peter Farrell
The quarter finals of the 2024 Willwego.com Irish St. Leger took centre stage at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and it was Knockeen Dazzler that bounced back from defeat last time out in emphatic style to go quickest.
Ian Fortune
There was plenty of quality sweepstake action on offer at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night including the semi-finals of the valuable Upcoming Yvonne Barry Open Dual Distance.
Barry Drake
The semi-finals of the €7,000 to the winner MCP Group 750 were the feature races at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
Romeo Control, trained by Graham Holland for David Firmager, went quickest on the clock in the semi-finals of the €6,000 to the winner A1 Kasko Derby at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Peter Farrell
It was a busy night at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as the track hosted no fewer than five finals, the feature of which being the €3,000 to the winner Martin Fahy Memorial 525.
Peter Farrell
With two sensational performances already under his belt, Unanimouspanther heads into the quarter finals of the Willwego.com Irish St. Leger in red-hot form and tonight he will aim to hand defeat to reigning champ, Clonbrien Treaty.
Ian Fortune
There is nothing like watching elite sprinters reaching top gear on the long run to the corner.
It’s with sorrow we must report the passing of one of the great greyhound racing enthusiasts, Kevin Commins, in recent days.
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Barry chats to 2 guests this week, Owen McKenna & Brendan Maunsell.