Corporate Updates


    GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND LAUNCHES NEW CODE OF PRACTICE

    GRI

    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.


    Irish Greyhound Board rebrands to Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI)

    GRI

    Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) is now Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI)


    Indecon Consultation Survey

    GRI

    Invitation to make a submission re. Strategic Review of Irish Greyhound Racing Stadia Infrastructure


    The Economic and Financial Significance of Irish Greyhound Industry

    GRI

    The Economic and Financial Significance of the Irish Greyhound Industry


    The GRI Strategic Plan 2018 to 2022

    GRI

    The GRI (formally IGB) Strategic Plan 2018 to 2022


    Offer for Harold’s Cross Stadium Confirmed

    On 2 May 2017, GRI received an offer for Harold’s Cross Stadium comprising circa. six acres of land.


    Review of policy regarding metabolite of Pentobarbitone in racing greyhounds

    Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI), formally known as the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has decided that the finding of Pentobarbitone metabolite, in the absence of the parent drug, will no longer constitute the basis for an “adverse analytical finding”. The decision follows a scientific and analytical review.


    Greyhound Racing Ireland releases 2016 Interim Statement

    ‘The legacy debt burden is still severe’


    IGB Response

    Bord na gCon (Irish Greyhound Board) wishes to respond to a number of aspects of the Prime Time programme on the industry broadcast last night


    History Was Made today at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium

    History was made this morning (Saturday 4th March 2017) at The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee with the first ever morning SIS broadcast from an Irish track to betting shops across the UK and Ireland.


    Major Upgrading of GRI’s Laboratory Infrastructure

    Greyhound Racing Ireland’s programme to enhance integrity in the sport has been significantly strengthened through a major upgrading of its laboratory testing infrastructure.


    SIS and the Greyhound Racing Ireland add Tralee fixture

    SIS, a trusted partner to the retail and online betting markets, and Greyhound Racing Ireland have announced an additional fixture to be broadcast during Saturday mornings from Tralee greyhound stadium.


    GRI has ruled out any further track closures as a means to achieve recovery in the industry

    GRI chairman, Phil Meaney, said Greyhound Racing Irel believed the national footprint of the industry was one of its great strengths.


    2015 Rásaíocht Con Éireann Annual Report

    Greyhound Racing Ireland today published its consolidated accounts “Rásaíocht Con Éireann 2015 Annual Report” and has filed the subsidiary stadium accounts with the Companies Registration Office.


    GRI Clarifies status of Racing in Shelbourne Park on February 17th and 18th

    Due to the interruption of racing at Shelbourne Park stadium on Friday 17th of February and Saturday 18th of February.


    GRI Confirms Closure of Harold’s Cross Greyhound Stadium

    Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) today confirmed the closure of Harold’s Cross Greyhound Stadium with immediate effect.


    Statement issued by Greyhound Racing Ireland

    Greyhound Racing Ireland has deferred the Annual Irish Greyhound Awards which were scheduled to be held at Shelbourne Park Stadium on Saturday night (February 11th) and has cancelled the racing programme at the Stadium on the same night.


    SHELBOURNE SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4th MEETING CANCELLED

    Dr. Sean Brady, Chief Executive of Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI), formally known as the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has today (Friday February 3) cancelled a race meeting scheduled for Saturday night (February 4) at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium due to a planned picket.


    DR SEAN BRADY NAMED AS NEW INTERIM CEO

    Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has announced the appointment of high profile businessman, Dr. Sean Brady, as its Interim Chief Executive, effective from early January.


    Chairman’s Christmas Message 2016

    As always, I welcome the opportunity to extend Christmas Greetings to all involved in the greyhound industry.


    Statement Issued by Greyhound Racing Ireland

    Since Tuesday of this week, RTE ’s Drivetime programme has broadcast what it promoted as an “investigation” into the greyhound industry.


    REGULATORY NOTICE TO OWNERS & TRAINERS RE: RETURN OF GREYHOUNDS FROM UK

    The following procedures, concerning the return of greyhounds from the U.K., have been approved by Rásaíocht Con Éireann


    Press Release: Regulatory Reform- 10 August 2016

    In August 2015, Rásaíocht Con Éireann launched phase 2 of its Public Consultation for Regulatory Reform following on from Phase 1 (December 2014) which recognised the importance of implementing the highest standards in integrity and compliance controls in all aspects of its regulatory structure and resulted in significant changes to secondary legislation regarding anti-doping and disciplinary procedures.


    Morris Review of Anti Doping and Medication Control in Ireland

    Rásaíocht Con Éireann publishes Anti-Doping and Medication Control Programme arising from Morris Review of Anti Doping and Medication Control in Ireland


    WELFARE UPDATE ON RECENT MACAU QUERIES

    Rásaíocht Con Éireann is aware of the location of all twenty four greyhounds which were to be privately exported to Macau in May.


    SIS strengthens greyhound proposition with exclusive Irish Greyhound Board agreement

    DATE – SIS has confirmed its status as the premier supplier of data and services for UK and Irish greyhound racing, with an exclusive five-year deal with the Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) to collect and distribute greyhound racing content to online and retail betting operators.


    Rásaíocht Con Éireann notes the decision taken in New South Wales with regard to greyhound racing

    Rásaíocht Con Éireann condemns any practice of the type outlined in the New South Wales report. Rásaíocht Con Éireann is committed to ensuring that its regulatory and welfare controls are fit for purpose and protect the welfare of greyhounds. Compliance with the 2011 Welfare of Greyhounds Act is a requirement for all those in the industry.


    NOTICE TO OWNERS AND TRAINERS

    Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015


    Let’s Get Racing 2016 launched in Shelbourne Park

    New Initiative to encourage new Greyhound Ownership in Ireland


    Joint Statement on Greyhound Exports

    JOINT STATEMENT ON GREYHOUND EXPORTS - 27th May 2016


    Growing interest in the weekly Bitch Stakes

    The GRI is delighted to see growing interest in the weekly Bitch Stakes.


    Statement regarding export controls for greyhounds

    Statement regarding export controls for greyhounds


    INCREASES IN PRIZE MONEY ACROSS THE BOARD

    GRI ANNOUNCES €950,000 INCREASES ACROSS THE BOARD


    Chairman of Rásaíocht Con Éireann welcomes new appointment to the Board

    CHAIRMAN OF RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN WELCOMES NEW APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD


    Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) wish to issue guidance to all Industry Participants on the risks of feeding meat to all Racing Greyhounds

    Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) wish to issue guidance to all Industry Participants on the risks of feeding meat to all Racing Greyhounds


    “THE MIDAS TOUCH” - GOLD STANDARDS SET FOR DRUGS ACTION GROUP ACROSS HORSE AND GREYHOUND SPORTS

    “THE MIDAS TOUCH”…GOLD STANDARDS SET FOR DRUGS ACTION GROUP ACROSS HORSE AND GREYHOUND SPORTS…


    GRI has published the Classic & Feature Events Calendar for 2016.

    GRI has published the Classic & Feature Events Calendar for 2016.


    Greyhound Racing Ireland Strengthens Compliance Powers

    Greyhound Racing Ireland has announced a major strengthening of its regulatory controls to enhance integrity in racing.


    GRI Regulatory Notice To Owners & Trainers

    GRI Regulatory Notice To Owners & Trainers


    EU TRAVEL & PET PASSPORT EVENTS

    EU TRAVEL & PET PASSPORT EVENTS - Fri May 22nd & Wed May 27th 2015


    Stolen or Missing Greyhounds

    Stolen or Missing Greyhounds


    New policy on the feeding of Animal By-Products (ABP) to dogs including greyhounds

    New policy on the feeding of Animal By-Products (ABP) to dogs including greyhounds


    Microchipping Legislation 2015

    Implementation information regarding the Microchipping Legislation 2015


    GRI Website Upgrade

    GRI Website Upgrade


    A Consultation on Proposed Regulatory Reform

    A Consultation on Proposed Regulatory Reform


    Phil Meaney Christmas Address

    Phil Meaney Christmas Address


    PRESS RELEASE – Analytical Samples forwarded to the Independent Control Committee

    Analytical Samples forwarded to the Independent Control Committee


    Transporter Obligations

    Animal Welfare and Transport Regulations


    Regulatory Announcement

    Rásaíocht Con Éireann Regulatory Announcement Regarding Prohibited Substances


    Regulatory Notice to Owners & Trainers

    Regulatory Notice to Owners & Trainers


    NEW GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND COMPLAINTS POLICY & PROCEDURE

    NEW GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND COMPLAINTS POLICY & PROCEDURE


    Indecon Report

    Statement Issued by Rásaíocht Con Éireann