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Talking Dogs
WARM WEATHER EVENT – ADJUSTMENTS TO RACING MONDAY 5TH JUNE
GRI
5 June 2023
Due to the current warm weather, RCÉ has considered the care and welfare needs of racing greyhounds in the context of tonight’s' Race Schedule (Monday 5th June) and wishes to advise of the following changes:
RECORD-BREAKING REBEL FLAWLESS AT LIFFORD
Peter Farrell
5 June 2023
There was a top-class card on offer last night at Lifford Greyhound Stadium with the semi finals of the Ballymac Stud A1/A2 525 the main attraction, however, one performance stole the show as Fahan Rebel smashed the 325-yard track record.
RCÉ ANNOUNCES INCREASE IN PRIZE MONEY FOR BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY
GRI
5 June 2023
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has announced an increase in the prize money allocated to the 2023 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, which gets underway in July and concludes with the Final on Saturday 2nd September.
TOM SNEYD
5 June 2023
It’s with a heavy heart we must report in the passing of Tommy Sneyd, a true friend of greyhound racing and more particularly, Dublin greyhound racing.
ENGLISH DERBY - THIRD ROUND DRAW
Ian Fortune
5 June 2023
The Irish can look forward to the third round of the English Derby with seventeen remaining runners in the classic.
IRELAND’S TOWCESTER PROGRESS BY NUMBERS
Ian Fortune
5 June 2023
Ireland now account for just under one third of the Star Sports & TRC English Derby field after a successful second round saw seventeen of the raiding party despite Dolores Ruth being forced to withdraw her two remaining runners.
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER AS OAKS DELIVERS
Ian Fortune
4 June 2023
The Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks continued at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and the classic offered up plenty of talking points with some brilliant displays and a huge shock with the elimination of the defending champion Raha Mofo.
IRISH SMILES AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
4 June 2023
Ireland had another successful night at Towcester on Saturday with no fewer than five heats winners representing these shores including the outright favourite Swords Red.
WILLOW FLYING THE FLAG IN SALVER SEMIS
Ian Fortune
4 June 2023
Pat Buckley heads across the Irish Sea again this afternoon with his brilliant sprinter Flashing Willow set to take his place in the semi finals of the Arc Kent Silver Salver at Central Park.
A FOUR TIMER FOR EAMON MACKEY TEAM AS BAMBI WINS THE FEATURE IN KILCOHAN PARK
Barry Drake
4 June 2023
BRYNOFFA BAMBI came out on top in the final of the €2,300 to the winner Bergin Monumental Works A3/A4 at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
DOWLING HOLDS ALL THE ACES IN THE DEADLY KENNELS OPEN 750
Barry Drake
4 June 2023
For the second week on the trot, Kinturk Road went quickest in the clock in the Deadly Kennels Open 750.
CARING FOR THE GREYHOUND IN HOT WEATHER
GRI
3 June 2023
RCÉ/GRI remind greyhound owners & trainers of the following in anticipation of the warm weather forecast for the week ahead.
SPORTING PRESS OAKS REALLY COMING TO A BOIL
Ian Fortune
3 June 2023
There have been many wonderful performances to this point in the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks but things really do start to get serious this evening with any mistakes likely to be magnified this evening as twenty-three of the fastest ladies in training battle it out for the place in the final dozen.
MAGICO AND GIFT WIN FOR IRELAND
Ian Fortune
3 June 2023
There was mixed luck for the Irish as the second round of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby got underway at a very pleasant Towcester on Friday evening.
FINN SETS A HIGH BAR IN PRODUCE STAKES OPENER AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
3 June 2023
The opening round of the Thatch Bar & Restaurant National Produce Stakes got underway at Clonmel greyhound stadium last night and patrons were treated to a real feast with several superb performances on display.
SWEEPSTAKE ACTION DOMINATES TONIGHTS GALWAY CARD
Peter Farrell
3 June 2023
There’s plenty of good action on offer at Galway Greyhound Stadium later tonight with the highlight being the final of the GoGreyhoundRacing.ie A2/A3 Tri-Distance, boasting a winner’s purse of €1,500.
WARM WEATHER UPDATE - FRIDAY 2ND & SATURDAY 3RD JUNE 2023
GRI
2 June 2023
RCÉ met this afternoon to consider the current weather forecast in the context of the upcoming Race & Trial Schedules.
NEW RULES IN RELATION TO REGISTRATION OF IRISH GREYHOUNDS IN GREAT BRITAIN
GRI
2 June 2023
Rásaoícht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland would like Irish greyhound owners to be aware of the recent changes to the requirements placed on Irish Dogs intent on registration to race in Great Britain on tracks operated by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
RED-HOT ENTRY AT CLONMEL AS NATIONAL PRODUCE STAKES GETS UNDERWAY
Peter Farrell
2 June 2023
Kindly sponsored by The Thatch Bar & Restaurant, Lisselton, Co. Kerry, the opening round heats of the 2023 National Produce Stakes get underway tonight at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium and the prestigious Classic has been brilliantly received with eleven top-class heats down for decision.
INCREDIBLE KOKORO HAS RUN HER LAST RACE
Ian Fortune
1 June 2023
The incredible Crafty Kokoro has run her last race.
BOUYANT THREESIXFIVE OUT OF OAKS
Ian Fortune
1 June 2023
Scott Phelan delivered the disappointing news that his star Threesixfive will miss her third-round assignment in the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks after damaging her TFL muscle.
CALLAWAY RAMBLER AT STUD RACE OF CHAMPIONS 2023
Barry Drake
1 June 2023
The Callaway Rambler at Stud Race of Champions for 12/18 open class greyhounds over 550 yards starts at the Kingdom Greyhounds Stadium on Friday June 9th.
SALES FIXTURES TO 9TH SEPTEMBER 2023
GRI
31 May 2023
At a recent meeting of the RCÉ Sales Committee the Sales Fixtures have been allocated to 9th September 2023.
BRILLIANT BLAKE HAS RUN HIS FINAL RACE
Ian Fortune
31 May 2023
Part Blake was undoubtedly one of the fastest greyhounds in recent years but persistent injury problems often stood in his way.
BIG NAMES ON COURSE FOR PRODUCE STAKES TILT
Peter Farrell
30 May 2023
The draw for the opening round of the 2023 Thatch Bar & Restaurant National Produce Stakes was made earlier this morning and as expected, some top-class talent will take their chance in the hope of landing the €20,000 Classic.
DUKE AND REX TOP ENGLISH DERBY BETTING
Ian Fortune
30 May 2023
There a distinctly Irish feel to the top of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby market with Swords Rex and Clona Duke leading the way for Graham Holland.
ENGLISH DERBY SECOND ROUND DRAW
Ian Fortune
30 May 2023
The second-round draw for the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby was made yesterday afternoon and it has largely worked out very kindly for the remaining 24 Irish trained greyhounds.
TALKING OAKS EPISODE 2 MONDAY 29TH MAY
GRI
29 May 2023
Plenty of great greyhound racing action to discuss tonight as the Talking Dogs team chat about the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks 2nd Round in Shelbourne Park and more.
ENTIRES OPEN FOR DENIS LINEHAN SOLICITORS UNRACED STAKE AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
29 May 2023
It's all systems go at Curraheen Park with several outstanding events in recent weeks.
FERGIE TIME AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
29 May 2023
The sun shone, the crowds poured through the stiles and the canine stars provided some exceptional racing at Kilkenny on Sunday evening making it a very special occasion for the final of the Champion Open Unraced.
WILLOW WINS SALVER HEAT IN STYLE
Ian Fortune
29 May 2023
Flashing Willow made a winning start to his Arena Racing Company Kent Silver Salver campaign at Central Park on Sunday afternoon.
DERBY HERO WARRIOR ON WAY BACK
Ian Fortune
29 May 2023
We caught up with Jennifer O’Donnell at Kilkenny on Sunday night and she confirmed that her Derby champion Born Warrior was on the way back after a superb sprint trial at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night ahead of racing.
IRELAND’S TOWCESTER PROGRESS BY NUMBERS
Ian Fortune
29 May 2023
After 32 opening round heats, Ireland’s hand in the Star Sports & TRC English Derby is even stronger than it was prior to the start of the classic.
AN EPIC EXPECTED AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
28 May 2023
Kilkenny will be packed to the rafters this evening with a huge crowd expected to flow through the stiles for what promises to b a wonderful night of action.
MOFO LAYS DOWN A MARKER IN OAKS
Ian Fortune
28 May 2023
The Sporting Press Irish Oaks continued at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and there were a number of brilliant second round displays, including that of defending champion Raha Mofo as she joined the illusive 28 second club.
ANOTHER FINE NIGHT FOR IRISH AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
28 May 2023
Of the total 27 Irish trained runners to take their place in the opening round of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby, just three failed to progress to next week’s second round.
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER FOR THE O'REILLY FAMILY IN CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
28 May 2023
It was a night to remember for the O'Reilly family in Curraheen Park on Saturday night as Montana Fantasy landed the €8,500 to the winner A2 Spring Derby final.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 27/5/2023
GRI
28 May 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 27/5/2023:
EXPECT MORE FIREWORKS AS OAKS CONTINUES
Ian Fortune
27 May 2023
There were some exceptional performances in the opening round of the Sporting Press Irish Oaks last weekend and it seems safe to expect more of the same this evening.
NIGHT TAKES ISLANDBRIDGE THRILLER
Ian Fortune
27 May 2023
Gallant Knight has, in a very short spell, established himself as one of the most talented sprinters in training.
LUCIUS COMPLETES UNBEATEN DERBY RUN AT NEWBRIDGE
Ian Fortune
27 May 2023
It was very much a case of Déjà vu at Newbridge as Prince Lucius turned close enough to the pace before pouncing late in the final of the Friends of Newbridge A1 Derby.
DUKE AND MARINO SHINE FOR IRISH AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
27 May 2023
Graham Holland kept his foot on the accelerator on Friday night as he continued his incredible start to the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby with his brilliant Juvenile Derby and Select Stakes winner Clona Duke posting a new track record in a facile success in Heat 12.
ALLOWDALE ICON A BRILLIANT WINNER OF THE LEE STRAND 550 IN THE KINGDOM
Barry Drake
27 May 2023
ALLOWDALE ICON, for Eimear and Daniel Roche, ran out a brilliant winner of the €6,500 to the winner Lee Stand 550 at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 26/5/2023
GRI
26 May 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 26/5/2023:
BIG NIGHT FOR IRELAND AS ENGLISH DERBY STARTS
Ian Fortune
26 May 2023
Team Ireland couldn’t have made a much better start to their Star Sports/ TRC English Derby challenge at Towcester on Thursday evening, claiming an incredible six wins in the ten heats, while each of eleven-strong raiding party in action safely qualified for the next round.
GER WALSH
26 May 2023
The Greyhound community in Galway are saddened to hear of the passing of a legend of the sport, Ger Walsh.
A WEEK TO REMEMBER FOR YOUNG GEAROID GEARY
26 May 2023
IT was a week to remember for young Gearoid Geary and all the Geary family at Youghal Greyhound Stadium.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 25/5/2023
GRI
25 May 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 25/5/2023:
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 130: BILLY DUNNE & DANIEL CRONIN
GRI
25 May 2023
This week we're bringing you a double episode so get comfortable as you're in for a treat!
ENNISCORTHY PLANNING ANOTHER UNRACED STAKE
Ian Fortune
25 May 2023
After the success of the Future Champion & Michael Fortune Memorial Unraced Stake and the recent April Unraced, Enniscorthy is planning another similar open unraced competition.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND LAUNCH NEW-LOOK FUNDRAISING COLLATERAL
GRI
23 May 2023
Greyhound Racing Ireland this week launched their new-look fundraising brochure, now available at GRI venues nationwide.
THATCH BAR & RESTAURANT NATIONAL PRODUCE STAKES FAST APPROACHING
Peter Farrell
23 May 2023
With the door closed on this year’s Con & Annie Kirby Memorial, attention now turns to another Juvenile Classic in the form of the National Produce Stakes at Clonmel, sponsored this year by the Thatch Bar & Restaurant in Lisselton, Co. Kerry
STELLA POUNCES FOR APRIL GLORY AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
23 May 2023
Dairyhill Stella completed an impressive run through the April Open Unraced Stake at Enniscorthy on Monday night, riding a bump on the corner before coming through to land the €3,000 prize in fine style for Paul Hennessy and the MCSS Syndicate.
TAKING OAKS EPISODE 1 MONDAY 22ND MAY
GRI
22 May 2023
The 2023 Sporting Press Online Edition got underway last weekend and delivered plenty for our panel to talk about so join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and Declan O'Donoghue now for their thoughts. They also chat through the other big action of the weekend in Shelbourne Park and across the country including Kilkenny, Newbridge, Curraheen Park and Tralee.
REX ROARS IN THE CHAMPION
Ian Fortune
21 May 2023
Ballyhimikin Rex may have been a big price with the layers all week for Shelbourne Champion 550 glory but he produced a brilliant display of front running to belie his odds and hand Billy and John Dunne a wonderful big race success.
INCREDIBLE START TO SPORTING PRESS OAKS
Ian Fortune
21 May 2023
The Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks got underway at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and, predictably, there were some sensational displays as well as a few shocks.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 20/5/2023
GRI
20 May 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 20/5/2023:
READY TEDDY TO GO IN CHAMPION
Ian Fortune
20 May 2023
The betting for tonight’s Shelbourne Champion 550 decider suggests that either Bens Teddy or Sober Glory will emerge triumphant in the €7,500 to the winner showpiece.
LADIES TO DELIVER AS THE OAKS COMMENCES
Ian Fortune
20 May 2023
The very best ladies in training will descend on Shelbourne Park this evening as the Sporting Press Irish Oaks gets underway.
INCREDIBLE RACING IN CHAMPION UNRACED
Ian Fortune
20 May 2023
This year’s Champion Open Unraced continues to really deliver.
LUCIUS FASTEST IN NEWBRIDGE DERBY
Ian Fortune
20 May 2023
Prince Lucius continued his unbeaten passage through the Friends of Newbridge A1 Derby with a superb semi-final display on Friday evening.
DRAMA APLENTY IN ISLANDBRIDGE SPRINT
Ian Fortune
20 May 2023
There was certainly plenty to report in the semi finals of the Islandbridge Open Sprint at Shelbourne Park on Friday evening.
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE FROM BLASTOFF CHASE IN LEE STRAND
Barry Drake
20 May 2023
BLASTOFF CHASE delivered an outstanding performance in the second semi-final of Lee Strand 550.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 19/5/2023
GRI
19 May 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 19/5/2023:
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 18/5/2023
GRI
18 May 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 18/5/2023:
VIDEO: A VISIT TO CON AND ANNIE KIRBY WINNING CLUB
GRI
18 May 2023
Join us as we visit the Con and Annie Kirby memorial winning club to see how they plan to spend their €10,000 winner's prize.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 129: KEVIN O'BRIEN & JACK KENNELLY
GRI
18 May 2023
This week Barry chats to two guests! Both busy preparing for the English Greyhound Derby. First guest up is Kevin O'Brien, owner of Clona Duke, a sensational tracker that set records at the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial earlier this year, followed by another stunning performance at the Time Greyhoundd Nutrition Select Stakes in Waterford.
CONOR FLANAGAN
18 May 2023
It’s with a heavy heart we must report the sudden passing of Conor Flanagan of Clouna, Ennistymon, Co. Clare.
VIDEO: €10,000 CHEQUE PRESENTATION TO DILLON QUIRKE FOUNDATION
GRI
17 May 2023
Recently, we were honoured to hand over €10,000, on behalf of the Greyhound Community across Ireland, to the Dillon Quirke Foundation.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY - RACING SUPPORT OFFICER GALWAY
GRI
16 May 2023
We are looking for a Racing Support Officer to join our team at Galway Greyhound Stadium
CAREER OPPORTUNITY - RACING SUPPORT OFFICER NEWBRIDGE
GRI
16 May 2023
We are looking for a Racing Support Officer to join our team at Newbridge Greyhound Stadium
LINEHAN LANDS TREBLE ON A NIGHT OF SMART PERFORMANCES AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
14 May 2023
Local trainer Johnny Linehan enjoyed a fantastic treble in Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
VIDEO: 2022 NATIONAL GREYHOUND RACING AWARDS
GRI
8 May 2023
Join Ian Fortune in Curraheen Park for highlights from the 2022 Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland National Greyhound Racing Awards. Held on Friday 5th May 2023 in the Cork venue, the Awards honoured the achievements in our sport in 2022.
JOKER LOOKS A REAL PROSPECT
Ian Fortune
8 May 2023
There was a stunning display in the final of the ON1 at Dundalk on Saturday night with Avocas Joker dipping under the magical 21 second barrier for the 400yd trip.
GREYHOUND RACING STADIA NATIONWIDE RAISE €10,000 FOR DILLON QUIRKE FOUNDATION
GRI
2 May 2023
Racegoers at 14 greyhound stadia across have raised €10,000 for the foundation set up in honour of the late Tipperary & Clonoulty/Rossmore hurler Dillon Quirke.
VIDEO: A VISIT TO THE GREYHOUND CARE CENTRE
GRI
25 April 2023
Come with us to visit the Greyhound Care Centre in Limerick, a partnership between Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ)/ Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) and the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust. The next chapter in Irish Greyhound Racing, the Care Centre helps ex-racing greyhounds find their new families and their forever homes as pets.
WELFARE AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
GRI
19 April 2023
The recipients for the Greyhound Welfare Awards at the RCÉ/GRI National Greyhound Racing Awards 2022 have been announced by RCÉ.
SOME SMART DISPLAYS IN OPENING ROUND OF THE SELECT STAKES
Barry Drake
16 April 2023
The €10,000 to the winner Time Greyhound Nutrition Select Stakes got underway in Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION ANNOUNCE SERIES OF GREYHOUND RACING SPONSORSHIPS
GRI
11 April 2023
Time was launched by two well-known names associated with the greyhound food market, Willie Rigney and John Fox. The two men who have prided themselves over the years on the supply of high-quality nutritional products for their customers had dipped their toe in the sponsorship market earlier in the year with the announcement of their support of the Cork Cup at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium. They have now announced a series of further sponsorship agreements for the remainder of 2023.
NOTICE IN RELATION TO TEA AND OTHER EVERYDAY FOOD AND DRINK
GRI
5 April 2023
RCÉ would like to remind owners that some every day products can contain levels of stimulants and feeding them may inadvertently lead to a positive test or adverse analytical finding in a racing greyhound.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: CONTROL STEWARD
GRI
28 March 2023
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Control Steward (Part-time, 3 days per week)
GRI LAUNCHES TENDER FOR GREYHOUND CARE CENTRES
GRI
28 March 2023
As part of its ongoing commitment to finding a forever home for retired Irish greyhounds, Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) are calling for expressions of interest in running greyhound care centres.
DREAM NOW A DUAL CLASSIC WINNER AFTER CESAREWITCH STROLL
Ian Fortune
27 March 2023
Bobsleigh Dream was always going to leave a strong legacy, but after capturing the RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch in some style at Mullingar on Sunday afternoon, she ensured that he will be remembered as one of the very fastest females to race this century.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCE HALL OF FAME & SPECIAL MERIT AWARD WINNERS
GRI
23 March 2023
In advance of the National Greyhound Racing Awards on the 5th May, Greyhound Racing Ireland have announced the winners of two of the Human Award categories.
RPGTV HAS MOVED SKY CHANNEL
GRI
23 March 2023
The channel that brings you Racing Post Greyhound TV has moved Sky channels
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: WELFARE OFFICER / GREYHOUND REHOMING CO-ORDINATOR
GRI
15 March 2023
Applications are currently invited for the following position: Welfare Officer/Greyhound Rehoming Co-ordinator
GRI RE-LAUNCH THE KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME FOR 2023
GRI
10 March 2023
Greyhound Racing Ireland is delighted to announce the re-launch of the Kennel Improvement Scheme.
JERSEYS AT THE DOGS LAUNCHED AT GREYHOUND STADIA NATIONWIDE
GRI
8 March 2023
Greyhound stadia across Ireland have joined forces to launch a new fundraising initiative in aid of the Dillon Quirke Foundation. The foundation was set up in honour of Dillon Quirke who collapsed during a hurling match and died of SADS on the 5th August 2022 in Semple Stadium, Thurles.
GREYHOUND RACING (PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES) REGULATIONS 2023 – PUBLIC CONSULTATION
GRI
7 March 2023
Readers are advised that pursuant to Section 5 of the Greyhound Racing Act, S.I. No. 15 of 2019 draft regulations relating to Prohibited Substances can be viewed by clicking the below attached link.
RCÉTS FIGURES FOR 2022
GRI
3 March 2023
Since the inception of RCÉTS on January 1st 2021 to 31st December 2022 there have been 35,701 greyhounds traced on Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System. This includes both active and inactive greyhounds. These are divided into raced greyhounds of which there were 27,387 and unraced greyhounds of which there were 8,314.
DERBY FINAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW
GRI
1 March 2023
Tickets for the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final have been released for sale today, Wednesday 1st March.
AN UPDATE FROM RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN AND THE IRISH RETIRED GREYHOUND TRUST IN RELATION TO REHOMING OF GREYHOUNDS
GRI
24 February 2023
Rásaíocht Con Éireann and the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust strive to rehome retired greyhounds in a timely manner in Ireland, across Europe and throughout the U.S. and Canada.
AWARDS DATE & VENUE CONFIRMED
GRI
14 February 2023
The Board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland has approved Friday 5th May as the date for this year’s National Greyhound Racing Annual Awards ceremony
TIME TO SPONSOR CORK CUP
GRI
10 February 2023
Fans of greyhound racing will notice a new brand name associated with the Cork Cup at Curraheen Park as it commences this weekend.
2022 NATIONAL GREYHOUND RACING AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
GRI
7 February 2023
The nominees in the greyhound categories for the National Greyhound Racing Awards have been announced, honouring the achievements in Irish Greyhound Racing in 2022.
JOB VACANCY CONTROL STEWARD THURLES & KILKENNY
GRI
7 February 2023
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Control Steward (Part-time, 3 days per week).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
€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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MULLINGAR STADIUM IS 90 YEARS OLD!
GRI
25 August 2022
Mullingar Greyhound Stadium are celebrating 90 years of racing!
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.
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.
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.
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.