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Talking Dogs
STAGE SET FOR HIGHVIEW IN DUBLIN CUP
Ian Fortune
3 February 2023
By the end of racing at Shelbourne Park this evening, someone will be €6,000 with the final of the A2 Dublin Cup the undoubted highlight of proceedings.
WHEATLEY MEMORIAL THE FEATURE AT NEWBRIDGE
Ian Fortune
3 February 2023
Black Emperor can say goodbye to A4 company by completing an unbeaten passage through the Eamon Wheatley Memorial at Newbridge this evening.
LUCKY BOGGER CAN AGAIN IMPRESS AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
3 February 2023
While there are no big competitions currently underway at Kilkenny, there is a fine card on offer this evening with the final of the Talking Dogs A2 decider of particular interest.
DATE SET FOR ENNISCORTHY’S VALUABLE FUTURE CHAMPION
Ian Fortune
3 February 2023
Those involved in Enniscorthy are readying themselves for a return to racing, while they have also set a date for one of the feature events on their calendar, the Future Champion and Michael Fortune Memorial Unraced Stake at Enniscorthy.
TRALEE 2022 AWARDS
Barry Drake
2 February 2023
The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium is pleased to announce that the 2022 Awards Night will take place on Saturday February 11th at the stadium.
WARRIOR BIDDING FOR MORE GOLD IN CUP
Ian Fortune
2 February 2023
When Paddy Kehoe stepped into sponsor the Gold Cup, he would have been hoping for a number of big names to target the early season showpiece.
WEEKEND TOTE GUARANTEES
Ian Fortune
2 February 2023
It’ along weekend with the action spilling over to Monday evening at Clonmel and the tote have been busy adding guarantees to the various pools.
GREYHOUND SALES AT KILKENNY SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2023
GRI
1 February 2023
Sales will take place in Kilkenny on Saturday 4th, all details are available now.
RUN HAPPY MAKES BRIGHT START TO STUD CAREER
Ian Fortune
1 February 2023
Those paying attention may have noticed a couple of impressive winners by Run Happy in recent weeks and he has now moved to Sean and Ann Bourke at the Newpark Stud.
DERBY CHAMP AMONGST GOLD CUP ENTRIES
Ian Fortune
31 January 2023
Michael Dempsey, the Shelbourne Park racing office supremo, reports that a good entry has been received for the Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Gold Cup, although the clear standout entry is that of Derby champion Born Warrior.
MICHAEL BOURKE
31 January 2023
The greyhound industry lost another great supporter in recent days with the news of the death of Mick Bourke, Barnane, Tipperary.
VIDEO: 2022 IRISH GREYHOUND RACING HIGHLIGHTS PART 4
GRI
30 January 2023
The past few weeks we've been taking you through some of the racing highlights of 2022. This is part 4 of 4 and we hope you enjoy!
MICHAEL GAFFNEY RIP
30 January 2023
The death occurred over the weekend of Michael (Mackie) Gaffney, Pearse Park, Waterford.
SUPERB RACING AT CURRAHEEN PARK ON SATURDAY NIGHT
Barry Drake
30 January 2023
Saturday's racing at Curraheen Park produced a number of top class winning performances as the opening round of the Two Wheel Training Open 575 got underway.
A WELCOME RETURN TO RACING AT LIFFORD AND THE NORTH WEST
Ian Fortune
30 January 2023
It’s truly wonderful to read that Lifford will be reopening in the very near future.
PIPER COMES OUT TO PLAY IN RURAL SEMIS AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
30 January 2023
Last night saw an action packed weekend come to a close at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium and the semi finals of the Rural Kennels Open Unraced 525 produced further evidence that the young talent in the Country is at its peak as Pied Piper became the latest to express his huge engine.
PLENTY TO REPORT AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
29 January 2023
There was no sweepstake action at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night with the Gold Cup due to start next weekend but the racing was certainly enthralling with numerous fine displays.
MARISSA AND MOFO RECOGNISED IN GALWAY SPORTS STAR AWARDS
Ian Fortune
29 January 2023
We reported a while back how Raha Mofo had been recognised for her incredible achievements in 2022 with a Medtronic Galway Sports Stars Award. Well, the presentation took place last weekend at a gala banquet in the Galway Bay Hotel.
PAUL POWERS INTO KNOCKLONG DECIDER AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
29 January 2023
The semi finals of the Knocklong Schooling Track A1/A2 525 took centre stage at Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night and it was Strictly Paul who overcame the extremely foggy conditions to set the standard once again ahead of the €2,200 decider in six days time.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 28/1/2023
GRI
28 January 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 28/1/2023:
DUBLIN CUP DELIVERS AGAIN
Ian Fortune
28 January 2023
The stage is set for a tremendous finish to the A2 Dublin Cup after Friday’s semi-finals were won in fine style.
WHISPA POWERS HOME TO MAKE IT A BALLYMAC 1-2-3 IN KINGDOM DERBY DECIDER
28 January 2023
A very special lady, BALLYMAC WHISPA delivered a powerful and stunning performance to win the final of the €7,000 to the winner Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby at Tralee Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 27/1/2023
GRI
27 January 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 27/1/2023:
LIFFORD ANNOUNCE GRAND OPENING NIGHT DETAILS
GRI
27 January 2023
Sunday 2nd April will be the night to head to the North West for Lifford's long awaited return to the Irish scene.
PADDY KEHOE STEPS IN TO BACK GOLD CUP
Ian Fortune
27 January 2023
The Gold Cup gets underway at Shelbourne Park next weekend and it will carry a new sponsor’s title following the news that Paddy Kehoe has stepped into a back the early season showpiece.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 118: LIAM DOWLING AND TOMMY CAFFERY
GRI
26 January 2023
This week we have two special guests joining us! Our first is leading greyhound trainer, Liam Dowling from Ballymac Kennels.
A SMALL WORLD – A STORY OF TWO PAT DOBBS
Ian Fortune
26 January 2023
Greyhound racing throws up nuggets every now and again. And this is a gem.
DUNNE FAMILY BACK TO SPONSOR MCCALMONT CUP
Ian Fortune
25 January 2023
Kilkenny track released a statement yesterday afternoon confirming the continued sponsorship of the McCalmont Cup by the Dunne Family of Frightful Flash Kennels fame.
BUCKLEY RECONFIRMS HE HAS NO INTENTION OF JOURNEYING TO TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
25 January 2023
It certainly hasn’t been a secret in recent weeks and months but Pat Buckley is not going to be travelling to Towcester for the English Derby.
THE 1930's - A GOLDEN ERA OF RACING IN WATERFORD
Fintan Walsh of the Munster Express (Waterford)
24 January 2023
Fintan Walsh, of the Munster Express (Waterford), has been busy looking back at what he calls "a terrific decade" for the sport of greyhound racing in the Southeast.
DATE CHANGE - DROOPYS STUD CHAMPION BITCH
Peter Farrell
24 January 2023
Owners and Trainers please note that there is a change to the start date of the Droopys Stud Champion Bitch Stake at Thurles
VETERANS STAKE AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
24 January 2023
Friday’s week will see the start of the Old Stagers 525, a twelve-dog competition for greyhounds born in January ’19 or before.
STUDENTS COMING BACK TO DUBLIN
Ian Fortune
24 January 2023
After the success of the inaugural student night at Shelbourne Park late last year, another is being planned for early February.
CURRAHEEN PARK SUPPORTERS CLUB RACE
Barry Drake
24 January 2023
The Curraheen Park Supporters Club was launched over the last week or so at the Cork circuit and on Saturday night, they put on a Curraheen Park Supporters Club race.
PLENTY OF GOOD BUSINESS AT CURRAHEEN PARK SALES
Barry Drake
24 January 2023
There were a number of smart performances in Curraheen Park on Saturday morning as the sales returned to the Cork circuit.
VIDEO: 2022 IRISH GREYHOUND RACING HIGHLIGHTS PART 3
GRI
23 January 2023
We are taking you through just some of the racing highlights of 2022, looking back on some of the big events of the year
YOUGHAL ON RPGTV TONIGHT
GRI
23 January 2023
As Oxford is abandoned tonight, RPGTV will be broadcasting Youghal as well as the racing from Doncaster: Live from 6pm
FOSTER MOTHER URGENTLY REQUIRED IN CO. TYRONE
Peter Farrell
23 January 2023
Please note that a Foster Mother is urgently required in Co.Tyrone for a litter of four pups.
DERBY CHAMP TRIALS BACK WHILE KOBE TAKES OFF
Ian Fortune
23 January 2023
Born Warrior didn’t exactly set the world alight in his first official spin since capture the Boylesports Derby last September.
RACER ONCE AGAIN ASSERTS IN RURAL KENNELS UNRACED
Peter Farrell
23 January 2023
The second round heats of the Rural Kennels Open Unraced 525 took place last night at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium and for the second consecutive week, Droopys Racer stole the show with another polished performance.
TOOLMAKER’S WILDE DISPLAY AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
22 January 2023
A week after producing a flawless trap to line success in the semis, Toolmaker Wilde had to do it the hard way to land the €2,000 on offer in the final of the Upcoming Events Open 550 at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
PERFECTION FROM PAUL IN KNOCKLONG SECOND ROUND ACTION AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
22 January 2023
The second round heats of the Knocklong Schooling Track A1/A2 525 was the main attraction at Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night and it was Strictly Paul who laid down a serious marker with an emphatic performance in heat one.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 21/1/2023
GRI
21 January 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 21/1/2023:
MORE SUPERB DISPLAYS IN DUBLIN CUP
Ian Fortune
21 January 2023
The A2/A3 Dublin Cup was always going to see the emergence of some very useful trackers and, as expected, many of those competitors will be saying goodbye to A2 company in the near future after some superb displays in Friday’s second round.
SUNSHINE DREAM GOES QUICKEST IN SEMI FINALS OF THE ERIC BROWNE MEMORIAL KINGDOM DERBY
Barry Drake
21 January 2023
SUNSHINE DREAM went quickest in the semi-finals of the Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby in Tralee on Friday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 20/1/2023
GRI
20 January 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 20/1/2023:
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 117: BERKIE BROWNE
19 January 2023
This week were heading down south to the Kingdom to chat to the one and only Berkie Browne, a widely known bookmaker from Tralee.
MORE STARS EXPECTED TO EMERGE AT NEWBRIDGE
Ian Fortune
19 January 2023
One of the most notable unraced competitions of recent years has been the NTSC & Brownstown Tango Open Unraced Bitch Stake at Newbridge.
JET-POWERED PRICELESS HAS RUN HIS FINAL RACE
Ian Fortune
18 January 2023
There have been some very notable retirements in recent weeks and months and the latest came in recent days with Paul Hennessy confirming that in the incredibly versatile and talented Priceless Jet will be putting his feet up.
GUIDANCE NOTE FOR EXPORTING DOGS FROM IRELAND TO GREAT BRITAIN
GRI
17 January 2023
From 1st January 2021, rules for moving dogs between Ireland and Great Britain (GB) have changed.
NOTHING SERENE ABOUT SENSATIONAL ACE
Ian Fortune
17 January 2023
The news was confirmed in recent days that Serene Ace has run his final race after finishing lame at the Winter Racing Festival last month and will now head straight to stud.
VIDEO: 2022 IRISH GREYHOUND RACING HIGHLIGHTS PART 2
16 January 2023
We are taking you through just some of the racing highlights of 2022, looking back on some of the big events of the year.
LAUNCH OF THE CURRAHEEN PARK SUPPORTERS CLUB
Barry Drake
16 January 2023
A great crowd turned out at Curraheen Park on Saturday night for the launch of the Curraheen Park Supporters Club.
SYD TAKES THE HEADLINES AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
15 January 2023
It may have been cold and the racing low-key but there were some wonderful performances and a number of thrilling finishes at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night including the feature, the final of the RCETS A1 Dual Distance, as Churchtown Syd took charge late to deny Robbies Bear.
STAGE SETS A STRONG STANDARD IN DUBLIN CUP
Ian Fortune
14 January 2023
Highview Stage was the undoubted star of the opening round of the A2/A3 Dublin Cup at Shelbourne Park on Friday night, dominating throughout in his heat to come home a mile clear in a rapid 28.51.
RACER REVS HIS ENGINE IN RURAL OPENER AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
14 January 2023
The opening round heats of the Rural Kennels Unraced 525 got underway at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium last night and early indications are that it’s once again packed with incredible young talent, headed on the night by the ultra-impressive Droopys Racer.
A NUMBER OF SIZZLING PERFORMANCES IN THE KINGDOM DERBY
Barry Drake
14 January 2023
Irish Derby runner-up Ballymac Finn returned to something near his best when returning to winning ways in the Kingdom on Friday night.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 116: BILLY MCMAHON
12 January 2023
This week we’re heading across the water, as Barry chats to Billy McMahon, a well-known Greyhound racing supporter from Essex
BRILLIANT BEACH BOWS OUT
Ian Fortune
12 January 2023
It seems strange to say these words but Beach Avenue has run his last race.
UPDATED - PHONE LINES DOWN IN CURRAHEEN PARK
11 January 2023
The phone lines are down in Curraheen Park at the moment. Entries can be sent by text to Darren Hogan at 0858630143.
VIDEO: 2022 IRISH GREYHOUND RACING HIGHLIGHTS
GRI
9 January 2023
Over the coming weeks, we'll taking you through just some of the racing highlights of 2022, looking back on some of the big events of the year.
GREYHOUND SALES AT CURRAHEEN PARK (CORK) – SATURDAY 21ST JANUARY 2023
GRI
9 January 2023
Management at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium have reported a strong interest in the upcoming Sales on Saturday 21st January and the Sales are to proceed as scheduled. The sales trials and auction will be open to the public and all are welcome to attend on the day. For anyone that cannot attend in person the sales trials and auction will be available to view on the Livestock Live System. Details on how to access this are outlined below.
LEGEND A MARATHON STAR
Ian Fortune
8 January 2023
Michael Lynch’s Garfiney Legend displayed great battling qualities and plenty of reserves of stamina at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night to be crowned the 2022 Shelbourne Marathon champion.
ANGEL SETS THE TONE IN KNOCKLONG OPENER AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
8 January 2023
The opening round heats of the Knocklong Schooling Track A1/A2 525 were the highlight on last night’s Limerick card and it was Ruffian Angel who set the standard by the narrowest of margins.
EXCITING YOUNGSTER ROAMING TURBO MAKES IT TWO FROM TWO AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
8 January 2023
Racing in Curraheen Park produced a number of brilliant performances on Saturday night.
SMASHING PERFORMANCE FROM BILLERICAY JOE IN KILCOHAN PARK
Barry Drake
8 January 2023
BILLERICAY JOE was the standout performer in Waterford on Saturday night as the June youngster made it three wins from four career outings in the final of the €1,900 to the winner Slaneyside Solutions & W.T.S.C ON2/ON3 Unraced Stake.
MOFO AN AWARD WINNER
Ian Fortune
7 January 2023
Marissa Molloy and Raha Mofo have been recognized for their incredible year by the Connacht Tribune.
WI CAN DREAM LAYS DOWN A SERIOUS MARKER IN KINGDOM DERBY
Barry Drake
7 January 2023
WI CAN DREAM laid down a serious marker in the opening round of the Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby at Tralee on Friday night.
DROOPYS STUD TO SPONSOR 2023 THURLES CHAMPION BITCH STAKE
Peter Farrell
6 January 2023
Singalong Sally produced a number of sensational performances in landing the 2022 Thurles Champion Bitch Stake and the prestigious event will return for 2023, this time carrying the generous sponsorship of the ‘Droopys Stud’.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY PODCAST EPISODE 115: MOST LISTENED TO OF 2022
5 January 2023
It's the first Talking Dogs Podcast of 2023 and we have a very special episode to start the new year. This episode features our most listened to Podcast guests of 2022.
GRAHAM REMAINS TOP TO MAKE IT ELEVEN
Ian Fortune
5 January 2023
Graham Holland and his Riverside Kennel team continue to set the standard on Irish soil and it will be no surprise to anyone that he ended 2022 as the most prolific trainer in the land for an incredible eleven straight year.
JOHN BYRNE TOPS PRIVATE TRAINER LIST
Ian Fortune
5 January 2023
With an impressive 52 winners, John Byrne was the top private trainer in 2022.
VIDEO: 2022 WINTER RACING FESTIVAL NIGHT 2
GRI
4 January 2023
Join Ian Fortune now to look back on the highlights of the action from the main night of the festival on Friday.
TALKING WINTER RACING FESTIVAL 2022 MONDAY 3RD JANUARY
GRI
3 January 2023
Time to cast our minds all the way back to last year (ok, last week) as Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and Declan O'Donoghue discuss the 2022 RCÉ/GRI Winter Racing Festival.
VIDEO: 2022 WINTER RACING FESTIVAL NIGHT 1
GRI
3 January 2023
Join Ian Fortune now to look back on the action from the opening night of the festival on Thursday, including the big Final of the night, the 2022 Dublin Cup won by Cheque for Sir.
MISSING GREYHOUND PUP IN KILKENNY AREA
GRI
3 January 2023
A nine month old greyhound pup is missing in the Castlecomer, Kilkenny area.
COLM DERVAN
31 December 2022
Colm passed away peacefully at the Galway Hospice surrounded by his loving family.
KINGDOM DERBY ENTRIES WILL CLOSE THIS TUESDAY
31 December 2022
The 2022 running of the Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby will commence on January 6th at Tralee to facilitate entries following the Winter Racing Festival currently running at Shelbourne Park.
FESTIVE TALES FROM THE YELLOW CHAIR: THERESA AND FRIDA
GRI
30 December 2022
Our Yellow Chair travelled to Tralee to meet Theresa and Frida
VIDEO: 2022 SHELBOURNE CHRISTMAS OAKS FINAL
GRI
27 December 2022
Join Ian Fortune now to look back on Maries Wedding's trap to line victory for owner Tamara Butler in the Christmas Oaks Final in Shelbourne Park on Friday night.
COLLEGE PARADISE AND SLIABH LIAG - YOUR WINTER RACING FESTIVAL MEMORIES
GRI
27 December 2022
As the countdown continues to the 2022 Winter Racing Festival in Shelbourne Park, Ian takes us on another trip down memory lane with your nominated highlights from 2016 and 2019.
FESTIVE TALES FROM THE YELLOW CHAIR: CHRIS & GOLD
GRI
27 December 2022
Our Yellow Chair has set up this time in Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium to meet Chris and Gold.
DROOPYS NIDGE & DROOPYS GOOD - YOUR WINTER RACING FESTIVAL MEMORIES
GRI
26 December 2022
Join Ian Fortune now to look back on some of your favourite Night of Stars and Winter Racing Festival Memories - first up in Droopys Nidge in 2014 and Droopys Good in 2021.
FESTIVE TALES FROM THE YELLOW CHAIR: WILLIE & CHARLIE
GRI
24 December 2022
Our Yellow Chair has hit the road once again for Christmas and is sharing some more wonderful stories from across Ireland.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY PODCAST EPISODE 114: FRANK NYHAN
Barry Drake
24 December 2022
For the final podcast episode of 2022, Barry is joined by Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland Chairman, Frank Nyhan.
UPDATE TO NOVICE GRADING REGULATIONS JANUARY 2023
GRI
21 December 2022
Trainers and Owners please note amendments to the regulations surrounding Novice grading, qualifying and racing which will come into effect from the 1st January 2023.
VIDEO: 2022 SHELBOURNE CHRISTMAS OAKS SEMI-FINALS
GRI
21 December 2022
Join Ian Fortune now to look back on two tremendous Semi-Finals in the 2022 Shelbourne Christmas Oaks with wins for Speedels About and Ballymac Run.
3-YEAR SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCED WITH JAG BUILDING SERVICES UNVEILED
GRI
20 December 2022
A new three-year sponsorship agreement was announced by Gavin O'Mahoney of Jag Building Services this week which will see events being hosted in Kilkenny, Enniscorthy, Clonmel and Kilcohan Park (Waterford).
VIDEO: 2022 MATCHBOOK IRISH ST.LEGER FINAL
GRI
20 December 2022
Join us now to look back on the fantastic performance of Bobsleigh Dream to win the 2022 Matchbook Irish St. Leger Final in Limerick on Sunday night.
PLUNKETT DEVLIN
20 December 2022
The sad news came through on Monday of the passing of one of the most important figures in Irish greyhound racing over the past fifty years, Plunkett Devlin.
TALKING LEGER 2022 EPISODE 5 MONDAY 19TH DECEMBER
GRI
19 December 2022
Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and RPGTV's Jonathan Kay are here to chat about Bobsleigh Dream's fantastic win.
MICHAEL BRENNAN
17 December 2022
It’s with real sadness we must report the passing of one of the most respected men in greyhound racing, Michael Brennan.
SALES FIXTURES FOR Q1 OF 2023
GRI
17 December 2022
At a recent meeting of the RCÉ Sales Committee the Sales Fixtures have been allocated for Q1 of 2023
TRACK RATINGS - REGULATORY NOTICE
GRI
16 December 2022
As part of the ongoing review of Track Ratings on a national basis, Rásaíocht Con Éireann has recently reviewed the track ratings applied to licensed Stadia under normal conditions.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 113: MICHAEL HEENEY
GRI
15 December 2022
Barry speaks to Michael Heeney, a man who has been involved in dogs for a long time joins us from Waterford.
BRILLIANT ESKE SADLY PASSES ON
Ian Fortune
15 December 2022
Word came through on Wednesday evening that Ballymac Eske had passed on.
RPGTV CONFIRM RECORD IRISH COVERAGE FOR 2023
GRI
14 December 2022
Racing Post Greyhound TV, in conjunction with Greyhound Racing Ireland and SIS, has announced record Irish coverage for 2023 with up to 22 major live broadcasts planned in addition to the weekly Sunday afternoon Mullingar action.
NOREEN GRAHAM
14 December 2022
The sad news came through on Tuesday morning that one of the first ladies of greyhound racing, Noreen Graham had sadly passed away.
2023 RACING BONUS INCENTIVES
GRI
13 December 2022
Greyhound Racing Ireland have announced a number of prizemoney bonus incentives for events across the 2023 Irish Greyhound Racing Calendar.
CATEGORY 2 MEAT FEEDING
GRI
13 December 2022
Clarification regarding the feeding of Category 2 Meat.
JOHN KENNY
12 December 2022
The sad news came through yesterday of the passing of one of the great doggy men, John Kenny.
MATCHBOOK PODCAST – IRISH ST. LEGER FINAL PREVIEW
9 December 2022
Sponsors, Matchbook, are looking forward to tomorrow’s Irish St. Leger Final with their podcast previewing the action this afternoon
FURTHER PROGRESS MADE IN TRACEABILITY DURING 2022
GRI
9 December 2022
Substantial further progress has been made this year in the area of traceability, which is vital to safeguarding the future of the sport of greyhound racing. RCÉ commenced collating all data pertaining to all official and unofficial trials during 2022 with the introduction of additional functionality planned for 2023.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 112: RACHEL WHEELER
8 December 2022
Barry chats to Rachel Wheeler this week, a talented greyhound owner & trainer. Rachel is gearing up for a big night on Saturday night as Annagh Bailey competes in the Matchbook Irish St. Leger Final in Limerick Greyhound Stadium
TALKING DOGS ROADSHOW PICTURES
7 December 2022
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a wonderful evening in Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night. Brendan captured some of the night for us, have a look at the pictures now
2023 GRI CLASSICS & FEATURES CALENDAR RELEASED
GRI
7 December 2022
The dates have been released for the big Greyhound Racing events in Ireland in 2023 with the Derby Final to take place earlier, on Saturday 2nd September.
VIDEO: 2022 MATCHBOOK IRISH ST. LEGER SEMI-FINALS
GRI
7 December 2022
Look back on last weekend's Matchbook Irish St. Leger Semi-Finals.
TALKING LEGER 2022 EPISODE 4: MONDAY 5TH DECEMBER
GRI
5 December 2022
The Final 6 have been decided and we've got less than 30 seconds of action remaining in the 2022 Matchbook Irish St. Leger. All eyes turn to Limerick on Saturday night to see who will claim the €30,000 winners prize.
TONY FAHY
2 December 2022
It’s with sadness we must report the passing of one of the legends and true gentlemen of Irish greyhound sport, Hall of Fame trainer Tony Fahy.
NICKY WALSH
30 November 2022
It’s with real sadness we must report the passing of a true doggy man, Nicky Walsh.
€150,000 PRIZEMONEY INCREASE IN DECEMBER ANNOUNCED
GRI
29 November 2022
The Board of Greyhound Racing Ireland recognises that the cost-of-living crisis is having a significant impact on owners and trainers nationwide. In response to this, the Board have approved an increase of €150,000 in prizemoney for the month of December 2022.
TALKING LEGER 2022 EPISODE 3: MONDAY 28TH NOVEMBER
GRI
28 November 2022
Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons are joined by Joe Sheahan in Dubai as they talk all things Matchbook Irish St. Leger, looking back on Saturday's Quarter Final action and ahead to the Semi-Finals this weekend in Limerick. Of course, they also chat about the other big action around the country including the IGOBF National Puppy Stake and Raha Mofo's terrific win in the GRI Galway Oaks.
A BIG CROWD WITNESSES BRILLIANT ACTION AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
27 November 2022
A big crowd poured through the Shelbourne Park stiles on Saturday night as the festive season got underway and they were treated to some superb racing including two wonderful displays in the semi-finals of the IGOBF National Puppy Stake.
ENTRY OF GREYHOUNDS AT LICENSED STADIA – REGULATORY NOTICE
GRI
24 November 2022
Owners and Trainers are advised that further to a recent Irish Coursing Club Rule Amendment, entries from previously authorised Irish Coursing Club Agents, will not be accepted at Rásaíocht Con Éireann licensed Stadia.
EPISODE 111: NOEL HOLLAND
24 November 2022
In this episode, Barry chats to Noel Holland, a man who has been involved with greyhounds throughout his entire life.
TALKING LEGER 2022 EPISODE 2 MONDAY 21ST NOVEMBER
GRI
21 November 2022
The action in the 2022 Matchbook Irish St. Leger continued on Saturday night in Limerick and Ian Fortune, Barry Caul and Tom Fitzgerald are here to give us their thoughts on all things Leger and more!
CURRAHEEN PARK SALES REPORT
Barry Drake
21 November 2022
There were a number of smart performances in Curraheen Park on Saturday morning as the sales returned to the Cork circuit.
3-YEAR SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT FOR NEWBRIDGE GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
15 November 2022
A new three-year sponsorship agreement was announced in Newbridge Greyhound Stadium this weekend
TALKING LEGER EPISODE 1 MONDAY 14TH NOVEMBER
GRI
14 November 2022
The 2022 Matchbook Irish St. Leger is underway in Limerick Greyhound Stadium so it's time for the Talking Dogs team to start Talking Leger!
DOUBLING OF RCÉ WELFARE OFFICERS INSPECTIONS IN 2022
GRI
14 November 2022
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland carried has out a record 2,246 welfare inspections and inspections of greyhound establishments during the first ten months of 2022.
AG RÁSAÍOCHT LE CHÉILE - GO GREYHOUND RACING FOR FREE THIS WEEKEND
GRI
11 November 2022
Join in the Ag Rásaíocht Le Chéile celebrations this weekend
2022 ERIC BROWNE MEMORIAL KINGDOM DERBY STARTS JANUARY 6TH.
Barry Drake
11 November 2022
The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium is proud to announce the details of the upcoming 2022 Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby.
VIDEO: MATCHBOOK IRISH ST. LEGER 1ST ROUND DRAW
GRI
10 November 2022
Shortly after the draw was made for the opening round of the 2022 Matchbook Irish St. Leger, we spoke to Paul Geasley and Tom Fitzgerald.
CONGRATULATIONS PETER
GRI
10 November 2022
While the greyhound racing world was busy celebrating big wins last weekend, our own Peter had some personal news to celebrate.
VIDEO: 2022 IRISH LAURELS FINAL
GRI
8 November 2022
On Saturday 5th November, a packed Curraheen Park witnessed an exciting Laurels Final with Good Cody emerging as the 2022 Champion.
TALKING LAURELS 2022 EPISODE 5 MONDAY 7TH NOVEMBER
GRI
7 November 2022
Join Barry Caul, Tommy Lyons and this week's special guest Jimmy Barry Murphy as they chat about a thrilling Final and a great night of racing and entertainment in Cork.
PHOTOS: TALKING DOGS ROADSHOW IN CURRAHEEN PARK
GRI
5 November 2022
On Tuesday night the Talking Dogs Roadshow rolled into Cork for the Laurels Final preview.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 109 JIMMY BARRY MURPHY
Barry Drake
3 November 2022
Barry Drake speaks with Cork legend Jimmy Barry Murphy as we look forward to a big weekend in Cork for the Laurels Final.
VIDEO: LAURELS SEMI-FINALS
GRI
1 November 2022
Join Sarina in Curraheen Park for a look back on the action in the Semi-Finals of the 2022 Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Laurels.
TAKING LAURELS 2022 EPISODE 4 MONDAY 31ST OCTOBER
GRI
31 October 2022
Barry Drake, Tommy Lyons & Barry Drake sit down to discuss all the Laurels action, looking back on the weekend's Semi-Finals and ahead to the Final in Curraheen Park. Of course there is plenty of other action to catch their eyes as they also discuss the Matchbook Fair Warrior Final in Mullingar and the action in Shelbourne Park including the RPGTV Puppy Oaks.
INDUSTRY UPDATE : DEXAMETHASONE & CATEGORY 2 MEAT
GRI
28 October 2022
In early October 2022, details of the decision to implement new screening limits for the medicine Dexamethasone were published on Talking Dogs and in race programmes. Following on from additional stakeholder engagement, the Board of RCE have taken the decision to extend the period of transition to the implementation of the new screening limits.
VIDEO: 2022 RPGTV JUVENILE DERBY & YVONNE BARRY 600 FINAL
GRI
27 October 2022
Join Ian Fortune and Rob Catterson now in Shelbourne Park as they took a look back at two big Finals on Saturday n
UPDATED PRICING FOR UNOFFICIAL TRIALS IN SHELBOURNE PARK
GRI
26 October 2022
Owners & Trainers please note a change to the current pricing model for unofficial trials in Shelbourne Park.
TALKING LAURELS 2022 EPISODE 3 MONDAY 24TH OCTOBER
GRI
24 October 2022
Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons are joined by this week's guest Declan O'Donoghue to talk all things Laurels but also give us their thoughts on the RPGTV Juvenile Derby & Yvonne Barry Bookmaker 600 Finals plus the Matchbook Fair Warrior.
CURRAHEEN PARK HOST FIRST GRI BOARD MEETING
GRI
21 October 2022
The Greyhound Racing Ireland Board pictured at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium for the first GRI Board Meeting at the Cork venue
UNABLE TO DEPOSIT TO YOUR BARKING BUZZ ACCOUNT
GRI
21 October 2022
Barking Buzz temporary alternative deposit method.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 108: MICHAEL O'KEEFE
Barry Drake
20 October 2022
Barry speaks to Midleton man Michael O'Keefe in this week's episode. Michael takes us on a wonderful trip down memory lane with stories from days gone by.
NEW GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ONLINE STORE
GRI
18 October 2022
Looking for a gift for the greyhound racing lover in your life? Our new store has a selection of items available to purchase with proceeds going to the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust.
TALKING LAURELS EPISODE 2 MONDAY 17TH OCTOBER
GRI
17 October 2022
With a new track record and plenty more great performances in Round 2 of the Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Laurels, there's a lot for the Talking Dogs team to talk about.
VIDEO: RPGTV JUVENILE DERBY & 600 SEMI-FINALS
GRI
17 October 2022
Join Barry Caul for a look back on two sets of Semi-Finals from last Saturday night in Shelbourne Park. First up is a look at the young stars of the future in the Racing Post Greyhound TV Juvenile Derby Semi-Finals before we re-visit the Yvonne Barry Bookmaker 600 Semi-Finals. Be there in Shelbourne Park this Saturday night for the Finals of both competitions.
UPDATE IN RELATION TO GREYHOUNDS BEING REHOMED IN THE UNITED STATES
GRI
17 October 2022
During the summer of 2022, several scheduled transports of Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT) greyhounds to the US were cancelled/deferred due to the extreme high local temperatures at destination airports. The decision to cancel/defer these transports were made in the interest of greyhound welfare.
THE TALKING DOGS ROADSHOW IS COMING TO CORK - JOIN US!
GRI
13 October 2022
The Talking Dogs Roadshow is heading south to Cork! Join us at Curraheen Park for our Laurels Final preview night on Tuesday 1st November.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 107: FRED MALZARD
Barry Drake
13 October 2022
Barry Drake is joined by Fred Malzard this week, part of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby winning syndicate Whatever You Like, owners of Born Warrior.
TALKING LAURELS 2022 EPISODE 1 MONDAY 10TH OCTOBER
GRI
10 October 2022
The 2022 Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing got underway on Saturday night in Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium with 12 exciting 1st Round heats.
LIFFORD GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
7 October 2022
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has this week issued a licence to Canardadzo Ltd., trading as Lifford Greyhound Racing Club (LGRC), to operate a greyhound race track at Ballyduff Road, Lifford, Co. Donegal.
UPDATE ON THE USE OF THE MEDICINE DEXAMETHASONE IN RACING GREYHOUNDS
GRI
7 October 2022
Greyhound Racing Ireland / Rásaíocht Con Éireann wishes to inform greyhound owners and trainers, that from January 1st 2023, a revised screening limit will take effect in relation to the medicine Dexamethasone.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 106: JENNIFER O'DONNELL
Barry Drake
7 October 2022
This week, Barry Drake is joined by our 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby winning trainer, Jennifer O'Donnell.
VIDEO: CHATTING WITH 1ST RD DRAW GUESTS: 2022 FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS OF CORK GREYHOUND RACING IRISH LAURELS
GRI
6 October 2022
It was wonderful to welcome so many of the local Cork greyhound racing community and special guests last night for the 1st Round Draw of the 2022 Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Laurels in Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium.
2022 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY FINAL SAMPLING RETURNS CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH
GRI
5 October 2022
Rásaíocht Con Eireann is pleased to announce that samples taken from the finalists of the 2022 Greyhound Derby have tested negative for Adverse Analytical Findings.
SALES FIXTURES FOR 2022 AND 2023
GRI
5 October 2022
Due to the upcoming Greyhound Sales at Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium being well oversubscribed the Sales Committee have allocated an additional Sales Fixtures for December 2022.
FURTHER PRIZEMONEY BOOST FOR MUNSTER JUVENILE CUP
Peter Farrell
4 October 2022
Following a further cash injection, this year's renewal of the Munster Juvenile Cup will now carry a first prize of a handsome €6,200.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON PRIZEMONEY PAYMENTS
GRI
30 September 2022
If you receive your prizemoney payments in an Ulster Bank account, please update your details now.
VIDEO: 2022 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY CONSOLATION AND MICHAEL FORTUNE MEMORIAL DERBY PLATE
GRI
29 September 2022
For all of you who are suffering from post-Derby blues, here's a chance to look back on two more brilliant races from Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby Final night in Shelbourne Park.
RUSSMUR PAT ON TOP FORM AT CURRAHEEN PARK AS WE COUNT THE DAYS DOWN TO THE IRISH GREYHOUND LAURELS
Barry Drake
27 September 2022
While most of us were enjoying a magnificent night at Shelbourne Park on Saturday, the James O'Regan-trained Russmur Pat was delivering a top-class performance below in Curraheen Park.
TALKING DERBY 2022 EPISODE 6: MONDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
GRI
26 September 2022
Ian, Tommy and Sarah are here for the final chat of this year's Talking Derby.
VIDEO: 2022 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY FINAL
GRI
26 September 2022
From a starting round 156, through 6 spectacular weeks in Shelbourne Park, one greyhound has emerged victorious as the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby champion. That greyhound is Born Warrior and on Saturday 24th September his name was added to an illustrious list of the very best racing greyhounds of all time.
1952 DERBY TROPHY RETURNS TO SHELBOURNE PARK
GRI
26 September 2022
The 1952 Irish Greyhound Derby returned to Shelbourne Park 70 years for last Saturday's Final.
“BEST FIGURES IN YEARS” ON SATURDAY TOTE
Ian Fortune
26 September 2022
We caught up with Linda Conroy this morning to discuss how everything went on the tote on Saturday evening at Shelbourne Park and she was happy to report “the best figures in years”.
TUNE IN FOR MORE TALES FROM THE YELLOW CHAIR
GRI
24 September 2022
Last week's Virgin Media TV live broadcast of the Derby Semi-Finals debuted the wonderful Tales from the Yellow Chair and there's more to come this evening.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 105: WAYNE LEONARD
Barry Drake
22 September 2022
Heading to Meath this week, Barry Drake speaks to Wayne Leonard.
NEW SPONSORS & NEW CONDITIONS FOR MUNSTER JUVENILE CUP
Peter Farrell
20 September 2022
The prestigious Munster Juvenile Cup at Clonmel Track has for many years produced the highest quality of racing and Clonmel are delighted to announce new sponsors, and new conditions for the 2022 renewal which gets underway at the Suirside venue on Friday, October 21st.
TALKING DERBY 2022 EPISODE 5: MONDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER
GRI
19 September 2022
Just one race remains in the 2022 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby but Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and BoyleSports' Damien Lonergan have a heck of a lot to talk about.
VIDEO: 2022 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY SEMI-FINALS
GRI
19 September 2022
Ian and Kevin take you through the Semi-Finals.
BARRY SPEAKS TO MICHAEL DEMPSEY AHEAD OF DERBY SEMI-FINALS
Barry Drake
16 September 2022
With all eyes on Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium ahead of Saturday's Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, Barry Drake spoke to Racing Manager Michael Dempsey.
VIDEO: 2022 DAVE COLLINS MEMORIAL MUNSTER OAKS FINAL
GRI
13 September 2022
On Saturday night, Kilcohan Park hosted the 2022 Dave Collins Memorial Munster Oaks Final. The Talking Dogs team were there to capture it.
CRONIN THE NEW CHAIRMAN OF TRAINER’S ASSOCIATION
Ian Fortune
13 September 2022
A recent meeting of the Greyhound Trainers Association at the Horse and Jockey saw many important issues up for discussion while it was also decided to set up a new committee.
VIDEO: 2022 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY QUARTER FINALS
GRI
12 September 2022
On Saturday night, Shelbourne Park played host to 4 brilliant Quarter Finals in the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
BARRY SPEAKS TO JIMMY BARRY MURPHY ABOUT A NEW EVENT TO HONOUR THE LATE BART LEAHY
Barry Drake
9 September 2022
Barry Drake is joined by Jimmy Barry Murphy to chat about a wonderful new competition in Curraheen Park to honour their late friend, Bart Leahy.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 103 OWEN DOYLE
Barry Drake
8 September 2022
Barry Drake heads to Gorey this week as he chats to Owen Doyle. Owen recently hit a big milestone in his training career getting his 100th winner last week in his local track in Enniscorthy.
TALKING DERBY EPISODE 3 MONDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER
GRI
5 September 2022
As we pass the half-way mark of the competition, Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and BoyleSports' Damien Lonergan are here to give us their thoughts on the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
VIDEO: DERBY 3RD ROUND
GRI
5 September 2022
Join Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy as they take you through the 8 3rd Round heats where 48 became 24.
VIEW FASTEST ON THE SHELBOURNE UNDERCARD
Ian Fortune
4 September 2022
Urban View was the star on the undercard at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as he produced a massive run to win in 28.39 for Reggie Roberts
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 103: VINNY GRENNAN
Barry Drake
1 September 2022
Barry Drake is joined by Vinny Grennan, a man who has been involved in the world of greyhound racing for over 35 years. He shares tales of how his love for greyhounds developed and time working with some greats of the sport.
KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME UPDATE
GRI
31 August 2022
Over 50 applications have been received under the Kennel Improvement Scheme. This year's scheme is now closed with a new scheme commencing in early 2023.
TALKING DERBY 2022 EPISODE 2: MONDAY 29TH AUGUST
GRI
29 August 2022
Time for the Talking Dogs take on Round 2 of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
VIDEO: ROUND 2, NIGHT 2 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY
GRI
29 August 2022
Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy are back to take us through all of the performances on the 2nd night of Round 2 of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. Heats 9 to 16 - Saturday 27th August at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
VIDEO: ROUND 2, NIGHT 1 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY
GRI
28 August 2022
Join Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy as they take us through all of the performances on the opening night of Round 2 of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. Heats 1 to 8 - Friday 26th August at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
MULLINGAR STADIUM IS 90 YEARS OLD!
GRI
25 August 2022
Mullingar Greyhound Stadium are celebrating 90 years of racing!
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 102: LEONARD O'HANLON
Barry Drake
25 August 2022
This week Barry Drake is joined by trainer Leonard O’Hanlon.
TALKING DERBY 2022 EPISODE 1 PART 2: TUESDAY 23RD AUGUST
GRI
23 August 2022
There was just so much to talk about after the opening round of the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby that Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and Sarah Kinsella are still talking!
TALKING DERBY 2022 EPISODE 1 PART 1: MONDAY 22ND AUGUST
GRI
22 August 2022
The BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby burst into action over the weekend at Shelbourne Park and with it comes the return of our Monday Talking Dogs chats!
VIDEO: ROUND 1, NIGHT 2 HEATS 14 - 26 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY
GRI
22 August 2022
On Saturday 20th, Shelbourne Park hosted the final 13 heats of the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby opening round. Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy are back with the races and their take on them.
VIDEO: ROUND 1, NIGHT 1 HEATS 1 - 13 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY 2022
GRI
22 August 2022
The 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is underway in Shelbourne Park!Join Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy as they chat through the action from the opening 13 heats on Friday 19th.
NOTICE ON INTRODUCTION OF ONLINE PRE-PAYMENTS
GRI
19 August 2022
To streamline services and to ensure the timely operation of trial activity at stadia, RCÉ wish to advise Owners and Trials of plans to introduce online pre-payments for all trial sessions.
ACCESSING YOUR BARKING BUZZ ACCOUNT
GRI
19 August 2022
Tips on how to access and verify your barking buzz account.
VIDEO: BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY 1ST ROUND DRAW REACTION
GRI
15 August 2022
All eyes were on Shelbourne Park earlier this Monday as the draw took place for the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. 156 names went into the drum and as a result we'll be treated to 26 brilliant First Round heats on Friday 19th & Saturday 20th August.
OUR PEOPLE, THE GENERATIONS: MEET THE MAGUIRES FROM COUNTY WATERFORD
GRI
12 August 2022
Meet Jimmy & Stephanie Maguire, a father and daughter from Waterford with a shared love of greyhounds.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 101: AARON O'HANLON & MICKEY ROONEY
Barry Drake
11 August 2022
On this week’s episode Barry Drake chats to Aaron O’Hanlon and Mickey Rooney.
VIDEO: 2022 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY LAUNCH
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.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 95: GRAHAM HOLLAND
Barry Drake
30 June 2022
This week Barry chats to the man of the moment, Graham Holland.
TALKING OAKS 2022 EPISODE 5: MONDAY 20TH JUNE
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.
TALKING OAKS 2022 EPISODE 4: MONDAY 13TH JUNE
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.
TALKING OAKS 2022 EPISODE 3: MONDAY 6TH JUNE
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
TALKING OAKS EPISODE 2 MONDAY 30TH MAY
GRI
30 May 2022
It's that time again - time for Talking Dogs to get Talking Oaks!
TALKING OAKS 2022 EPISODE 1: MONDAY 23RD MAY
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.
EPISODE 86: DECLAN, JOHN & DOLORES
Barry Drake
14 April 2022
This week Barry Drake talks to three well-known and respected people within the Greyhound industry.
EPISODE 85: ROBBIE O'NEILL
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.
TALKING EASTER CUP EPISODE 4: MONDAY 21ST MARCH
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
LATEST BEHIND THE TRACK EPISODE RELEASED TODAY
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.
LATEST EPISODE OF #BEHINDTHETRACK A REAL JOY
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.
TALKING EASTER CUP EPISODE 2: MONDAY 28TH FEBRUARY
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.
TALKING DOGS LOOKBACK TO 2012 RACING HIGHLIGHTS
7 February 2022
Ian Fortune looks back on the racing year that was 2012.
ON TRACK WITH TALKING DOGS EPISODE 53: DOMINIC O'BRIEN
Rory Burke
30 January 2022
Rory Burke is back with his latest podcast guest. He is chatting with Tipperary man Dominic O'Brien.
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.
TALKING DOGS - THE 2002 RACING HIGHLIGHTS
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.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 73: NOEL HEHIR
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!
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.
TALKING DOGS TV REVISITED EPISODE 13 SATURDAY 26TH JUNE
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.
SIGNIFICANT EXPANSION OF GREYHOUND CARE CENTRE PROGRAMME
GRI
23 December 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has announced plans for the introduction of at least four new regional facilities across the country for the preparation and rehoming of retired racing greyhounds.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 72: ELAINE GUINEY
Barry Drake
23 December 2021
Barry is joined by Elaine Guiney in this week's episode. Elaine is the daughter of Con Guiney, owner of Jacob Tashadelek and she chats to Barry fresh from a great victory in Curraheen Park on Tuesday night in The O' Learys Driving School Open 575 Final. Jacob Tashadelek has been making his mark in some of the biggest events across the country this year. Elaine and all the family have been getting great enjoyment from Con's success this year and she chats about that and other great greyhound memories with Barry. Have a listen, it's a great chat!
RECORD NUMBER OF RETIRED GREYHOUNDS REHOMED IN 2021
GRI
21 December 2021
The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT) has assisted in the rehoming of more than 2000 retired greyhounds in 2021, a new yearly record for the charity organisation. Established by Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) in 1997, the IRGT is funded through owners’ prizemoney deductions, matched donations by GRI and private donations in its work to rehome greyhounds after retirement and promote them as domestic pets.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN TRACEABILITY SYSTEM (RCÉTS) INFORMATION UPDATE
GRI
22 November 2021
On November 22nd, 2021, pursuant to Article 36 of the Greyhound Industry (Racing) Regulations 2007-2021, the Board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann have directed that it will be a condition of entry at RCÉ Licenced Stadia, that Owners/Trainers must have updated all outstanding records on RCÉTS relating to the greyhounds/pups in his/her care. Failure to do this will result in race entries automatically not being accepted for racing for this owner/trainer until such time as the deficiency is rectified. Once relevant updates are provided, entries will be accepted again.
GUIDANCE ON MEAT PRODUCTS
GRI
18 November 2021
ADVICE FOR TRAINERS AND OWNERS: FEEDING OF ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS TO RACING GREYHOUNDS
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND LAUNCHES NEW CODE OF PRACTICE
GRI
16 November 2021
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) / Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) today (Tuesday, 16 November 2021) launched a new Code of Practice that applies to any person who keeps, breeds, rears, trains, races, trades or transports a greyhound in Ireland.
LAUNCH OF TRACES NT EXPORT DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM
GRI
6 October 2021
TRACES is the European Commissions Electronic Platform used in the Import and Export of amongst other things, animals. In its guise as TRACES Classic, it has been used for several years by Irish Individuals and companies exporting animals abroad. These have typically included individuals who undertake transporting greyhounds abroad for export.
RCE ANNOUNCE EXPANSION TO THE INJURIES AT TRACKS RECOVERY SCHEME FROM OCTOBER 1ST
GRI
4 October 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) provide funding for the treatment of greyhounds which have been injured while racing or participating in Qualifying Trials at RCÉ Licensed stadia through The Injuries at Tracks Recovery Scheme. This scheme is open to all owners and trainers who have incurred veterinary costs in the treatment of greyhounds to repair a *career ending orthopaedic (bone) injury which was sustained while racing or running qualifying Trials at a RCÉ licensed stadium.
GREYHOUND CARE AND WELFARE “KENNEL COUGH”
GRI
22 September 2021
Greyhound Welfare advisory note for Kennel Cough
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN TRACEABILITY SYSTEM (RCÉTS) ENHANCEMENT
GRI
27 August 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland today (27th August 2021) announced an additional enhancement of its traceability system – RCÉTS – to allow owners/trainers to provide updates on their greyhounds and pups.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF GREYHOUND RACING INDUSTRY TO IRISH ECONOMY
GRI
27 July 2021
The significant contribution made by the greyhound racing industry to the Irish exchequer and rural employment is highlighted in a new report published at Shelbourne Park, Dublin, today by Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI).
RCÉ TO COMMENCE INSPECTIONS TO RECONCILE RCÉTS RECORDS
GRI
25 May 2021
As the next step in the rollout of RCÉTS (the Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System), RCÉ/GRI will shortly commence inspections to reconcile RCÉTS records.
REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTING GREYHOUNDS TO GREAT BRITAIN
GRI
25 January 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann has been working with various parties to establish the requirements for transporting greyhounds to and from the UK.
A QUICK INTRODUCTION TO RCETS
GRI
13 January 2021
We've begun to roll out our new RCÉTS (Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System) app and website this week.
TRACEABILITY OF PRIME IMPORTANCE
Ian Fortune
13 January 2021
In these times when greyhound racing has come in for so much unfair criticism, the decision of Greyhound Racing Ireland to roll out a full traceability system must be applauded.
HOW TO REHOME YOUR RETIRED GREYHOUND
GRI
17 December 2020
A reminder of the steps to rehome your retired racing greyhound with the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN/GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND (GRI) ADOPTS ITS BUDGET FOR 2021
GRI
29 October 2020
GRI’s budget for 2021 has been prepared against a very challenging and changing operating environment due to the impact of Covid-19. The budget has taken account of the government’s plan Resilience & Recovery – Living with Covid under which greyhound racing is permitted under all 5 levels of the plan but with much reduced attendance permitted at Levels 1 & 2.
THE IRISH RETIRED GREYHOUND TRUST AND RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN ( RCÉ) LAUNCH THEIR FIRST EVER RACING GREYHOUND CARE CENTRE
GRI
28 October 2020
Today Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) in partnership with The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust announced the next chapter in Irish Greyhound racing with the launch of its first dedicated Greyhound Care Centre.
IRGT LAUNCH NEW FOSTER TO ADOPT SCHEME
IGB
19 May 2020
The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT) have launched their new Foster to Adopt scheme today, with the aim of offering would-be adopters the chance to experience life with a retired greyhound.
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE ON THE FRONTLINE
IGB
20 April 2020
A reminder to all of you on the frontline that we continue to appreciate your work.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES NEW CONFIDENTIAL PHONE LINE TO REPORT WELFARE CONCERNS
IGB
12 July 2019
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) today announced the launch of a confidential phone line which will be available to members of the public to report greyhound welfare concerns.