Barry Drake
19 May 2022
Foster mother urgently required north cork area.
BARRY DRAKE
19 May 2022
This week, Barry Drake talks to two leading trainers who are both biding for English Derby success.
GRI
19 May 2022
Tote are excited to announce the launch of a brand new bet called the CONNECT 6. The bet will launch this Saturday 21st May and will have a gross guarantee of €10,000. This a unique Jackpot bet that will include 6 races for 6 different stadia.
Ian Fortune
19 May 2022
After weeks of non-stop chatter, preparations and anticipation, the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby finally gets underway at Towcester this evening.
Ian Fortune
19 May 2022
It’s an immensely busy time in Irish greyhound racing at present.
Ian Fortune
19 May 2022
Due to essential track maintenance, there will be no trials at Mullingar on Tuesday, May 24th and Wednesday, May 25th.
Ian Fortune
18 May 2022
There’s seems little doubt that this evening’s Irish Focus on RPGTV is the busiest since its inception last year.
Ian Fortune
18 May 2022
Owen McKenna reported that Susie Sapphire was her normal eager self ahead of her Sporting Press Irish Oaks defence.
Ian Fortune
18 May 2022
Due to essential maintenance, there will be no unrecorded trials at Shelbourne Park next Monday.
Ian Fortune
18 May 2022
Dundalk are currently seeking entries for the upcoming Paddy & Eamon Carroll Memorial A3 525.
GRI
17 May 2022
Relive all the racing action of the 2022 RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch Final that took place last Sunday at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium.
Ian Fortune
17 May 2022
The opening round draw for the Sporting Press Irish Oaks has been made with 66 names going into the hat. Defending champion Susie Sapphire is amongst the entry and will be joined by a very special group of females.
Barry Drake
17 May 2022
RUSHMOOR DASH was the biggest purchase at Youghal sales on Saturday morning as the exciting January puppy was sold for €4,400 after clocking a fantastic 29.29.
Peter Farrell
17 May 2022
After last weekend’s incredible 27.93 effort, Swords Rex has understandably shortened in the outright betting for the Larry O’Rourke National Produce Stakes and Graham Holland’s charge is now 5/2 clear favourite to land back-to-back classics.
Peter Farrell
16 May 2022
There were a series of incredible performances at Clonmel greyhound stadium last night as the opening round heats of the Larry O’Rourke National Produce Stakes got underway and those in attendance were treated to something special as Swords Rex dipped under the 28-second mark in heat three.
Ian Fortune
16 May 2022
The 2022 RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch produced a wonderful winner in the form of Magical Mary.
Ian Fortune
16 May 2022
The Royal Lancaster Hotel played host to the 2021 GBGB Awards on Sunday evening and Signet Ace was named as Greyhound of the Year.
Ian Fortune
16 May 2022
Razldazl Monarch has long been one of the most consistent and thoroughly professional greyhounds in training but, at over four and a half years of age, he has run his last race.
Ian Fortune
15 May 2022
Saturday nights at Shelbourne Park never fail to deliver. While there were no major competitions on Saturday, there was a number of brilliant displays.
Peter Farrell
15 May 2022
The final of the 2022 Epic Hero Limerick Oaks took centre stage at Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night and Burgess Josie, owned by Gilbert Anderson, went on to land the €3,000 first prize with a trap-to-line victory.
GRI
14 May 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 14/05/2022:
Ian Fortune
14 May 2022
Gizmo Cash created history at Shelbourne Park on Friday night, posting the fastest time ever recorded for 350yds on Irish soil as he smashed the previous track record of Ardnasool Jet by over two lengths.
Ian Fortune
14 May 2022
Given the very nature of the event, there was always going to be a number of improved displays in the second round of the Champion Open Unraced but that scarcely describes the brilliant performance of Another Holiday as he posted a rapid 28.74.
Ian Fortune
14 May 2022
While Gizmo Cash was creating history at Shelbourne Park, Jamie McGee was also sending out impressive winners at Newbridge with Hawkfield Breeze setting the standard for the second week running in the second round of the Friends of Newbridge A1 Derby.
Barry Drake
14 May 2022
AS EXPECTED, Tullig Cyrname (Droopys Sydney-Hail Cleopatra) made it five wins from as many starts in the opening quarter-final of the Lee Strand at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
GRI
13 May 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 13/05/2022:
Ian Fortune
13 May 2022
192 names went into the hat for the opening round draw of the StarSports/ TRC English Derby at the GBGB offices in central London yesterday afternoon and thankfully everything went relatively smoothly.
GRI
13 May 2022
The Sales Catalogue for Sales on Saturday 14th May, containing 60 Lots, is now available on www.grireland.ie/racing/sales-auctions/
GRI
12 May 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 12/05/2022:
Barry Drake
12 May 2022
This week Barry Drake chats with the treasurer of Clonmel Greyhound Stadium, Tommy Caffrey
GRI
12 May 2022
Watch Ian Fortunes preview for RPGTV of the RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch final taking place this Sunday in Mullingar Greyhound Stadium.
Ian Fortune
12 May 2022
Paul Hennessy confirmed yesterday that one of his great stalwarts Boylesportsbingo has run his last race.
Ian Fortune
11 May 2022
Incidentally, ahead of the English Derby draw on Thursday, sponsors StarSports have Part Blake as their clear favourite for outright success at 14-1.
Ian Fortune
11 May 2022
It’s great to see that Drumbo Park is busy in these times.
11 May 2022
The Tyrone and Northern greyhound community have lost another long-standing member with the death on Monday night of Noel Devlin, Dungannon after some time of illness.
Peter Farrell
11 May 2022
The Epic Hero Limerick Oaks will come to a conclusion this Saturday night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium but the top-class racing keeps on coming and the Greyhound & Petworld Golden Muzzle will be next on the agenda.
GRI
11 May 2022
Relive all the racing action from the semi-final of the RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch Open 600 that took place last Sunday at Mullingar Greyhound Stadium.
GRI
10 May 2022
Greyhound Racing Ireland are actively recruiting for several roles. All active vacancies are available to view with the link below by location.
Ian Fortune
10 May 2022
Just a reminder to those wishing to have a runner in the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks, entries will close next Monday, May 16th at 5pm.
Ian Fortune
10 May 2022
Shelbourne Park are to set up a WhatsApp group to update owners and trainers on upcoming sweepstakes, trial sessions and any other information which may be prove helpful.
GRI
9 May 2022
Greyhound Racing Ireland would like highlight to members of the industry and the wider public the effects of recent world events on rehoming of greyhounds through the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT)
Ian Fortune
9 May 2022
The stage is now set for a tremendous conclusion to the RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch next weekend following two high-quality semi-finals on Sunday.
Ian Fortune
9 May 2022
None of the five Irish trained runners in action at Towcester on Sunday managed to get their head in front but all four of Graham Holland’s challengers made the first three.
Ian Fortune
9 May 2022
The Michael O’Donovan trained Coolavanny Calvn went fastest of those to trial ahead of racing at Towcester on Sunday afternoon.
Peter Farrell
8 May 2022
The semi finals of the Epic Hero Limerick Oaks took centre stage last night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and it was Burgess Josie and Burgess Cassie who landed the spoils to set up a mouth-watering decider in six days’ time.
GRI
7 May 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 7/05/2022:
Ian Fortune
7 May 2022
When naming a greyhound Hes The Greatest you better be sure he has plenty of talent.
Ian Fortune
7 May 2022
The opening round of the Islandbridge Sprint may have proven costly to odds-on backers but Shea Campbell won’t be complaining as he recorded a tremendous double with Robbies Champ and Mccool Blue, while Jamie McGee will also be happy with his evening’s work as his Gizmo Cash posted the fastest time of the round.
Ian Fortune
7 May 2022
Hawkfield Breeze is rapidly developing into a very talented tracker for Jamie McGee and Jerry Connors and she took another leap forward at Newbridge on Friday night as she set a strong standard in the opening round of the Friends of Newbridge A1 Derby.
Barry Drake
7 May 2022
TULLIG CYRNAME (Droopys Sydney-Hail Cleopatra) delivered another stunning performance in the Kingdom on Friday night as the Pat Buckley trained runner posted a superb 29.53 in the second round of the Lee Strand 550.
Barry Drake
28 April 2022
As the dust settles on Friday’s spectacular 2022 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Final, Barry Drake speaks with Graham Holland of Riverside Kennels.
Barry Drake
25 April 2022
In this week's episode, Barry Drake speaks to four different people about the terrific success of Tom Pa O'Connor's recent fundraiser for cancer charities in Munster. Over €125,000 was raised for charities in Kerry, Cork & Limerick. Both Kingdom Greyhound Stadium & Curraheen Park hosted cheque presentations to charities over the weekend. Barry speaks to Damian Matthews, Tom Pa O'Connor, Míchael McMahon and Padraig Bunyon.
Barry Drake
24 April 2022
Laurels winner One Time Only was the standout performer at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
14 April 2022
This week Barry Drake talks to three well-known and respected people within the Greyhound industry.
Barry Drake
9 April 2022
Barry brings us a bonus episode this week as he chats to Liam Murphy of Greyhound & PetWorld. Greyhound & PetWorld are sponsoring the SuperSprint which is on now in Curraheen Park, just weeks after their sponsorship of the Juvenile Classic in Kingdom Greyhound Stadium. Join them for a chat.
Peter Farrell
3 April 2022
The opening round heats of the 2022 Con & Annie Kirby produced the most incredible action last weekend at Limerick Greyhound Stadium but it was cranked up a notch last night as Swords Rex headed a string of phenomenal performances.
Barry Drake
31 March 2022
This week’s podcast takes us to Enniscorthy as Barry Drake talks to a young man currently making waves in the greyhound industry, Robbie O’Neill.
Barry Drake
27 March 2022
MILLBANK CHOSEN (Dorotas Wildcat-Droopys Sylvia) ran out a brilliant winner of the €5,000 Cork Oaks final at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
24 March 2022
Susie Sapphire added another classic title to her achievements when winning the BresBet Easter Cup in Shelbourne Park last weekend. So who else would Barry speak to this week but her trainer Owen McKenna and owner Peter Comerford.
GRI
24 March 2022
An 18-month-old black female greyhound (with white chest) has strayed from its owner in the Tipperary Town area.
Ian Fortune
23 March 2022
Much of the talk on this evening’s installment of the Irish Focus on RPGTV will be of Susie Sapphire and her brilliant success in the Bresbet Easter Cup.
GRI
21 March 2022
The 2022 BresBet Easter Cup delivered a memorable final on Saturday night in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium as Susie Sapphire added another classic title to her glittering list! Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons & guest Jonathan Hobbs as they chat about the Final and also take a look at the Select Stakes in Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium
Barry Drake
21 March 2022
Barry Drake has a bumper podcast episode for us this week. Firstly he speaks to trainer Pat Buckley. They chat about Pat's brilliant night in the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium last Friday with two track records and 5 winners! They also chat about plans for the future including Con & Annie Kirby and English Derby hopes. The Barry heads to Waterford as he chats to Ian Magnier in Kilcohan Park as they look forward to the opening night of the Select Stakes this Saturday. Have a listen!
Barry Drake
10 March 2022
This week Barry Drake previews the final of the 2022 Greyhound & Pet World Juvenile Classic.
Barry Drake
9 March 2022
Kindly sponsored by the Maguire family from Portlaw the 2019 & 2020 greyhound recognition awards take place this coming Saturday March 12th in Kilcohan Park, Waterford.
GRI
7 March 2022
It's Monday night which means only one thing, it's time to start Talking Dogs!
Ian Fortune
7 March 2022
The latest and final installment of the second series of the “Behind The Track” docu-series is to be released by the IGOBF later today and it’s another belter.
Barry Drake
6 March 2022
LOCAL Cork trainer Kieran Lynch enjoyed more big-race success at Curraheen Park on Saturday night as Bartlemy Jas came home in front to win the €4,500 Cork Cup.
Barry Drake
3 March 2022
This week takes us to Waterford as Barry Drake chats to passionate greyhound supporter Stephanie Maguire.
Ian Fortune
1 March 2022
By now, many of you will have seen, and thoroughly enjoyed, the latest episode of the Behind The Track docu-series which was released on Monday evening at 6pm.
Ian Fortune
1 March 2022
One of Ireland’s very fastest, Skywalker Angie, has run her last race after the news that he has come in season just days after picking up a small injury in the semi-finals of the Champion Bitch Stake at Thurles.
GRI
28 February 2022
As the BresBet Easter Cup continues to treat us with brilliant performances on the track at Shelbourne Park, there's plenty to chat about tonight.
GRI
28 February 2022
Update Monday 28th: This greyhound is unfortunately still missing. A black female greyhound has been reported missing in Limerick.
GRI
26 February 2022
Youghal Sale Trial Results Saturday 26/02/22:
Barry Drake
25 February 2022
Barry Drake caught up with Declan earlier to chat about tonight's 2nd Round of the Greyhound & Pet World Juvenile Classic. Have a listen for their thoughts on tonight's action.
25 February 2022
This week Barry Drake is joined by UK based Jonathan Hobbs, or Hobbsy as he is known to many greyhound racing fans from his many years on our TV screens.
GRI
21 February 2022
The 2022 BresBet Easter Cup got off to a flier on Saturday night in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium. The oldest classic on our calendar, it boasted a pretty impressive field this year and the opening round did not disappoint. Ian Fortune & Tommy Lyons are back for the first of our Monday night chats of the year and they're excited to be back....talking dogs!
GRI
21 February 2022
An additional Greyhound Sales has been scheduled for Curraheen Park for Saturday 12th March 2022. Entries are now being accepted for these Sales which will be limited to 50 Lots.
Ian Fortune
21 February 2022
Those at a loose end should consider a trip to Dundalk this evening.
Barry Drake
18 February 2022
This week's podcast takes us to Armagh as Barry Drake chats to Shea Campbell.
10 February 2022
Rásaíocht Con Eireann were saddened to hear of the death of Mr Sean Nyhan late of Clonmel, County Tipperary, father of our Chairman Frank Nyhan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Barry Drake
10 February 2022
This week's podcast takes us to Kerry as Barry Drake chats with trainer James O Regan.
Ian Fortune
9 February 2022
After the success of the first two episodes of the second season of the Behind the Track docuseries, there is a bit of a mid-week bonus with the latest instalment released a little early by the IGOBF.
Ian Fortune
8 February 2022
There was great news from the UK this morning with Suffolk Downs finally opening their doors.
7 February 2022
Ian Fortune looks back on the racing year that was 2012.
Peter Farrell
4 February 2022
Thurles Greyhound Stadium opened their doors on Thursday, February 3rd to their first greyhound sales of 2022 and there were a large number of buyers in attendance.
Barry Drake
3 February 2022
In this week's podcast Barry Drake is joined by greyhound racing legend Dolores Ruth.
Barry Drake
3 February 2022
Anyone lucky enough to get to Youghal early on Wednesday evening would have witnessed something special as exciting August puppy Burgess Rapid (Burgess Bucks-Burgess Helena) clocked a stunning 17.38 around the 325-yard trip in a qualifying trial.
GRI
1 February 2022
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) today published the 2022 Classics and Feature Events Calendar.
Rory Burke
30 January 2022
Rory Burke is back with his latest podcast guest. He is chatting with Tipperary man Dominic O'Brien.
Peter Farrell
30 January 2022
Thurles Greyhound Stadium hosted a ten race card last night and there was no doubting who stole the show as Rising Castle produced a masterclass of sprinting as he posted a sensational 17.59 .10s over the 330-yard trip.
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.
Barry Drake
27 January 2022
This week Barry Drake is joined by a passionate greyhound supporter Padjoe Dorney.
Ian Fortune
27 January 2022
The eagle-eyed amongst you would have noticed a teaser for season 2 of the “Behind The Track” docuseries on various social media channels over recent days.
GRI
24 January 2022
A very special Talking Dogs show with Ian Fortune tonight, rewinding back the clock to 2002 and a look at the racing highlights of a brilliant year on the track. Memorable finals, racing legends and track records are just some of the memories to recall, we hope you enjoy it.
GRI
24 January 2022
As announced by An Taoiseach on Friday evening last, the majority of COVID 19 restrictions that have been in place have been lifted as and from Saturday 22nd January. Following on from this announcement Greyhound Racing Ireland, from today, Monday 24th January will be implementing the following racing schedule at RCÉ/GRI licenced stadia:
GRI
20 January 2022
The Final of the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 2022 has been moved by one day, Derek Frehill, Director of Racing for Greyhound Racing Ireland, has confirmed.
Barry Drake
13 January 2022
Francis Murray Jnr joins Barry Drake this week. The Murray family are well-known in the sport and it all began with Francis’ grandfather, with greyhounds first coming into the family in 1927
Peter Farrell
12 January 2022
A further Online Greyhound Sales is scheduled for Thurles Greyhound Stadium on Thursday 3rd February 2022.