Ian Fortune
1 April 2025
Twelve became six in the semi-finals of the Future Champion & Michael Fortune Memorial Open Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday evening with Priceless Romeo producing another brilliant display to take the headlines for Paul Hennessy, Bryan and Kathleen Murphy.
Peter Farrell
1 April 2025
We’re already halfway through the 2025 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial at Limerick and things are really starting to heat up with a number of super performances over the weekend.
GRI
31 March 2025
It's time for our weekly fix of Greyhound Racing chat as Ian Fortune and Barry Caul are joined by BresBet's Carl Perry.
GRI
31 March 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is delighted to continue its support for the TUS Community and Industry Scholarship Awards, which celebrated its latest group of recipients in a special ceremony at the new TUS Coonagh Campus on Monday, March 24, 2025.
GRI
31 March 2025
Celebrating Our Local Hero:
GRI
31 March 2025
Join Ian Fortune in Dublin's Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium as we take a look at the Semi-Finals and see how our final line-up was decided.
Ian Fortune
31 March 2025
Anyone that sat down to price the final of the Bresbet Easter Cup will know that it was no easy task but sponsors Bresbet have put their opinion down on paper and installed Hopes Teddy as favourite to land the classic.
Ian Fortune
31 March 2025
Sensational Boylesports Derby champion Bockos Diamond was seen by the public for the first time since his Derby triumph when he trialed at Towcester yesterday afternoon.
Peter Farrell
30 March 2025
The opening round heats of the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial was very much a case of shadow-boxing, however, the action ramped up at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as several trackers stepped up their bid for the €80,000 to the winner Classic.
Ian Fortune
30 March 2025
The stage is set for the most incredible finish to the 2025 Bresbet Easter Cup after two wonderful semi-finals at a busy Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
Peter Farrell
30 March 2025
There was a brilliant €5,000 on offer for the winner of the RCETS App A3 525 on Saturday night at Galway Greyhound Stadium and it was Great Morning that emerged victorious for owner Mary Clarke.
Barry Drake
30 March 2025
Defending Champion ROAD EXILE (Droopys Sydney-Trusted Exile) delivered a fantastic performance in the opening round of the €5,000 to the winner Two Wheel Training Supersprint at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
GRI
30 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 29/3/2025:
Ian Fortune
29 March 2025
A foster mother is urgently required in the West Limerick area.
Ian Fortune
29 March 2025
There were a number of noteworthy displays at Shelbourne Park on Friday night including that of Lincoln Symphony in the final of the Upcoming Sweepstakes A3 525.
GRI
29 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 28/3/2025:
Peter Farrell
28 March 2025
There was a special achievement at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Thursday night as the kennel of Tina and Abigail Morrissey recorded a fabulous five-timer.
GRI
28 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 27/3/2025:
27 March 2025
The 2025 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial got underway with 12 fantastic opening round heats on Saturday 22nd March at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
Barry Drake
27 March 2025
This week, Barry speaks to young Kildare Greyhound Trainer, Shaun Conway.
Ian Fortune
27 March 2025
For the second week running, team Hennessy were on show at Towcester on Wednesday afternoon with Lennies Desire, Hello Diego, Boylesports Blue and Barefoot On Fire all trialling.
Ian Fortune
25 March 2025
The second round of the Future Champion and Michael Fortune Memorial Open Unraced again provided some outstanding racing at Enniscorthy on Monday evening.
Ian Fortune
25 March 2025
Carrick Aldo has been a truly remarkable greyhound over the past two years, establishing himself as one of the most popular and talented trackers in training.
GRI
24 March 2025
Ian Fortune, Barry Caul and guest Dr. Simon Gillson chat about the BresBet Easter Cup and the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial
Peter Farrell
23 March 2025
The opening round heats of the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial dominated Saturday night’s card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and it didn’t fail to produce the goods as some terrific performances coincided with a number of big name eliminations.
Ian Fortune
23 March 2025
The Bresbet Easter Cup delivered even more drama and wonderful action at a busy Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
23 March 2025
SILVERHILL FREYA (Ballymac Bolger-Silverhill Joyce) made it five wins from her last five outings with a stunning performance in the final of the €7,000 to the winner Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks Final at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
23 March 2025
BANTER BOOST (Roxholme Olaf-Banter Breeze) completed a hat trick of straight successes in the final of the €7,000 to the winner Deise Plastering Novice 730 Staken at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
Peter Farrell
23 March 2025
The semi finals of the €5,000 to the winner RCETS A3 525 served as the highlight on last night’s card at Galway Greyhound Stadium and Brickhill Moana went quickest as she doubled down on a fine performance one-week prior.
GRI
22 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 22/3/2025:
Ian Fortune
22 March 2025
Lotto Other News merely laughed off a tricky draw to emerge a most impressive and thoroughly deserving winner of the Deadly Kennels McCalmont Cup at Kilkenny on Friday night.
Ian Fortune
22 March 2025
A glance at the recent card of La Pepinillo will tell you all you need to know about his current well-being with racecard comments on each of his last five victories reading, fast away, always led.
GRI
21 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 21/3/2025:
GRI
21 March 2025
The Group Stadium and Commercial Director will manage and deliver commercial growth, profitability and viability of RCÉ/GRI business across its 9 stadia, overseeing organisational strategic commercial development and associated operational management.
Barry Drake
21 March 2025
With such a busy few days last weekend, we almost forgot to highlight last Saturday’s feature at Youghal Greyhound Stadium….
Ian Fortune
21 March 2025
Thursday’s feature race at Shelbourne Park was the final of the Droopy Flytline @ Stud ON2 525 and it went right down to the wire with Coolemount Ziggy getting up late to emerge a narrow winner over the long-time leader Ballymac Chara.
GRI
20 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 20/3/2025:
Barry Drake
20 March 2025
This week, Barry chats with Robert Gleeson and Willie Rigney.
GRI
20 March 2025
On Sunday 9th March 2025, we gathered in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium to celebrate the achievements in Irish Greyhound Racing in 2024.
Ian Fortune
20 March 2025
Graham Holland is set to have his first set of trials at Towcester on Sunday week, March 30th.
Ian Fortune
20 March 2025
Paul Hennessy trialled a team of four at Towcester yesterday afternoon with a view to challenging for both the upcoming Maiden Derby and English Derby at the Northamptonshire venue.
GRI
19 March 2025
GRI are thrilled to announce that the popular Talking Dogs Monday Night Review podcast is not only back for its 2025 season but is now available on Spotify!
Ian Fortune
19 March 2025
It was wonderful to hear GRI Chairman Pat Flanagan confirming at the National Greyhound Racing Awards that Virgin Media will be covering the final of the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial live on terrestrial television on Saturday, April 19th.
GRI
18 March 2025
Our favourite Talking Dogs chat is back for 2025!
Ian Fortune
18 March 2025
There was quite a start to the Future Champion & Michael Fortune Memorial Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night. So many of those on show seem certain to go onto have a good career but a few really stood out including Burgess Hazel, who posted a rapid 28.71 to set the standard.
Ian Fortune
18 March 2025
After a series of impressive runs, Bogger Pat has been changed hands over the weekend and is to join Pat Buckley and his ever-growing team for the upcoming Con & Annie Kirby Memorial.
Ian Fortune
16 March 2025
Those that ventured to Shelbourne Park on Saturday night were served up a bit of everything in the opening round of the Bresbet Easter Cup.
Peter Farrell
16 March 2025
Just one week out from the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial for 2025, a number of potential challengers were put through their paces at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night, however, the feature on what was a twelve-race card was the final of the Tom Real Memorial A2 525.
Barry Drake
16 March 2025
SILVERHILL FREYA (Ballymac Bolger-Silverhill Joyce) set the standard in the semi finals of the €7,000 to the winner Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
16 March 2025
BANTER BOOST, trained by Owen McKenna for owners Peadar and Sarah O’Dwyer, was again the star of the show at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night as the semi finals of the €5,000 to the winner Deise Plastering Novice 730 Stake took centre stage.
Ian Fortune
16 March 2025
Less than a week after being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Brendan Matthews was back to business at Dundalk, sending out the promising and rapidly improving Recovery to win the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Trial Stake at Dundalk on Saturday night.
GRI
15 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 15/3/2025:
Peter Farrell
15 March 2025
All eyes were on Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night as the final of the Kilcolgan Castle Connacht Derby took centre stage and the €9,000 to the winner feature went the way of Magical Mag as she romped to a thoroughly impressive victory.
Ian Fortune
15 March 2025
Droopys Bundle completed her unbeaten passage through the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Bitch Unraced 525 at Newbridge on Friday night, providing further evidence that she could yet develop into one of the best in training with a superb display of track craft, determination and pure pace.
Ian Fortune
15 March 2025
The cream is certainly starting to rise to the top in the Deadly Kennels McCalmont Cup with both of Friday’s semi-final winners Kapuka Warrior and Lotto Other News proven at the highest level in the past.
Ian Fortune
15 March 2025
La Pepinillo was again the star in the Guys And Dolls A2 at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, winning his semi-final in style, while Chelsea Pat won the female half of the draw as she again displayed real professionalism.
GRI
14 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 14/3/2025:
GRI
14 March 2025
The 2025 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial was officially launched in Limerick Greyhound Stadium in front a terrific crowd representing both the Limerick GAA and Greyhound Racing communities.
GRI
14 March 2025
There was an incredible finish to the TIME Irish Cesarewitch at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium on Sunday afternoon with Singalong Dolly finding a way to create history by becoming just the fourth multiple winner of the Classic.
GRI
14 March 2025
It was a busy night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Thursday 13th March, as the team hosted the launch of the 12th annual Con & Annie Kirby Memorial, sponsored by JP and Noreen McManus.
GRI
13 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 13/3/2025:
GRI
12 March 2025
Join us now to look back on a wonderful win for Droopys Patriot in the 2025 T. Nolan CVRT Juvenile Classic Final in Tralee's Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
Ian Fortune
11 March 2025
In a week when two of the graduates of the 2024 Champion Open Unraced were named as award winners at the National Greyhound Racing Awards at Shelbourne Park on Sunday, it seems fitting to look forward to this year’s renewal.
Ian Fortune
11 March 2025
Those involved in the wonderful refurbishment of Shelbourne Park have had reason to get excited in recent days with the news that the project has been shortlisted for three prestigious ICE Awards.
Ian Fortune
10 March 2025
Shelbourne Park was looking typically resplendent on Sunday evening for the 2024 National Greyhound Racing Awards as we recognised the achievements of the best and brightest in our sport.
Ian Fortune
9 March 2025
There was an incredible finish to the TIME Irish Cesarewitch at Mullingar on Sunday afternoon with Singalong Dolly finding a way to create history by becoming just the fourth multiple winner of the midlands classic, cruelly denying a brave Radical Scoby in a most memorable contest.
Peter Farrell
9 March 2025
All eyes were on the final of the €9,000 to the winner Clonbrien Treaty Limerick Oaks on Saturday night and Barefoot On Fire built on her terrific semi final performance with a flawless, trap-to-line victory for Bryan and Kathleen Murphy.
Ian Fortune
9 March 2025
It was a low-key Saturday evening at Shelbourne Park but there were a couple of moments of magic that will leave those present salivating for the start of the Bresbet Easter Cup next weekend.
Ian Fortune
9 March 2025
The entire complexion of the Kilbride Kennels Midlands Derby decider changed before a greyhound even went to traps at Mullingar on Saturday evening with Phoenix Charlie coming in as a reserve into trap four in place of his kennel companion Noirs Best.
Barry Drake
9 March 2025
GLENGAR MARTHA (Droopys Sydney-Glengarbadminton) went quickest on the clock in the opening round of the €7,000 to the winner Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
9 March 2025
BANTER BOOST, trained by Owen McKenna for Peadar O’Dwyer and Sarah O’Dwyer, set the standard in the opening round of the €5,000 to winner Deise Plastering Novice 730 at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
GRI
8 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 8/3/2025:
Ian Fortune
8 March 2025
Droopys Bundle and Callawayballymac both impressed at Newbridge on Friday night to book their place in the final of the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Bitch Unraced 525.
Ian Fortune
8 March 2025
The Deadly Kennels McCalmont Cup has a rich history.
Ian Fortune
8 March 2025
There was some superb racing at Shelbourne Park on Friday night with two finals up for decision, while the second round of the Guy And Dolls A2 also provided some exciting racing action.
Barry Drake
8 March 2025
DROOPYS PATRIOT (Dorotas Wildcat-Droopys Alyssa) ran out a magnificent winner of the €11,000 to the winner T Nolan C.V.R.T Centre Juvenile Classic at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
Peter Farrell
8 March 2025
Kindly sponsored by Karen Geoghegan, the semi finals of Kilcolgan Castle Connacht Derby took centre stage at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night and both semis were very evenly matched as Magical Mag went narrowly quickest.
Peter Farrell
8 March 2025
There was an eleven-race card on offer at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday night, however, the main attraction were the semi finals of the E.M Mechanical ON2/ON3 525 and this saw Ballinveala Bolt set a blistering standard.
GRI
7 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 7/3/2025:
Ian Fortune
7 March 2025
Thursday night racing returned to Shelbourne Park and there were some decent displays including a 28.74 return from Mark Connolly’s Speed Flash in the finale, but in terms of the feature action, the opening round of the Droopys Flytline @ Stud ON2 525 was the highlight.
Barry Drake
7 March 2025
Exciting Sweepstake Action this Saturday Night at Kilcohan Park.
GRI
6 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 6/3/2025:
Barry Drake
6 March 2025
This week, Barry chats with WGOBA’s Hughie Keleghan, a lifelong greyhound racing enthusiast whose journey in the sport began as a teenager.
GRI
5 March 2025
A sunny Shelbourne Park was the backdrop to the launch of the 2025 BresBet Easter Cup this week.
Ian Fortune
5 March 2025
After it was confirmed last week that Clonbrien Treaty was on his way back from a spell on the sidelines in an attempt to defend his Bresbet Easter Cup crown, he highlighted his well-being in a sprint trial at Limerick on Saturday night.
GRI
4 March 2025
With the help of the Job Fairy and her magical viewfinder, Sonaí imagines life as a dog trainer when he is older.
GRI
4 March 2025
Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium has announced that Apex Global Resources have confirmed they will continue as the title sponsors of the Cork Oaks for 2025. Sean McGrath, Managing Director, Apex Global Resources, was in Curraheen Park to launch the event which will take place over 3 weekends during March (8th, 15th & 22nd).
GRI
4 March 2025
The BresBet team made the journey to Shelbourne Park this week to launch the 2025 Easter Cup, one of Ireland’s top class greyhound competitions. This will be the fourth year that the Sheffield-based online bookmaker, which specialises in football, horse, and greyhound racing has sponsored this classic event.
GRI
3 March 2025
A text from Brigid Murphy in Cork confirmed the sad news that her beloved retired greyhound, Skyler, had passed away today, Monday 3rd March.
GRI
3 March 2025
On Sunday, Ted Collins will be honoured with a Special Merit Award at the RCÉ/GRI National Greyhound Racing Awards. Ted's father was one of the founders of Shelbourne Park and Ted himself spent over six decades working there, the majority as Veterinary Surgeon. Ian Fortune spoke to Ted for a special piece for the Shelbourne Park Museum - have a listen!
Peter Farrell
3 March 2025
Owners and trainers please note the below information regarding trial and race information at Galway Greyhound Stadium
Ian Fortune
3 March 2025
The stage is set for a wonderful finish to the Time Irish Cesarewitch next Sunday with defending champion Singalong Dolly amongst the six qualifiers after yesterday’s semi-finals but honour of going fastest went to Pennys Cailin as she dipped under the 33 second barrier.
Ian Fortune
3 March 2025
Finfin and Noirs Best claimed their place in the final of the Kilbride Kennels Midlands Derby on the back of a victory in Saturday’s semi-finals at Mullingar.
Ian Fortune
3 March 2025
Jacktavern Chief was an Irish trained winner in the opening round of the PGR Monmore Puppy Derby on Saturday night, showing superb early speed after a tardy start to lead before the corner for a narrow victory.
Peter Farrell
2 March 2025
The semi finals of the €9,000 to the winner Clonbrien Treaty Limerick Oaks took centre stage on Saturday night and while Rinnwood Gem maintained her unbeaten run in the event, it was Barefoot On Song who showed her hand ahead of the valuable decider in one week's time.
Peter Farrell
2 March 2025
There was a twelve-race card on offer at Thurles Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and the feature was another treble for the kennel of Paddy Scally.
Ian Fortune
2 March 2025
Saturday’s card at Shelbourne Park provided some fine displays, particularly in the latter part of the evening with the headlines going to Invergarry as he took the feature, the final of the Barking Buzz A1/A2 Tri Distance.
Ian Fortune
2 March 2025
Callaway Knegare continues to impress in his preparations for a tilt at the Bresbet Easter Cup.
Barry Drake
2 March 2025
MISTER MYLES, in the care of Ross Myles for the Clonmel Five Syndicate, ran out a popular winner of the feature at Curraheen Park on Saturday night, the €5,000to the winner TIME Greyhound Nutrition Cork Cup.
GRI
2 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 1/3/2025:
Ian Fortune
1 March 2025
There was some wonderful sweepstake action at Shelbourne Park on Friday night and plenty of fine displays but none could live up to that of Pain Barrier as he clocked a sizzling 28.15 to set the standard in the opening round of the Guys And Dolls A2/A3 525.
Ian Fortune
1 March 2025
Droopys Bro will be very hard to beat in the Deadly Kennels McCalmont Cup if he continues to run as he did in Friday’s opening round.
Ian Fortune
1 March 2025
Droopys Bundle made a bright start to her career at Newbridge on Friday night, setting the standard in the opening round of the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Bitch Unraced Stake.
Barry Drake
1 March 2025
It was all about trainer Pat Buckley in the semi finals of the T Nolan C.V.R.T Centre Juvenile Classic at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
Peter Farrell
1 March 2025
The second round heats of the Kilcolgan Castle Connacht Derby featured on Friday night’s card at Galway Greyhound Stadium and it was Breaghmore Dice that got back to winning ways in emphatic fashion for owner MJ Corrigan.
GRI
1 March 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 28/2/2025:
GRI
28 February 2025
As February comes to a close, Greyhound Racing Ireland is wrapping up Dental Health Awareness Month, an initiative dedicated to highlighting the importance of maintaining good oral health in greyhounds.
GRI
21 February 2025
Dates and Venues for Greyhound Sales in 2025 have been confirmed.
GRI
13 February 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann/Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is pleased to announce the implementation of a new SIS Prizemoney distribution structure, effective the week commencing February 24, 2025.
GRI
30 December 2024
One of the most exciting developments in greyhound racing in 2024 was the re-opening of the new look Shelbourne Park.
GRI
23 December 2024
Still searching for those last minute gifts? Give them the gift of a great night out!
GRI
13 December 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland and SIS have announced the extension, and significant expansion, of an agreement to showcase major feature events into 2025.
GRI
22 November 2024
The following are the Sales Dates and Venues for Greyhound Sales for Q1 of 2025:
GRI
13 November 2024
The 2025 Classics and Features Calendar has been released with the key dates for all of the big events in Irish Greyhound Racing.
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.
GRI
9 October 2024
Time Greyhound Nutrition has proudly launched its innovative Time Club.
GRI
30 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Museum Officially Opens
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
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.
GRI
21 August 2024
At the latest Regulation Committee, the following changes to our Novice Racing System have been approved.
GRI
2 August 2024
There have been reports of cases of leptospirosis in dogs in parts of the country. Leptospirosis is a disease that is best known for causing jaundice in dogs. It is fatal in most cases unless treated very early after onset. Of greater concern, is the danger that leptospirosis poses for people who come into contact with a dog suffering from the disease. It is highly contagious to both humans and other dogs.
GRI
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
GRI
11 March 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) have announced the details for the Kennel Improvement Scheme for 2024.
GRI
12 February 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland Announces Additional Breeders Bonus Payment for Oaks & Bitch Stakes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GRI
18 November 2021
ADVICE FOR TRAINERS AND OWNERS: FEEDING OF ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS TO RACING GREYHOUNDS
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.
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.
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.
GRI
22 September 2021
Greyhound Welfare advisory note for Kennel Cough
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.
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).
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.
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.
GRI
13 January 2021
We've begun to roll out our new RCÉTS (Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System) app and website this week.
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.
GRI
17 December 2020
A reminder of the steps to rehome your retired racing greyhound with the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust.
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.
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.
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.
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.