RCÉ ISSUES UPDATED GUIDANCE AMID ONGOING WARM WEATHER

GRI

Following a meeting earlier today, Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) has issued an update regarding racing and trial arrangements as warm weather conditions continue. All decisions are taken with the welfare and care of racing greyhounds into consideration.

Following its review of weather forecasts and the current forecast issued by Met Eireann, RCÉ has confirmed that Shelbourne Park will now commence at a later start time tomorrow (Tuesday 7th July) of 8.30pm.

In addition, owners and trainers are being advised to contact their local racing venues directly regarding local arrangements for unofficial (private) trials. Given the regional variation in temperatures and weather conditions across the country, individual tracks may implement amendments to existing schedules in line with local forecasted conditions subject to working within the overall guidance, direction and approval by the Director of Regulation. Any regional variation locally would continue to require such approval.

In line with RCÉ warm weather protocols, water baths will be available at all locations, and greyhound owners and trainers are asked to refer to the guidance document “Caring for Greyhounds in Warm Weather” to ensure the continued welfare of their animals, a copy of which can be found here.

RCÉ will continue to monitor conditions and provide further updates as appropriate throughout the week.