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Talking Dogs
MAGICAL ON FIRE POWERS TO LAURELS SUCCESS FOR THE GUILFOYLE’S
Barry Drake
9 November 2025
Magical On Fire the 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels Champion.
WONDERFUL RACING AS YOUNGSTERS SHINE IN DUBLIN
Ian Fortune
9 November 2025
Shelbourne Park served up a card of serious quality on Saturday as the stars of the future played their part in making this one of the more memorable cards of the year.
FAMILIAR NAMES TO FORE IN MULLINGAR’S FAIR WARRIOR
Ian Fortune
9 November 2025
Gem Friendly and Stefans Galaxy continued their impressive march through the Pat Doran memorial Fair Warrior at Mullingar on Saturday night.
HAZELHILL CHICK IMPRESSES IN I.R.G.T UNRACED AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
9 November 2025
While it was a relatively low-key affair at Limerick on Saturday night, there were still a couple of Unraced Sweepstake deciders to keep the crowd entertained.
SOFIA SETS THE STANDARD IN LIAM BRUSSELS OPENER AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
9 November 2025
The three semi-finals of the Liam Brussels Memorial A4/A5 dominated proceedings at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night, with Glengar Sofia setting the standard in impressive fashion.
QUALITY FARE AT THURLES PARK
Peter Farrell
9 November 2025
Thurles hosted a ten-race card on Saturday night, and several greyhounds dipped under the 29-second barrier, the quickest of them being Charming Graham, who took off in the A5/A6 525.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 8/11/2025
GRI
8 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 8/11/2025:
FLORICAN FASTEST IN BOYLESPORTS A3 BITCH STAKE AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
8 November 2025
The BOYLE Sports A3 Bitch 525 continued at Kilkenny on Friday night and honour of going fastest went to Florican Heights as she posted 29.10, just bettering the 29.13 return of Twenty Benson, while Ballinabola Ruth won in 29.41.
A FEATURE RACE CROSSFIELD DOUBLE
Ian Fortune
8 November 2025
There were two finals up for decision at Shelbourne Park on Friday night and Brendan O’Shea landed both prizes with Crossfield Dean and Crossfield Roman dominating in their respective assignments.
THREE STRAIGHT WINS FOR BALLYMAC SIUN IN KINGDOM FEATURE
Barry Drake
8 November 2025
BALLYMAC SIUN (King Elvis-Ballymac Merkle) made it a hat trick of straight successes when winning the feature in the Kingdom on Friday night, the €3,000 to the winner Timmy Ward Memorial A1 Stakes.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 7/11/2025
GRI
7 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 7/11/2025:
2026 CLASSICS AND FEATURES CALENDAR RELEASED
GRI
7 November 2025
The 2026 Classics and Features Calendar has been ratified by the Board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland and released.
STUDENTS COMING TO SHELBOURNE AGAIN
Ian Fortune
7 November 2025
There will be a change to the Shelbourne Park schedule the week after next with a Tuesday night card replacing the normal Thursday night fare.
TOWCESTER AWARDED 2026 ENGLISH DERBY
Ian Fortune
7 November 2025
The 2026 English Derby will be run at Towcester after it was yesterday announced that the selection panel had chosen the Northamptonshire venue over Dunstall Park.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 6/11/2025
GRI
7 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 6/11/2025:
BARNFIELD TITAN A YOUNGSTER TO WATCH GOING FORWARD
Barry Drake
6 November 2025
The first Wednesday of every month consistently produces some promising youngsters at Youghal Greyhound Track, and we have a couple to watch out for going forward.
2025 BAR ONE RACING IRISH LAURELS FINAL RACE PROGRAMME
GRI
6 November 2025
The biggest and best event of the year in Curraheen Park is here - the 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels.
EPISODE 220: LAURELS FINAL PREVIEW TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
6 November 2025
Barry Drake looks ahead to Saturday’s Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels Final at Curraheen Park.
JOSIE MCKENNA
6 November 2025
It’s with great sadness we must report the passing of Josie McKenna, a member of the most famous family in Irish greyhound racing. Josie was entrenched in greyhound racing for most of her life as the wife of the late great Ger McKenna, while her sons John, Ger and Owen have also forged their own path in the sport.
PATSY DALY
6 November 2025
The Tyrone greyhound fraternity lost one of its very popular members with the death of Patsy Daly on Sunday past after a prolonged illness.
ENTRIES REQUIRED FOR LIMERICK SWEEPSTAKES
Peter Farrell
5 November 2025
Owners and trainers please note that there are a number of upcoming sweepstakes on the horizon at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and entries are currently being accepted.
TALENTED FLARE ONLY UK ENTRY TO DATE FOR WRF
Ian Fortune
5 November 2025
Sean Parker toyed with the idea of running his brilliant stayer Droopy Flare on Derby final night at Shelbourne Park. He ultimately decided against it as she ran in the final of the Premier Greyhound Racing St Leger at Nottingham only days earlier.
VIDEO: 2025 BAR ONE RACING IRISH LAURELS SEMI-FINALS
GRI
4 November 2025
Here's another chance to look back on the Semi-Final action as our 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels finalists were decided.
A WORD OF ADVICE – BOOK YOUR DERBY ACCOMMODATION EARLY
Ian Fortune
4 November 2025
With the announcement of the dates for the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby coming last week, it is perhaps the right time for those interesting in journeying to HQ for the showpiece to consider booking accommodation sooner rather than later.
MARTIN FORTUNE
3 November 2025
Greyhound racing lost one of its greatest friends over the weekend with the sad passing of Martin Fortune.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 3RD NOVEMBER
GRI
3 November 2025
Ian and Tommy and guest Kieran from Bar One Racing sit down to chat Laurels and more!
SANDWICHES FLIES IN SHELBOURNE TRIAL
Ian Fortune
3 November 2025
BOYLE Sports Derby Champion Cheap Sandwiches had a stretch at Shelborne Park on Saturday night and posted a sizzling 27.85 (.25 fast) for the 525yd trip ahead of racing.
BALLYMAC DOMINATION AS GLORIA TAKES MERRIMAN MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
2 November 2025
The ladies were given their chance to shine at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and they certainly seized the opportunity with a series of incredible performances, including a massive run from Ballymac Gloria to capture the €10,000 Paddy Merriman Memorial.
GEM SPARKLES IN FAIR WARRIOR
Ian Fortune
2 November 2025
Conor McGrath’s Gem Friendly was hugely impressive at Mullingar on Saturday night as she set the standard in the quarter finals of the Pat Doran Memorial Fair Warrior Open 400.
MAGICAL MAG THE TOAST OF THE NORTH WEST WITH BRILLIANT OAKS VICTORY
Peter Farrell
2 November 2025
The final of the €10,000-to-the-winner BOYLE Sports Lifford Oaks drew a bumper crowd to Lifford Stadium on Saturday night, and the evening belonged to Magical Mag, who further cemented her status as a leading contender for the 2025 Bitch of the Year title.
NEADY AND SLEEPER LAND LIMERICK FINALS
Peter Farrell
2 November 2025
Limerick played host to two sweepstake finals on Saturday night, as both the Try a Trio A2 525 and the I.R.G.T. A3 525 went down for decision.
SETANTA AND JOEY POWER INTO LAURELS DECIDER
Barry Drake
2 November 2025
BALLYMAC SETANTA once again set the standard in the Bar One Racing in association with the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels when the in-form tracker made it four wins on the bounce with his third sub-28-second winning performance for Liam Dowling.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 1/11/2025
GRI
1 November 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 1/11/2025:
BALLYMAC SIUN STARS IN THE SEMI FINALS OF THE TIMMY WARD MEMORIAL
Barry Drake
1 November 2025
BALLYMAC SIUN, for Liam Dowling, went quickest on the clock in the semi-final heats of the Timmy Ward Memorial Stakes at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
SIR DOMINATES TO TAKE DUBLIN FEATURE
Ian Fortune
1 November 2025
On a night of superb displays at Shelbourne Park, Dear Sir took the feature on Friday, coming home clear in the final of the Talking Dogs A1 525.
HAT-TRICK FOR BONO IN TIME DECIDER AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
1 November 2025
There was a €1,200 winner’s prize on offer in the ‘Join The TIME Club A3/A4 525’ at Galway on Friday night and it was snapped up by Derrymoyle Bono, who delivered a front-running masterclass to claim the honours in style.
A SWEET RUN FROM MELON AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
1 November 2025
Droopys Melon has often shown ability but wins have been elusive for the talented daughter of Droopys Sydney and Droopys Fia.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 31/10/2025
GRI
31 October 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 31/10/2025:
TALKING DOGS MEETS… GJ MCKENNA
GRI
31 October 2025
Ian Fortune has the wonderful opportunity to talk dogs and meet with GJ McKenna.
DILLION QUIRKE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING THIS WEEKEND
GRI
31 October 2025
Our nationwide fundraising campaign in aid of the Dillon Quirke Foundation concluding this weekend.
EAST LIMERICK AREA: GREYHOUND STRAYING
GRI
31 October 2025
A white and black male greyhound straying in the Pallasgreen/Doon area.
MICHEAL SEAMUS TOO HOT IN THE RAIN
Ian Fortune
31 October 2025
Conditions at Shelbourne Park on Thursday were certainly attritional with constant rain throughout the day causing the track to run quite slow on the night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 30/10/2025
GRI
30 October 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 30/10/2025:
EPISODE 219: KIERAN BURKE TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
30 October 2025
Barry looks ahead to the Bar One Racing Irish Laurels Semi-Finals with Kieran Burke.
MISSING BITCH FOUND
Ian Fortune
30 October 2025
We reported earlier this week that a blue greyhound bitch has been reported missing in the Bulgaden area of Limerick. Thankfully, the news is good.
CLONMEL GREYHOUND STADIUM - JOB OPPORTUNITY
Peter Farrell
30 October 2025
There is a current opening for a ‘Promotional, Hospitality Manager & Assistant Racing Manager’ at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium.
PETER TIERNAN
29 October 2025
It’s with great sadness we must report the passing of a great friend of greyhound racing, Peter Tiernan.
TALKING DOGS ON TUESDAY 28TH OCTOBER
GRI
28 October 2025
Time for your favourite greyhound racing chat!
BLITZ ON TOP IN KILTREA KENNELS UNRACED AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
28 October 2025
Glengar Blitz overcame a tricky draw in five to capture the Kiltrea Kennels Open Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night for Pat Buckley and owner Bradley Canty.
DERBY CHAMP SANDWICHES MOVES WELL IN TRIAL
Ian Fortune
27 October 2025
BOYLE Sports Derby champion Cheap Sandwiches seems on target for a return to action at the Winter Racing Festival next month after posting a very useful 18.59 in a sprint trial at Shelbourne Park ahead of racing on Saturday night.
PICKLES WINS A 600YD THRILLER IN FINAL STRIDE
Ian Fortune
26 October 2025
Coosane Pickles produced another brilliant display to capture the Yvonne Barry Track Bookmaker Open 600 at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, again highlighting just how good racing over the extended 600yd trip can be.
SETANTA EQUALS THE TRACK RECORD FOR TEAM BALLYMAC IN THE QUARTER FINALS OF THE LAURELS
Barry Drake
26 October 2025
BALLYMAC SETANTA, for the kennel of Liam Dowling, was the star performer in Curraheen Park on Saturday night, as the 4-5 favourite made it three straight wins and the January puppy clocked an outstanding 27.81, which equaled the track record set by Ilnotbeback back in 2022.
WESTWAY ROSSA STEALS THE SHOW IN LIFFORD OAKS SEMI-FINALS
Peter Farrell
26 October 2025
The semi-finals of the BOYLE Sports Lifford Oaks once again drew a large crowd to the Northwest venue on Saturday night and it was Westway Rossa who lit up the track with a performance of real class and determination.
FANCIED RUNNERS TO THE FORE IN FAIR WARRIOR
Ian Fortune
26 October 2025
It was a tough night to be a bookmaker at Mullingar on Saturday as the Pat Doran Memorial Fair Warrior Open 400 got underway.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 25/10/2025
GRI
26 October 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 25/10/2025:
BURNCHURCH ELLE CLAIMS VALUABLE TIME PRIZE AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
25 October 2025
Burnchurch Elle was the toast of Kilkenny on Friday night when showing a potent turn of pace from the second turn to cut through the pack for a superb success in the final of the €4,800 TIME Greyhound Nutrition & KGOBA A3 525.
ALL ABOUT BALLYMAC SIUN IN THE TIMMY WARD MEMORIAL STAKES
Barry Drake
25 October 2025
Once again, BALLYMAC SIUN delivered a sensational performance in the Timmy Ward Memorial Stakes at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
DRAMA IN HEADQUARTERS DECIDER
Ian Fortune
25 October 2025
There was a bit of drama at the Shelbourne Park on Friday night as the final of the valuable October Headquarters A3 NB 525 went the way of Aero Baltic only for Barry Clancy’s son of Coolavanny Hoffa and Swift Hazel to be suspended soon after.
DA BUZYBEE ROLLS BACK THE YEARS IN TIME CLUB FINAL
Peter Farrell
25 October 2025
The feature event on Friday night’s Clonmel card was the final of the Join The TIME Club A3/A4 525, and the €1,000 winner’s prize went the way of the evergreen Da Buzybee, who produced a stunning late surge to land the spoils.
HOLLYWELL BROTHERS LAND BOTH SWEEPSTAKE FINALS AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
25 October 2025
There were a couple of sweepstake deciders on offer at Galway on Friday night, and it proved a ‘Hollywell’ takeover as both Merlin and Buster landed the spoils in their respective finals.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 24/10/2025
GRI
24 October 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 24/10/2025:
2026 BOYLE SPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DATES ANNOUNCED
GRI
24 October 2025
The dates have been confirmed for the 2026 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby in Shelbourne Park.
DILLON QUIRKE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING THIS WEEKEND
GRI
24 October 2025
Our nationwide fundraising campaign in aid of the Dillon Quirke Foundation continues this weekend.
JOHN ‘MACKEY’ MCKENNA
24 October 2025
It’s with sadness we must report the passing of John ‘Mackey’ McKenna, a legend of Irish sport and a member of the famed greyhound family.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 23/10/2025
GRI
23 October 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 23/10/2025:
EPISODE 218: DEAN HARPUR TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKES
Barry Drakes
23 October 2025
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry catches up with Cork trainer Dean Harpur.
DANNY CORKERY MEMORIAL LAUNCHED IN CURRAHEEN PARK
GRI
21 October 2025
A great friend of Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium will be remembered in an upcoming competition, with the Danny Corkery Memorial set to take place on the track in Cork.
BLITZ LEADS THE WAY AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
21 October 2025
Glengar Blitz led the way at Enniscorthy on Monday night, setting the standard in the semi-finals of the Kiltrea Kennels open Unraced Stake.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 20TH OCTOBER
GRI
20 October 2025
Join Ian and Tommy now for all the greyhound racing chat.
RIP ELIZABETH FLOOD
20 October 2025
The death took place on the 15th October of Elizabeth (Betty) Flood.
SETANTA SENDS THE STANDARD AS THE BALLYMAC TEAM ENJOY A GREAT DOUBLE IN ROUND TWO OF THE LAURELS
Barry Drake
19 October 2025
BALLYMAC SETANTA once again delivered another spectacular performance at Curraheen Park on Saturday night as the Liam Dowling-trained runner set the standard in round two of the Bar One Racing in association with the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels.
WONDERFUL DISPLAYS AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
19 October 2025
Those that journeyed to Shelbourne Park on Saturday night certainly left feeling they got their money’s worth with so many wonderful displays.
BALLYCOWEN FRANK DOMINATES TO COMPLETE KENNEDY CUP CLEAN SWEEP
Peter Farrell
19 October 2025
Ballycowen Frank has been the standout performer of the €3,000-to-the-winner Gammell Car Sales Kennedy Cup A3 525 and he completed a stunning clean sweep in last night’s final with another powerhouse display.
THRILLS AND SPILLS IN BOYLE SPORTS LIFFORD OAKS OPENER
Peter Farrell
19 October 2025
The opening round heats of the BOYLE Sports Lifford Oaks saw the biggest crowd of the year pack into the northwest venue and those in attendance weren’t disappointed, witnessing a string of impressive performances across the heats.
NO LUCK FOR BOMBAY AT CENTRAL PARK
Ian Fortune
19 October 2025
Bombay Pat carried little luck at Central Park on Saturday night in the final of the PGR Kent Derby.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 18/10/2025
GRI
19 October 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 18/10/2025:
EXILE AND ELLE EMERGE ON TOP AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
18 October 2025
Pretty Exile and Burnchurch Elle secured their place in the final of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition & KGOBA A3 525 at Kilkenny on Friday night.
CAPTAIN LEADS HOME RIVALS IN VALUABLE SHELBOURNE STAKE
Ian Fortune
18 October 2025
Friday’s card at Shelbourne Park was packed with fine displays but the headlines went to Ollie Bray’s Gallant Captain as he set the standard in the semi-finals of the October Headquarters A3 525, posting a rapid 28.39.
AIRFIELD DAISY DELIVERS IN STYLE TO LAND KASKO FINAL
Peter Farrell
18 October 2025
There was €1,800 up for grabs in the final of the Kasko Unraced Bitch 525 at Clonmel on Friday night, and it was Airfield Daisy who rose to the occasion with a brilliant off-the-pace display to claim top honours for Jack and Paul Ryan.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 17/10/2025
GRI
17 October 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 17/10/2025:
DILLON QUIRKE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISERS START THIS WEEKEND
GRI
17 October 2025
Shelbourne Park and Newbridge kick off the fundraising nights for the Dillon Quirke Foundation this Friday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 16/10/2025
GRI
16 October 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 16/10/2025:
POSITIVE UPDATES ON COMRADES MAJOR AND LUKA
Ian Fortune
15 October 2025
Derby Plate champion Magical Major is amongst the favourites for next year’s BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby but his legion of followers would have been concerned when he finished a long way behind at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night in the opening round of the Yvonne Barry Track Bookmaker Open 600.
LIAM DWAN
14 October 2025
The greyhound industry has lost another great personality in recent days with the news of the death of Liam Dwan, Glenbane, Holycross, Co. Tipperary.
KILKENNY LOOKING SPLENDID WITH OPENING ON THE HORIZON
Ian Fortune
14 October 2025
We gave an update on Kilkenny track a few weeks and highlighted how everything was going splendidly with the rebuild.
SUZY PRODUCED A SPECIAL RUN AT NEWBRIDGE
Ian Fortune
14 October 2025
Sassy Suzy produced one of the performances of the weekend at Newbridge on Friday night, emerging a superb winner of the Bosco Gleeson memorial at Newbridge.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER - LAURELS & MORE
GRI
13 October 2025
With the Laurels kicking off in Cork over the weekend, Ian, Tommy and Barry give us their thoughts on all the action plus more!
NEW SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCED FOR THE FAIR WARRIOR AT MULLINGAR
GRI
13 October 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is delighted to announce that the 2025 Fair Warrior at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium will be sponsored by M & K Stonework, owned by Matt Doran and Edel Kenny Doran.
KATIE TAKES HEADLINES IN DUBLIN
Ian Fortune
13 October 2025
Good Katie continued her rise up the ranks with an impressive, albeit narrow, success in the final of the Ballymac Patriot @ Stud ON1 Bitch 525 on Saturday night at Shelbourne Park.
BALLYMAC SETANTA AND DROOPYS PATRIOT STAR IN THE OPENING ROUND OF THE LAURELS
Barry Drake
12 October 2025
The opening round of the Laurels had it all. A huge crowd and two magical sub-28-second winning performances.
BALLYCOWEN FRANK POWERS INTO KENNEDY CUP FINAL
Peter Farrell
12 October 2025
The semi-finals of the Gammell Car Sales Kennedy Cup took centre stage at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and Ballycowen Frank continued his relentless march as he cemented his status as the one to beat ahead of next week’s final.
PAT WITH A REAL ESCAPE AT CENTRAL PARK
Ian Fortune
11 October 2025
Bombay Pat had to show the feet of a ballerina at Central Park on Saturday night as he somehow kept his feet after some bad traffic and got up to take second on the line, securing a place in next weekend’s hugely valuable PGR Kent Derby decider.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 11/10/2025
GRI
11 October 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 11/10/2025:
ELLO ELLO SETS MERRIMAN STANDARD
Ian Fortune
11 October 2025
A return to 525yds certainly wasn’t a problem for Ello Ello on Friday night as he posted the fastest opening round time in the valuable Paddy Merriman Memorial A1 525.
KATHLEEN SUFFERS FIRST DEFEAT IN OAKS EXIT
Ian Fortune
11 October 2025
Droopys Kathleen suffered the first defeat oft her career at Dunstall Park on Friday night, making her exit in fourth in the second round of the PGR British Oaks.
TIERMANA HUNTER STEALS THE SHOW AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
11 October 2025
An eight race card featured at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night and while the final of the ‘Greyhounds Make Great Pets 525’ served as the main course, the performance of Tiermana Hunter was the standout on the night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 10/10/2025
GRI
11 October 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 10/10/2025:
HISTORIC FIFTH DERBY TITLE FOR GRAHAM HOLLAND, A DECADE OF UNMATCHED SUCCESS
GRI
10 October 2025
After the 2025 Irish Greyhound Derby result, Graham Holland cemented his place in Irish greyhound racing history as the most successful trainer ever in the Irish Greyhound Derby by claiming his fifth Derby title.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 9/10/2025
GRI
9 October 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 9/10/2025:
EPISODE 217: SHAUN CONWAY & MARK FANNING TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
9 October 2025
This week, Barry Drake chats with Shaun Conway and Mark Fanning.
GLENGAR AGAIN FASTEST IN KILTREA KENNELS UNRACED
Ian Fortune
7 October 2025
The Pat Buckley trained Glengar Star rode her luck a little but still managed to win by a country mile, setting the standard in the process, in the second round of the Kiltrea Kennels Open Unraced Stake at Enniscorthy.
NEW PRIZE MONEY INCENTIVES ANNOUNCED FOR Q4 2025
GRI
6 October 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is pleased to announce a series of prize money incentives for non-SIS races, to be introduced for the final quarter of 2025.
BALLYMAC JEDGAR DELIVERS DREAM START FOR THE BALLYCRANA SYNDICATE
Peter Farrell
6 October 2025
A new syndicate, a first greyhound, and a winning debut, it doesn’t get much better than that.
KATIE AND GWENNIE SHOW STAR APPEAL IN DUBLIN
Ian Fortune
5 October 2025
With the Derby now in the wing mirrors, it was time to start looking to the future at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and the displays of Good Katie and Ballymac Gwennie in the semi-finals of the Ballymac Patriot @ Stud open Unraced Bitch 525 certainly helped paint a pretty picture.
PAT IMPRESSES IN KENT DERBY
Ian Fortune
5 October 2025
Bombay Pat made the perfect start to his Premier Greyhound Racing Kenty Derby assault on Saturday night, showing his rivals a clean pair of heels to come home clear in his opening round assignment.
TROMORA AXEL SHINES IN KASKO DOG FOODS UNRACED FINAL AT THURLES
Peter Farrell
5 October 2025
The spotlight was firmly on Thurles Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as the final of the Kasko Dog Foods Unraced 525 took centre stage.
BALLYCOWEN FRANK SETS THE STANDARD IN KENNEDY CUP HEATS AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
5 October 2025
The opening-round heats of the Gammell Car Sales Kennedy Cup 525 dominated Saturday night’s card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and it was Ballycowen Frank who stole the show with a brilliant performance.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 4/10/2025
GRI
4 October 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 4/10/2025:
A BOGGER DOUBLE AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
4 October 2025
Liam Peacock sent out a fine double in the opening round of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition & KGOBA A3 525 at Kilkenny on Friday night with Bogger Pro and Bogger Tommy both obliging.
DROOPYS DOESN’T NEED A MAP
Ian Fortune
4 October 2025
It was a case of copy and paste for Droopys Map in the final of the Sporting Press Mini Open 525 at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as he replicated his semi-final success to come home clear in the €3,000 to the winner contest.
NOTHING SEPARATES AOIFE AND PEPPER IN BOSCO GLEESON MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
4 October 2025
Aoife Artist and Walkabout Pepper were inseparable on the clock in the semi-finals of the Bosco Gleeson Memorial at Newbridge on Friday night.
SCHOLSEY CHANGES HANDS
Ian Fortune
4 October 2025
The hugely talented Carrick Scholsey had his final start for Robert Gleeson and Thomas Glynn on Saturday night with the news confirmed that he has been sold across the water and will join Mike Burton.
SHELBOURNE SCHEDULE FOR COMING WEEKS
Ian Fortune
4 October 2025
The following is the full schedule of upcoming events for Shelbourne Park.
CURRAHEEN PARK GREYHOUND SALES RESULTS – 4th OCTOBER
GRI
4 October 2025
Curraheen Park Greyhound Sales Results – 4th October
BALLYDOYLE TINA WITH A SIZZLING DEBUT
Peter Farrell
4 October 2025
The opening round heats of the Kasko Unraced Bitch Stake kicked off at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium last night and there was a sensational debut performance from Ballydoyle Tina.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 3/10/2025
GRI
4 October 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 3/10/2025:
BOYLE SPORTS ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR OF LIFFORD OAKS
Peter Farrell
3 October 2025
Greyhound racing in the North West of Ireland received a major boost today with the announcement that the Lifford Oaks will make its long-awaited return for the first time in over sixteen years.
EPISODE 216: GRAHAM HOLLAND & DAN BRASSIL TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
3 October 2025
Two very happy and proud men join Barry this week, our 2025 BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby winning trainer Graham Holland and Dan Brassil.
SHUDA GIVES DRUMANTINE A BRIGHT START AS A SIRE
Ian Fortune
3 October 2025
Drumantine is a greyhound you may never have heard of but you will recognise his pedigree and he could yet make a few headlines as a sire if his first ever runner is any indication.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 2/10/2025
GRI
2 October 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 2/10/2025:
KURSK ON COMEBACK TRAIL
Ian Fortune
2 October 2025
When Friday’s card at Shelbourne Park was released late on Wednesday evening, there was one very notable name that appeared on it.
SANDWICHES 25-1 TO RETAIN DERBY CROWN IN 2026
Ian Fortune
2 October 2025
When the betting for the 2025 BOYLE Sports Derby was posted days after last year’s final, Bockos Diamond was installed the warm favourite at 8-1. Droopys Kathleen was second in at 16-1 with a certain Cheap Sandwiches available at 20-1.
UPDATE TO RACING SCHEDULE - JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2026
GRI
1 October 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) wishes to advise owners and trainers of an adjustment to the national racing schedule for January and February.
BARKING BUZZ CUSTOMER CARE - OPENING HOURS THIS WEEK
18 August 2025
A reminder to all of our Barking Buzz Customers a list of FAQ can be found Here.
SIS RACING TO BROADCAST MONTHLY MEETING FROM THURLES GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
12 August 2025
Thurles Greyhound Stadium is set to welcome SIS racing to its calendar, with the first meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 19th August. Racing will commence at 2.30pm featuring an 8-race card.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND LAUNCHES ALL NEW TALKING DOGS APP - NOW AVAILABLE ON GOOGLE PLAY AND APPLE APP STORE
12 August 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is delighted to announce the launch of the completely re-engineered Talking Dogs App, available to download now from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The upgraded app will officially go live on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, offering fans an entirely new way to stay connected with all the latest greyhound racing news, stories, and features.
BARKING BUZZ DEPOSITS UPDATE FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST
GRI
8 August 2025
Some customers are experiencing issues with depositing / adding money to their account.
REMINDER FOR LEGACY BARKING BUZZ CUSTOMERS
GRI
6 August 2025
The new Barking Buzz platform is now live, and we’re delighted to see so many of you exploring the upgraded experience on Web and Apple IOS.
THE NEW BARKING BUZZ IS NOW LIVE!
GRI
5 August 2025
We are delighted to share that the next-generation Barking Buzz platform is now live across Web, Apple iOS, (with Google Play Store to follow).
INTRODUCING THE NEW BARKING BUZZ
5 August 2025
First look at the all-new Barking Buzz platform — the next-generation betting experience built specifically for Greyhound racing fans.
RCÉ PRESENTS FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN TO MINISTER HEYDON
GRI
24 July 2025
Chairman of Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ), Pat Flanagan, CEO Tim Lucey, and CFO John Tuohey met with Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D., to present RCÉ’s new Five-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2029).
RCÉ LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS STRATEGY TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF IRISH GREYHOUND RACING
GRI
23 July 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ), the statutory body responsible for the regulation, development and promotion of greyhound racing in Ireland, has today (Wednesday, 23 July 2025) unveiled its Strategic Plan 2025–2029.
IRISH GREYHOUND RACING RECORDS OVER 7,000 RACES AND €4.3M IN PRIZE MONEY IN FIRST HALF OF 2025
GRI
23 July 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) has published its first Industry Activity Report, covering January to June 2025, alongside the launch of its five-year strategic plan (2025–2029) in Shelbourne Park today.
RCÉ 2025 KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED
GRI
27 May 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) today announced that the 2025 Kennel Improvement Scheme is now fully subscribed and is officially closed to new applications.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME FOR 2025
GRI
15 April 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) have announced the details for the Kennel Improvement Scheme for 2025. Originally introduced in July 2022, the scheme aims to enhance the welfare standards and conditions within greyhound kennels across the country.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND PROUD TO SUPPORT TUS COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
GRI
31 March 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is delighted to continue its support for the TUS Community and Industry Scholarship Awards, which celebrated its latest group of recipients in a special ceremony at the new TUS Coonagh Campus on Monday, March 24, 2025.
WRAPPING UP DENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
GRI
28 February 2025
As February comes to a close, Greyhound Racing Ireland is wrapping up Dental Health Awareness Month, an initiative dedicated to highlighting the importance of maintaining good oral health in greyhounds.
SALES FIXTURES FOR 2025
GRI
21 February 2025
Dates and Venues for Greyhound Sales in 2025 have been confirmed.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN/GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES NEW SIS PRIZEMONEY DISTRIBUTION
GRI
13 February 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann/Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is pleased to announce the implementation of a new SIS Prizemoney distribution structure, effective the week commencing February 24, 2025.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.