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Talking Dogs
2024 CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL FINAL RACE PROGRAMME
GRI
18 April 2024
Check out the race form and recap on the competition so far with your free virtual race programme for Saturday's Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Final.
EPISPODE 162: LIAM DOWLING & BRENDAN MAUNSELL
GRI
18 April 2024
Barry Drake chats with Liam Dowling and Brendan Maunsell ahead of The Ballymac Festival of Racing which features the final of the John & Mary Killeacle Dowling Memorial A1 570.
BEACH A HOT FAVOURITE FOR 600 GLORY
Ian Fortune
18 April 2024
After a series of sensational displays over 575 and 600yds, it is perhaps no surprise that Ryhope Beach is a red-hot favourite to land the Shelbourne Open 600 with Boylesports.
CONNECT 6 AND TOTE GUARANTEES
Ian Fortune
18 April 2024
This Saturday’s Connect 6 Jackpot will again carry a guaranteed pool of €5,000. The full configuration can be seen below.
KATIE AND WALT PURCHASED BY JEAL AND JOIN HUTTON
Ian Fortune
18 April 2024
Leading stayer Ballymac Katie has been purchased by Nic Jeal from Liam Dowling in a deal that seemed to work out for both parties.
NEMO BACK AT THE SCENE OF GREATEST TRIUMPH
Ian Fortune
18 April 2024
Gaytime Nemo will return to Towcester for the first time since capturing the 2023 Star Sports/ TRC English Derby on Sunday afternoon when taking his place in a Derby Trial Stakes.
REMINDER OF GALWAY RACING TONIGHT
Peter Farrell
18 April 2024
Owners and trainers please take note of a change to the racing schedule at Galway Greyhound Stadium this week
I AM MAXIMUS GUEST OF HONOUR AT KIRBY MEMORIAL FINAL
GRI
17 April 2024
As Limerick Greyhound Stadium prepares for the final of the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 2024 this Saturday night, there is an additional treat in store for all sports fans with the news that the venue will welcome special guest I AM Maximus, the reigning Aintree Grand National Champion.
BEACH TOPS A TALENTED SHELBOURNE 600 ENTRY
Ian Fortune
17 April 2024
Ryhope Beach jumps off the page when you glance through the opening round heats of the Shelbourne Open 600, which gets underway at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
DANICA HOT FAVOURITE FOR PUPPY OAKS GLORY
Ian Fortune
17 April 2024
After two paw-perfect displays in the early rounds, Ballymac Danica is a shade of odds-on to win the final of the Suncroft Festival Puppy Oaks with layers, Boylesports.
HARVEY NOT A FIRST JUVENILE WINNER FOR CHRIS
Ian Fortune
16 April 2024
When Faypoint Harvey raced to a brilliant victory in the TIME Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile at Towcester on Sunday afternoon, it introduced him to the British racing public as a potential English Derby champion.
WATCH: TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 15TH APRIL CON & ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL AND MORE!
GRI
15 April 2024
It's all eyes on Limerick as they gear up for the Final of the €80,000 to the winner, Con and Annie Kirby Memorial in Limerick Greyhound Stadium. Limerick's Joe Sheahan joins Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons to discuss the Semi-Finals and preview the Final.
KILCOHAN PARK GREYHOUND STADIUM SET TO HOST EXCITING A4 TRI DISTANCE GREYHOUND RACE SPONSORED BY DG FOODS
GRI
15 April 2024
Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium is gearing up to welcome fans alike to a thrilling A4 Tri Distance Greyhound Race, generously sponsored by DG Foods. With 24 greyhounds set to compete for the title, the event promises to bring something different to the racing programme.
IRISH SUCCESS AS HARVEY LANDS JUVENILE AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
15 April 2024
Faypoint Harvey was the toast of Towcester on Sunday afternoon as he handed Graham Holland even more success across the pond, running out a tremendous and most comfortable winner of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition Juvenile.
VIDEO: 2024 CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL SEMI-FINALS
GRI
14 April 2024
Just one race remains in the 2024 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial in Limerick with six of Ireland's finest young greyhounds in contention for the €80,000 winner's prize on Saturday 20th April.
BOYLESPORTS INSTALL THREE JOINT KIRBY FAVOURITES
Peter Farrell
14 April 2024
The 2024 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial has produced the most thrilling action over the past number of weeks and as we approach the final at Limerick next Saturday, fifty percent of the field occupy joint favouritism.
BRILLIANT BREEDING SUCCESS FROM MATTHEWS
Peter Farrell
14 April 2024
The Matthews Family are certainly no strangers to success on both track and field, however, Saturday night saw a particularly special feat achieved in the semi finals of the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
KNOCKEEN AND MERITS CLAIM TWO EXCEPTIONAL KIRBY SEMIS
Peter Farrell
14 April 2024
The two semi finals of the 2024 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 525 took centre stage at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and they produced two exceptional displays from Knockeen Dazzler and Merits Inclusion.
DANICA SETS STANDARD AGAIN IN PUPPY OAKS
Ian Fortune
14 April 2024
The semi-finals of the Suncroft Festival were very much the feature at a busy Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and Ballymac Danica used the stage to again display her immense promise and ability, setting a strong standard with a fastest of the night 28.34 return.
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE FROM ROAD EXILE IN SUPERSPRINT FINAL
Barry Drake
14 April 2024
ROAD EXILE recorded three straight wins when winning the €5,000 to the winner Greyhound & Petworld Supersprint at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
SELECT STAKES OFF TO A FLYING START IN KILCOHAN PARK
Barry Drake
14 April 2024
The 2024 TIME Greyhound Nutrition Select Stakes got off to a flying start in Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 13/4/2024
GRI
13 April 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 13/4/2024:
FINAL TWELVE DO BATTLE FOR PLACE IN CON & ANNIE KIRBY DECIDER
Peter Farrell
13 April 2024
Just a dozen runners remain in the 2024 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and it’s fair to say that connections of all twelve will remain optimistic of landing the €80,000 to the winner Classic in seven days’ time.
ZAFIRO STARS IN RCETS UNRACED AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
13 April 2024
The impeccably well-bred Syds Zafiro set a strong standard in the opening round of the RCETS Open Unraced at Shelbourne Park on Friday night.
WALT AN EYE-CATCHING LOT IN LATEST GREYHOUND TRADER AUCTION
Ian Fortune
13 April 2024
Recent Easter Cup semi-finalist and last year’s Champion Plate winner Ballymac Walt is set for a new home after appearing as the main attraction in the latest greyhoundstrader.com on-line auction.
ALL ABOUT DISCO PANTS IN THE KINGDOM
Barry Drake
13 April 2024
DISCO PANTS produced a superb front-running performance in Friday night's opening semi-final of the John & Mary Killeacle Dowling Memorial A1 575 at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
THE OTHER KOBE REIGNS SUPREME
GRI
13 April 2024
The Other Kobe tonight was announced as the Supreme Greyhound of The Year for 2023 at the National Greyhound Racing Awards hosted at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 162: GRAHAM HOLLAND & RICHIE LAWLOR
GRI
11 April 2024
This week Barry chats to two guests, trainer Graham Holland and Kilcohan Park’s new Racing Manager, Richie Lawlor.
WATCH: 2024 CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL QUARTER FINALS
GRI
10 April 2024
The 2024 Con and Annie Kirby reached the half-way mark as the final 12 secured their spots in the penultimate race at last weekend's Quarter Finals. Join us now in Limerick to look back on the action and some snippets from the night.
RCÉTS FIGURES FOR 2023
GRI
10 April 2024
In 2023, Rásaíocht Con Éireann allocated €3.15 million to traceability, care and welfare matters and continued to expand its programme of welfare and care initiatives from the Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System (RCÉTS) to its ongoing support for the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT).
SALES RECAP AND OTHER KILKENNY NEWS
Ian Fortune
10 April 2024
Despite the rough weather conditions for both human and canines alike, there was another very successful sale at Kilkenny Track on Saturday morning.
GRI NOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF GREYHOUNDS AT LICENSED SALES AUCTIONS
GRI
10 April 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.
MICK THE FUTURE CHAMP AS RAIN FAILS TO DAMPEN SPIRITS AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
9 April 2024
The rain may have been incessant at Enniscorthy on Monday evening but it failed to dampen the spirits as Fiery Mick produced a superb performance to hand his owner/ breeder Joe Devlin a second victory in the Future Champion & Michael Fortune Memorial Unraced Stake.
LEE STRAND LAUNCH €10,000 EVENT AT KINGDOM GREYHOUND STADIUM
Barry Drake
9 April 2024
Lee Strand A3 550 Kicks Off April 24th. Rásaíocht Con Éireann has announced that Lee Strand have confirmed that they will continue as title sponsors of the Lee Strand A3 550 at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium later this month.
TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION SELECT STAKES AT KILCOHAN PARK
Barry Drake
9 April 2024
Pictured at the launch of the Time Nutrition Select Stakes launch at Kilcohan Park Greyhound stadium were Sarah Kinsella, PR and Brand Executive, Greyhound Racing Ireland, Conor Matthews, Racing Support Officer, GRI, Willie and Shane Rigney from sponsors, Time Nutrition and the local greyhound, Tellingthetale.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 8TH APRIL - EASTER CUP & KIRBY
GRI
8 April 2024
It's Talking Dogs time! Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons are joined by sponsor Carl Perry and winning owner Jim Murphy to chat about the BresBet Easter Cup Final, plus Kirby and Supersprint chat too!
WATCH: 2024 BRESBET EASTER CUP FINAL
GRI
8 April 2024
Join us now to look back on the win and reaction from proud owner, Jim Murphy.
TREATY SHOWS HIS BRILLIANCE IN EASTER CUP ROMP
Ian Fortune
7 April 2024
Clonbrien Treaty doesn’t produce his best around Shelbourne Park.
ANOTHER NIGHT OF KIRBY UPSETS AS FIELD HALVED TO TWELVE
Peter Farrell
7 April 2024
The quarter finals of the 2024 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 525 took place at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and such as the pattern of this year’s Classic, there were more shock results in terms of the heat winners.
BRIGID HENNESSY
7 April 2024
It’s with sadness we must report the passing of Brigid Hennessy, the mother of leading trainer Paul Hennessy.
ROMEO TAYLOR IMPRESSIVE IN THE GREYHOUND & PETWORLD SUPERSPRINT
Barry Drake
7 April 2024
ROMEO TAYLOR went quickest on the clock in the semi-finals of the Greyhound & Petworld Supersprint at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 6/4/2024
GRI
6 April 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 6/4/2024:
ALL SET FOR AN EASTER THRILLER AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
6 April 2024
This year’s Bresbet Easter Cup has really delivered with exceptional racing, a number of shocks and a decider to savour.
CON & ANNIE KIRBY BEGINNING TO HEAT UP AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
6 April 2024
Few would have predicted how the 2024 running of the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial would have panned out thus far and just twenty-four remain as the Classic renewal reaches its quarter final stages later tonight at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 5/4/2024
GRI
5 April 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 5/4/2024:
2024 BRESBET EASTER CUP FINAL RACE PROGRAMME
GRI
5 April 2024
This Saturday, Shelbourne Park will host the Final of the 2024 BresBet Easter Cup. Why not head along and enjoy some great racing! Your free 2024 BresBet Easter Cup Final Virtual Race Card is here! Perfect to get up to speed before Saturday night and study the form to watch on Barking Buzz or via the Intertrack at your local stadium.
NEW HOME FOR IRISH FOCUS
Ian Fortune
5 April 2024
While discussions are still on-going about a relaunch of GTV with the potential for a scaled back version coming back ahead of the English Derby, the Irish Focus has found a new home for the time being on sisracing.tv.
LUCY OFF THE MARK AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
5 April 2024
Lucy Roche became one of the youngest winning greyhound trainers in Ireland when ‘Hazelhill Fawn’ won over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend at Limerick.
WATCH: 2024 BRESBET EASTER CUP SEMI-FINALS
GRI
4 April 2024
Take a look back on last weekend's BresBet Easter Cup Semi-Final action in Shelbourne Park now. Be there on Saturday as our 2024 champion is decided.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 161: BRESBET EASTER CUP PREVIEW
GRI
4 April 2024
This week Barry chats to Carl Perry from BresBet, kind sponsors of the 2024 BresBet Easter Cup at Shelbourne Park ahead of Saturday night's Final.
OMUIRCHEARTAIGH STAYS IN UK FOR JEAL AND HUTTON
Ian Fortune
4 April 2024
After flying the flag for Ireland and his owners, the FOMO Syndicate, in the UK in recent weeks, Omuircheartaigh is set to stay across the water with Nic Jeal stepping into buy the powerful son of Broadstrand Bono and Lemon Ariana.
BARKING BUZZ MAINTENANCE UPDATE
GRI
3 April 2024
Essential maintenance work being carried out on the Barking Buzz platform has now been completed and normal service resumed. Thank you to everyone from your patience.
JERSEYS AT THE DOGS RETURNS THIS WEEKEND
GRI
3 April 2024
Join us this weekend at your local greyhound stadium to support a very worthy cause. Greyhound Stadia across Ireland are looking forward to the return of the highly anticipated fundraising event, "Jerseys At The Dogs," for its second year, in continued support of the Dillon Quirke Foundation.
RIP JIM SCULLY
3 April 2024
The late Jim Scully sent out plenty of winners at Kilcohan Park, Waterford and Clonmel. He used the 'Cloncunny' prefix.
BARKING BUZZ CUSTOMERS - MAINTENANCE UPDATE
GRI
3 April 2024
Please note that due to essential maintenance being carried out on the Barking Buzz Platform customers some functions are currently unavailable. Update to follow.
WATCH: 2ND ROUND 2024 CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL
GRI
3 April 2024
The second round of the 2024 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial took place on Saturday 30th in Limerick Greyhound Stadium. Join us now to look back on the action in one of the most highly anticipated events of the greyhound racing year.
TALKING DOGS ON TUESDAY 2ND APRIL BRESBET EASTER CUP & KIRBY MEMORIAL
GRI
2 April 2024
Ian is joined by BresBet's Simon Gillson as they look forward to Saturday's Easter Cup Final and then Sarah joins him to chat about the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial.
ABSORBING FUTURE CHAMPION ACTION AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
2 April 2024
The semi-finals of the Future Champions & Michael Fortune Memorial Open Unraced provided some superb racing and a number of fine displays, both in victory and defeat, at Enniscorthy on Monday evening.
FAMILY FUN DAY A HUGE SUCCESS ONCE AGAIN IN YOUGHAL
Barry Drake
1 April 2024
A massive crowd turned out at Youghal Greyhound Stadium on Saturday for the free family fun day.
EASTER CUP COMING TO A BOIL
Ian Fortune
31 March 2024
The stage is set for a tremendous conclusion to the 2024 Bresbet Easter Cup at Shelbourne Park after two wonderful semi-finals on Saturday night.
SHOCKS APLENTY IN KIRBY SECOND ROUND AS CHICK SETS THE STANDARD
Peter Farrell
31 March 2024
The second round heats of the 2024 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial took centre stage at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and it proved a night of shocks as numerous big-hitters went crashing out of the Classic.
A SPECTACULAR FINISH FROM DROOPYS ONESTOP TO WIN THE CORK OAKS DECIDER
Barry Drake
31 March 2024
DROOPYS ONESTOP (Broadstrand Bono-Droopys Dorothy) delivered a powerful performance to win the €7,000 to the winner Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 30/3/2024
GRI
30 March 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 30/3/2024:
EXPECT MORE BRILLIANCE AS CON & ANNIE KIRBY CONTINUES AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
30 March 2024
Ballymac Danica was the undoubted star of the opening round of the 2024 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial last Saturday night and the action continues later tonight with eight second round heats on offer.
QUITE A BATTLE TO MAKE FINAL SIX IN EASTER CUP
Ian Fortune
30 March 2024
The opening two rounds of the Bresbet Easter Cup confirmed the obvious; you can take nothing for granted in greyhound racing.
TWOFOURONE SETS THE WEADICK STANDARD
Ian Fortune
30 March 2024
Ballymac Katie may have been a hot favourite for the final heat of the T.P Weadick Open 725 at Kilkenny on Friday night but she ran into a really progressive young stayer in the form of Twofourone, who not only claimed a notable scalp, but also set a strong standard in the valuable six bend competition.
UNMATCHED CAN PROVE A CLASS APART IN CORK OAKS DECIDER
Barry Drake
30 March 2024
UNMATCHED gets a confident vote in the final of the €7,000 to the winner Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
DE GANDER PEN STORMS TO VICTORY IN THE KINGDOM
Barry Drake
30 March 2024
DE GANDER PEN set the standard in the opening round of the John & Mary Killeacle Dowling Memorial in the Kingdom on Friday night.
FAMILIAR FACES HELP TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT JERSEYS AT THE DOGS
GRI
29 March 2024
Some familiar sporting faces have been kindly helping us to spread the word about the fundraising event – can you help us too?
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT - TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 25TH MARCH
GRI
28 March 2024
Before the Semi-Finals of the BresBet Easter Cup this Saturday and Round 2 of the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial, why not enjoy our Talking Dogs on Monday podcast?
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 160: ROBERT GLEESON, IAN MAGNIER & CAROLINE COLLINS
GRI
28 March 2024
A busy episode this week as Barry chats to 3 guests!
END OF THE ROAD FOR INCREDIBLE DREAM
Ian Fortune
28 March 2024
When Bobsleigh Dream was pulled out of the final of the Time Irish Cesarewitch less than a fortnight ago, it ended one of the great racing careers of the past decade.
VIDEO: 1ST ROUND 2024 CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL
GRI
27 March 2024
The 2024 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial got underway on Saturday 23rd in Limerick Greyhound Stadium. Join us now to look back on the opening night action in one of the most highly anticipated events of the greyhound racing year.
"JERSEYS AT THE DOGS" RETURNS FOR ITS SECOND YEAR TO SUPPORT THE DILLON QUIRKE FOUNDATION
GRI
26 March 2024
Greyhound Stadia across Ireland have announced the return of the highly anticipated fundraising event, "Jerseys At The Dogs," for its second year, in continued support of the Dillon Quirke Foundation.
BIG RUNS IN VICTORY AND DEFEAT AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
26 March 2024
Itsallabouted went fastest in the second round of the Future Champions & Michael Fortune Memorial Open Unraced on Monday night but the real talking point on the night were the displays of Ballymac Gizmo in defeat and Ballymac Sargie in victory.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 25TH MARCH
GRI
25 March 2024
Time for the team to talk all things BresBet Easter Cup and the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial as Ian and Barry Caul are joined by BresBet's Sam Tweed.
VIDEO: 2024 TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION IRISH CESAREWITCH FINAL
GRI
24 March 2024
On St. Patrick's Day, Mullingar Greyhound Stadium hosted the Final of the 2024 Time Greyhound Nutrition Irish Cesarewitch.
TEDDY IS SHAKEN BUT WILL BE FINE
Ian Fortune
24 March 2024
2023 Derby third and one of the fastest greyhounds in training, Bens Teddy was reported to be okay by Pat Buckley on Sunday morning despite taking a crashing fall at Shelbourne Park on Saturday in the second round of the Bresbet Easter Cup.
DANICA SMASHES TRACK RECORD IN CON & ANNIE KIRBY OPENER
Peter Farrell
24 March 2024
The opening round heats of the 2024 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial took pride of place at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and it proved a memorable night for Liam Dowling as Ballymac Danica enhanced her rapidly growing reputation with a new track record for the 525-yard trip.
SPLASH OVERCOMES CONDITIONS TO SET EASTER CUP STANDARD
Ian Fortune
24 March 2024
Conditions were again tricky at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night with cold temperatures and a stiff breeze affecting the clock but many of Ireland’s best overcame the elements to impress in the quarter finals of the Bresbet Easter Cup, including Highview Splash who set a strong standard in the opening heat with a fastest of the round 29.73 return.
UNMATCHED ONCE AGAIN SETS THE STANDARD IN THE CORK OAKS
Barry Drake
24 March 2024
UNMATCHED (Droopys Sydney-Droopys Alice) set the standard in the semi-finals of the Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
NO ROOM FOR ERROR IN EASTER CUP
Ian Fortune
23 March 2024
After a superb and typically power-packed display in the opening round, Derby third Bens Teddy is now the sponsor’s favourite for Bresbet Easter Cup glory.
LIMERICK BRACED FOR MOUTH-WATERING CON & ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL OPENER
Peter Farrell
23 March 2024
Kindly sponsored by the McManus Family, the eagerly anticipated opening round of the 2024 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 525 gets underway later tonight at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and expect some special performances as all of the Country’s top talent flock to the Munster circuit.
WIGGLE GETS ROOM TO LAND BROWNSTOWN TANGO UNRACED
Ian Fortune
23 March 2024
Droopys Wriggle was a tremendous winner of the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Unraced Bitch 525 at Newbridge on Friday night with the Robert Gleeson trained star certainly timed her challenge to perfection.
BOGGER LEAVES RIVALS IN HIS DUST IN MCCALMONT DECIDER
Ian Fortune
23 March 2024
Liam Peacock had another memorable night at Kilkenny on Friday night as he sent out his professional tracker, Bogger Dusty to emerge a tremendous winner of the 2024 Deadly Kennels McCalmont Cup.
ALL EYES ON THE SEMI FINALS OF THE CORK OAKS
Barry Drake
23 March 2024
The semi-finals of the €7,000 to the winner Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks take center stage in Curraheen Park tomorrow night.
HOT WOOD ARRIVES ON ‘TIME’
Peter Farrell
23 March 2024
The final of the €5,000 to the winner TIME Greyhound Nutrition A3/A4 525 took centre stage at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night and Hot Wood picked the perfect night to grab his first win in the stake as he dominated from the front in the decider.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 22/3/2024
GRI
22 March 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 22/3/2024:
TALKING DOGS ON TUESDAY 19TH MARCH
GRI
21 March 2024
BresBet's Carl Perry joins Ian and Tommy to chat all things BresBet Easter Cup plus the Time Greyhound Nutrition Irish Cesarewitch Final and more.
YOUR CLUB COULD WIN A €5,000 SPONSORSHIP - LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THIS WEEK!
GRI
19 March 2024
Could your club benefit from a €5,000 sponsorship? This week is your last chance to enter but don't worry you still have plenty of time to get your entry in.
AWARDS NOMINEES - RSVP REMINDER
GRI
19 March 2024
Attention Awards nominees, if you have not already been in touch, we would encourage you to do so as soon as possible.
STAR-STUDDED RENEWAL OF LIMERICK’S CON & ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL
Peter Farrell
19 March 2024
Kindly sponsored by JP and Noreen McManus, the 2024 running of the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial will commence this Saturday at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and the draw for the €80,000 to the winner Classic was made earlier this morning.
DOLLY MARCHES TO RECORD BREAKING CESAREWITCH SUCCESS
Ian Fortune
18 March 2024
Singalong Dolly is a classic champion after a runaway victory in a track record breaking time in the TIME Irish Cesarewitch at Mullingar on Sunday afternoon.
GIZMO LEAVES SCORCH MARKS AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
18 March 2024
There were numerous fine displays in the opening round of the Future Champion and Michael Fortune Memorial at Enniscorthy on Sunday evening but the real star of proceedings was Ballymac Gizmo as he emerged a sensational winner in a breathtaking 28.61.
UNMATCHED DELIVERS A SENSATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE CORK OAKS
Barry Drake
17 March 2024
UNMATCHED (Droopys Sydney-Droopys Alice), trained by Johnny Linehan for owners the Swipe-Right-Syndicate, delivered the performance of the night in Curraheen Park on Saturday night as the even-money favourite clocked a stunning 28.07 in the third and final heat in round two of the Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks.
TEDDY WAS READY TO GO IN EASTER CUP
Ian Fortune
17 March 2024
There was plenty to talk about at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as the Bresbet Easter Cup got underway, providing some outstanding racing, including a best of the round run from last year’s Derby third Bens Teddy.
KIRBY FEVER FOR MUSTANG AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
17 March 2024
There were some incredible performances at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and it served as a starter course for what promises to be a mouth-watering renewal of the Con & Annie Kirby in six days’ time.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 16/3/2024
GRI
16 March 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 16/3/2024:
FIREWORKS EXPECTED AS BRESBET EASTER CUP COMMENCES
Ian Fortune
16 March 2024
The 2024 renewal of the Easter Cup, again sponsored by Bresbet, could yet go down as one of the strongest in the long history of the early season classic.
FAIRY AND WRIGGLE SHINE AT NEWBRIDGE
Ian Fortune
16 March 2024
Just one spot separated brilliant semi-final winners Fairy Footsteps and Droopys Wriggle in the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Bitch Unraced 525 at Newbridge on Friday night.
YONKERS GOES BONKERS IN McCALMONT CUP
Ian Fortune
16 March 2024
Six talented trackers progressed from the semi finals of the Deadly Kennels McCalmont Cup at Kilkenny on Friday night, setting the stage for a terrific decider next weekend.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 15/3/2024
GRI
16 March 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 15/3/2024:
2024 TIME IRISH CESAREWITCH FINAL RACE PROGRAMME
GRI
14 March 2024
On Sunday, Mullingar Greyhound Stadium will host the final of the 2024 Time Irish Cesarewitch. Why not head along and enjoy some great racing this St. Patrick's day! Your free 2024 Time Irish Cesarewitch Final Virtual Race Card is here! Perfect to get up to speed and follow along the racing action from home or in stadium.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 159: LIAM DOWLING & IAN REILLY
GRI
14 March 2024
A double episode this week as Barry chats to two winning trainers, Liam Dowling and Ian Reilly.
REMINDER: LOVE YOUR CLUB COMPETITION STILL RUNNING
GRI
13 March 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland want to sponsor a club, do you know any clubs that need sponsorship? Why not let them know that we are giving away two €5,000 shirt sponsorships - one to an adult male team and one to an adult female team in the Republic of Ireland.
PAUL HOPING BOGGER APPEALS AT STUD
Ian Fortune
13 March 2024
Bogger Hunter was a tremendous winner of the 2023 Gold Cup at Shelbourne Park, showing his trademark back straight pace to see off a top-class field that included Derby champion Born Warrior, Rathdown Molly and Stream Of Sydney.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN / GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND SEEKS INPUT ON STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2024-2028
GRI
12 March 2024
Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland (RCÉ/GRI) is currently in the process of drafting our Strategic Plan for the next five years, covering the period from 2024 to 2028. As part of this crucial phase, we are seeking input from you, our stakeholders, to help shape the future development of our sport and industry.
SUNCROFT FESTIVAL PUPPY OAKS TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT SHELBOURNE PARK WITH INCREASED FIRST PLACE PRIZE
GRI
12 March 2024
The Suncroft Festival Puppy Oaks, renowned for showcasing the finest young talent in the sport, will see a remarkable increase in the winner's purse, with the champion walking away with an impressive €10,000.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 11TH MARCH
GRI
11 March 2024
A jam-packed weekend of action to discuss this Monday evening.
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.
VIDEO: 2024 JUVENILE CLASSIC FINAL
GRI
11 March 2024
Join Rob Catterson now in Tralee to look back on the Final and chat to winning trainer Liam Dowling.
WELFARE AWARD RECIPIENT CONFIRMED FOR THE NATIONAL GREYHOUND RACING AWARDS 2023
GRI
11 March 2024
The recipient of the 2023 National Greyhound Racing Awards has been confirmed as husband and wife duo Mr John & Mrs Patricia Nash of Monard, Co. Tipperary.
FRANKIE DELIVERS IN DERBY AND CESAREWITCH STARTS WITH A BANG
Ian Fortune
11 March 2024
Rough Frankie delivered a near perfect display to run away with the final of the Kilbride Kennels A2 Midlands Derby at Mullingar on Sunday afternoon, while the opening round of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition delivered the predicted shocks, fine displays and big-name casualties.
FRANK NELSON
10 March 2024
It’s with great sadness we must report the passing of one of the great enthusiasts of greyhound racing, Frank Nelson.
TYSON TOPS WONDERFUL DISPLAYS AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
10 March 2024
There were some wonderful performances, both human and canine, at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
FANTASIC RACING IN THE OPENING ROUND OF THE CORK OAKS
Barry Drake
10 March 2024
The opening round of the Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks produced some fantastic racing at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 9/3/2024
GRI
9 March 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 9/3/2024:
MORE STUNNIG DISPLAYS AT NEWBRIDGE
Ian Fortune
9 March 2024
Coolavanny Poppy, Crafty Bondi and Fairy Footsteps all maintained their unbeaten career record in the second round of the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Unraced Bitch 525 at Newbridge on Friday night.
HERO SETS THE McCALMONT PACE
Ian Fortune
9 March 2024
Rathfalla Hero was fastest of the four heat winners in the second round of the McCalmont Cup at Kilkenny on Friday night, showing real determination to overcome early traffic.
BALLYMAC PATRIOT A BRILLIANT WINNER OF THE JUVENILE CLASSIC
Barry Drake
9 March 2024
BALLYMAC PATRIOT (Ballymac Cashout-Ballymac Wisdom) completed three straight wins with another outstanding winning performance in the final of the €11,000 to the winner Juvenile Classic in Tralee on Friday night.
NOAH IS MAGICAL IN TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION OPENER AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
9 March 2024
The opening round heats of the valuable TIME Greyhound Nutrition A3/A4 525 served as the feature on last night’s card at Galway and it was Magical Noah who set the standard with a dominant performance.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 8/3/2024
GRI
8 March 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 8/3/2024:
DREAM BACK TO DEFEND CESAREWITCH CROWN
Ian Fortune
8 March 2024
Sunday marks the start of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition Irish Cesarewitch with a very different format to previous years.
MORE SPECIALS DISPLAYS LIKELY AT NEWBRIDGE
Ian Fortune
8 March 2024
There were plenty eagerly anticipating the start of the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Bitch Unraced at Newbridge and they certainly weren’t disappointed.
BALLYMAC PATRIOT LANDS A NARROW VOTE IN JUVENILE CLASSIC DECIDER
Barry Drake
8 March 2024
BALLYMAC PATRIOT lands a narrow vote in the €11,000 to the winner Juvenile Classic Final at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium tonight.
VIDEO: TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
GRI
7 March 2024
Time Greyhound Nutrition's Willie Rigney talks to us about their exciting sponsorship announcement this week and plans for 2024
NO STOPPING INNISKENN PENNY AROUND THE SEASIDE VENUE
Barry Drake
7 March 2024
INNISKEEN PENNY delivered the performance of the night in Youghal on Wednesday night as the Jake Faul trained runner clocked 29.40 on a slow running surface.
VIDEO: DAN QUIRKE SPEAKS ABOUT JERSEYS AT THE DOGS AND WORK OF DILLON QUIRKE FOUNDATION
GRI
6 March 2024
We are delighted to welcome back Jerseys At The Dogs in early April and we look forward to seeing each and every one of you in your jerseys and donating what you can, big or small, on the night to such a worthy cause.
WILLIE HOPING FAIRY CAN FOLLOW IN FAMOUS FOOTSTEPS
Ian Fortune
6 March 2024
Willie Rigney hit the headlines yesterday afternoon with the announcement of even more wonderful sponsorships under the TIME Greyhound Nutrition banner (See separate story by clicking HERE) but he is hoping to make very different headlines in the future with the hugely exciting Fairy Footsteps.
HALL OF FAME & SPECIAL MERIT RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2023 NATIONAL GREYHOUND RACING AWARDS
GRI
5 March 2024
In advance of the National Greyhound Racing Awards on the Friday 12th April, Greyhound Racing Ireland have announced the winners of two of the Human Award categories.
TIME ANNOUNCES MAJOR SPONSORSHIP DEAL FOR TOP IRISH GREYHOUND RACES IN 2024
GRI
5 March 2024
TIME, a leader in greyhound feed & nutrition, is thrilled to announce a significant sponsorship deal for a series of top greyhound races throughout 2024.
NATIONWIDE BUCKET COLLECTION "JERSEYS AT THE DOGS" RETURNS FOR ITS SECOND YEAR TO SUPPORT THE DILLON QUIRKE FOUNDATION
GRI
5 March 2024
Greyhound Stadia across Ireland have announced the return of the highly anticipated fundraising event, "Jerseys At The Dogs," for its second year, in continued support of the Dillon Quirke Foundation.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 4TH MARCH
GRI
4 March 2024
Time for Talking Dogs this Monday, pull up a chair and join the chat.
EACH OF AWARD NOMINEES A WINNER
Ian Fortune
27 February 2024
It’s an exciting time for those that saw their greyhounds nominated in the various categories for the upcoming National Greyhound Awards.
2023 NATIONAL GREYHOUND RACING AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
GRI
27 February 2024
The greyhound nominees for the RCÉ/GRI National Greyhound Racing Awards have been announced. The Awards ceremony will honour the stars of greyhound racing in 2023 and the nominees were voted on by the selection committee.
APEX GLOBAL RESOURCES ANNOUNCES CONTINUATION AS TITLE SPONSOR OF THE CORK OAKS AT CURRAHEEN PARK GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
27 February 2024
Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium has announced that Apex Global Resources have confirmed they will continue as the title sponsors of the Cork Oaks for 2024.
CORONA’S OUTLAW LANDS WHEATLEY MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
17 February 2024
The final of the Eamon Wheatley Memorial A4/A5 may have been run a week later than scheduled at Newbridge on Friday night but Corona Ryan won’t care a jot as her progressive, early paced youngster Beaming Outlaw emerged a tremendous winner.
NATIONAL GREYHOUND RACING AWARDS 2023 SET FOR APRIL 12TH, 2024 IN LIMERICK GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
16 February 2024
It has been confirmed that the National Greyhound Racing Awards for the year 2023 will take place on Friday, April 12th, 2024, at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
DENIS O’MALLEY
15 February 2024
It came as a shock to hear the sad news that the hugely popular figure and leading handler Denis O’Malley passed away earlier this week.
JOHN MULLANE LAUNCHES LOVE YOUR CLUB CAMPAIGN WITH GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND
GRI
13 February 2024
This Valentine's season, Greyhound Racing Ireland is thrilled to announce an exciting competition aimed at supporting grassroots sports clubs and celebrating the passion of local athletes. In collaboration with former Waterford Senior Hurler John Mullane, we are proud to launch the "#LoveYourClub" campaign.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL BREEDERS BONUS PAYMENT
GRI
12 February 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland Announces Additional Breeders Bonus Payment for Oaks & Bitch Stakes
AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON OF RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN
GRI
8 February 2024
The Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role of Chairperson to the Board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ), Greyhound Racing Ireland.
RCÉ/GRI RESPONSE TO IRISH EXAMINER ARTICLE
GRI
11 January 2024
The Irish Examiner has today published a front page article with the headline "Tipperary woman banned from dog ownership raced greyhounds after court ruling". Rásaíocht Con Éireann was contacted in advance for a statement, which was issued on Friday 5th January 2024. RCÉ is disappointed to note that key information provided was not reflected in the report.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND PARTICIPATE IN REDUCE YOUR USE CAMPAIGN
GRI
8 December 2023
Earlier today Greyhound Racing Ireland announced their participation in the Governments "Reduce Your Use" energy efficiency campaign for 2023/2024.
2024 CLASSICS AND FEATURES CALENDAR RELEASED
GRI
15 November 2023
RCÉ/GRI have released the Classic and Feature Calendar for 2024
YOU'RE NOT ALONE. INFORMATION ON PIETA HELPLINES
GRI
22 June 2023
If you are in suicidal distress, self-harming or have been bereaved by suicide, Pieta are available to talk to you today.
NEW TALKING DOGS ARCHIVE
GRI
29 January 2022
We're delighted to now be able to archive the big news stories for you to read in the weeks and months to come.
RCÉTS REMINDER JANUARY 2022
GRI
4 January 2022
As we begin a new year this is a reminder to all owners and trainers of the importance of updating their RCÉTS account.
SIGNIFICANT EXPANSION OF GREYHOUND CARE CENTRE PROGRAMME
GRI
23 December 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has announced plans for the introduction of at least four new regional facilities across the country for the preparation and rehoming of retired racing greyhounds.
RECORD NUMBER OF RETIRED GREYHOUNDS REHOMED IN 2021
GRI
21 December 2021
The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT) has assisted in the rehoming of more than 2000 retired greyhounds in 2021, a new yearly record for the charity organisation. Established by Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) in 1997, the IRGT is funded through owners’ prizemoney deductions, matched donations by GRI and private donations in its work to rehome greyhounds after retirement and promote them as domestic pets.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN TRACEABILITY SYSTEM (RCÉTS) INFORMATION UPDATE
GRI
22 November 2021
On November 22nd, 2021, pursuant to Article 36 of the Greyhound Industry (Racing) Regulations 2007-2021, the Board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann have directed that it will be a condition of entry at RCÉ Licenced Stadia, that Owners/Trainers must have updated all outstanding records on RCÉTS relating to the greyhounds/pups in his/her care. Failure to do this will result in race entries automatically not being accepted for racing for this owner/trainer until such time as the deficiency is rectified. Once relevant updates are provided, entries will be accepted again.
GUIDANCE ON MEAT PRODUCTS
GRI
18 November 2021
ADVICE FOR TRAINERS AND OWNERS: FEEDING OF ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS TO RACING GREYHOUNDS
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND LAUNCHES NEW CODE OF PRACTICE
GRI
16 November 2021
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) / Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) today (Tuesday, 16 November 2021) launched a new Code of Practice that applies to any person who keeps, breeds, rears, trains, races, trades or transports a greyhound in Ireland.
LAUNCH OF TRACES NT EXPORT DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM
GRI
6 October 2021
TRACES is the European Commissions Electronic Platform used in the Import and Export of amongst other things, animals. In its guise as TRACES Classic, it has been used for several years by Irish Individuals and companies exporting animals abroad. These have typically included individuals who undertake transporting greyhounds abroad for export.
RCE ANNOUNCE EXPANSION TO THE INJURIES AT TRACKS RECOVERY SCHEME FROM OCTOBER 1ST
GRI
4 October 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) provide funding for the treatment of greyhounds which have been injured while racing or participating in Qualifying Trials at RCÉ Licensed stadia through The Injuries at Tracks Recovery Scheme. This scheme is open to all owners and trainers who have incurred veterinary costs in the treatment of greyhounds to repair a *career ending orthopaedic (bone) injury which was sustained while racing or running qualifying Trials at a RCÉ licensed stadium.
GREYHOUND CARE AND WELFARE “KENNEL COUGH”
GRI
22 September 2021
Greyhound Welfare advisory note for Kennel Cough
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN TRACEABILITY SYSTEM (RCÉTS) ENHANCEMENT
GRI
27 August 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland today (27th August 2021) announced an additional enhancement of its traceability system – RCÉTS – to allow owners/trainers to provide updates on their greyhounds and pups.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF GREYHOUND RACING INDUSTRY TO IRISH ECONOMY
GRI
27 July 2021
The significant contribution made by the greyhound racing industry to the Irish exchequer and rural employment is highlighted in a new report published at Shelbourne Park, Dublin, today by Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI).
RCÉ TO COMMENCE INSPECTIONS TO RECONCILE RCÉTS RECORDS
GRI
25 May 2021
As the next step in the rollout of RCÉTS (the Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System), RCÉ/GRI will shortly commence inspections to reconcile RCÉTS records.
REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTING GREYHOUNDS TO GREAT BRITAIN
GRI
25 January 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann has been working with various parties to establish the requirements for transporting greyhounds to and from the UK.
A QUICK INTRODUCTION TO RCETS
GRI
13 January 2021
We've begun to roll out our new RCÉTS (Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System) app and website this week.
TRACEABILITY OF PRIME IMPORTANCE
Ian Fortune
13 January 2021
In these times when greyhound racing has come in for so much unfair criticism, the decision of Greyhound Racing Ireland to roll out a full traceability system must be applauded.
HOW TO REHOME YOUR RETIRED GREYHOUND
GRI
17 December 2020
A reminder of the steps to rehome your retired racing greyhound with the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN/GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND (GRI) ADOPTS ITS BUDGET FOR 2021
GRI
29 October 2020
GRI’s budget for 2021 has been prepared against a very challenging and changing operating environment due to the impact of Covid-19. The budget has taken account of the government’s plan Resilience & Recovery – Living with Covid under which greyhound racing is permitted under all 5 levels of the plan but with much reduced attendance permitted at Levels 1 & 2.
THE IRISH RETIRED GREYHOUND TRUST AND RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN ( RCÉ) LAUNCH THEIR FIRST EVER RACING GREYHOUND CARE CENTRE
GRI
28 October 2020
Today Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) in partnership with The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust announced the next chapter in Irish Greyhound racing with the launch of its first dedicated Greyhound Care Centre.
IRGT LAUNCH NEW FOSTER TO ADOPT SCHEME
IGB
19 May 2020
The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT) have launched their new Foster to Adopt scheme today, with the aim of offering would-be adopters the chance to experience life with a retired greyhound.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES NEW CONFIDENTIAL PHONE LINE TO REPORT WELFARE CONCERNS
IGB
12 July 2019
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) today announced the launch of a confidential phone line which will be available to members of the public to report greyhound welfare concerns.