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Talking Dogs
JELLA DID IT IN STYLE
Peter Farrell
3 December 2024
It was one of the flagship meetings at the Brandywell Greyhound Stadium in Derry on Monday night as the final of the Bart Teague Memorial Oaks featured on the card and Do It Jella completed her unbeaten run through the stake with a courageous performance in the final.
RUFIYAA FAVOURITE IN WIDE-OPEN NATIONAL PUPPY
Ian Fortune
3 December 2024
Both semi-finals of the IGOBF National Puppy Stake were worth the admission to Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
KILKENNY SALES BREAKDOWN
Ian Fortune
3 December 2024
Kilkenny’s final sale of 2024 took place on Saturday and it was another great success with turnover topping €70,000.
CLONMEL - CHRISTMAS CUP ENTRIES (URGENT)
Peter Farrell
2 December 2024
ENTRIES URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR RIVERSIDE KENNELS CHRISTMAS CUP
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY TAKES A BREAK THIS WEEK
GRI
2 December 2024
There will be no episode this Monday 2nd but plenty of chats and podcasts for you to catch up on.
KOBE FLIES IN SHELBOURNE TRIAL
Ian Fortune
2 December 2024
There was a particularly interesting trial ahead of racing at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as 2023 Derby champion The Other Kobe returned to the scene of his greatest triumph to dip under 28 seconds for the 525yd trip ahead of the Winter Racing Festival.
DUNDALK SEEKING ENTRIES
Ian Fortune
2 December 2024
Dundalk are seeking runners for an Open 400 on Saturday. If you have a suitable runner and wish to make an entry, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the racing office.
RUFIYAA AND ELI IMPRESS IN NATIONAL PUPPY
Ian Fortune
1 December 2024
The IGOBF National Puppy Stake really came to life at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night. Untold Rufiyaa and Ballymac Eli impressed in their respective semi-final successes but both had to work hard with Lemon Joey and Droopys Deploy potentially enhancing their reputation in defeat.
ROSY A RECORD BREAKER FOR GENTLEMAN JOE
Ian Fortune
1 December 2024
Joe Quirke has long been one of the great gentlemen of the greyhound game and it was wonderful to see him get a thrill at Mullingar on Saturday night, sending out his very useful performer Bective Rosy to lower the 550yd track record.
SNUG DISPLAY FROM BOBBY AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
1 December 2024
There were ten races on offer at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and the highlight was a trap-to-line performance from Snuggie Bobby in the Con Murphy Bookmakers AAO/AO 525.
MUCKY BOREEN SETS STRONG STANDARD IN DAVY O’BRIEN MEMORIAL TRI DISTANCE
Barry Drake
1 December 2024
MUCKY BOREEN, trained by James Kelleher for Don and Gerard Buckley, went quickest when posting a fantastic 29.98 in the semi finals of the Davy O’Brien Tri Distance on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 30/11/2024
GRI
30 November 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 30/11/2024:
A WILD RUN FROM MONGY
Ian Fortune
30 November 2024
There was plenty of sweepstake action at Shelbourne Park on Friday night ahead of the Winter Racing Festival in less than a week from now and, while there were many fine displays, the star of proceedings was Mongys Wild for the all-conquering Graham Holland.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 29/11/2024
GRI
29 November 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 29/11/2024:
GRI ANNOUNCE EXTENSION TO TOTE TAKEDOWN TO 12.5% FOR SHELBOURNE PARK FOR DECEMBER & JANUARY
GRI
29 November 2024
The Board of Greyhound Racing Ireland this morning decided to continue its low 12.5% Tote retention rate for the months of December and January at its Shelbourne Park venue for Saturday nights racing.
GRAHAM CONFIRMS DIAMOND SET FOR A REST
Ian Fortune
29 November 2024
If you haven’t listened back to Barry Drake’s chat with Graham Holland, why not? It was great to hear Graham speak of his Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby champion Bockos Diamond and confirm that he knew from very early that he was going to be a star.
CORNER BACK WITH A BRACE AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
29 November 2024
Left Corner Back made it two wins from two starts at Enniscorthy on Thursday with the promising son of Here Comes Syd emerging the fastest second round scorer in the Good Cody @ Stud Open Unraced. He was easily the quickest of the four heat winners, while both semi-finals of the Michael Donohoe Memorial were also won in good style.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 28/11/2024
GRI
29 November 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 28/11/2024:
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 187 GRAHAM HOLLAND
Barry Drake
28 November 2024
Barry chats with Graham Holland about his incredible journey to a fourth BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby success with Bockos Diamond in Shelbourne Park.
RIVERSIDE KENNELS MUNSTER CHRISTMAS CUP ON THE HORIZON
Peter Farrell
28 November 2024
Owners and trainers please note that entries are currently being accepted for the Riverside Kennels Munster Christmas Cup, scheduled to commence on Friday, 6th December, at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium.
GALWAY GREYHOUND STADIUM LEADS THE WAY IN SUSTAINABILITY WITH RE-TURN BINS
GRI
27 November 2024
Galway Greyhound Stadium proudly announces its pioneering initiative as the first stadium in Ireland to install Re-turn bins at its venue
VIDEO: DERBY PLATE & CONSOLATION FINAL
GRI
27 November 2024
Join us in Shelbourne Park as we look back on the Final of the 2024 Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate and the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Consolation Final.
STEVIE WITH A BUSTER BONUS
Ian Fortune
27 November 2024
With everything going on at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, it got somewhat lost that Stevie Dunne won the IGOBF’s Buster Draw and landed himself €500 in the process.
LISTEN TO RTE SUNDAY SPORT'S REPORT ON THE DERBY FINAL
GRI
26 November 2024
On Saturday night, Mike McCartney was in Shelbourne Park recording a report for RTE Sunday Sport.
FOCUS NOW ON WINTER RACING FESTIVAL
Ian Fortune
26 November 2024
The Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby has been the centre of the greyhound racing world in recent months but now is the time to start focusing on the RCÉ Winter Racing Festival.
SYD’S SUPERB START AS A SIRE
Ian Fortune
26 November 2024
Here Comes Syd may have had only a handful of races in a short racing career but for the briefest of moment’s he shone like a comet traversing the sky.
Talking Derby 2024 Episode 6 Monday 25th November
GRI
25 November 2024
For the final time in 2024, it's Talking Derby time.
VIDEO: 2024 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY FINAL
GRI
25 November 2024
The 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby delivered one of the most memorable Derbies of all time and, on Saturday 23rd November, Bockos Diamond topped it off with a glistening win over a stellar field of competitors.
WATCH VIRGIN MEDIA'S LIVE DERBY FINAL TV PROGRAMME
GRI
25 November 2024
If you missed last Saturday's live TV show with the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final from Shelbourne Park on Virgin Media you can catch up on it now on the Virgin Media Player.
“THE WORLD’S BEST GREYHOUND TRACK”
Ian Fortune
25 November 2024
Jim Cremin has finally admitted what we already knew, that Shelbourne Park is “the world’s best greyhound track”.
BOCKOS WITH A CLEAN SWEEP TO THE THIRD TURN
Ian Fortune
25 November 2024
Bockos Diamond will forever be remembered as one of the most dominant Derby winners of all-time.
LIMERICK GOBA CHRISTMAS EVENT PROVES HUGELY SUCCESSFUL
Peter Farrell
25 November 2024
There were no fewer than six sweepstake finals on offer at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Sunday evening as the local GOBA hosted a Christmas Family Fun day and there were some exemplary performances throughout the card with Starson Katie landing the feature for Colm and Pat O’Connell.
Bockos Diamond Crowned Irish Derby Champion at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
Sarah Kinsella
25 November 2024
Bockos Diamond was crowned the 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby champion on Saturday night at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium, winning €125,000 for the Remember-Them syndicate.
SPECIAL BOCKOS DIAMOND CLAIMS A FAMOUS DERBY SUCCESS
Ian Fortune
24 November 2024
For those involved in greyhound racing, there are few occasions in the long history of the sport that will forever live in the memory.
A TRIBUTE TO NED AND BABS QUINN
24 November 2024
This is in tribute to Ned & Babs Quinn, written by their children who are hosting a race in their honour this evening at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
BOCKOS DIAMOND WINS THE BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY!
GRI
24 November 2024
Shelbourne Park Commentator Ian Fortune summed up tonight’s BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby winner up with the words. “Bockos Diamond is the greatest ever!”.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MICHAEL PASCAL O’RYAN
23 November 2024
In Loving Memory of Michael Pascal O’Ryan
JOEY SETS THE PACE IN NATIONAL PUPPY
Ian Fortune
23 November 2024
Lemon Joey was a brilliant winner of his opening round heat in the IGOBF National uppy Stake at Shelbourne Park on Friday night, further enhancing his already lofty reputation.
DERBY FINAL – VIRTUAL CARD, HOW TO WATCH & IMPORTANT INFO
GRI
22 November 2024
The 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final takes place this Saturday 23rd November in Shelbourne Park. Here's some key info for those travelling to Shelbourne Park or those who are watchng from home.
CAN UNTOLD GIVE DAVID A GREAT START?
Ian Fortune
22 November 2024
Untold Rufiyaa is an interesting runner in the IGOBF National Puppy Stake this evening for more than one reason.
EXCITING CORNER BACK SCORES AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
22 November 2024
Left Corner Back produced what was far and away the standout performance of the night at Enniscorthy on Thursday night when posting a rapid 28.88 (rated .20 slow) in the opening round of the Good Cody @ Stud Open Unraced Stake.
DERBY FINAL MENTION ON MORNING IRELAND
GRI
22 November 2024
The biggest night in Irish Greyhound Racing is almost here, the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final. Everyone is talking about it, looking forward to a great night, including RTE Radio 1's Morning Ireland where an historic bid was mentioned this morning.
SALES FIXTURES FOR Q1 OF 2025
GRI
22 November 2024
The following are the Sales Dates and Venues for Greyhound Sales for Q1 of 2025:
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 186 ROBERT GLEESON & SHANE RIGNEY
Barry Drake
21 November 2024
Trainer Robert Gleeson chats Droopys Kathleen and Time's Shane Rigney also joins Barry to chat ahead of their Final in Newbridge.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 186 ROBERT GLEESON & SHANE RIGNEY
Barry Drake
21 November 2024
Trainer Robert Gleeson chats Droopys Kathleen and Time's Shane Rigney also joins Barry to chat ahead of their Final in Newbridge.
CLONA DUKE BOWS OUT AFTER A STELLAR CAREER
Ian Fortune
21 November 2024
Clona Duke had it all, pace, power, class, track craft and a wonderful habit of winning races.
KATHLEEN ON EASY LIST AND MISSES REST OF YEAR
Ian Fortune
20 November 2024
Robert Gleeson confirmed this morning that Droopys Kathleen has run her final race of the year after picking up an injury in the final of the Gourmet Island Puppy Oaks.
BIG JIM MAY RETURN DESPITE INJURY
Ian Fortune
20 November 2024
There was real heartbreak for Brendan Murphy at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night with his kennel star Ballinabola Jim picking up an injury in the second semi-final of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby when looking a certain qualifier.
RIP DANIEL (DANNY) CORKERY
19 November 2024
Such sad news about Danny Corkery, a great friend of all at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium.
TALKING DERBY 2024 EPISODE 5 MONDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
GRI
18 November 2024
Just one more race remains in the 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby as Ian Fortune, Barry Caul and BoyleSports Damien Loneragan sit down to give us their thoughts on the Final, and last weekend's Semi-Finals.
Bockos Diamond Equals His Own Track Record to Reach Irish Derby Final
Sarah Kinsella
18 November 2024
Bockos Diamond became the first greyhound to book his spot into the 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final on Saturday night at Shelbourne Park.
DIAMOND THE HOTTEST DERBY FAVOURITE OF ALL TIME
18 November 2024
Just minutes after the trap draw for the final of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, the sponsors released their prices, revealing that Bockos Diamond would likely start the shortest priced Derby favourite of all time.
DIAMOND AGAIN THE THIRD TURN KING
Ian Fortune
18 November 2024
Bockos Diamond completed a clean sweep to the third turn in Saturday’s Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby semi-finals. Posting a truly stunning, record breaking 16.58, he made sure that he maintained his record of going fastest to the third turn in each of the five rounds of the Derby.
30 AND COUNTING FOR DARING BOWIE
Barry Drake
18 November 2024
Daring Bowie deserves a special mention after the brilliant performer notched up a 30th career success at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
VIDEO: 2024 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY SEMI-FINALS
GRI
17 November 2024
For the penultimate time this year, it's over to Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy as they talk us through both of the Semi-Finals in the 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
DIAMOND CREATES MORE HISTORY IN THE BOYLESPORTS DERBY
Ian Fortune
17 November 2024
It was yet another famous night for Graham Holland’s Riverside Kennels at a packed Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as both semi-final winners in the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby hailed from the all-conquering Golden based operation.
KATHLEEN THE PUPPY OAKS CHAMPION
Ian Fortune
17 November 2024
Such is her talent and the impact she has made in her short career that some would almost describe the display of Droopys Kathleen in winning the final of the Gourmet Island Puppy Oaks as modest, yet she still managed to beat a top-class field in a sizzling 28.05.
SWEEPSTAKE ACTION SERVES UP A TREAT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
17 November 2024
Limerick Greyhound Stadium played host to some high level sweepstake action on Saturday night as the semi finals of several stakes went down for decision.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 16/11/2024
GRI
16 November 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 16/11/2024:
SHELBOURNE TRIALS UPDATE FOR COMING WEEK
Ian Fortune
16 November 2024
There will be a slight change to the trial schedule at Shelbourne Park next week as preparations get underway ahead of Derby final night.
TOTE TAKEDOWN CONTINUES FOR SATURDAY'S DERBY SEMI-FINALS
GRI
15 November 2024
The Tote Takedown promotion continues this Saturday night for the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Semi-Finals. Story includes pics from last weekend.
ROMEO WOOS RIVALS IN BALLYHIMIKIN JET UNRACED
Ian Fortune
15 November 2024
It’s been a wonderful month for the Phelan and Byrne families with a new addition at home but they also had reason to smile at Shelbourne Park on Thursday as Catunda Romeo emerged a good winner of the valuable Ballyhimkin Jet @ Stud ON2 525.
The Story Behind Our Irish Derby Semi-Finalists
Sarah Kinsella
15 November 2024
The 2024 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is being widely described as the best derby there has been. A new Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium and an elite level of canine athletes, along with €125,000 to the winner, makes this one of our histories best sporting events!
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 15/11/2024
GRI
15 November 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 15/11/2024:
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 14/11/2024
GRI
14 November 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 14/11/2024:
TUONO CHARLIE LEAVES AN EVERLASTING LEGACY
Ian Fortune
14 November 2024
Tuono Charlie has run his final race.
2025 CLASSICS AND FEATURES CALENDAR RELEASED
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.
UNDULATION BOWS OUT AT THE TOP
Ian Fortune
13 November 2024
Word came through in recent days that Undulation, one of Ireland’s very best and most popular bitches, has run her final race after damaging a monkey muscle in the quarter finals of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby on Saturday night.
NICKY HEALY
12 November 2024
It’s with real sadness we must report the passing of Nicky Healy, a great friend of the sport and one of the best-known faces at Kilkenny track, where he was a director for many years.
REDUCED TOTE RETENTION WORKS A TREAT
Ian Fortune
12 November 2024
The reduction of the Tote retention to 12.5% made a big difference at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night with the punters certainly forced into seeing the Tote as a viable option for putting their cash on the nose.
DERBY BONUS SCHEME HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESS OF SYNDICATES
Ian Fortune
12 November 2024
As many as five greyhounds are still in the running to claim the €1,500 bonus on offer to the winner of the last surviving Syndicate owned greyhound in the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby.
IGOBF DERBY BUSTER DRAW IS BACK
Ian Fortune
12 November 2024
Once again, the IGOBF will run a buster draw for the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby decider, offering those taking part the opportunity to win €500.
DYLAN SPEAKS OF HIS SUPERSTAR KATHLEEN
Ian Fortune
12 November 2024
It seems the brilliance of Droopys Kathleen has got people talking.
TALKING DERBY 2024 EPISODE 4 MONDAY 11TH NOVEMBER
GRI
11 November 2024
Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and BoyleSports' Damien Lonergan give us their thoughts on the Quarter Finals, look forward to the Semi-Finals and much more.
VIDEO: 2024 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY QUARTER FINALS
GRI
11 November 2024
Join Ian Fortune and Kevin Hennessy now as they give you their thoughts as we look back on the races.
LIMERICK & CLARE GREYHOUND OWNERS & BREEDERS ASSOCIATION (GOBA) LAUNCH A FESTIVE FAMILY FUN AFTERNOON AT LIMERICK GREYHOUND STADIUM.
GRI
11 November 2024
Limerick & Clare Greyhound Owners & Breeders Association (GOBA) launch a Festive Family Fun Afternoon at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
APPEAL FOR MISSING PUP
Ian Fortune
11 November 2024
A black and white pup went missing over the past couple of days in Hawkfield, just outside Newbridge.
DIAMOND FASTEST TO THIRD TURN FOR A FOURTH TIME
Ian Fortune
11 November 2024
Yet again the 17 second barrier to the third turn took a battering in the quarter finals of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and it was also no surprise to see Bockos Diamond going fastest to that point for the fourth time running.
CARRICK ALDO QUICKEST QUARTERFINAL WINNER IN IRISH DERBY IN FRONT OF HUGE CROWD
Sarah Kinsella
11 November 2024
Carrick Aldo quickest quarterfinal winner in Irish Derby in front of huge crowd.
A SPECIAL NIGHT AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
10 November 2024
Shelbourne Park is a special place that produces special nights.
KATHLEEN SMASHES THE CLOCK IN PUPPY OAKS
Ian Fortune
10 November 2024
Droopys Kathleen is the fastest greyhound to ever race over 525yds at Shelbourne Park.
ORLA ROMPS TO LIAM BRUSSELS SUCCESS
Peter Farrell
10 November 2024
Boasting €1,800 to the winner, the final of the 2024 Liam Brussels Memorial 525 concluded at Galway on Saturday night and Lemon Orla made it three straight victories as she won comfortably for Cork handler Tom O’Neill.
HOPES TEDDY FLAWLESS IN ‘GYKE’ O’SULLIVAN FINAL
Peter Farrell
10 November 2024
The final of the €2,800 to the winner Michael ‘Gyke’ O’Sullivan Memorial served as the feature at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and it went the way of Hopes Teddy as he maintained his unbeaten record in the stake to post a blistering career best.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 9/11/2024
GRI
9 November 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 9/11/2024:
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 8/11/2024
GRI
8 November 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 8/11/2024:
DOLORES WITH A PERFECT HAT TRICK IN BALLYHIMIKIN JET STAKE
Ian Fortune
8 November 2024
Dolores Ruth had a tremendous night at Shelbourne Park on Thursday, sending out all three winners in the semi-finals of the €2,250 Ballyhimikin Jet @ Stud ON2 525. Remarkably, she won’t actually have any runner in the final as all three went ‘too fast’ but the future looks bright for the trio.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 7/11/2024
GRI
7 November 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 7/11/2024:
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 185 EVAN MCAULIFFE
Barry Drake
7 November 2024
Barry Drake is joined by young Limerick greyhound owner and trainer Evan McAuliffe.
WINTER RACING FESTIVAL ON THE HORIZON
Ian Fortune
7 November 2024
With just hours to the quarter finals of the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, it seems strange to look beyond the Derby but, such is the make-up of this year’s calendar, we must with the RCÉ Winter Racing Festival scheduled for less than a fortnight after the Derby concludes.
MICHAEL O'SULLIVAN - A night of remembrance
6 November 2024
MICHAEL O'SULLIVAN - A night of remembrance
ANGEL FLIES IN MEMORY OF CATHY
Ian Fortune
5 November 2024
When Cathys Angel came home in front on debut at the Kingdom Stadium on Saturday night, she gave those involved in her quite the thrill but also triggered great memories and emotions.
ENGLISH DERBY DATES FULLY CONFIMED AS GBGB CALENDAR RELEASED
Ian Fortune
5 November 2024
The full British calendar has been released and there are a total of 55 Category one competitions on the list including the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby.
CURRAHEEN PARK SALES REVIEW FROM SATURDAY
Barry Drake
5 November 2024
Fraser(Coolavanny Hoffa-Ranchers Rainbow) was the star of the show at a busy and successful Curraheen Park Sales on Saturday morning.
TALKING DERBY 2024 EPISODE 3 MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER
GRI
4 November 2024
Join Ian, Tommy and Kevin for the latest Talking Derby.
VIDEO: ROUND 3 2024 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY
GRI
4 November 2024
For the first time in this year's competition, we saw all of the competitors on the one night in the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby on Saturday night.
BOCKOS DIAMOND BREAKS TRACK RECORD IN IRISH DERBY & NOW 6/4 FAV FROM 5/2
Sarah Kinsella
4 November 2024
Riverside Kennels Responsible for Top 3 in Betting
BOCKOS DIAMOND NOW JUST 6-4 FOR DERBY GLORY
Ian Fortune
4 November 2024
After laying a number of bets at 10-1 and 8-1 for the track record to go, Derby sponsors, Boylesports, are taking no chances with Bockos Diamond in the outright market and have slashed the sensational son of Dorotas Wildcat to 6-4 for Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby glory.
DIAMOND BREAKS HIS OWN THIRD BEND RECORD
Ian Fortune
4 November 2024
Another week means another masterclass from Bockos Diamond, only last weekend’s led to a sensational track record breaking performance.
DIAMOND EARNS HIS PLACE IN HISTORY AS DERBY DELIGHTS
Ian Fortune
3 November 2024
Bockos Diamond is the fastest greyhound to ever race over 550yds around Shelbourne Park.
JACQUELINE CONLON
3 November 2024
It’s with real sadness we must report the passing of Jacqueline Conlon, a member of one of the great families of Irish greyhound sport.
TEDDY MAINTAINS STRANGLEHOLD IN MICHAEL GYKE O’SULLIVAN SEMIS
Peter Farrell
3 November 2024
The semi finals of the Michael Gyke O’Sullivan Memorial served as the feature of Saturday night’s action at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and Hopes Kitty continued his assault on this competition with another polished performance.
PAW PERFECT DISPLAY FROM SHANAHEE BOOMER
Barry Drake
3 November 2024
SHANAHEE BOOMER, trained by Kieran Lynch for Bate-The-Ditch-Syndicate, produced a paw perfect display to win Saturday’s feature at Curraheen Park, the €2,500 to the winner Clona Duke @ Stud A0-A1 Stake Final.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 2/11/2024
GRI
2 November 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 2/11/2024:
KATHLEEN COULD BE ONE OF THE BEST EVER
Ian Fortune
2 November 2024
On a night when a number of Ireland’s best were in action in the Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate at Shelbourne Park, all the talk was of the special performance of Droopys Kathleen in the Gourmet Island Puppy Oaks as she confirmed her standing as one of the most exciting youngsters to appear in recent years.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 1/11/2024
GRI
2 November 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 1/11/2024:
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 31/10/2024
GRI
31 October 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 31/10/2024:
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.
SHELBOURNE PARK MUSEUM OFFICIALLY OPENS
GRI
30 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Museum Officially Opens
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.
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.