GRI
19 March 2024
The draw will be live at 11am on Tuesday on Facebook.
Barry Drake
19 March 2024
All at Curraheen Park are looking forward to the 2024 Greyhound & Petworld Supersprint.
Ian Fortune
18 March 2024
Singalong Dolly is a classic champion after a runaway victory in a track record breaking time in the TIME Irish Cesarewitch at Mullingar on Sunday afternoon.
Ian Fortune
18 March 2024
There were numerous fine displays in the opening round of the Future Champion and Michael Fortune Memorial at Enniscorthy on Sunday evening but the real star of proceedings was Ballymac Gizmo as he emerged a sensational winner in a breathtaking 28.61.
Barry Drake
17 March 2024
UNMATCHED (Droopys Sydney-Droopys Alice), trained by Johnny Linehan for owners the Swipe-Right-Syndicate, delivered the performance of the night in Curraheen Park on Saturday night as the even-money favourite clocked a stunning 28.07 in the third and final heat in round two of the Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks.
Ian Fortune
17 March 2024
There was plenty to talk about at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as the Bresbet Easter Cup got underway, providing some outstanding racing, including a best of the round run from last year’s Derby third Bens Teddy.
Peter Farrell
17 March 2024
There were some incredible performances at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and it served as a starter course for what promises to be a mouth-watering renewal of the Con & Annie Kirby in six days’ time.
GRI
16 March 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 16/3/2024:
Ian Fortune
16 March 2024
The 2024 renewal of the Easter Cup, again sponsored by Bresbet, could yet go down as one of the strongest in the long history of the early season classic.
Ian Fortune
16 March 2024
Just one spot separated brilliant semi-final winners Fairy Footsteps and Droopys Wriggle in the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Bitch Unraced 525 at Newbridge on Friday night.
Ian Fortune
16 March 2024
Six talented trackers progressed from the semi finals of the Deadly Kennels McCalmont Cup at Kilkenny on Friday night, setting the stage for a terrific decider next weekend.
GRI
16 March 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 15/3/2024:
GRI
14 March 2024
On Sunday, Mullingar Greyhound Stadium will host the final of the 2024 Time Irish Cesarewitch. Why not head along and enjoy some great racing this St. Patrick's day! Your free 2024 Time Irish Cesarewitch Final Virtual Race Card is here! Perfect to get up to speed and follow along the racing action from home or in stadium.
GRI
14 March 2024
A double episode this week as Barry chats to two winning trainers, Liam Dowling and Ian Reilly.
Barry Drake
14 March 2024
It's a busy and exciting time at Curraheen Park at the moment. On Saturday, the second round of the Є7,000 to the winner Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks takes place.
GRI
13 March 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland want to sponsor a club, do you know any clubs that need sponsorship? Why not let them know that we are giving away two €5,000 shirt sponsorships - one to an adult male team and one to an adult female team in the Republic of Ireland.
Ian Fortune
13 March 2024
Bogger Hunter was a tremendous winner of the 2023 Gold Cup at Shelbourne Park, showing his trademark back straight pace to see off a top-class field that included Derby champion Born Warrior, Rathdown Molly and Stream Of Sydney.
GRI
12 March 2024
Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland (RCÉ/GRI) is currently in the process of drafting our Strategic Plan for the next five years, covering the period from 2024 to 2028. As part of this crucial phase, we are seeking input from you, our stakeholders, to help shape the future development of our sport and industry.
GRI
12 March 2024
The Suncroft Festival Puppy Oaks, renowned for showcasing the finest young talent in the sport, will see a remarkable increase in the winner's purse, with the champion walking away with an impressive €10,000.
GRI
11 March 2024
A jam-packed weekend of action to discuss this Monday evening.
GRI
11 March 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) have announced the details for the Kennel Improvement Scheme for 2024.
GRI
11 March 2024
Join Rob Catterson now in Tralee to look back on the Final and chat to winning trainer Liam Dowling.
GRI
11 March 2024
The recipient of the 2023 National Greyhound Racing Awards has been confirmed as husband and wife duo Mr John & Mrs Patricia Nash of Monard, Co. Tipperary.
Ian Fortune
11 March 2024
Rough Frankie delivered a near perfect display to run away with the final of the Kilbride Kennels A2 Midlands Derby at Mullingar on Sunday afternoon, while the opening round of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition delivered the predicted shocks, fine displays and big-name casualties.
10 March 2024
It’s with great sadness we must report the passing of one of the great enthusiasts of greyhound racing, Frank Nelson.
Ian Fortune
10 March 2024
There were some wonderful performances, both human and canine, at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
10 March 2024
The opening round of the Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks produced some fantastic racing at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
GRI
9 March 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 9/3/2024:
Ian Fortune
9 March 2024
Coolavanny Poppy, Crafty Bondi and Fairy Footsteps all maintained their unbeaten career record in the second round of the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Unraced Bitch 525 at Newbridge on Friday night.
Ian Fortune
9 March 2024
Rathfalla Hero was fastest of the four heat winners in the second round of the McCalmont Cup at Kilkenny on Friday night, showing real determination to overcome early traffic.
Barry Drake
9 March 2024
BALLYMAC PATRIOT (Ballymac Cashout-Ballymac Wisdom) completed three straight wins with another outstanding winning performance in the final of the €11,000 to the winner Juvenile Classic in Tralee on Friday night.
Peter Farrell
9 March 2024
The opening round heats of the valuable TIME Greyhound Nutrition A3/A4 525 served as the feature on last night’s card at Galway and it was Magical Noah who set the standard with a dominant performance.
GRI
8 March 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 8/3/2024:
Ian Fortune
8 March 2024
Sunday marks the start of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition Irish Cesarewitch with a very different format to previous years.
Ian Fortune
8 March 2024
There were plenty eagerly anticipating the start of the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Bitch Unraced at Newbridge and they certainly weren’t disappointed.
Barry Drake
8 March 2024
BALLYMAC PATRIOT lands a narrow vote in the €11,000 to the winner Juvenile Classic Final at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium tonight.
GRI
7 March 2024
Time Greyhound Nutrition's Willie Rigney talks to us about their exciting sponsorship announcement this week and plans for 2024
Barry Drake
7 March 2024
INNISKEEN PENNY delivered the performance of the night in Youghal on Wednesday night as the Jake Faul trained runner clocked 29.40 on a slow running surface.
GRI
6 March 2024
We are delighted to welcome back Jerseys At The Dogs in early April and we look forward to seeing each and every one of you in your jerseys and donating what you can, big or small, on the night to such a worthy cause.
Ian Fortune
6 March 2024
Willie Rigney hit the headlines yesterday afternoon with the announcement of even more wonderful sponsorships under the TIME Greyhound Nutrition banner (See separate story by clicking HERE) but he is hoping to make very different headlines in the future with the hugely exciting Fairy Footsteps.
GRI
5 March 2024
In advance of the National Greyhound Racing Awards on the Friday 12th April, Greyhound Racing Ireland have announced the winners of two of the Human Award categories.
GRI
5 March 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
5 March 2024
TIME, a leader in greyhound feed & nutrition, is thrilled to announce a significant sponsorship deal for a series of top greyhound races throughout 2024.
Ian Fortune
5 March 2024
It was safe to expect a few big runs in the delayed opening round of the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Unraced Bitch 525 but few could have expected the level of excellence on show as some hugely exciting ladies lit up the Kildare circuit on Monday night.
GRI
5 March 2024
Greyhound Stadia across Ireland have announced the return of the highly anticipated fundraising event, "Jerseys At The Dogs," for its second year, in continued support of the Dillon Quirke Foundation.
GRI
4 March 2024
Time for Talking Dogs this Monday, pull up a chair and join the chat.
GRI
4 March 2024
Take a trip to Cork's Curraheen Park now for another chance to see the Final of the 2024 Time Greyhound Nutrition Cork Cup.
Ian Fortune
4 March 2024
It was back in late August when we announced that the brilliant Raha Mofo was to be retired to the breeding paddocks.
Barry Drake
4 March 2024
There were a number of smart performances in Curraheen Park on Saturday morning as the sales returned to the Cork circuit.
Ian Fortune
3 March 2024
The semi-finals of the valuable Book Your Fishing at Swimbooker A2 525 were the feature of a low-key Saturday card at Shelbourne Park and Elite Josh set the standard with a very useful 28.90 on a track running on the slow side. Phoenix Tyson won the second heat, showing real alacrity at traps to dominate.
Ian Fortune
3 March 2024
Odds on backers were in clover at Mullingar on Saturday night as Hawkfield Abbie and Rough Frankie justified their restrictive prices in the semi-finals of the Kilbride Kennels Midlands Derby.
Barry Drake
3 March 2024
BAMBIS LADY (Droopys Sydney-Ballybrack Gem) ran out a fantastic winner of the €5,000 to the winner TIME Greyhound Nutrition Cork Cup at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
GRI
2 March 2024
Cork Sales Trials Results – Saturday 2/3/2024
Ian Fortune
2 March 2024
The 2024 Deadly Kennels McCalmont Cup got underway at Kilkenny on Friday night and Murt Leahy’s pursuit of a fourth title in six years got off to a great start with his Village Kennels outfit sending out a fine double, which included fastest of the round winner Sawdust Storm as he took off in the penultimate heat.
Barry Drake
2 March 2024
The semi finals of the 2024 Juvenile Classic took centre stage in the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
GRI
1 March 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 1/3/2024:
Barry Drake
1 March 2024
Liam Dowling's BALLYMAC PATRIOT (Ballymac Cashout-Ballymac Wisdom) can record back-to-back winning performances in tonight's opening semi-final of the Juvenile Classic at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
GRI
29 February 2024
A bumper episode this week as Barry chats to three guests; trainer Dolores Ruth, Darren Hogan, from the racing team at Curraheen Park and Shane Rigney of TIME Greyhound Nutrition.
Ian Fortune
29 February 2024
Optic Chico has been sold and is set to resume his racing career in the UK.
Ian Fortune
27 February 2024
It’s an exciting time for those that saw their greyhounds nominated in the various categories for the upcoming National Greyhound Awards.
GRI
27 February 2024
The greyhound nominees for the RCÉ/GRI National Greyhound Racing Awards have been announced. The Awards ceremony will honour the stars of greyhound racing in 2023 and the nominees were voted on by the selection committee.
GRI
27 February 2024
Join us in Shelbourne Park as we look back on a thrilling 2024 Tote Gold Cup Final when BoyleSports Coco emerged victorious for John Boyle and Dolores Ruth.
GRI
27 February 2024
Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium has announced that Apex Global Resources have confirmed they will continue as the title sponsors of the Cork Oaks for 2024.
Barry Drake
27 February 2024
BALLYMAC PATRIOT (Ballymac Cashout-Ballymac Wisdom) set the standard in round two of the 2024 Juvenile Classic at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Monday night.
GRI
26 February 2024
Boylesports Coco's win in the Tote Gold Cup & much more are among the hot topics of discussion this evening.
Ian Fortune
26 February 2024
Those that frequent Enniscorthy and Shelbourne Park will be more than familiar with the name of Tommy Woods.
Barry Drake
26 February 2024
DA BOLD FALCON, trained by Jack Kennelly for Patrick McDonagh, can make it back-to-back wins in tonight's second round of the Juvenile Classic at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
Ian Fortune
25 February 2024
If ever there was an advertisement for everything that is great in greyhound racing, Saturday’s Tote Gold Cup decider was it.
Ian Fortune
25 February 2024
Hawkfield Abbie was the undoubted star of the opening round of the Kilbride Kennels Midlands Derby but she had to play a supporting role on Saturday night as the second round saw a number of her rivals take a step forward on their form of seven days earlier.
Ian Fortune
25 February 2024
Dolores Ruth has won a Derby on both sides of the Irish Sea, won numerous classics and trained some of the fastest greyhounds in the history of the sport but even by her vaulted standards, Saturday was a special day for the Rathangan based handler.
Peter Farrell
25 February 2024
It was one of the biggest nights of the year at Thurles Greyhound Stadium on Saturday as the final of the Droopys Stud Champion Bitch Stake went down for decision and it was Singalong Dolly who produced a sensational performance to land another feature for Pat Buckley at the Premier venue.
Peter Farrell
25 February 2024
There were a number of top-class performances at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as the likes of Ballinakill Alf, Superfast Gorden, Velvet Duchess and Annagh Bailey all posted sensational figures on route to success.
GRI
24 February 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 24/2/2024:
Barry Drake
24 February 2024
On Friday, Barry Drake spoke to Mark J. Fanning on his radio show about a big night ahead this Saturday in Thurles for the 2024 Droopys Stud Champion Bitch Stake Final and more.
Ian Fortune
17 February 2024
The final of the Eamon Wheatley Memorial A4/A5 may have been run a week later than scheduled at Newbridge on Friday night but Corona Ryan won’t care a jot as her progressive, early paced youngster Beaming Outlaw emerged a tremendous winner.
GRI
16 February 2024
It has been confirmed that the National Greyhound Racing Awards for the year 2023 will take place on Friday, April 12th, 2024, at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
15 February 2024
It came as a shock to hear the sad news that the hugely popular figure and leading handler Denis O’Malley passed away earlier this week.
GRI
13 February 2024
This Valentine's season, Greyhound Racing Ireland is thrilled to announce an exciting competition aimed at supporting grassroots sports clubs and celebrating the passion of local athletes. In collaboration with former Waterford Senior Hurler John Mullane, we are proud to launch the "#LoveYourClub" campaign.
GRI
12 February 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland Announces Additional Breeders Bonus Payment for Oaks & Bitch Stakes
GRI
8 February 2024
The Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role of Chairperson to the Board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ), Greyhound Racing Ireland.
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
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.