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Talking Dogs
TALKING DERBY 2024 EPISODE 1 MONDAY 21ST OCTOBER
GRI
21 October 2024
The 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is finally underway! We witnessed 26 exhilarating heats on Friday and Saturday night in Dublin's Shelbourne Park and there's a lot to analyse, discuss and dissect for our Talking Dogs team.
VIDEO: ROUND 1, NIGHT 1 2024 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY
GRI
21 October 2024
Look back on all 13 blistering heats of the opening night of the 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
VIDEO: 2024 FONEZ GALWAY OAKS SEMI-FINAL
GRI
21 October 2024
Look back on the action now with us with commentary from George McDonagh and interviews with Semi-Final winners Damian Maginn and Evan McAuliffe.
UK RAIDER MARCH ON FREDDIE FASTEST HEAT WINNER IN OPENING ROUND OF IRISH DERBY
Sarah Kinsella
21 October 2024
Uk Raider March On Freddie Fastest Heat Winner In Opening Round Of Irish Derby
LORD OF CHARITY CONTINUES AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
21 October 2024
The wonderful Lord Of Charity Open Unraced continues at Enniscorthy this evening and it may be safe to expect more improved displays from a crop of very nice youngsters.
EXILE DOMINANT IN FAIR WARRIOR
Ian Fortune
21 October 2024
Conditions may have been wet and windy at Mullingar on Sunday afternoon but Road Exile and Manalishi Jet didn’t seem to mind as they emerged as good winners in the semi-finals of the Droopys Stud Fair Warrior Open 400.
CHANGES AT TOP OF DERBY MARKET
Ian Fortune
21 October 2024
Bockos Diamond remains at the head of the betting for the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby after his stunning Friday night success but sponsors Boylesports have not been afraid to shuffle the pack after the opening round.
DIAMOND SHARPEST TO THIRD BEND
Ian Fortune
21 October 2024
As has become tradition, we will take time to reflect on the third bend clocks after each round of the Boylesports Derby and the champion as regards the opening round was Bockos Diamond.
FLYING FREDDIE FASTEST AS DERBY DELIGHTS
Ian Fortune
20 October 2024
Few believed Friday While the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby may be only two nights deep, it’ already obvious that this is going to be a vintage renewal of the blue riband with Saturday night’s action following the tone set twenty-four hours earlier.
BOYLESPORTS DERBY DRAW – ROUND 2
Ian Fortune
20 October 2024
It was late into the evening when the draw for the second round of the Boylesports Derby was completed in the Champion Stakes suite on the top floor of Shelbourne Park but it has thrown up some wonderful clashes.
FOXWOOD DELIVERS IN STYLE IN KENNEDY CUP SEMIS
Peter Farrell
20 October 2024
Kindly sponsored by Gammell Car Sales, the semi finals of the Kennedy Cup served as the highlight on Saturday nights Limerick card and Foxwood Rip opened his account in the competition with a powerful performance to win convincingly.
DANZIG REBEL DIGS DEEP TO WIN THE CURRAHEEN PARK FEATURE
Barry Drake
20 October 2024
DANZIG REBEL (Ballymac Cashout-Livz Dream), trained by James Kelleher for owners the Castlegrounds-Syndicate, came home in front to win the €1,500 to the winner Jack, Mary & Brian Finn Memorial ON2/ON3 Unraced Stake at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 19/10/2024
GRI
19 October 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 19/10/2024:
WATCHING SATURDAYS DERBY FROM HOME OR ANOTHER STADIUM? FOLLOW WITH YOUR VIRTUAL RACE PROGRAMME
GRI
19 October 2024
The BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby action will be on SIS or on Intertrack from your local stadium racing tonight.
MORE FIREWORKS LIKELY IN BOYLESPORTS DERBY
Ian Fortune
19 October 2024
It seems safe to expect more fireworks at Shelbourne Park this evening as the opening round of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby draws to a conclusion.
INCREDIBLE START TO DERBY AS DIAMOND AND PAT SHINE
Ian Fortune
19 October 2024
The start of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby may have been much later this year but the extra weeks and months of waiting suddenly seemed worthwhile at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as the best greyhounds on the planet put on a clinic.
RAMPANT ROSSA QUICKEST IN FONEZ GALWAY OAKS SEMIS
Peter Farrell
19 October 2024
The first round heats of the BoyleSports Irish Derby may have dominated proceedings on Friday night, however, there was plenty of interest in the action at Galway as the semi finals of the Fonez Galway Oaks went down for decision.
WATCHING THE DERBY FROM HOME OR ANOTHER STADIUM? FOLLOW WITH YOUR VIRTUAL RACE PROGRAMME
GRI
18 October 2024
The BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby action will be on SIS or on Intertrack from your local stadium racing tonight.
DERBY NON-RUNNERS
Ian Fortune
18 October 2024
Greenwell Coe became the latest non-runner from the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby. His place will go to a reserve. So far there have a been a number of confirmed non-runner with each set to be replaced. Due to Irish regulations, reserves can’t be confirmed until weigh-in.
KATHLEEN A RARE PROSPECT FOR DYLAN
Ian Fortune
18 October 2024
The undoubted star of Thursday’s action at Shelbourne Park was Droopys Kathleen as he produced a scarily good performance to run out a facile winner of the €2,500 final of the Upcoming Puppy Oaks ON1 525 for Robert Gleeson and top jockey Dylan Browne-McMonagle.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 17/10/2024
GRI
17 October 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 17/10/2024:
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 183 SEAN BEATTY AND ADAM MATTHEWS
Barry Drake
17 October 2024
Barry is joined by two great guests this week; Sean Beatty and Adam Matthews.
YET MORE SPECIAL MARKETS FROM BOYLESPORTS
Ian Fortune
17 October 2024
On top of the special Derby markets sent to us to post yesterday, Boylesports have come up some more that may interest punters including a UK trained greyhound to land the blue riband.
KILCOHAN PARK TRACK SUPPORTERS AGM WATERFORD
Barry Drake
17 October 2024
Track Supporters Club AGM will take place at Waterford Greyhound Stadium on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 at 7.30pm.
NEW SHELBOURNE PARK MUSEUM ON MORNING IRELAND
GRI
16 October 2024
Pauric Lodge paid a visit to the new look Shelbourne Park and spoke to Orla about the new Museum. The interview aired on RTE Radio 1's Morning Ireland this morning. If you missed it, listen back now.
DERBY SPECIALS ON OFFER FROM SPONSORS
Ian Fortune
16 October 2024
Once again, sponsors Boylesports have been busy putting together a long list of special bets ahead of the start of the Derby.
GOURMET ISLAND NEW SPONSORS OF HUGELY VALUABLE PUPPY OAKS
Ian Fortune
16 October 2024
Following the news that Bernard Barry is to sponsor the Christmas Oaks with an enhanced winner’s purse, the upcoming Puppy Oaks has been given the same treatment with new sponsor Gourmet Island coming on board.
SHELBOURNE PARK – IMPORTANT NOTICES
Ian Fortune
16 October 2024
It’s obviously going to be a crazy period at Shelbourne Park all the way through to Christmas so to make life a little easier for all involved it’s worth taking note of some of the notices listed below, which include details of the Derby.
BALLYHIMIKIN JET STAKE A PERFECT PREP FOR NATIONAL PUPPY
Ian Fortune
16 October 2024
Billy Dunne is another man that is to sponsor a valuable event at Shelbourne Park with the Ballyhimkin Jet at Stud ON2 for January ‘23 whelps and younger expected to attract a few talented types.
NEW PICK 5 JACKPOT INTRODUCED AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
16 October 2024
The Pick 4 Jackpot has a long history at Shelbourne Park, both in its previous guise as the Twin Double Jackpot and the Pick 4, but it will have its last hurrah this week with a new Pick 5 Jackpot being introduced to replace its little brother.
SIS SHARE DERBY AND SHELBOURNE PARK NEWS
GRI
16 October 2024
As Derby fever hots up and Shelbourne Park is the place to be this autum, SIS are sharing regular updates and news, make sure you check it out!
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND TOTE ANNOUNCES REDUCED RETENTION RATE FOR THE BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY
GRI
15 October 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland Tote Announces Reduced Retention Rate for The BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby
ADDITIONAL RACING IN YOUGHAL
Barry Drake
15 October 2024
Additional Wednesday 30th October NON SIS racing.
KILKENNY REDEVELOPMENT SET TO COMMENCE
Ian Fortune
15 October 2024
Kilkenny has been a real success story in recent years with big crowds and a thriving betting market, allied with superb action over all grades.
JET FASTEST IN LORD OF CHARITY AS MEL IS WITHDRAWN
Ian Fortune
15 October 2024
After her stunning opening round display, Bushpark Mel was sadly a non-runner from the second round of the Lord of Charity Open Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday.
TALKING DERBY 2024 1ST ROUND PREVIEW
14 October 2024
Join Ian and Barry now as they give us their thoughts from the draw for the 1st Round of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound D
Pavilion On Fire In Droopys Stud Fair Warrior As Defending Champ Clocks Fastest Heat Win
Sarah Kinsella
14 October 2024
The Aidan McVeigh trained Pavilion Fire was the fastest heat winner in the second round of the Droopys Stud Fair Warrior at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
PAVILION ON FIRE IN FAIR WARRIOR
Ian Fortune
14 October 2024
With each passing heat, the action in the second round of the Droopys Stud Fair Warrior Open 400 got better and better.
SUPER SATURDAY LEAVES US SALIVATING AHEAD OF DERBY
Ian Fortune
13 October 2024
With the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby starting in less than a week, Saturday’s action at Shelbourne Park had real meaning with a number of Derby clues on offer.
TRIANGLE BRANDO LANDS THE KILCOHAN PARK FEATURE IN FINE STYLE
Barry Drake
13 October 2024
TRIANGLE BRANDO ran out a fine winner of the €1,500 to the winner Whitewood Kennels A3 Stake Final at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
ANNIE ON FAYA IN OPENING ROUND OF FONEZ GALWAY OAKS
Peter Farrell
13 October 2024
Kindly sponsored by Fonz.ie, the opening round heats of the Fonez Galway Oaks featured a brilliant card at the Connacht venue on Saturday and the standout performance was that of Annie On Faya as she spearheaded a treble of heat wins on the night for Murt Leahy.
SUSIE SETS THE SECOND ROUND KENNEDY CUP STANDARD
Peter Farrell
13 October 2024
The second round heats of the Gammell Kennedy Cup served as the highlight at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and Ashmore Susie bounced back from her opening round defeat to go quickest for John Boyle and Paul Hennessy.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 12/10/2024
GRI
12 October 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 12/10/2024:
BLUE IMPRESSES BEFORE DERBY BID
Ian Fortune
12 October 2024
Hawkfield Blue was the star turn at Shelbourne Park on Friday night as he completed his comeback with a serious run in the feature race, the final of the Shelbourne Park Museum Open 525.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 182 PAUL HENNESSY
Barry Drake
11 October 2024
Trainer Paul Hennessy joins Barry as they look forward to the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby and chat about some of the contenders to watch.
MINSK FOLLOWS IN MOTHER’S FOOTSTEPS
Ian Fortune
11 October 2024
Given her pedigree, it’s perhaps no surprise to see Meenagh Minsk turning into a very promising youngster.
A BONNIE DISPLAY FROM BIG JAWS AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
11 October 2024
Laura Earle and Pat Whelan will have to start planning for life in hotter company with their bright prospect Bonnie Big Jaws after he completed his unbeaten march through the valuable Jim Bolger Memorial A3 at Enniscorthy on Thursday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 10/10/2024
GRI
11 October 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 10/10/2024:
A MOMENT IN TIME - SHELBOURNE PARK MUSEUM
GRI
10 October 2024
Over a week in Summer 2024, we invited the people of Shelbourne Park to take part in a very special photography project for the new Shelbourne Park Museum.
TIME CLUB A GREAT INITIATIVE
Ian Fortune
10 October 2024
Willie Rigney and John Fox, the men behind Time Greyhound Nutrition, have been involved the sport of greyhound racing for a long number of years.
JOIN THE TIME CLUB
GRI
9 October 2024
Time Greyhound Nutrition has proudly launched its innovative Time Club.
BROWNE McMONAGLE WITH A BRIGHT PROSPECT
Ian Fortune
9 October 2024
Many top jockeys have dipped their toe into greyhound ownership in recent years and the latest of them is Dylan Browne McMonagle.
VIDEO: 2024 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY LAUNCH
GRI
9 October 2024
The 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is almost upon us and it was officially launched this week in Shelbourne Park.
VIDEO: 2024 BAR ONE RACING IRISH LAURELS FINAL
GRI
8 October 2024
Look back on Crafty Shivoo's win in Cork on Saturday night and more.
CATCH UP ON THE LAURELS FINAL TV SHOW
GRI
8 October 2024
Watch Saturday's live TV programme from Cork back now.
BUSHPARK MEL LOOKS VERY SPECIAL AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
8 October 2024
It came as no surprise that a number of very talented youngsters have already emerged from the Lord of Charity Unraced at Enniscorthy with Monday’s opening round proving some fine displays but there was also a potential superstar in action with Bushpark Mel producing one of the greatest debuts ever seen on Irish shores in the final heat.
OAKS WINNER SARAIDE IS A MUM
Ian Fortune
8 October 2024
We got word in recent days that Fleadh Saraide, who was last seen dead-heating the Sporting Press Irish Oaks in June, has become a mum. Her lucky owner Alan Quinn was delighted to report that she had a litter of eight, consisting of four dogs and four bitches.
TRIBAL SYD CHANGES HANDS BUT STAYS WITH MURT
Ian Fortune
8 October 2024
Tribal Syd has been one of the undoubted stars of 2024, claiming a famous victory in the Tipperary Cup, making a bold bid for Dundalk International Glory and using his stunning early speed to win a number of top-class races.
TALKING LAURELS 2024 EPISODE 5 MONDAY 7TH OCTOBER
GRI
7 October 2024
Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons are talking dogs with you this Monday as they reflect on the wonderful win of Crafty Shivoo in the 2024 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels Final in Cork's Curaheen Park Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.
THE 2024 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY IS LAUNCHED AT SHELBOURNE PARK
GRI
7 October 2024
Ireland’s largest independent bookmaker, BoyleSports, today launched the 2024 Irish Greyhound Derby at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
Mitchelstown Trained Crafty Shivoo Terrific Winner Of BarOne Racing Irish Laurels
Sarah Kinsella
7 October 2024
Crafty Shivoo was crowned the 2024 BarOne Racing Irish Laurels champion at Curraheen Park on Saturday night in front of a huge crowd with the action live on Virgin Media 2.
ZOZO SMASHES CLOCK AS FAIR WARRIOR GETS UNDERWAY
Ian Fortune
7 October 2024
At over three years of age, the lightly raced Glendale Zozo made his sprinting debut in only his sixth ever race at Mullingar on Sunday night in the opening round of the Droopys Stud Fair Warrior Open 400 and proceeded to smash the 400yd track record.
DROOPYS SUPPLY IMPRESSIVE ON LAURELS UNDERCARD
Barry Drake
6 October 2024
On the Laurels undercard, Droopys Supply impressed when winning the €2,000 to the winner Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels Consolation.
PAT THE MAIDEN DERBY HERO
Ian Fortune
6 October 2024
Bombay Pat again took the headlines at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, running out an exceptional winner of the inaugural Shelbourne Maiden Derby. His trajectory in recent weeks has been nothing short of sensational and he is now firmly amongst the favourites for Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby glory.
STAR FASTEST IN BOSCO GLEESON MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
6 October 2024
The Bosco Gleeson Memorial continued at Newbridge on Friday night and A Lucky Star set the standard with a superb 28.74 in the opening semi-final, in turn initiating a superb heat double for Jerry Melia.
CRAFTY SHIVOO WINS THE BAR ONE IRISH GREYHOUND LAURELS.
GRI
6 October 2024
Crafty Shivoo wins the Bar One Irish Greyhound Laurels.
MAGICAL BLAZE CLAIMS 2024 KASKO UNRACED AT THURLES
Peter Farrell
6 October 2024
All eyes were on the final of the Kasko Dog Foods ON2 525 at Thurles Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and it was Magical Blaze that dominated from the outset to take home the €2,200 first prize on offer.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 5/10/2024
GRI
5 October 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 5/10/2024:
WONDERFUL DISPLAYS APLENTY AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
5 October 2024
The Friday night at Shelbourne Park was exceptional with many wonderful displays and three quality finals up for decision.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 4/10/2024
GRI
4 October 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 4/10/2024:
KEEFILL THE LATEST UK RUNNER AIMING AT DERBY
Ian Fortune
4 October 2024
Fresh from the news that UK star March On Freddie is to take in the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, the further news that Keefill Maverick has been entered up comes as another bonus.
LAURELS FINAL RACE PROGRAMME
GRI
4 October 2024
The 2024 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels Final takes place this Saturday night in Curraheen Park, check out your free Virtual Race Programme now.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 3/10/2024
GRI
3 October 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 3/10/2024:
PUPS TO SHINE AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
3 October 2024
The weather conditions may have been biblical for the opening of the new Shelbourne Park last Thursday evening but there were still some fine displays from the unraced youngsters in the opening round of the Upcoming IGOBF National Puppy 0N2 525.
Tipperary Trained Stonepark Hoffa Claims €10,000 Paddy Merriman Memorial Final
Sarah Kinsella
1 October 2024
We were treated to some wonderful racing at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night with plenty of clues on show ahead of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby later this month.
TALKING LAURELS 2024 EPISODE 4 MONDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER
GRI
30 September 2024
Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and Bar One Racing's Kieran as they talk about all the big Laurels news ahead of the Final this Saturday night in Curaheen Park.
ANOTHER RED-HOT LIMERICK SALES
Peter Farrell
30 September 2024
Last Saturday, 28th September, saw Limerick Greyhound Stadium host a very popular sales auction which saw Rosshill Glory top the market as he fetched a handsome €5,600.
VIDEO: BAR ONE RACING IRISH LAURELS SEMI-FINALS
GRI
30 September 2024
Catch up on the Semi-Final action in Cork over the weekend.
CHARLIE MOVES WELL IN SHELBOURNE TRIAL
Ian Fortune
30 September 2024
The big question since Tuono Charlie captured his sixteenth victory on the bounce has been whether he would make a Derby challenge.
WINTER RACING FESTIVAL A POSSIBLE OPTION FOR BRILLIANT CLUE
Ian Fortune
30 September 2024
On Saturday night Droopys Clue created history by capturing the St Leger at Perry Barr for the second time, becoming the first greyhound in the long history of the classic to do so.
TAYLOR AND SHIVOO STAR IN THE BAR ONE RACING IRISH GREYHOUND LAURELS
Barry Drake
29 September 2024
Saturday night's racing at Curraheen Park produced some fantastic racing with a large crowd in attendance.
A NIGHT OF WONDERFUL DISPLAYS IN DUBLIN
Ian Fortune
29 September 2024
Saturday’s action at Shelbourne Park really was required viewing.
MAGICAL BLAZE SETS THE KASKO STANDARD AT THURLES
Peter Farrell
29 September 2024
The semi finals of the Kasko Dog Foods ON2 525 featured on Saturday night’s card at Thurles Greyhound Stadium and it was Magical Blaze that set the standard with a thoroughly impressive display in the second semi.
PORTDRINE PRODUCES THE MAGIC IN ADRIAN HANLEY DECIDER
Peter Farrell
29 September 2024
The final of the €1,400 to the winner Adrian Hanley Vet A1/A2 525 served as the highlight on Saturday night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and it proved a facile victory for the ever-reliable Portdrine Magic as he claimed a twelfth career success.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 28/9/2024
GRI
28 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 28/9/2024:
EXCEPTIONAL FRIDAY FARE IN DUBLIN
Ian Fortune
28 September 2024
Shelbourne Park was the place to be on Friday night with the twelve race-card offering so much entertaining action.
ROAD EXILE THE CURRAHEEN BANKER
Barry Drake
28 September 2024
ROAD EXILE rates nap material in the second semi-final of the €30,000 to the winner Bar One Racing in association with the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels at Curraheen Park tonight.
JETT TAKES OFF IN MEANEY MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
28 September 2024
Barrymore Jett took the headlines at Kilkenny on Friday night, showing plenty of pace and stamina to come from off the pace to win the Peter Meaney Memorial for Eamonn Dunne.
PERFECT SIX FROM SIX FOR DALEROAD DEVON
Barry Drake
28 September 2024
DALEROAD DEVON made it the perfect six wins from just six career outings when winning the €2,200 K.G.O.B.A A3 Tri Distance Final in the Kingdom on Friday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 27/9/2024
GRI
27 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 27/9/2024:
VIDEO: THE NEW LOOK SHELBOURNE PARK
GRI
27 September 2024
A New Look Shelboune Park Is Here... On Thursday night, the new look Shelbourne Park was unveiled for the first time as we welcome back our weekly Thursday night racing.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 181: CORK AND THURLES RACING PREVIEWS
Barry Drake
27 September 2024
The Laurels and the Kasko Unraced are the hot topics of conversation this week.
BERNARD BARRY TO SPONSOR CHRISTMAS OAKS
Ian Fortune
27 September 2024
In recent years the Christmas Oaks has provided a wonderful end to the racing year at Shelbourne Park.
FUTURE STARS MALDINI AND MINEOLA SHONE ON DEBUT
Ian Fortune
27 September 2024
In the continued search for some of the best racing debuts around Shelbourne Park, Ian Reeson came up with the goods.
THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA AT SHELBOURNE PARK
Ian Fortune
26 September 2024
When the doors of Shelbourne Park open this evening, it will mark the beginning of a new era for the sport on these shores.
GET SOME EXTRA STEPS IN WITH WALKTOBER 2024
Ian Fortune
26 September 2024
Do you want an excuse to get out on the road, pound the pavement and get your steps in?
HUGE SUM RAISED AT ENNISCORTHY FOR CONOR
Ian Fortune
26 September 2024
Only a matter of weeks ago, in mid-August, we spoke of the wonderful benefit meeting at Enniscorthy run in aid of the Chairde Conor appeal.
BROTHERS DIAMOND AND FREDDIE BIG MOVERS IN DERBY MARKET
Ian Fortune
26 September 2024
It probably comes as no surprise that there was plenty of movement at the head of the Boylesports Derby market in recent days with Bockos Diamond now clear at the top, while his litter brother March On Freddie is now just 14-1 with the sponsors after the news was announced on this very page of his intended participation.
DIRECTION AND DUDE SET TONGUES WAGGING ON DEBUT
Ian Fortune
25 September 2024
In our continued search for the best racing debuts around Shelbourne Park, we must thank John Carr and Anthony Dwyer for pointing out one of the very best.
MORE NOTABLE SHELBUORNE DEBUTS
Ian Fortune
24 September 2024
Fresh from our appeal on the best and fastest debuts at Shelbourne Park, Turlough Heeney and Robbie Donnelly were quick off the mark to remind us of Kilara Inferno.
TALKING LAURELS 2024 EPISODE 3 MONDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER
GRI
23 September 2024
Time to talk Laurels! Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and this week's guest, Cork sporting hero Jimmy Barry Murphy.
EPIC’S DEBUT GOT US THINKING
Ian Fortune
23 September 2024
Epic Ace was nothing short of sensational on debut at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
HOLLAND SENDS FIVE INTO THE SEMI FINALS OF THE IRISH GREYHOUND LAURELS AFTER A FANTASTIC DOUBLE
Barry Drake
22 September 2024
Champion trainer Graham Holland recorded a fantastic double in the quarter-finals of the Bar One Racing in association with the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Irish Greyhound Laurels at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
SERIOUS QUALITY ON SHOW AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
22 September 2024
Racing at the ‘old’ Shelbourne Park ended in some style on Saturday night with quality racing from start to finish.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 21/9/2024
GRI
22 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 21/9/2024:
DEPLOY STRIKES WHEN IT MATTERS
Ian Fortune
21 September 2024
Droopys Deploy may have found the trouble spots in his two outings in the prelims but he found room to race on the night that mattered at Shelbourne Park on Friday night, running out an impressive and rather easy winner of the feature, the Talking Dogs on Monday Open Unraced.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 20/9/2024
GRI
21 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 20/9/2024:
PAUL SCALLY
19 September 2024
Greyhound racing lost one of its most popular characters today with the news that Paul Scally, Thurles, has passed away peacefully
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 180 SHARON HUNT
Barry Drake
19 September 2024
Tuono Charlie is a name that’s been on many people’s lips over recent months and his trainer Sharon Hunt joins Barry this week
WILLIAM HANLON
19 September 2024
Greyhound racing lost another great stalwart earlier this week with the passing of William Hanlon, or Billy as he was known to his many friends.
GEM MAKES BRIGHT START TO STUD CAREER
Ian Fortune
18 September 2024
When the news came through that Jacktavern Gem suffered a career ending injury after his sensational racing debut in the opening round of the Champion Open Unraced at Kilkenny, it came as a real gut punch to his owners the Pillar Syndicate and trainer Adam Dunford.
REVISED SALES FIXTURES FOR SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2024
GRI
18 September 2024
The following are the Revised Sales Dates and Venues for Greyhound Sales from September to December 2024:
PAT FLANAGAN CONFIRMED AS CHAIRMAN OF RÁSAÍOCHT CON EIREANN
GRI
2 September 2024
We are pleased to announce that Minister Charlie McConalogue has appointed Pat Flanagan as the Chairman of Rásaíocht Con Eireann. Pat, an experienced veterinary surgeon, is a current member of the board of RCÉ. He succeeds Frank Nyhan who served as Chairman for 6 years.
GRI SHOP INTRODUCES NEW PARADE SOFTSHELL GILET
GRI
26 August 2024
In response to the requests from trainers and handlers, the GRI Shop is delighted to announce the addition of a Gilet, priced at €29.95.
AMENDMENTS TO OUT OF TIME PERIOD IN NOVICE GREYHOUNDS
GRI
21 August 2024
At the latest Regulation Committee, the following changes to our Novice Racing System have been approved.
ADVICE REGARDING LEPTOSPIROSIS
GRI
2 August 2024
There have been reports of cases of leptospirosis in dogs in parts of the country. Leptospirosis is a disease that is best known for causing jaundice in dogs. It is fatal in most cases unless treated very early after onset. Of greater concern, is the danger that leptospirosis poses for people who come into contact with a dog suffering from the disease. It is highly contagious to both humans and other dogs.
CALLING ALL RACING FANS! DONATE YOUR TROPHIES, STORIES & MEMORABILIA TO SHELBOURNE PARK MUSEUM
GRI
29 July 2024
Are you a passionate racing enthusiast with a collection of cherished trophies? Do you have a family trophy that has a great story and you are not sure where to display? We invite you to be part of history at the Shelbourne Park Museum! Your trophies and the stories behind them can become part of our permanent exhibit, celebrating the rich heritage of greyhound racing.
BE PART OF HISTORY – AN APPEAL FOR YOUR MEMORIES
Ian Fortune
25 July 2024
Many of you may have read that RCÉ are asking for your help when it comes to the planned museum at Shelbourne Park. As we near one hundred years of greyhound racing in Ireland, it has never been more important to remember our history and this is the perfect opportunity to do so.
BE PART OF AN EXCITING MUSEUM PROJECT IN SHELBOURNE PARK THIS FRIDAY
25 July 2024
We want you to be part of an exciting project for the new museum, which is due to arrive soon at Shelbourne Park!
RCÉ PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MÍCHEÁL Ó MUIRCHEARTAIGH
GRI
25 June 2024
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) has paid tribute to Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh who has died at the age of 93.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND LAUNCHES NEW SALES SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
GRI
25 June 2024
Rásaíocht Con Éireann/Greyhound Racing Ireland (RCÉ/GRI) has this week launched 3 new social media channels dedicated to the promotion of Greyhound Sales across Ireland. The launch of these channels forms part of a wider plan to further engage those looking to purchase a greyhound and to generate interest and conversation around sales events.
GRI NOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF GREYHOUNDS AT LICENSED SALES AUCTIONS
GRI
24 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland wishes to advise, that from and including May 1st 2024, it will be a condition of sale, that all purchasers of greyhounds at licensed auctions, must be able to furnish their Irish Coursing Club (ICC) Owner Registration Number to the greyhound stadium in advance of bidding on any greyhound at the auction. This number will be recorded by the stadium for traceability purposes.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND - HEAD OFFICE AWARDED SMARTER TRAVEL MARK AT BRONZE LEVEL
GRI
21 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is proud to announce that its Head Office has been awarded the Smarter Travel Mark at Bronze level. This prestigious recognition highlights GRI’s commitment to promoting sustainable travel options and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility within the organisation.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES €15,000 DONATION FROM BETDAQ TO THE IRISH RETIRED GREYHOUND TRUST
GRI
10 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland is delighted to announce that the betting exchange company BETDAQ has donated €15,000 to the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT). The IRGT, the designated charity of the greyhound racing industry, is dedicated to the rehoming of greyhounds after their racing careers have concluded.
A VISIT TO OUR 2024 CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL WINNING CLUB
GRI
5 June 2024
When Knockeen Dazzler won the 2024 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Final in Limerick Greyhound Stadium his nominated club, Mountcollins GAA, were cheering him on from the stands. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of JP & Noreen McManus, the club also won on the night, taking home a €10,000 winner's prize and a free fundraising night in Limerick.
GREYHOUND RACING STADIA NATIONWIDE RAISE €10,000 IN AID OF THE DILLON QUIRKE FOUNDATION
GRI
1 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is delighted to announce the donation of €10,000 raised from the recent Jerseys At The Dogs Nationwide Bucket Collection to the Dillon Quirke Foundation.
VIDEO: THE STORY BEHIND THE WALL - PAINTING OUR SUSTAINABILITY STORY WITH A MURAL
GRI
25 May 2024
In Limerick, Limerick Greyhound Stadium stands as a prominent venue for racing enthusiasts. However, beyond the track, an initiative has been underway to promote sustainability and biodiversity on the site.
UNVEILING OF "COILLTE KIRBY" AT LIMERICK GREYHOUND STADIUM: A LEGACY FROM THE 2024 CON & ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL
GRI
24 May 2024
As part of the launch activities for 2024 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial (kindly sponsored by Noreen & JP McManus and named in honour of Noreen’s parents, Con & Annie Kirby, Limerick Greyhound Stadium introduced an innovative tree planting project.
APPOINTMENT OF NEW BOARD MEMBER TO RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN
GRI
1 May 2024
Rásaíocht Con Éireann has been advised by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr Charlie McConalogue, of his appointment of Louise McKenna as a Board member of Rásaíocht Con Éireann.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON EIREANN SUPPORT TUS BURSARY INITIATIVE
GRI
1 May 2024
Joy Neville, former rugby international and special guest at the Leaders@TUS Scholarship 10th-anniversary celebration this week, as 11 students were honored with scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year.
GRI NOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF GREYHOUNDS AT LICENSED SALES AUCTIONS
GRI
1 May 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland wishes to advise, that from and including May 1st 2024, it will be a condition of sale, that all purchasers of greyhounds at licensed auctions, must be able to furnish their Irish Coursing Club (ICC) Owner Registration Number to the greyhound stadium in advance of bidding on any greyhound at the auction. This number will be recorded by the stadium for traceability purposes.
RCÉTS FIGURES FOR 2023
GRI
10 April 2024
In 2023, Rásaíocht Con Éireann allocated €3.15 million to traceability, care and welfare matters and continued to expand its programme of welfare and care initiatives from the Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System (RCÉTS) to its ongoing support for the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT).
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME FOR 2024
GRI
11 March 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) have announced the details for the Kennel Improvement Scheme for 2024.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL BREEDERS BONUS PAYMENT
GRI
12 February 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland Announces Additional Breeders Bonus Payment for Oaks & Bitch Stakes
RCÉ/GRI RESPONSE TO IRISH EXAMINER ARTICLE
GRI
11 January 2024
The Irish Examiner has today published a front page article with the headline "Tipperary woman banned from dog ownership raced greyhounds after court ruling". Rásaíocht Con Éireann was contacted in advance for a statement, which was issued on Friday 5th January 2024. RCÉ is disappointed to note that key information provided was not reflected in the report.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND PARTICIPATE IN REDUCE YOUR USE CAMPAIGN
GRI
8 December 2023
Earlier today Greyhound Racing Ireland announced their participation in the Governments "Reduce Your Use" energy efficiency campaign for 2023/2024.
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.