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Talking Dogs
IRISH FOCUS ON RPGTV
Ian Fortune
19 January 2022
This evening’s Irish Focus on Racing Post Greyhound Television will be centered on the weekend action from Clonmel and Shelbourne Park.
CODY STILL FAVOURITE FOR GOLD
Ian Fortune
19 January 2022
Good Cody may have suffered defeat in the opening round of the RCETS Gold Cup but Boylesports still believe the Irish Sprint Cup and Kingdom Derby champion is the one to beat with the Pat Guilfoyle trained star a 5-1 chance for outright glory.
WILLOW SOLD AND JOINS BUCKLEY
Ian Fortune
19 January 2022
Pat Buckley confirmed on Tuesday that Flashing Willow, who was so impressive at Dundalk on Saturday night, is to join his kennel with a potential Kirby challenge his immediate target.
DUNDALK STILL SEEKING RUNNERS
Ian Fortune
19 January 2022
The Dundalk racing office reports they are still one short for both the Open 400 and A1 575 on Saturday night.
GOLD CUP FINAL NIGHT COULD BE SPECIAL
Ian Fortune
18 January 2022
With the prospect of an ease in restrictions in the coming weeks, RCETS Gold Cup final night at Shelbourne Park on February 5th could turn into a great occasion.
A LITTLE TREAT TO BRIGHTEN YOUR JANUARY!
GRI
17 January 2022
We've got some Talking Dogs Goody Bags to give away to our readers as a little January treat! Read on to find out how to win.
STRONG ENTRY FOR CURRAHEEN PARK SALES ON SATURDAY
Barry Drake
17 January 2022
Racing Manager at Curraheen Park Brian Collins reports a strong entry for the upcoming sales on Saturday morning, January 22.
PROMISING WILLOW LIGHTS UP DUNDALK
Ian Fortune
17 January 2022
There were some tremendous performances over the weekend, be it in the opening round of the RCETS Gold Cup at Shelbourne Park or the second round of the Rural Kennels Unraced at Clonmel but one that went under the radar somewhat was that of Flashing Willow at Dundalk on Saturday as he posted a brilliant 21.05.
NICE ONE EXCELS IN RURAL KENNELS UNRACED
Peter Farrell
17 January 2022
The six second round heats of the Rural Kennels ON2/ON3 Unraced took centre stage at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium last night and it was Droopys Nice One who built on her opening round win with a major statement in the penultimate heat of the night.
GOLDEN DISPLAYS AT SHELBOURNE AS BUDSIT SETS STANDARD
Ian Fortune
16 January 2022
With some of the sharpest greyhounds in training on show at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night in the opening round of the RCETS Gold Cup, it was no surprise to see the majority of the eight heats won off the front.
SUPER SUSIE IMPRESSES IN TRIAL
Ian Fortune
16 January 2022
It may have been almost four months since the last mark on her card, when capturing the Boylesports Derby, but Susie Sapphire was back in action at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and she flew around in a sprint trial ahead of racing.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 15/01/2022
GRI
15 January 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 15/01/2022:
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 14/01/2022
GRI
15 January 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 14/01/2022:
ENTRIES URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR STAKES AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
14 January 2022
Owners & Trainers please note that entries are urgently required for two valuable sweepstakes scheduled to commence next week at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium.
LAUNCH OF THE GREYHOUND & PET WORLD JUVENILE CLASSIC
Barry Drake
13 January 2022
The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium are thrilled to announce that Greyhound & Pet World in Abbeyfeale are continuing their sponsorship of the prestigious Juvenile Classic in Tralee.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 75: FRANCIS MURRAY JNR
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
JERRY DUNNE
13 January 2022
It’s with tremendous sadness we must report the passing of a real greyhound enthusiast and regular visitor to the track, Jerry Dunne.
CURRAHEEN PARK SALES SATURDAY JANUARY 22nd
Barry Drake
12 January 2022
Sales at Curraheen Park on Saturday 22nd January
THURLES SALES - 3rd FEBRUARY
Peter Farrell
12 January 2022
A further Online Greyhound Sales is scheduled for Thurles Greyhound Stadium on Thursday 3rd February 2022.
TALKING DOGS TV REVISITED: EPISODE 17 DERBY ROUND 2, NIGHT 2
GRI
11 January 2022
Talking Dogs TV returned for 4 special episodes in August with the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby action from Shelbourne Park. This episode features the second night of the 2nd Round of the 2021 competition.
OWEN PLANNING TO BRING SUSIE BACK SOON
Ian Fortune
11 January 2022
Sensational 2021 Boylesports Derby champion Susie Sapphire will soon be back on the track after Owen McKenna reported his star performer in great shape this morning.
ARTEMIS UK BOUND
Ian Fortune
11 January 2022
After a magnificent runners-up performance in the Shelbourne Marathon over the grueling 1025yd trip ahead of Christmas, Nametab Artemis has been sold to the UK and will be campaigned over marathon distances.
TALKING DOGS TV REVISITED: EPISODE 17 DERBY ROUND 2, NIGHT 1
GRI
10 January 2022
Talking Dogs TV returned for 4 special episodes in August with the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby action from Shelbourne Park. This episode features Heats 1 to 8 of the 2nd round of the 2021 competition.
TALKING DOGS TV REVISITED: EPISODE 16 DERBY ROUND 1, NIGHT 2
GRI
6 January 2022
Talking Dogs TV returned for 4 special episodes in August with the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby action from Shelbourne Park. This episode features heats 13 to 25 of the opening round of the 2021 competition.
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!
TALKING DOGS TV REVISITED: EPISODE 15 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY ROUND 1, NIGHT 1
GRI
5 January 2022
Talking Dogs TV returned for 4 special episodes in August with the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby action from Shelbourne Park. This episode features all the opening night racing from the 2021 competition with 12 brilliant heats for you to look back on.
FOSTER MOTHER REQUIRED KILDARE AREA
Ian Fortune
5 January 2022
A foster mother is urgently required in the Kildare area.
CHANGE OF DAYS FOR DUNDALK
Ian Fortune
5 January 2022
Dundalk have announced a change in their race nights.
TALKING DOGS TV REVISITED EPISODE 14 SATURDAY 3RD JULY 2021
GRI
4 January 2022
Here's your chance to look back this Talking Dogs TV episode from July with greyhound racing from Shelbourne Park and Cork's Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium. Racing highlights include the Denis Linehan Solicitors Unraced Final, the Corn Cuchulainn, Champion 550 and more.
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.
TALKING DOGS TV REVISITED EPISODE 12 SATURDAY 19TH JUNE
GRI
2 January 2022
Barry Caul is at the helm in Shelbourne Park joined by Ian Fortune and Joe Sheahan in Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee. The racing highlights of the programme are the Finals of the Sporting Press Irish Oaks and the SIS Race of Champions.
VIDEO: CHRISTMAS OAKS, RCETS 350 & GOLD COLLAR FINALS
GRI
2 January 2022
Join Barry Caul to look back on some of the highlights of the Final night of racing for 2021 in Shelbourne Park. Watch Clona Skye's win in the Christmas Oaks with reaction from Timmy Holland and also catch the RCETS Open 350 & Gold Collar Finals.
TALKING DOGS TV REVISITED: EPISODE 11 SATURDAY 12TH JUNE 2021
GRI
1 January 2022
Rob Catterson presents 24 more great races & chat on this Talking Dogs TV episode from June. He's joined by Ian Fortune and Joe Sheahan for the Semi-Finals of both the Irish Oaks in Shelbourne Park and the Race of Champions in Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee.
TALKING DOGS TV REVISITED EPISODE 10 SATURDAY 5TH JUNE
GRI
31 December 2021
The Final of the Larry O'Rourke National Produce Stakes in Clonmel and the Quarter Finals of the Sporting Press Irish Oaks in Shelbourne Park are the highlights of this episode of Talking Dogs TV from June. Join Barry Caul, Ian Fortune and Joe Sheahan now to look back on it on some great greyhound racing action and chat.
SKYE ENDS YEAR IN STYLE AS SHE RACES TO OAKS SUCCESS
Ian Fortune
31 December 2021
Graham Holland and Clona Skye ended the year on a real high, capturing the Christmas Oaks in tremendous fashion at Shelbourne Park on Thursday.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 73: JUSTIN MULDOON
Barry Drake
30 December 2021
For the final podcast of the year, Barry Drake is joined by Justin Muldoon.
TALKING DOGS TV REVISITED EPISODE 8 SATURDAY 22ND MAY
GRI
29 December 2021
If you missed it first time round, now your chance to watch Talking Dogs TV. This episode, presented by Barry Caul, with Ian Fortune and Emma Buckley includes the opening round of the Sporting Press Irish Oaks in Shelbourne Park and the 2nd Round of the Larry O'Rourke National Produce Stakes in Clonmel.
LASS LEAVES A REAL LEGACY
Ian Fortune
29 December 2021
It’s with sadness we must report that one of the most influential brood bitches of the past decade, Laughil Lass has sadly passed on.
KILKENNY PLANS
Ian Fortune
29 December 2021
Following the introduction of the new regulations on December 19th, the management of Kilkenny track would likely to remind patrons that Friday night racing during the month of January will commence at 5.45pm with the final race due off at 8pm. Weigh in will be from 4.45pm to 5.15pm.
TALKING DOGS TV REVISITED EPISODE 7 SATURDAY 15TH MAY
GRI
28 December 2021
We're up to Episode 7 in our revisit of Talking Dogs TV from earlier in the year. Barry Caul presents from Shelbourne Park, joined by Ian Fortune, while Emma Buckley is live from Clonmel. Racing highlights include the Produce Stakes 1st Round.
TALKING DOGS TV REVISITED EPISODE 6 SATURDAY 8TH MAY
GRI
27 December 2021
We're continuing your chance to look back on the Talking Dogs TV episodes from earlier in the year. Rob Catterson presents joined by Ian Fortune in Shelbourne Park and Emma Buckley in Limerick where racing highlights include the Limerick Oaks Semi-Finals.
TALKING DOGS TV REVISTED EPISODE 5 SATURDAY 1ST MAY
GRI
26 December 2021
We're revisiting the episodes of Talking Dogs TV for those of you who may have missed them originally. In this episode, Barry Caul presents with Ian Fortune in Shelbourne Park and Emma Buckley in Limerick. Racing highlights include the Shelbourne Puppy Oaks Final and the Limerick Oaks opening round.
TALKING DOGS TV REVISITED EPISODE 4
GRI
24 December 2021
Join Ian Fortune, Rob Catterson & Barry Caul in this change to look back on Episode 4 of Talking Dogs TV. The show features Puppy Oaks 2nd Round & 600 Final action in Shelbourne Park plus the Con & Annie Kirby Semi-Finals in Limerick.
TALKING DOGS TV REVISIT EPISODE 3: SATURDAY 10TH APRIL
GRI
23 December 2021
Next up in our Talking Dogs TV revisit is the 3rd Episode, presented by Ian Fortune with Rob Catterson, Barry Caul and Joe Sheahan. The opening round of the Puppy Oaks & the 600 2nd Round in Shelbourne Park and the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial in Limerick Greyhound Stadium all feature on this episode.
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.
UPCOMING SALES AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
23 December 2021
A further On-Line Greyhound Sales is scheduled for Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium on Saturday 15th January 2022.
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!
TALKING DOGS TV REVISITED EPISODE 2: SATURDAY 3RD APRIL
GRI
22 December 2021
Ian Fortune presents Episode 2 of Talking Dogs TV which was broadcast on Saturday 3rd April 2021. He's joined by Rob Catterson and Joe Sheahan. The programme includes racing from Shelbourne Park which featured the opening round of the 600 and Limerick with the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 2nd Round.
TALKING DOGS TV REVISITED EPISODE 1: SATURDAY 27TH MARCH
GRI
21 December 2021
On Saturday 27th March, Talking Dogs TV launched. With pandemic restrictions keeping people from watching racing in person, Talking Dogs TV brought some of the very best in Irish Greyhound Racing to them at home. Many people might have missed the show when it aired first so we thought we'd share it for you over the Christmas and New Year period to allow you to watch it back. We hope you enjoy the chance to watch again. This episode includes racing from Shelbourne Park and the 1st Round of the 2021 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial from Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
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.
2022 CLASSICS & FEATURES CALENDAR
GRI
20 December 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland today published the 2022 Classics and Feature Events Calendar. RCÉ will be working closely with sponsors and track management to deliver on the schedule outlined. Despite COVID-19 measures still in place, RCÉ is confident that the calendar can be delivered in accordance with the schedule set out.
SALES FIXTURES JANUARY TO JUNE 2022
GRI
20 December 2021
The Sales Committee have approved the Sales Fixtures for the first six months of 2022.
DECEMBER & EARLY JANUARY RACING SCHEDULES
GRI
24 November 2021
RCÉ / GRI confirm the greyhound racing schedule for December and the Christmas and New Year period.
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.
WATCH THE DERBY LIVE THIS WEEKEND
GRI
20 August 2021
Talking Dogs TV will air both nights of the 2nd Round of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby LIVE from Shelbourne Park. Along with the racing, you can enjoy reaction from Barry Caul, Rob Catterson & Ian Fortune and interviews with the connections.
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.