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Talking Dogs
ENTRIES REQUIRED FOR THE TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION CORK CUP
Barry Drake
2 February 2025
Entries required for the:
ALDO AND BEACH SHINE AS HUNT FOIR GOLD COMMENCES
Ian Fortune
2 February 2025
There were some very recognisable names in tremendous form at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as the Tote Gold Cup got underway.
CARRER BEST EFFORT FROM MORRIGAN FAY IN CURRAHEEN PARK FEATURE
Barry Drake
2 February 2025
MORRIGAN FAY, trained by Kieran Lynch for John Hyde and James Spillane, put on a career-best to win Saturday night's feature at Curraheen Park, the €3,500 to the winner Gaytime Kennels A2/A3 Stake Final.
TOP-CLASS ACTION ON OFFER IN BUMPER CARD AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
2 February 2025
It’s a big night at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium later tonight as the track hosts no fewer than four sweepstake finals, as well as a whole host of top-class one-off races worthy of some handsome prizemoney.
ANOTHER BIG POT FOR STARSON FRANKIE AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
2 February 2025
There was a handsome pot of €2,500 on offer at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as the final of the Old Creamery Bar Hospital AO 525 took centre stage and this went the way of Starson Frankie, who landed his second big stake in the space of six months.
NOTHING TO SEPARATE RURAL KENNEL HOPEFULS
Peter Farrell
2 February 2025
The semi finals of the Rural Kennels Unraced 525 featured at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night there was nothing to separate both semi final winners as they clocked identical times ahead of the €7,000 decider next weekend.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 1/2/2025
GRI
2 February 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 1/2/2025:
SECRET SETS A STRONG STANDARD IN DUBLIN CUP
Ian Fortune
1 February 2025
Sober Secret may weigh in at a whopping 95lbs but he can really shift and he again posted a massive run in the Dublin Cup at Shelbourne Park on Friday night, getting loose in Heat 5 to record a fastest of the round 28.46 for Karol Ramsbottom and the Cash Back Syndicate.
SENSATIONAL PERFORMANCE FROM CRAFTY BONDI IN THE KINGDOM
Barry Drake
1 February 2025
CRAFTY BONDI (Ballymac Bolger-Coolavanny Bondi) delivered a sensational performance in the opening semi -final of the Barking Buzz Kerry Oaks on Friday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 31/1/2045
GRI
31 January 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 31/1/2025:
BUSY TIMES AT MULLINGAR WITH DERBY AND CESAREWITCH ON HORIZON
Ian Fortune
30 January 2025
As has become tradition, the always competitive Kilbride Kennels Midlands Derby A2/A3 550 is set to start in February and entries are invited for the valuable competition.
SATURDAY’S TOTE TAKEDOWN SET TO CONTINUE THROUGH FEBRUARY
Ian Fortune
30 January 2025
Those that frequent Shelbourne Park on a Saturday night or keep an interest from a far via Barking Buzz will be delighted to hear the news that the Tote Takedown will continue through February with Tote retention lowered to 12.5% in the win and place pools.
CONNECT 6 AND TOTE GUARANTEES
Ian Fortune
30 January 2025
This weekend’s Connect 6 Jackpot will again boast a guaranteed pool of €5,000.
BROWNSTOWN TANGO & NTSC UNRACED APPROACHING FAST AT NEWBRIDGE
Ian Fortune
29 January 2025
Year after year, the Brownstown Tango and NTSC Open Unraced Bitch provides the springboard to numerous future champions.
T.NOLAN CVRT CENTRE NEW JUVENILE CLASSIC SPONSOR
GRI
28 January 2025
T. Nolan CVRT Centre have been announced as the new sponsors of the Juvenile Classic in Tralee
DATE & LOCATION FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL GREYHOUND RACING AWARDS ANNOUNCED
GRI
28 January 2025
RCÉ announce Date & Location for the 2024 National Greyhound Racing Awards
PAT MAGUIRE
27 January 2025
Word has come through about the sad passing of one of the great stalwarts of Irish greyhound racing, Pat Maguire, at a great age.
QUALITY FARE AT SHELBOURNE AS CHEQUE TAKES THE FEATURE
Ian Fortune
26 January 2025
Storm Éowyn was thankfully a thing of the past at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night where there was tremendous action on the track.
BEN EXCELS IN OLD CREAMERY BAR HOSPITAL SEMIS AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
26 January 2025
The semi finals of the Old Creamery Bar Hospital AO 525 served as the highlight at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and Highview Ben built on his brilliant performance last time out with another red-hot display.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 25/1/2025
GRI
25 January 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 25/1/2025:
JOSEPE HAS ALL THE TOOLS
Peter Farrell
24 January 2025
The second round heats of the Rural Kennels Unraced 525 featured at Clonmel on Thursday night and although quality oozed from all from four heats, it was Toolmaker Josepe that set the standard with a fantastic performance for Robert Gleeson and William Hyslop.
DEFENDING CHAMP ROSE OUT OF DUBLIN CUP AS RETIREMENT BECKONS
Ian Fortune
22 January 2025
Hello Rose was a brilliantly professional winner of the Dublin Cup twelve months ago, showing her trademark trapping ability and early speed to dominate in the decider.
CURRAHEEN PARK SALES REVIEW
Barry Drake
21 January 2025
Ranchers Buddy (Coolavanny Hoffa-Ranchers Rainbow) was the top lot at the Curraheen Park sales on Saturday morning.
SHELBOURNE’S SOUTH LOTTS TERRACE IS NOW OPEN DAILY
Ian Fortune
20 January 2025
Those of you that frequent Instagram may already be aware that the South Lotts Terrace is now open to the public during the day. The newest addition to Shelbourne Park as part of the wonderful redevelopment of the famous D4 venue, it has proven popular with newcomers and regulars alike.
LYNCH TREBLE IN OPENING ROUND OF THE GAYTIME KENNELS A2/A3 STAKE
Barry Drake
19 January 2025
The opening round of the €8,300 Gaytime Kennels A2/A3 Stake got underway at Curraheen Park on Saturday night and it produced some fantastic racing.
CRAFTY BONDI SETS HIGH STANDARD IN THE OPENING ROUND OF THE KERRY OAKS
Barry Drake
19 January 2025
CRAFTY BONDI (Ballymac Bolger-Coolavanny Boni) went quickest on the clock in the opening round of the Barking Buzz Kerry Oaks at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.
PROFESSIONAL JUSTINE TAKES SHELBOURNE FEATURE
Ian Fortune
19 January 2025
Saturday’s action at Shelbourne Park offered plenty of entertainment, some superb displays and a particularly professional performance from Brockagh Justine as she took the feature, the final of the Talking Dogs Open 525.
RIP-ROARING DISPLAY FROM FOXWOOD IN OLD CREAMERY BAR HOSPITAL ACTION
Peter Farrell
19 January 2025
The second round heats of the Old Creamery Bar Hospital AO 525 served as the feature at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and for the second week running, Foxwood Rip set the standard with a thoroughly impressive performance.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 18/1/2025
GRI
18 January 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 18/1/2025:
SKIDROW IMPRESSES DUBLIN CUP FINALLY GETS UNDERWAY
Ian Fortune
18 January 2025
Third time was a charm as far as the Dublin Cup was concerned.
SYD BLOSSOMS ON DEBUT IN RURAL KENNELS OPENER
Peter Farrell
18 January 2025
The eagerly anticipated first round heats of the Rural Kennels Unraced 525 got underway at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday night and of the six heats, it was Graham Holland that accounted for three winner’s, the pick of which was Blossoms Syd.
KEVIN “BUNTY” DEMPSEY
17 January 2025
It’s with real sadness we must announce the passing of one of the great characters and gentlemen of Irish greyhound racing, Kevin ‘Bunty’ Dempsey.
WINKS A BALLYMAC WINNER IN AUSTRALIA
Ian Fortune
17 January 2025
Ballymac Winx was a versatile performer for Liam Dowling during her time in Ireland, winning seven times, over two and four bends, at three different tracks, Tralee, Shelbourne Park and Dundalk.
DERBY FINAL ACCOMODATION WARNING
Ian Fortune
17 January 2025
While nothing has been confirmed, the word on the street is that Derby final weekend will also act as an historic weekend for those who follow American football and more specifically, the NFL.
EPISODE 190: JAMES SLEVIN & ADAM DUNFORD TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
16 January 2025
This week, Barry Drake is joined by two accomplished greyhound trainers, James Slevin and Adam Dunford.
MURPHY FAMILY RENEW SPONSORSHIP OF ‘CLONBRIEN TREATY’ LIMERICK OAKS
Peter Farrell
16 January 2025
For the second consecutive year at Limerick, the Murphy Family have kindly stepped in to sponsor the upcoming Limerick Oaks and entries are currently being invited for the event, which offers an increased first prize of €10,000.
RETURN OF THE CONNACHT DERBY
Peter Farrell
15 January 2025
Galway Greyhound Stadium announced some welcome news in recent days with the return of the Connacht Derby scheduled for the end of February.
END OF THE ROAD FOR BRILLIANT PATRIOT BUT NEW CAREER AWAITS
Ian Fortune
14 January 2025
As we look forward to the start of the 2025 Juvenile Classic at Tralee, it’s fitting that last year’s brilliant winner Ballymac Patriot is in the news. After suffering defeat in the opening round after a slow start and early traffic, he would go unbeaten through the remainder of the competition, establishing himself as one of the fastest and most exciting youngsters in training.
DUNFORD TAKEOVER IN JOHN WHITE OPENER AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
14 January 2025
The opening round heats of the John White Memorial 525 took place at Clonmel on Monday night and the first round belonged to Adam Dunford as he accounted for four of the six heat winners on the night.
‘LOVELY DOG’ SOUTHWIND TWIRL JOINS BUCKLEY
Ian Fortune
13 January 2025
Those at Shelbourne Park last Saturday week would have been hugely impressed by Southwind Twirl as he belied his inexperience to win the sole sprint in ultra-professional fashion.
NO SURPRISE TO SEE REUNION WIN SHELBOURNE FEATURE
Ian Fortune
12 January 2025
It was a low-key night at Shelbourne on Saturday night but there was still some entertaining fare, including in the feature the race, the final of the Best Wishes for 2025 A1 525, as Surprise Reunion dug deep to hold the late charge of Monodie Mike in a terrific finish.
MONSTER OPENS DUNDALK YEAR IN STYLE
Ian Fortune
12 January 2025
It is hard to believe but Saturday’s opening race at Dundalk was also the first of the year at the Dowdallshill venue with the cold snap pushing out the return to action in 2025.
OLD CREAMERY BAR OPENER PRODUCES TOP-CLASS ACTION AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
12 January 2025
There was a welcome return to action at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as the opening round heats of the Old Creamery Bar Hospital AO 525 got underway and the standard was set in the concluding heat by Denis McGrath’s Foxwood Rip.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 11/1/2025
GRI
12 January 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 11/1/2025:
MAGIC MOFO A MUM AGAIN
Ian Fortune
8 January 2025
It only seems like yesterday since we spoke of wonderful 2023 Oaks champion Raha Mofo having her first litter of pups but it was alarming to hear they are now ten months old.
Razldazl Edward Crowned Gold Collar Champion
Sarah Kinsella
6 January 2025
The Dolores Ruth trained Razldazl Edward was crowned the 2024 Gold Collar champion at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night winning €4,000 for his connections.
MOM IS A MOM
Ian Fortune
6 January 2025
Those that frequent Shelbourne Park will remember fondly Hello Mom.
EDWARD DAZLS IN GOLD COLLAR
Ian Fortune
5 January 2025
Shelbourne Park was the only show in town on Saturday night as they battled the elements through the day to ensure that racing went ahead despite the cold snap.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 4/1/2025
GRI
5 January 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 4/1/2025:
BONO BACK TO HIS BEST AT LIFFORD
Peter Farrell
5 January 2025
Lifford Greyhound Stadium was one of the few tracks to survive the freezing weather conditions on Saturday night and there were some smart performances across the nine-race card, most notably from So Its Bono.
EPISODE 189 BILLY DUNNE TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
3 January 2025
Kicking off 2025 with this exciting first episode of the new year! Barry Drake sits down with the talented Billy Dunne after his sensational win at the Curraheen Elite Contracting 575 Greyhound Racing Final.
VIDEO: 2024 BERNARD BARRY CHRISTMAS OAKS FINAL
GRI
2 January 2025
The ladies took centre-stage in Shelbourne Park on the last race night of 2024 as the €10,000 to the winner Bernard Barry Christmas Oaks concluded.
10 QUESTIONS WITH TARA LAMB, ARCHITECT OF THE NEW LOOK SHELBOURNE PARK
GRI
30 December 2024
One of the most exciting developments in greyhound racing in 2024 was the re-opening of the new look Shelbourne Park.
GIFT VOUCHERS FOR A NIGHT AT YOUR LOCAL GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
23 December 2024
Still searching for those last minute gifts? Give them the gift of a great night out!
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND AND SIS ANNOUNCE SIGNIFICANT EXTENSION OF MAJOR FEATURE EVENTS INTO 2025
GRI
13 December 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland and SIS have announced the extension, and significant expansion, of an agreement to showcase major feature events into 2025.
SALES FIXTURES FOR Q1 OF 2025
GRI
22 November 2024
The following are the Sales Dates and Venues for Greyhound Sales for Q1 of 2025:
2025 CLASSICS AND FEATURES CALENDAR RELEASED
GRI
13 November 2024
The 2025 Classics and Features Calendar has been released with the key dates for all of the big events in Irish Greyhound Racing.
TIME CLUB A GREAT INITIATIVE
Ian Fortune
10 October 2024
Willie Rigney and John Fox, the men behind Time Greyhound Nutrition, have been involved the sport of greyhound racing for a long number of years.
JOIN THE TIME CLUB
GRI
9 October 2024
Time Greyhound Nutrition has proudly launched its innovative Time Club.
SHELBOURNE PARK MUSEUM OFFICIALLY OPENS
GRI
30 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Museum Officially Opens
PAT FLANAGAN CONFIRMED AS CHAIRMAN OF RÁSAÍOCHT CON EIREANN
GRI
2 September 2024
We are pleased to announce that Minister Charlie McConalogue has appointed Pat Flanagan as the Chairman of Rásaíocht Con Eireann. Pat, an experienced veterinary surgeon, is a current member of the board of RCÉ. He succeeds Frank Nyhan who served as Chairman for 6 years.
GRI SHOP INTRODUCES NEW PARADE SOFTSHELL GILET
GRI
26 August 2024
In response to the requests from trainers and handlers, the GRI Shop is delighted to announce the addition of a Gilet, priced at €29.95.
AMENDMENTS TO OUT OF TIME PERIOD IN NOVICE GREYHOUNDS
GRI
21 August 2024
At the latest Regulation Committee, the following changes to our Novice Racing System have been approved.
ADVICE REGARDING LEPTOSPIROSIS
GRI
2 August 2024
There have been reports of cases of leptospirosis in dogs in parts of the country. Leptospirosis is a disease that is best known for causing jaundice in dogs. It is fatal in most cases unless treated very early after onset. Of greater concern, is the danger that leptospirosis poses for people who come into contact with a dog suffering from the disease. It is highly contagious to both humans and other dogs.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND LAUNCHES NEW SALES SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
GRI
25 June 2024
Rásaíocht Con Éireann/Greyhound Racing Ireland (RCÉ/GRI) has this week launched 3 new social media channels dedicated to the promotion of Greyhound Sales across Ireland. The launch of these channels forms part of a wider plan to further engage those looking to purchase a greyhound and to generate interest and conversation around sales events.
GRI NOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF GREYHOUNDS AT LICENSED SALES AUCTIONS
GRI
24 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland wishes to advise, that from and including May 1st 2024, it will be a condition of sale, that all purchasers of greyhounds at licensed auctions, must be able to furnish their Irish Coursing Club (ICC) Owner Registration Number to the greyhound stadium in advance of bidding on any greyhound at the auction. This number will be recorded by the stadium for traceability purposes.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND - HEAD OFFICE AWARDED SMARTER TRAVEL MARK AT BRONZE LEVEL
GRI
21 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is proud to announce that its Head Office has been awarded the Smarter Travel Mark at Bronze level. This prestigious recognition highlights GRI’s commitment to promoting sustainable travel options and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility within the organisation.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES €15,000 DONATION FROM BETDAQ TO THE IRISH RETIRED GREYHOUND TRUST
GRI
10 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland is delighted to announce that the betting exchange company BETDAQ has donated €15,000 to the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT). The IRGT, the designated charity of the greyhound racing industry, is dedicated to the rehoming of greyhounds after their racing careers have concluded.
A VISIT TO OUR 2024 CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL WINNING CLUB
GRI
5 June 2024
When Knockeen Dazzler won the 2024 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Final in Limerick Greyhound Stadium his nominated club, Mountcollins GAA, were cheering him on from the stands. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of JP & Noreen McManus, the club also won on the night, taking home a €10,000 winner's prize and a free fundraising night in Limerick.
GREYHOUND RACING STADIA NATIONWIDE RAISE €10,000 IN AID OF THE DILLON QUIRKE FOUNDATION
GRI
1 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is delighted to announce the donation of €10,000 raised from the recent Jerseys At The Dogs Nationwide Bucket Collection to the Dillon Quirke Foundation.
VIDEO: THE STORY BEHIND THE WALL - PAINTING OUR SUSTAINABILITY STORY WITH A MURAL
GRI
25 May 2024
In Limerick, Limerick Greyhound Stadium stands as a prominent venue for racing enthusiasts. However, beyond the track, an initiative has been underway to promote sustainability and biodiversity on the site.
UNVEILING OF "COILLTE KIRBY" AT LIMERICK GREYHOUND STADIUM: A LEGACY FROM THE 2024 CON & ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL
GRI
24 May 2024
As part of the launch activities for 2024 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial (kindly sponsored by Noreen & JP McManus and named in honour of Noreen’s parents, Con & Annie Kirby, Limerick Greyhound Stadium introduced an innovative tree planting project.
APPOINTMENT OF NEW BOARD MEMBER TO RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN
GRI
1 May 2024
Rásaíocht Con Éireann has been advised by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr Charlie McConalogue, of his appointment of Louise McKenna as a Board member of Rásaíocht Con Éireann.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON EIREANN SUPPORT TUS BURSARY INITIATIVE
GRI
1 May 2024
Joy Neville, former rugby international and special guest at the Leaders@TUS Scholarship 10th-anniversary celebration this week, as 11 students were honored with scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year.
GRI NOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF GREYHOUNDS AT LICENSED SALES AUCTIONS
GRI
1 May 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland wishes to advise, that from and including May 1st 2024, it will be a condition of sale, that all purchasers of greyhounds at licensed auctions, must be able to furnish their Irish Coursing Club (ICC) Owner Registration Number to the greyhound stadium in advance of bidding on any greyhound at the auction. This number will be recorded by the stadium for traceability purposes.
RCÉTS FIGURES FOR 2023
GRI
10 April 2024
In 2023, Rásaíocht Con Éireann allocated €3.15 million to traceability, care and welfare matters and continued to expand its programme of welfare and care initiatives from the Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System (RCÉTS) to its ongoing support for the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT).
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME FOR 2024
GRI
11 March 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) have announced the details for the Kennel Improvement Scheme for 2024.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL BREEDERS BONUS PAYMENT
GRI
12 February 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland Announces Additional Breeders Bonus Payment for Oaks & Bitch Stakes
RCÉ/GRI RESPONSE TO IRISH EXAMINER ARTICLE
GRI
11 January 2024
The Irish Examiner has today published a front page article with the headline "Tipperary woman banned from dog ownership raced greyhounds after court ruling". Rásaíocht Con Éireann was contacted in advance for a statement, which was issued on Friday 5th January 2024. RCÉ is disappointed to note that key information provided was not reflected in the report.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND PARTICIPATE IN REDUCE YOUR USE CAMPAIGN
GRI
8 December 2023
Earlier today Greyhound Racing Ireland announced their participation in the Governments "Reduce Your Use" energy efficiency campaign for 2023/2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.