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.
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.
Ian Fortune
6 October 2024
Road Exile is set to show his class as the Droopys Stud Fair Warrior Open 400 gets underway at Mullingar this afternoon. This year’s competition boasts a €5,000 winner’s purse and Road Exile is seen as favourite to land the prize.
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.
GRI
6 October 2024
Crafty Shivoo wins the Bar One Irish Greyhound Laurels.
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.
GRI
5 October 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 5/10/2024:
Ian Fortune
5 October 2024
The Friday night at Shelbourne Park was exceptional with many wonderful displays and three quality finals up for decision.
GRI
4 October 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 4/10/2024:
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.
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.
GRI
3 October 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 3/10/2024:
Barry Drake
3 October 2024
All roads lead to Curraheen Park on Saturday night for the €30,000 to the winner Bar One Racing in association with the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels.
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.
Ian Fortune
3 October 2024
After the success of last year’s stake, there is every reason to follow the 2024 renewal of the Lord of Charity open Unraced which kicks off at Enniscorthy on Monday night.
Ian Fortune
3 October 2024
The Droopys Stud Fair Warrior Open 400 kicks off at Mullingar on Sunday night and there are a couple of notable entries.
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.
Peter Farrell
1 October 2024
Owners and trainers should note that the Galway Oaks is just around the corner with the opening round scheduled for Saturday, 12th October.
Ian Fortune
1 October 2024
After the news broke last week that March On Freddie was bound for Shelbourne Park for a tilt at the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, it was confirmed yesterday that the stunningly fast son of Dorotas Wildcat will have his first look at the Dublin venue on Saturday.
Ian Fortune
1 October 2024
Greenwell Coe is coming to Shelbourne Park. That was the big news after he ran away with the Yorkshire Derby at Doncaster at the weekend.
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.
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.
GRI
30 September 2024
Catch up on the Semi-Final action in Cork over the weekend.
GRI
30 September 2024
Press Release: Exciting Live Coverage of Bar One Irish Greyhound Laurels on VMTV 2
Sarah Kinsella
30 September 2024
Crafty Shivoo is the 5/4 favourite with the sponsors to win the BarOne Racing Irish Laurels Final at Curraheen Park this Saturday.
Ian Fortune
30 September 2024
News just came through that tonight’s card at the Brandywell in Derry has been cancelled due to mindless vandalism. It came as quite a shock and real disappointment to those who put their heart and soul into the track but felt it was better to postpone the meeting.
Peter Farrell
30 September 2024
Owners and trainers please note that as a result of last night's need to cancel racing at Clonmel, the track will now race on Tuesday, 1st October.
Ian Fortune
30 September 2024
Bombay Pat was by some margin the fastest semi-final winner in the inaugural Maiden Derby at Shelbourne Park at the weekend and it is no surprise he has been installed the clear favourite for the €7,500 decider this coming weekend.
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.
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.
Barry Drake
29 September 2024
Saturday night's racing at Curraheen Park produced some fantastic racing with a large crowd in attendance.
Ian Fortune
29 September 2024
Saturday’s action at Shelbourne Park really was required viewing.
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.
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.
GRI
28 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 28/9/2024:
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.
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.
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.
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.
GRI
27 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 27/9/2024:
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.
Barry Drake
27 September 2024
The Laurels and the Kasko Unraced are the hot topics of conversation this week.
GRI
27 September 2024
Information ahead of Saturday's sales in Limerick
Ian Fortune
27 September 2024
In recent years the Christmas Oaks has provided a wonderful end to the racing year at Shelbourne Park.
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.
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.
Ian Fortune
26 September 2024
Do you want an excuse to get out on the road, pound the pavement and get your steps in?
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.
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.
Vinny Grennan
25 September 2024
Limerick Sales Preview Saturday 28th September.
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.
Ian Fortune
25 September 2024
It was only in recent days Grouchos Duke got a mention on this very page as one of the greyhounds to make a memorable start to his career at Shelbourne Park.
Ian Fortune
24 September 2024
There will be an English challenge for this year’s Boylesports Irish Derby with the wonderful news that the hugely talented March On Freddie is set to take his chance in the upcoming classic.
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.
GRI
23 September 2024
Time to talk Laurels! Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and this week's guest, Cork sporting hero Jimmy Barry Murphy.
Ian Fortune
23 September 2024
Epic Ace was nothing short of sensational on debut at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
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.
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.
GRI
22 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 21/9/2024:
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.
GRI
21 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 20/9/2024:
19 September 2024
Greyhound racing lost one of its most popular characters today with the news that Paul Scally, Thurles, has passed away peacefully
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
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.
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.
GRI
18 September 2024
The following are the Revised Sales Dates and Venues for Greyhound Sales from September to December 2024:
Barry Drake
17 September 2024
Darren Hogan (Curraheen Park Racing Team) was in touch and he's looking for entries for two Unraced Stakes that are upcoming:
Ian Fortune
17 September 2024
There were two wonderful pieces of news yesterday as far as the upcoming Fair Warrior Open 400 at Mullingar was concerned.
Ian Fortune
17 September 2024
After a sensational Shelbourne Park debut on Saturday night, it came as no surprise to see Bockos Diamond promoted back to the head of the betting for the upcoming Irish Derby with sponsor’s Boylesports.
Ian Fortune
17 September 2024
Swords Rex was a true superstar on the track and he is now aiming to become a star as a sire.
Sarah Kinsella
17 September 2024
Tuono Charlie was crowned the 2024 Roma Casino Irish Cambridgeshire 750 champion at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.
GRI
16 September 2024
Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons & Barry Drake talking dogs as they give us their thoughts on the Bar One Racing Irish Laurels 2nd Round and look forward to the Quarter Finals in Cork this weekend and much more!
Sarah Kinsella
16 September 2024
The Other Kobe was the fastest heat winner at Curraheen Park on Saturday night in the second round of the Bar One Racing Irish Laurels.
Ian Fortune
16 September 2024
As Tuono Charlie raced to sixteen straight at Limerick on Saturday night, confirming his standing as one of the all-time greats, those of you at home reading this page have ben busy away thinking of other notable sequences.
GRI
16 September 2024
Press Release: BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final Tickets Now on Sale!
Ian Fortune
15 September 2024
There was a bit of everything on offer at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night with the second round of the Paddy Merriman Memorial and the opening round of the Yvonne Barry Bookmaker Open 600 providing some tremendous racing, although the undoubted star of proceedings was Bockos Diamond as he sent out a clear warning to his potential Derby rivals.
Peter Farrell
15 September 2024
Kindly sponsored by Dan Flynn of Roma Casino, the Irish Cambridgeshire Open 750 has proved one of the most followed stakes on the greyhound racing calendar in 2024 and that is because of one dog - Tuono Charlie.
GRI
14 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 14/9/2024:
Ian Fortune
14 September 2024
Julies Gem completed her unbeaten passage through the JAG Building Services & KGOBA A1 Derby at Kilkenny on Friday night although she did have to work considerably harder than in her three previous outings in the valuable stake.
Ian Fortune
14 September 2024
There was only a few spots separating Phoenix Charlie and Ballymac Eli on the clock in the semi finals of the Talking Dogs on Monday Open Unraced at Shelbourne Park on Friday night with the former going slightly faster for Ian and Billy Reilly.
Barry Drake
14 September 2024
DYNAMIC FORCE, trained by Paul Hennessy for Brendan Cocoman and Ian Cunningham, delivered a magnificent performance in the opening round of the €10,000 to the winner Bart Leahy A2 Memorial at Curraheen Park on Friday night.
GRI
14 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 13/9/2024:
GRI
13 September 2024
The team are working hard in Shelbourne Park putting the finishing touches in place on the new look ahead of its opening later this month. This is your very first sneak peek at what you can expect....
13 September 2024
Greyhound sport in Ireland won’t be the same again following the passing of one of the great stalwarts of both track and field, Pat Ahern, in his ninety second year.
Ian Fortune
13 September 2024
On the hunt for further notable sequences, an email from Denis Kelleher reminded us of the achievements of the brilliant Mountleader Peer.
12 September 2024
Greyhound racing lost another real gentleman in recent days with the news of the passing of Brendan Duffy, Co. Derry.
Ian Fortune
12 September 2024
How could we forget about Newinn Taylor and Quarter To Five?
Ian Fortune
11 September 2024
Newbridge is gearing up for another renewal of the Bosco Gleeson Memorial 525.
GRI
10 September 2024
Join us now in Waterford's Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium to look back on Hello Rose's win in the 2024 Dave Collins Memorial Munster Oaks Final, sponsored by JAG Building Services Ltd.
Ian Fortune
10 September 2024
Tuono Charlie certainly has people talking for all the right reasons.
Ian Fortune
10 September 2024
Barnfield James may have been overlooked by many in the run up to the final of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition Open Unraced Stake but he produced a superb front-running display to capture the feature at Enniscorthy on Monday night.
Ian Fortune
10 September 2024
It’s difficult to believe is over a year and a half since we wrote a piece about the stunning debut of Hesoneofourown in the opening round of the Ladbrokes Winter Derby at Monmore in February 2023.
GRI
9 September 2024
With the 2024 Bar One Racing Irish Laurels getting underway, the headline conversation of this week's Talking Dogs looks to Curraheen Park.
Sarah Kinsella
9 September 2024
The Murt Leahy trained Tribal Syd was the fastest heat winner in the opening round of the Bar One Racing Irish Laurels at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
9 September 2024
The eagle-eyed amongst you may have already read this story this morning but there is a very important update contained below. As so often happens, we got it slightly wrong.
Ian Fortune
8 September 2024
There was much to talk about at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night with wonderful displays from start to finish. Bocko Diamond trialled exceptionally well ahead of racing (see separate story), while the racing action was also of a tremendous quality.
Ian Fortune
8 September 2024
One-time Boylesports Derby favourite and perhaps soon to be favourite again, Bockos Diamond returned to the track on Saturday night, posting a very fast 27.98 in a solo trial at Shelbourne Park ahead of racing.
Barry Drake
8 September 2024
Leading fancy for outright glory, the Murt Leahy-trained TRIBAL SYD went quickest on the clock when putting on another sensational performance in the opening round of the Bar One Racing in association with the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
8 September 2024
HELLO ROSE (Burgess Bucks-Holycross Heidi) came home in front to win Saturday night's feature at Kilcohan Park, the €7,500 to the winner Dave Collins Memorial Munster Oaks.
Peter Farrell
8 September 2024
There was another top-class card on offer at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as Tuono Charlie duly made it fifteen on the spin in the semi finals of the Roma Casino Irish Cambridgeshire, while Thats It Jack set new figures for the 575-yard clock in the O’Connor Julian Vets Tri-Distance.
Ian Fortune
7 September 2024
Julies Gem again took the headlines in the semi-finals of the JAG Building Services & KGOBA A1 Derby at Kilkenny on Friday night.
Ian Fortune
7 September 2024
There was plenty of entertaining action on offer at Shelbourne Park on Friday evening with three sweepstake finals up for decision as well as the opening round of a valuable Open Unraced stake.
Barry Drake
7 September 2024
Trained by Patrick Guilfoyle for Thomas O'Keeffe, Daleroad Devon (Ballymac Cashout-Mystical Luna) delivered a magnificent Track-Record winning performance in the Kingdom on Friday night, clocking 26.70 in the opening round of the K.G.O.B.A Tri-Distance Stakes. (500 yards).
GRI
6 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 6/9/2024:
GRI
5 September 2024
Dundalk, Ireland – September 5, 2024 – Dundalk Stadium, Ireland’s only all-weather racecourse, is thrilled to announce the return of its iconic Friday Night Lights series, starting on September 20th. This exhilarating event will feature dual racing every Friday night until December 20th, offering a unique and unforgettable experience for racing enthusiasts.
GRI
5 September 2024
A busy podcast this week as Barry chats to 6 guests at Monday's Bar One Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels 1st Round Draw
Barry Drake
5 September 2024
Cappoquin trainer Gearoid O'Brien enjoyed a wonderful night in Youghal on Wednesday night, as the talented young handler recorded a fantastic treble.
Peter Farrell
5 September 2024
The next sales auction is scheduled for Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday, 28th September and the Munster track has proved a successful hunting ground for many buyers in recent times.
GRI
4 September 2024
Callaway Knegare had been the hot topic of conversation throughout the competition and he produced a typically brilliant display and justified his favouritism to land the 2024 Time Juvenile Derby Final in Shelbourne Park.
Ian Fortune
3 September 2024
It was somewhat predictable that Kereight Pimple would improve on his opening round effort in the second round of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition Open Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night.
Ian Fortune
3 September 2024
With the Bar One Racing Irish Laurels commencing at Cork on Saturday and the TIME Juvenile Derby just over, you would think we would be facing into a couple of quiet Saturdays at Shelbourne Park but that’s certainly not the case.
Ian Fortune
3 September 2024
There was more lively trade at the Kilkenny Sales last Saturday with a healthy turnover and high clearance rate. Knockroe Best (Ballymac Best/ Rosmult Racer) fetched the best price of the day after winning his trial in 29.25.
3 September 2024
Greyhound racing lost another stalwart of the game over the weekend as Newry-based Peader Woods passed away peacefully on Sunday.
GRI
2 September 2024
Callaway Knegare is the hot topic of conversation this Monday night following his Time Juvenile Derby win in Shelbourne Park at the weekend. Join Ian Fortune, Declan O’Donoghue and Sarah Kinsella as they look back on the Final and take in the other big news of the week including a record breaking run from Tuono Charlie in Limerick.
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.
Sarah Kinsella
2 September 2024
Callaway Knegare was crowned the 2024 TIME Juvenile Derby champion on Saturday night in Shelbourne Park for the Field Sports syndicate from Kerry.
Ian Fortune
1 September 2024
Those that hadn’t being paying attention to Callaway Knegare in recent weeks, stood up and took notice on Saturday as he produced a typically brilliant display to capture the TIME Juvenile Derby in the manner of a greyhound with greyhound world at his feet.
Ian Fortune
1 September 2024
English Derby champion De Lahdedah continued his preparation ahead of a bid for an historic Derby double with a superb sprint trial at Shelbourne Park ahead of racing on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
1 September 2024
The semi finals of the €7,500 to the winner Dave Collins Memorial Munster Oaks produced some fantastic racing at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
Peter Farrell
1 September 2024
Kindly sponsored by Dan Flynn, the 2024 Roma Casino Irish Cambridgeshire Open 750 got off to an incredible start at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as Tuono Charlie cemented his status as the best six-bend tracker in the land with yet another record-breaking display.
Barry Drake
1 September 2024
FAYPOINT HARVEY, trained by Graham Holland for Patricia Flanagan, Gorey, went quickest on the clock at Curraheen Park on Saturday night as the well fancied 4-6 favourite clocked 28.52 in the AA0 contest.
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
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.
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.
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!
GRI
25 June 2024
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) has paid tribute to Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh who has died at the age of 93.
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
8 December 2023
Earlier today Greyhound Racing Ireland announced their participation in the Governments "Reduce Your Use" energy efficiency campaign for 2023/2024.
GRI
15 November 2023
RCÉ/GRI have released the Classic and Feature Calendar for 2024
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.