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Talking Dogs
TALKING DOGS ROADSHOW PICTURES
7 December 2022
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a wonderful evening in Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night. Brendan captured some of the night for us, have a look at the pictures now
2023 GRI CLASSICS & FEATURES CALENDAR RELEASED
GRI
7 December 2022
The dates have been released for the big Greyhound Racing events in Ireland in 2023 with the Derby Final to take place earlier, on Saturday 2nd September.
CURRAHEEN PARK TRIALS THURSDAY 8TH DECEMBER
GRI
7 December 2022
Due to the forecasted weather, trials will not take place.
IRISH FOCUS ON RPGTV
Ian Fortune
7 December 2022
There will be plenty to talk about on tonight’s Irish Focus as we look ahead to Saturday’s Matchbook Betting Exchange Irish St Leger decider at Limerick.
NEWBRIDGE TRIALS OFF ON FRIDAY
Ian Fortune
7 December 2022
There will be no trials at Newbridge on Friday, December 9th.
VIDEO: 2022 MATCHBOOK IRISH ST. LEGER SEMI-FINALS
GRI
7 December 2022
Look back on last weekend's Matchbook Irish St. Leger Semi-Finals.
LAST CALL FOR LEGER FINAL NIGHT ENTRIES
Peter Farrell
6 December 2022
Owners and trainers please note that this is a final call for entries for an open 350 and an open 525 for leger final night this Saturday at limerick.
RECORD BREAKING LAD HANGS UP HIS BOOTS
Ian Fortune
6 December 2022
Michael Heeney has reported that his star performer Sentimental Lad has run his last race after picking up an injury in his latest trial.
OPEN SPRINTERS WANTED AT DUNDALK
Ian Fortune
6 December 2022
We spoke yesterday of the wonderful finish and tremendous performance of Mccool Blue in winning the Open 400 at Dundalk last Saturday night.
BOBSLEIGH FAVOURITE FOR LEGER TRIUMPH
Peter Farrell
6 December 2022
Only six remain as the Matchbook Betting Exchange Irish St. Leger comes to a close this Saturday night and Bobsleigh Dream has been installed the clear favourite to give Pat Buckley a third Leger triumph.
BALLYMAC JAZZ A VERY POPULAR WINNER IN YOUGHAL
Barry Drake
6 December 2022
BALLYMAC JAZZ ran out a very popular winner of Monday night's second race for Cloyne man, James Costine. Supported from 7-4 into 6-4 on track, favourite backers never had a moment's worry as the impressive winner bounced out in front and went on to make all the running, in 29.65.
TALKING LEGER 2022 EPISODE 4: MONDAY 5TH DECEMBER
GRI
5 December 2022
The Final 6 have been decided and we've got less than 30 seconds of action remaining in the 2022 Matchbook Irish St. Leger. All eyes turn to Limerick on Saturday night to see who will claim the €30,000 winners prize.
BOTH BIG AND LITTLE BROTHERS IMPRESS AT DUNDALK
Ian Fortune
5 December 2022
Dundalk’s decision to run an open 400 every Saturday night through December is paying dividends as Saturday’s race produced an absolute belter with Mccool Blue emerging a brilliant winner, be it only by the minimum margin from Crafty Bonanza.
MATTHEWS PAIR PROGRESS AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
5 December 2022
Brendan Matthews had three opening round participants in the RPGTV Puppy Derby at Towcester on Sunday and he will be pleased with the efforts of both Undulation and Coordination as both progressed after finishing second in their respective heats.
WEDDING GOES FAST IN SHELBOURNE TRIAL
Ian Fortune
5 December 2022
While her litter brother Ballymac Fin won later on the card and brilliant females, Up The Style and Bobsleigh Dream took the headlines at Shelbourne and Limerick, Maries Wedding sent out a reminder that she is one of Ireland’s fastest females with a massive trial ahead of racing at Shelbourne.
SERIOUSLY STYLISH RUN IN NATIONAL PUPPY
Ian Fortune
4 December 2022
Up The Style may have been having just her eighth career start but she was again the toast of Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as she confirmed her standing as one of the best and most exciting young greyhounds on the planet with a brilliant display of front running in the final of the IGOBF National Puppy Stake.
CAKE FASTEST IN DRUMBO’S GOLD CUP
Ian Fortune
4 December 2022
Storys Mattie and Florence Cake prevailed in the semi finals of the Toolmaker & DTSC Gold Cup at Drumbo Park on Saturday night. Neither were favourite for their respective heats but they avoided the traffic spots.
BOBSLEIGH AND BAILEY TAKE CHARGE IN MATCHBOOK ST. LEGER SEMIS
Peter Farrell
4 December 2022
The semi finals of the Matchbook Betting Exchange Irish St. Leger took place last night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and both semis produced two very different but equally as impressive performances as Bobsleigh Dream and Annagh Bailey landed the spoils ahead of next weekend’s €30,000 decider.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 3/12/2022
GRI
3 December 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 3/12/2022:
JOIN US FOR A FREE EVENING OF GREYHOUND CHAT ON TUESDAY IN LIMERICK
GRI
3 December 2022
The final Talking Dogs Roadshow of the year takes place on Tuesday night - come join us!
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 2/12/2022
GRI
2 December 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 2/12/2022:
TONY FAHY
2 December 2022
It’s with sadness we must report the passing of one of the legends and true gentlemen of Irish greyhound sport, Hall of Fame trainer Tony Fahy.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 1/12/2022
GRI
1 December 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 1/12/2022:
NICKY WALSH
30 November 2022
It’s with real sadness we must report the passing of a true doggy man, Nicky Walsh.
CLASSIC CHAMP PADDY RETIRED
Ian Fortune
30 November 2022
Fast Fit Paddy has run his final race following the news that he is to be retired after failing to recover from a small injury.
DALE’S WINNING SEQUENCE EXTENDED TO SIX
Ian Fortune
30 November 2022
When Great Dale skipped home in front after affine display at Shelbourne Park on Friday evening, it escaped me that she was doing so for the sixth time in a row.
€150,000 PRIZEMONEY INCREASE IN DECEMBER ANNOUNCED
GRI
29 November 2022
The Board of Greyhound Racing Ireland recognises that the cost-of-living crisis is having a significant impact on owners and trainers nationwide. In response to this, the Board have approved an increase of €150,000 in prizemoney for the month of December 2022.
TALKING LEGER 2022 EPISODE 3: MONDAY 28TH NOVEMBER
GRI
28 November 2022
Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons are joined by Joe Sheahan in Dubai as they talk all things Matchbook Irish St. Leger, looking back on Saturday's Quarter Final action and ahead to the Semi-Finals this weekend in Limerick. Of course, they also chat about the other big action around the country including the IGOBF National Puppy Stake and Raha Mofo's terrific win in the GRI Galway Oaks.
A BIG CROWD WITNESSES BRILLIANT ACTION AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
27 November 2022
A big crowd poured through the Shelbourne Park stiles on Saturday night as the festive season got underway and they were treated to some superb racing including two wonderful displays in the semi-finals of the IGOBF National Puppy Stake.
REAL QUALITY ON SHOW IN DRUMO’S GOLD CUP
Ian Fortune
27 November 2022
Little separated the three heats winners in Saturday’s Toolmaker & DTSC Gold Cup at Drumbo Park, although honour of going fastest went to Boherna Rio as he ran out a ready winner.
SHOCKS APLENTY AS LADIES TAKE CHARGE OF ST. LEGER QUARTERS
Peter Farrell
27 November 2022
The quarter finals of the Matchbook Betting Exchange Irish St. Leger dominated last night’s card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and no one could have predicted how events unfolded as the top three in the outright market made shock exits.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 26/11/2022
GRI
26 November 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 26/11/2022:
DOLLY STRIKES GOLD IN COLLAR
Ian Fortune
26 November 2022
Donal O’Mahoney is not afraid to journey up from Millstreet to Shelbourne Park with many of his Millridge greyhounds appearing and indeed winning at HQ over the years but on Friday night the journey home would have been considerably shorter as his Millridge Dolly emerge a thoroughly deserving winner of the Gold Collar.
CLEAN SWEEP FOR MOFO IN GRI GALWAY OAKS
Peter Farrell
26 November 2022
After a series of incredible performances in recent weeks, Raha Mofo was all the rage heading into the final of the €6,000 GRI Galway Oaks on Friday night and she certainly didn’t disappoint as she maintained her unbeaten run in the stake with another emphatic display.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 25/11/2022
GRI
25 November 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 25/11/2022:
ENTRY OF GREYHOUNDS AT LICENSED STADIA – REGULATORY NOTICE
GRI
24 November 2022
Owners and Trainers are advised that further to a recent Irish Coursing Club Rule Amendment, entries from previously authorised Irish Coursing Club Agents, will not be accepted at Rásaíocht Con Éireann licensed Stadia.
EPISODE 111: NOEL HOLLAND
24 November 2022
In this episode, Barry chats to Noel Holland, a man who has been involved with greyhounds throughout his entire life.
MORE MOFOS ON THE WAY?
Ian Fortune
24 November 2022
While Sporting Press Irish Oaks champion Raha Mofo is currently creating history at Galway in the GRI Galway Oaks, smashing the track record in each of the two rounds to date, her dam Clares Queen has been busy.
EXPLOSIVE BOY RETIRES AS ONE OF THE GREATS
Ian Fortune
23 November 2022
After an incredible racing career, one of the true greats of the past decade, Explosive Boy has been retired to stud.
GUIDANCE NOTE FOR EXPORTING DOGS FROM IRELAND TO GREAT BRITAIN
GRI
22 November 2022
From 1st January 2021, rules for moving dogs between Ireland and Great Britain (GB) have changed.
ED STRENGTHENS IN ST. LEGER MARKET
Peter Farrell
22 November 2022
Despite being beaten by Bockos Crystal in the second round of the Matchbook Betting Exchange Irish St. Leger last Saturday night, Ballinabola Ed remains the outright market leader.
TALKING LEGER 2022 EPISODE 2 MONDAY 21ST NOVEMBER
GRI
21 November 2022
The action in the 2022 Matchbook Irish St. Leger continued on Saturday night in Limerick and Ian Fortune, Barry Caul and Tom Fitzgerald are here to give us their thoughts on all things Leger and more!
PRO AM A BIG MOVER AS 2023 DERBY PRICES GO LIVE
Ian Fortune
21 November 2022
Derby sponsors for the past decade, BoyleSports have already priced up the 2023 renewal and, while the market has only been live for a matter of hours, greyhound trader Damien Lonergan reported on Sunday evening that there has already been strong support for one greyhound.
CURRAHEEN PARK SALES REPORT
Barry Drake
21 November 2022
There were a number of smart performances in Curraheen Park on Saturday morning as the sales returned to the Cork circuit.
VINCENZO QUICKEST AS CRYSTAL EDGES OUT ED IN ST. LEGER SECOND ROUND ACTION
Peter Farrell
20 November 2022
The second round heats of the Matchbook Betting Exchange Irish St. Leger took place last night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and although there were a few shock exits, the majority of the big hitters impressed to advance into next week’s quarter finals.
UNDISPUTED THE QUEEN OF SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
20 November 2022
Saturday’s action at Shelbourne Park was right out of the top drawer.
CHEQUE GOES THE WAY OF SIR AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
19 November 2022
Cheque For Sir completed a flawless path through the valuable Deadly Kennels A2 525 at Kilkenny on Friday night but he had to be at his sharpest to repel the persistent challenge of Priceless Opera who pushed him all the way to the line.
ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKING DISPLAY FROM THE INCREDIBLE RAHA MOFO
Peter Farrell
19 November 2022
Following on from her terrific record-breaking performance in the opening round of the GRI Galway Oaks last weekend, Raha Mofo excelled even further in last night’s second round as she broke her own track record in emphatic fashion.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 18/11/2022
GRI
18 November 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 18/11/2022:
DROOPYS SYDNEY CLEAR CUT WINNER AS IRISH GREYHOUND REVIEW LAUNCHES
GRI
18 November 2022
Droopys Sydney (Duke Special-Droopys Laramie) is a runaway winner of the Irish Greyhound Review Annual Stud Dog of the Year Award as the 2023 edition is published.
A FANTASTIC WEEK FOR RECENT PODCAST GUEST MICHAEL O'KEEFFE
Barry Drake
18 November 2022
A recent guest on the Talking Dogs on Thursday Podcast, Midelton handler Michael O'Keeffe enjoyed a fantastic week at his local Youghal track.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 17/11/2022
GRI
17 November 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 17/11/2022:
CYRNAME SADLY RETIRED
Ian Fortune
17 November 2022
One of the most exciting young greyhounds in training, Tullig Cyrname has sadly run his last race after picking up an injury to the stopper bone.
SENSATIONAL CODY RETIRED AND STRAIGHT TO STUD
Ian Fortune
16 November 2022
After capturing the Irish Laurels last Saturday week, Good Cody has run his final race, bowing out in real style. In terms of brute raw pace, there were very few greyhounds in the past decade that could match the son of Definate Opinion.
NOT YOUR AVERAGE TUESDAY AS SHELBOURNE JAMMED TO RAFTERS
Ian Fortune
16 November 2022
Tuesday night action returned to Shelbourne Park with a real bang as 4000 students descended on Ringsend for a memorable night that provided an atmosphere scarcely matched in the sport.
3-YEAR SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT FOR NEWBRIDGE GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
15 November 2022
A new three-year sponsorship agreement was announced in Newbridge Greyhound Stadium this weekend
TALKING LEGER EPISODE 1 MONDAY 14TH NOVEMBER
GRI
14 November 2022
The 2022 Matchbook Irish St. Leger is underway in Limerick Greyhound Stadium so it's time for the Talking Dogs team to start Talking Leger!
ONLINE GREYHOUND SALES AT CURRAHEEN PARK (CORK) – SATURDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2022
GRI
14 November 2022
Details on the upcoming sales in Curraheen Park this Saturday 19th November.
DOUBLING OF RCÉ WELFARE OFFICERS INSPECTIONS IN 2022
GRI
14 November 2022
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland carried has out a record 2,246 welfare inspections and inspections of greyhound establishments during the first ten months of 2022.
LILYWHITE THE QUEEN IN MUNSTER JUVENILE CUP DECIDER
Peter Farrell
14 November 2022
Kindly sponsored by the Stud owners, the final of the 2022 Munster Juvenile Cup took place at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium last night and Murt Leahy made it back-to-back wins in the Cup as Lilywhite Queen led from outset to claim the €5,000 first prize.
BUCKLEY TREBLE HIGHLIGHTS MATCHBOOK ST. LEGER OPENER AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
13 November 2022
All eyes were on Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night as the eleven opening round heats of the Matchbook Betting Exchange Irish St. Leger got underway and Pat Buckley laid down an early marker as he sent out a treble of winners on night one.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY12/11/2022
GRI
12 November 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 12/11/2022:
FESTIVAL FORMAT ANOUNCED AS BIG PRIZES RETURN
Ian Fortune
12 November 2022
It may have been the Night of Stars for almost a decade, but the Winter Racing Festival is now firmly established as the end of year showpiece at Shelbourne Park. Of course, this year’s weekend of racing is much later than in previous years for various reasons but it will certainly be worth waiting for.
RAHA MOFO SMASHES THE CLOCK IN GALWAY OAKS OPENER
Peter Farrell
12 November 2022
The opening round of the GRI Galway Oaks got underway at the Connacht venue last night and it couldn’t have gone any better as reigning Sporting Press Oaks Champion, Raha Mofo, smashed the 525-yard track record on route to a procession victory.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 11/11/2022
IGB
11 November 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 11/11/2022:
AG RÁSAÍOCHT LE CHÉILE - GO GREYHOUND RACING FOR FREE THIS WEEKEND
GRI
11 November 2022
Join in the Ag Rásaíocht Le Chéile celebrations this weekend
2022 ERIC BROWNE MEMORIAL KINGDOM DERBY STARTS JANUARY 6TH.
Barry Drake
11 November 2022
The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium is proud to announce the details of the upcoming 2022 Eric Browne Memorial Kingdom Derby.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 10/11/2022
GRI
10 November 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 10/11/2022:
VIDEO: MATCHBOOK IRISH ST. LEGER 1ST ROUND DRAW
GRI
10 November 2022
Shortly after the draw was made for the opening round of the 2022 Matchbook Irish St. Leger, we spoke to Paul Geasley and Tom Fitzgerald.
CONGRATULATIONS PETER
GRI
10 November 2022
While the greyhound racing world was busy celebrating big wins last weekend, our own Peter had some personal news to celebrate.
GREAT WORK CONTINUES AT CLONMEL AHEAD OF MUNSTER JUVENILE FINAL ON SUNDAY
Peter Farrell
9 November 2022
Things at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium have much improved in the recent few months due to great work being done by the members of the track maintenance committee.
VIDEO: 2022 IRISH LAURELS FINAL
GRI
8 November 2022
On Saturday 5th November, a packed Curraheen Park witnessed an exciting Laurels Final with Good Cody emerging as the 2022 Champion.
TALKING LAURELS 2022 EPISODE 5 MONDAY 7TH NOVEMBER
GRI
7 November 2022
Join Barry Caul, Tommy Lyons and this week's special guest Jimmy Barry Murphy as they chat about a thrilling Final and a great night of racing and entertainment in Cork.
GOOD APRIL CAPS GREAT WEEKEND FOR KENNEDYS
Peter Farrell
7 November 2022
After landing the Laurels at Curraheen Park on Saturday night with Good Cody, the Kennedy Family landed another super victory at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium last night as Good April came home clear in the final of the Derrjet Sydney & Glengar Bale @ Stud Unraced Bitch Stake.
GOOD CODY A BRILLIANT LAURELS CHAMPION IN FRONT OF A FULL HOUSE AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
6 November 2022
It really was a night to remember in Curraheen Park on Saturday night as a massive crowd filled the Cork Stadium for a night of spectacular racing action.
BALLYMAC RUN AND UNDULATION EXCITE AT SHELBOURNE PARK
Ian Fortune
6 November 2022
There was some superb racing at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night but the headlines certainly belonged to Liam Dowling’s Ballymac Run, as she won the final of the RPGTV Puppy Oaks in real style, and Undulation who emerged a tremendous winner of the Paddy Merriman Memorial.
PHOTOS: TALKING DOGS ROADSHOW IN CURRAHEEN PARK
GRI
5 November 2022
On Tuesday night the Talking Dogs Roadshow rolled into Cork for the Laurels Final preview.
CANINE AND EQUESTRIAN CHAMPIONS MEET IN KILKENNY
GRI
5 November 2022
There was a treat in store for racing fans on Friday night as Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium welcomed 3 special guests.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 4/11/2022
GRI
4 November 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 4/11/2022:
MISSING BITCH APPEAL
Ian Fortune
4 November 2022
It’s been reported that a bitch is missing from Clogh, Castlecomer in county Kilkenny.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 3/11/2022
GRI
3 November 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 3/11/2022:
GALWAY OAKS ENTRIES– HOW TO ENTER
Peter Farrell
3 November 2022
Owners and trainers please note the below entry format for the upcoming GRI Galway Oaks, scheduled to commence next weekend.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 109 JIMMY BARRY MURPHY
Barry Drake
3 November 2022
Barry Drake speaks with Cork legend Jimmy Barry Murphy as we look forward to a big weekend in Cork for the Laurels Final.
BIG PRIZES ON OFFER AT DRUMBO PARK
Ian Fortune
2 November 2022
Nigel Bain from the Drumbo Track Supporters Club was in touch to confirm the sponsorship of this year’s Gold Cup at Drumbo Park.
VIDEO: LAURELS SEMI-FINALS
GRI
1 November 2022
Join Sarina in Curraheen Park for a look back on the action in the Semi-Finals of the 2022 Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Laurels.
TAKING LAURELS 2022 EPISODE 4 MONDAY 31ST OCTOBER
GRI
31 October 2022
Barry Drake, Tommy Lyons & Barry Drake sit down to discuss all the Laurels action, looking back on the weekend's Semi-Finals and ahead to the Final in Curraheen Park. Of course there is plenty of other action to catch their eyes as they also discuss the Matchbook Fair Warrior Final in Mullingar and the action in Shelbourne Park including the RPGTV Puppy Oaks.
STUD OWNERS MUNSTER JUVENILE CUP OFF TO A FLIER IN CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
31 October 2022
The Munster Juvenile Cup is one of the most historic racing events on the calendar and the 2022 renewal, kindly sponsored by local Stud owners, got off to a flier last night with top-class performances in each of the four opening round heats on display.
FLYING AIRPORT LANDS FAIR WARRIOR
Ian Fortune
31 October 2022
Airport Flying may have been a double figure price ahead of Sunday’s Matchbook Fair Warrior Open 400 decider but there was nothing lucky about the victory of the young son of Droopys Buick and Dream Believer as he ran on well after crowding on the bend to collar Mustang Joey in a tight finish.
UNCLE AND TRENT TAKE HEADLINES ON SPECIAL NIGHT AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
31 October 2022
On what was a memorable night at Enniscorthy on Sunday, Angry Uncle and Marlfield Trent took the headlines as both emerged good winners of the two feature races on the card.
TWO OUTSTANDING SEMI FINALS OF THE LAURELS
Barry Drake
30 October 2022
A huge crowd gathered at Curraheen Park on Saturday night for the semi-finals of the €30,000 to the winner Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels.
LADIES LIGHT UP SHELBOURNE PARK
Ian Fortune
30 October 2022
The semi-finals of the RPGTV Puppy Oaks were always likely to provide three superb winners at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and they duly delivered but there was also a display of some note from another flying female as Illnotbeback posted a stunning fastest of the night 28.07 later on the undercard.
INDUSTRY UPDATE : DEXAMETHASONE & CATEGORY 2 MEAT
GRI
28 October 2022
In early October 2022, details of the decision to implement new screening limits for the medicine Dexamethasone were published on Talking Dogs and in race programmes. Following on from additional stakeholder engagement, the Board of RCE have taken the decision to extend the period of transition to the implementation of the new screening limits.
HARRY TWEETS GOOD NEWS ABOUT LIFFORD
Ian Fortune
28 October 2022
While glancing through twitter on Thursday afternoon, I happened upon a tweet from Harry Findlay and, for those who can’t wait to see racing back at Lifford, it was all good news.
CATHERINE'S DERBY ROADTRIP
GRI
27 October 2022
The Munster Express share Catherine Power's behind the scenes journey to interview the 2022 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby finalists.
VIDEO: 2022 RPGTV JUVENILE DERBY & YVONNE BARRY 600 FINAL
GRI
27 October 2022
Join Ian Fortune and Rob Catterson now in Shelbourne Park as they took a look back at two big Finals on Saturday n
UPDATED PRICING FOR UNOFFICIAL TRIALS IN SHELBOURNE PARK
GRI
26 October 2022
Owners & Trainers please note a change to the current pricing model for unofficial trials in Shelbourne Park.
BRILLIANT BARRY HAS RUN HIS FINAL RACE
Ian Fortune
25 October 2022
It’s almost two and a half years since an exciting Blackstone Barry made his debut at Kilkenny in the summer of 2020.
TALKING LAURELS 2022 EPISODE 3 MONDAY 24TH OCTOBER
GRI
24 October 2022
Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons are joined by this week's guest Declan O'Donoghue to talk all things Laurels but also give us their thoughts on the RPGTV Juvenile Derby & Yvonne Barry Bookmaker 600 Finals plus the Matchbook Fair Warrior.
BRILLIANT GIZMO EQUALS CLOCK IN FAIR WARRIOR
Ian Fortune
24 October 2022
Gizmo Cash was at his imperious best at Mullingar on Sunday afternoon as he continued his unbeaten march through the Matchbook Fair Warrior Open 400, equaling the two-year-old track record of Fiftycashback in the process.
DOMINANT DUKE IS CROWNED IN JUVENILE
Ian Fortune
23 October 2022
Clona Duke may have been five months younger than his nearest rival, the rank outsider of the field at 20-1 and seen as badly housed in four, but he produced a brilliant display to run out a thoroughly deserving winner of the RPGTV Juvenile Derby on Saturday night at a busy Shelbourne Park.
JOE ‘BOSCO’ GLEESON
23 October 2022
Greyhound racing lost a great friend in recent days with the sad passing of Joe ‘Bosco’ Gleeson after an illness.
TRACK RECORD HOLDER DROOPYS EDISON GOES QUICKEST ONCE MORE IN RED HOT LAURELS
Barry Drake
23 October 2022
Track Record holder Droopys Edison confirmed his status as a leading player for Laurels success after another top-class performance in Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
BOLGER BELIES HIS ODDS TO WIN KILKENNY A3
Ian Fortune
22 October 2022
Burgess Bolger may have been the 12-1 rank outsider in the final of the Kilkenny Track A3 on Friday night but there was nothing lucky about his victory as he laned the €5,000 prize in some style.
UNDULATION FASTEST IN MERRIMAN MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
22 October 2022
Undulation had a little luck at the turn in Heat 3 of the second round of the Paddy Merriman Memorial at Shelbourne Park on Friday night but there was nothing fortunate about the quality of her success.
BREDA RAISES THE BAR IN SYDNEY & BALE UNRACED AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
22 October 2022
The second round action of the Deerjet Sydney & Glengar Bale @ Stud Unraced Bitch stake continued last night at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium and it picked up where it left off last week with a number of top-class performances.
CURRAHEEN PARK HOST FIRST GRI BOARD MEETING
GRI
21 October 2022
The Greyhound Racing Ireland Board pictured at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium for the first GRI Board Meeting at the Cork venue
UNABLE TO DEPOSIT TO YOUR BARKING BUZZ ACCOUNT
GRI
21 October 2022
Barking Buzz temporary alternative deposit method.
SHERLOCK AND DARCIA THE STARS IN DONOHOE MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
21 October 2022
Dysert Sherlock and Ballymac Darcia won their semi-finals of the Michael Donohoe Memorial Leger at Enniscorthy with both posting 28.98 and both wearing the white jacket.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 108: MICHAEL O'KEEFE
Barry Drake
20 October 2022
Barry speaks to Midleton man Michael O'Keefe in this week's episode. Michael takes us on a wonderful trip down memory lane with stories from days gone by.
TWO GREAT EVENTS DRAW A LARGE CROWD AT CURRAHEEN PARK ON TUESDAY NIGHT
Barry Drake
19 October 2022
Despite horrible conditions, a massive crowd turned at Curraheen Park on Tuesday night. It was great to see such brilliant support for two fantastic events and well done to all at Curraheen Park for offering free admission.
NEW GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ONLINE STORE
GRI
18 October 2022
Looking for a gift for the greyhound racing lover in your life? Our new store has a selection of items available to purchase with proceeds going to the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust.
FLASH LIVES UP TO HIS NAME AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
18 October 2022
Cloneden Flash produced an incredible display to emerge the fastest second round scorer in the Kiltrea Kennels Open Unraced 525, posting a sensational second fastest of the year 28.66 in a facile trap to line success.
TALKING LAURELS EPISODE 2 MONDAY 17TH OCTOBER
GRI
17 October 2022
With a new track record and plenty more great performances in Round 2 of the Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Laurels, there's a lot for the Talking Dogs team to talk about.
VIDEO: RPGTV JUVENILE DERBY & 600 SEMI-FINALS
GRI
17 October 2022
Join Barry Caul for a look back on two sets of Semi-Finals from last Saturday night in Shelbourne Park. First up is a look at the young stars of the future in the Racing Post Greyhound TV Juvenile Derby Semi-Finals before we re-visit the Yvonne Barry Bookmaker 600 Semi-Finals. Be there in Shelbourne Park this Saturday night for the Finals of both competitions.
UPDATE IN RELATION TO GREYHOUNDS BEING REHOMED IN THE UNITED STATES
GRI
17 October 2022
During the summer of 2022, several scheduled transports of Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT) greyhounds to the US were cancelled/deferred due to the extreme high local temperatures at destination airports. The decision to cancel/defer these transports were made in the interest of greyhound welfare.
JIM AND JAZZ BEGIN THEIR FUNDRAISING JOURNEY
Ian Fortune
17 October 2022
Jim Costine is giving something back.
GOT IT AND JUNIOR DELIVER IN JUVENILE
Ian Fortune
16 October 2022
There will be an incredible line-up for next weekend’s RPGTV Juvenile Derby decider following two wonderful semi-finals at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
GIZMO DOMINATES AGAIN IN FAIR WARRIOR
Ian Fortune
16 October 2022
It’s going to need something special from one of his rivals to stop Gizmo Cash from adding the Matchbook Fair Warrior Open Sprint title to his already impressive tally.
TRACK RECORD RUN FROM DROOPYS EDISON
Barry Drake
16 October 2022
The second round of the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Greyhound Laurels took place at Curraheen Park on Saturday night and it was another outstanding night of racing.
KEEPERHILL CASHES IN ON KASKO UNRACED AT THURLES
Peter Farrell
16 October 2022
Keeperhill Cash had laid siege on the earlier rounds of the Kasko Dog Foods Unraced at Thurles Greyhound Stadium and last night he extended his unbeaten run as he landed the €2,000 to the winner stake in brilliant style.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 14/10/2022
GRI
15 October 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 14/10/2022:
SHERLOCK SETS LEGER PACE AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
14 October 2022
Dysert Sherlock set a strong standard in the opening round of the Michael Donohoe Memorial Leger at Enniscorthy on Thursday evening, leading off the second turn to record a rapid 28.72.
BE THERE FOR THE WINTER RACING FESTIVAL - BOOK NOW
GRI
14 October 2022
The 2022 RCÉ/GRI Winter Racing Festival will take place on Thursday 29th & Friday 30th December in Shelbourne Park.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 13/10/2022
GRI
14 October 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 13/10/2022:
THE TALKING DOGS ROADSHOW IS COMING TO CORK - JOIN US!
GRI
13 October 2022
The Talking Dogs Roadshow is heading south to Cork! Join us at Curraheen Park for our Laurels Final preview night on Tuesday 1st November.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 107: FRED MALZARD
Barry Drake
13 October 2022
Barry Drake is joined by Fred Malzard this week, part of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby winning syndicate Whatever You Like, owners of Born Warrior.
TALKING LAURELS 2022 EPISODE 1 MONDAY 10TH OCTOBER
GRI
10 October 2022
The 2022 Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing got underway on Saturday night in Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium with 12 exciting 1st Round heats.
HOLIDAY AND JUNIOR FASTEST IN RPGTV JUVENILE DERBY
Ian Fortune
9 October 2022
The quarter finals of both the RPGTV Juvenile Derby and Yvonne Barry Track Bookmakers Open 600 ensured a special night of action at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
GIZMO SETS THE STANDARD IN FAIR WARRIOR
Ian Fortune
9 October 2022
There was no surprise that Gizmo Cash set the standard in a tremendous opening round of the Matchbook Fair Warrior Sprint at Mullingar on Saturday night but there was also enough evidence in the remaining heats to suggest he won’t have things all his own way in the coming weeks.
A GRAHAM HOLLAND TREBLE AS IRISH LAURELS GETS OFF TO A FLYING START AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
9 October 2022
Graham Holland holds a very strong hand in the Friends & Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Laurels and the Champion trainer recorded a superb treble as a large crowd turned out to watch the opening round at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 8/10/2022
GRI
8 October 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 8/10/2022:
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 7/10/2022
GRI
7 October 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 7/10/2022:
LIFFORD GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
7 October 2022
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has this week issued a licence to Canardadzo Ltd., trading as Lifford Greyhound Racing Club (LGRC), to operate a greyhound race track at Ballyduff Road, Lifford, Co. Donegal.
UPDATE ON THE USE OF THE MEDICINE DEXAMETHASONE IN RACING GREYHOUNDS
GRI
7 October 2022
Greyhound Racing Ireland / Rásaíocht Con Éireann wishes to inform greyhound owners and trainers, that from January 1st 2023, a revised screening limit will take effect in relation to the medicine Dexamethasone.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 106: JENNIFER O'DONNELL
Barry Drake
7 October 2022
This week, Barry Drake is joined by our 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby winning trainer, Jennifer O'Donnell.
VIDEO: CHATTING WITH 1ST RD DRAW GUESTS: 2022 FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS OF CORK GREYHOUND RACING IRISH LAURELS
GRI
6 October 2022
It was wonderful to welcome so many of the local Cork greyhound racing community and special guests last night for the 1st Round Draw of the 2022 Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing Irish Laurels in Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium.
2022 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY FINAL SAMPLING RETURNS CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH
GRI
5 October 2022
Rásaíocht Con Eireann is pleased to announce that samples taken from the finalists of the 2022 Greyhound Derby have tested negative for Adverse Analytical Findings.
SALES FIXTURES FOR 2022 AND 2023
GRI
5 October 2022
Due to the upcoming Greyhound Sales at Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium being well oversubscribed the Sales Committee have allocated an additional Sales Fixtures for December 2022.
MATCHBOOK BETTING EXCHANGE CONFIRM TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF THE FAIR WARRIOR
GRI
4 October 2022
Following their successful sponsorship of the Irish St. Leger in Limerick Greyhound Stadium, Matchbook Betting Exchange today announced that they are extending their sponsorship of Irish Greyhound Racing to include the Fair Warrior hosted in Mullingar Greyhound Stadium.
FURTHER PRIZEMONEY BOOST FOR MUNSTER JUVENILE CUP
Peter Farrell
4 October 2022
Following a further cash injection, this year's renewal of the Munster Juvenile Cup will now carry a first prize of a handsome €6,200.
A VINTAGE JUVENILE
Ian Fortune
3 October 2022
There is no doubt the RPGTV Juvenile Derby is amongst the best in the modern era.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON PRIZEMONEY PAYMENTS
GRI
30 September 2022
If you receive your prizemoney payments in an Ulster Bank account, please update your details now.
VIDEO: 2022 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY CONSOLATION AND MICHAEL FORTUNE MEMORIAL DERBY PLATE
GRI
29 September 2022
For all of you who are suffering from post-Derby blues, here's a chance to look back on two more brilliant races from Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby Final night in Shelbourne Park.
RUSSMUR PAT ON TOP FORM AT CURRAHEEN PARK AS WE COUNT THE DAYS DOWN TO THE IRISH GREYHOUND LAURELS
Barry Drake
27 September 2022
While most of us were enjoying a magnificent night at Shelbourne Park on Saturday, the James O'Regan-trained Russmur Pat was delivering a top-class performance below in Curraheen Park.
TALKING DERBY 2022 EPISODE 6: MONDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
GRI
26 September 2022
Ian, Tommy and Sarah are here for the final chat of this year's Talking Derby.
VIDEO: 2022 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY FINAL
GRI
26 September 2022
From a starting round 156, through 6 spectacular weeks in Shelbourne Park, one greyhound has emerged victorious as the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby champion. That greyhound is Born Warrior and on Saturday 24th September his name was added to an illustrious list of the very best racing greyhounds of all time.
1952 DERBY TROPHY RETURNS TO SHELBOURNE PARK
GRI
26 September 2022
The 1952 Irish Greyhound Derby returned to Shelbourne Park 70 years for last Saturday's Final.
“BEST FIGURES IN YEARS” ON SATURDAY TOTE
Ian Fortune
26 September 2022
We caught up with Linda Conroy this morning to discuss how everything went on the tote on Saturday evening at Shelbourne Park and she was happy to report “the best figures in years”.
TUNE IN FOR MORE TALES FROM THE YELLOW CHAIR
GRI
24 September 2022
Last week's Virgin Media TV live broadcast of the Derby Semi-Finals debuted the wonderful Tales from the Yellow Chair and there's more to come this evening.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 105: WAYNE LEONARD
Barry Drake
22 September 2022
Heading to Meath this week, Barry Drake speaks to Wayne Leonard.
NEW SPONSORS & NEW CONDITIONS FOR MUNSTER JUVENILE CUP
Peter Farrell
20 September 2022
The prestigious Munster Juvenile Cup at Clonmel Track has for many years produced the highest quality of racing and Clonmel are delighted to announce new sponsors, and new conditions for the 2022 renewal which gets underway at the Suirside venue on Friday, October 21st.
TALKING DERBY 2022 EPISODE 5: MONDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER
GRI
19 September 2022
Just one race remains in the 2022 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby but Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and BoyleSports' Damien Lonergan have a heck of a lot to talk about.
VIDEO: 2022 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY SEMI-FINALS
GRI
19 September 2022
Ian and Kevin take you through the Semi-Finals.
BARRY SPEAKS TO MICHAEL DEMPSEY AHEAD OF DERBY SEMI-FINALS
Barry Drake
16 September 2022
With all eyes on Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium ahead of Saturday's Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby, Barry Drake spoke to Racing Manager Michael Dempsey.
VIDEO: 2022 DAVE COLLINS MEMORIAL MUNSTER OAKS FINAL
GRI
13 September 2022
On Saturday night, Kilcohan Park hosted the 2022 Dave Collins Memorial Munster Oaks Final. The Talking Dogs team were there to capture it.
CRONIN THE NEW CHAIRMAN OF TRAINER’S ASSOCIATION
Ian Fortune
13 September 2022
A recent meeting of the Greyhound Trainers Association at the Horse and Jockey saw many important issues up for discussion while it was also decided to set up a new committee.
ENTRIES URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR CLONMEL STAKES
Peter Farrell
12 September 2022
Owners and trainers are reminded of a number of stakes scheduled to commence at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium this weekend.
VIDEO: 2022 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY QUARTER FINALS
GRI
12 September 2022
On Saturday night, Shelbourne Park played host to 4 brilliant Quarter Finals in the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
BARRY SPEAKS TO JIMMY BARRY MURPHY ABOUT A NEW EVENT TO HONOUR THE LATE BART LEAHY
Barry Drake
9 September 2022
Barry Drake is joined by Jimmy Barry Murphy to chat about a wonderful new competition in Curraheen Park to honour their late friend, Bart Leahy.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 103 OWEN DOYLE
Barry Drake
8 September 2022
Barry Drake heads to Gorey this week as he chats to Owen Doyle. Owen recently hit a big milestone in his training career getting his 100th winner last week in his local track in Enniscorthy.
CALENDAR OF GREYHOUND RACING FESTIVAL NIGHTS ANNOUNCED
GRI
6 September 2022
After the success of recent racing festival nights to commemorate both Newbridge Stadium and Mullingar Greyhound Stadium anniversaries, a new calendar of racing festivals has been announced for the remainder of 2022.
TALKING DERBY EPISODE 3 MONDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER
GRI
5 September 2022
As we pass the half-way mark of the competition, Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and BoyleSports' Damien Lonergan are here to give us their thoughts on the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
VIDEO: DERBY 3RD ROUND
GRI
5 September 2022
Join Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy as they take you through the 8 3rd Round heats where 48 became 24.
VIEW FASTEST ON THE SHELBOURNE UNDERCARD
Ian Fortune
4 September 2022
Urban View was the star on the undercard at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as he produced a massive run to win in 28.39 for Reggie Roberts
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 103: VINNY GRENNAN
Barry Drake
1 September 2022
Barry Drake is joined by Vinny Grennan, a man who has been involved in the world of greyhound racing for over 35 years. He shares tales of how his love for greyhounds developed and time working with some greats of the sport.
KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME UPDATE
GRI
31 August 2022
Over 50 applications have been received under the Kennel Improvement Scheme. This year's scheme is now closed with a new scheme commencing in early 2023.
TALKING DERBY 2022 EPISODE 2: MONDAY 29TH AUGUST
GRI
29 August 2022
Time for the Talking Dogs take on Round 2 of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
VIDEO: ROUND 2, NIGHT 2 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY
GRI
29 August 2022
Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy are back to take us through all of the performances on the 2nd night of Round 2 of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. Heats 9 to 16 - Saturday 27th August at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
VIDEO: ROUND 2, NIGHT 1 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY
GRI
28 August 2022
Join Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy as they take us through all of the performances on the opening night of Round 2 of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. Heats 1 to 8 - Friday 26th August at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium
SENSATIONAL WINNING DEBUT PERFORMANCE FROM IMPERIAL GLORY
Barry Drake
28 August 2022
January puppy Imperial Glory was quickest on the clock in Kilcohan Park on Saturday night as the newcomer, a son of Ballyhimikin Jet and Hugh Dream, got his racing career off to a dream start with a sensational display in the opening round of the Casey's Caravan & Camping Park ON1 Unraced Stake.
MULLINGAR STADIUM IS 90 YEARS OLD!
GRI
25 August 2022
Mullingar Greyhound Stadium are celebrating 90 years of racing!
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 102: LEONARD O'HANLON
Barry Drake
25 August 2022
This week Barry Drake is joined by trainer Leonard O’Hanlon.
TALKING DERBY 2022 EPISODE 1 PART 2: TUESDAY 23RD AUGUST
GRI
23 August 2022
There was just so much to talk about after the opening round of the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby that Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and Sarah Kinsella are still talking!
TALKING DERBY 2022 EPISODE 1 PART 1: MONDAY 22ND AUGUST
GRI
22 August 2022
The BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby burst into action over the weekend at Shelbourne Park and with it comes the return of our Monday Talking Dogs chats!
VIDEO: ROUND 1, NIGHT 2 HEATS 14 - 26 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY
GRI
22 August 2022
On Saturday 20th, Shelbourne Park hosted the final 13 heats of the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby opening round. Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy are back with the races and their take on them.
VIDEO: ROUND 1, NIGHT 1 HEATS 1 - 13 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY 2022
GRI
22 August 2022
The 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby is underway in Shelbourne Park!Join Ian Fortune and BoyleSports' Kevin Hennessy as they chat through the action from the opening 13 heats on Friday 19th.
NOTICE ON INTRODUCTION OF ONLINE PRE-PAYMENTS
GRI
19 August 2022
To streamline services and to ensure the timely operation of trial activity at stadia, RCÉ wish to advise Owners and Trials of plans to introduce online pre-payments for all trial sessions.
ACCESSING YOUR BARKING BUZZ ACCOUNT
GRI
19 August 2022
Tips on how to access and verify your barking buzz account.
VIDEO: BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY 1ST ROUND DRAW REACTION
GRI
15 August 2022
All eyes were on Shelbourne Park earlier this Monday as the draw took place for the 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. 156 names went into the drum and as a result we'll be treated to 26 brilliant First Round heats on Friday 19th & Saturday 20th August.
OUR PEOPLE, THE GENERATIONS: MEET THE MAGUIRES FROM COUNTY WATERFORD
GRI
12 August 2022
Meet Jimmy & Stephanie Maguire, a father and daughter from Waterford with a shared love of greyhounds.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 101: AARON O'HANLON & MICKEY ROONEY
Barry Drake
11 August 2022
On this week’s episode Barry Drake chats to Aaron O’Hanlon and Mickey Rooney.
VIDEO: 2022 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY LAUNCH
GRI
8 August 2022
The 2022 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby has been launched in Shelbourne Park. The highlight of the Irish Greyhound Racing calendar, the event gets underway on Friday & Saturday 19th & 20th August in Dublin.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 95: GRAHAM HOLLAND
Barry Drake
30 June 2022
This week Barry chats to the man of the moment, Graham Holland.
TALKING OAKS 2022 EPISODE 5: MONDAY 20TH JUNE
GRI
20 June 2022
Putting a full stop to the 2022 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks, it's time for the Talking Dogs team to look back on a thrilling Oaks Final.
TALKING OAKS 2022 EPISODE 4: MONDAY 13TH JUNE
GRI
13 June 2022
The final 6 have been decided! Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and the Sporting Press' Jason Craddock now as they delve into the Semi-Final action and preview the Final of the 2022 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks and more.
TALKING OAKS 2022 EPISODE 3: MONDAY 6TH JUNE
GRI
6 June 2022
Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons are joined by Frank Kiernan of the Sporting Press as they get Talking Dogs! Of course their focus is on the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks but they also chat about the other big news of the moment including the English Derby & Produce Stakes Final
TALKING OAKS EPISODE 2 MONDAY 30TH MAY
GRI
30 May 2022
It's that time again - time for Talking Dogs to get Talking Oaks!
TALKING OAKS 2022 EPISODE 1: MONDAY 23RD MAY
GRI
23 May 2022
Our Monday night chats are back as Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and special guest Jason Craddock turn their attention to the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks. While their focus is on the ladies in Shelbourne Park, they also look to the Produce Stakes in Clonmel and the English Derby action in Towcester.
EPISODE 86: DECLAN, JOHN & DOLORES
Barry Drake
14 April 2022
This week Barry Drake talks to three well-known and respected people within the Greyhound industry.
EPISODE 85: ROBBIE O'NEILL
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.
TALKING EASTER CUP EPISODE 4: MONDAY 21ST MARCH
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
LATEST BEHIND THE TRACK EPISODE RELEASED TODAY
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.
LATEST EPISODE OF #BEHINDTHETRACK A REAL JOY
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.
TALKING EASTER CUP EPISODE 2: MONDAY 28TH FEBRUARY
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.
TALKING DOGS LOOKBACK TO 2012 RACING HIGHLIGHTS
7 February 2022
Ian Fortune looks back on the racing year that was 2012.
ON TRACK WITH TALKING DOGS EPISODE 53: DOMINIC O'BRIEN
Rory Burke
30 January 2022
Rory Burke is back with his latest podcast guest. He is chatting with Tipperary man Dominic O'Brien.
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.
TALKING DOGS - THE 2002 RACING HIGHLIGHTS
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.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 73: NOEL HEHIR
Barry Drake
6 January 2022
Clare man Noel Hehir joins Barry Drake to chat all things greyhound racing this week. Noel developed a love of the sport as a child. Since he began training himself he has been lucky to have some great greyhounds, including Coolavanny Chick who finished 3rd in the 2020 English Greyhound Derby. They also chat about recent success and other hopefuls in the kennel. Have a listen!
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.
TALKING DOGS TV REVISITED EPISODE 13 SATURDAY 26TH JUNE
GRI
3 January 2022
Shelbourne Park and Limerick Greyhound Stadium feature on this Talking Dog TV episode with Rob Catterson, Ian Fortune & Joe Sheahan. Racing highlights include the Corn Cuchulainn, Shelbourne Champion 550 & Treaty Cup Final.
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.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 72: ELAINE GUINEY
Barry Drake
23 December 2021
Barry is joined by Elaine Guiney in this week's episode. Elaine is the daughter of Con Guiney, owner of Jacob Tashadelek and she chats to Barry fresh from a great victory in Curraheen Park on Tuesday night in The O' Learys Driving School Open 575 Final. Jacob Tashadelek has been making his mark in some of the biggest events across the country this year. Elaine and all the family have been getting great enjoyment from Con's success this year and she chats about that and other great greyhound memories with Barry. Have a listen, it's a great chat!
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.
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE ON THE FRONTLINE
IGB
20 April 2020
A reminder to all of you on the frontline that we continue to appreciate your work.
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.