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Talking Dogs
MORE STUNNING ACTION EXPECTED IN EASTER CUP
Ian Fortune
25 March 2023
The Bresbet Easter Cup continues at Shelbourne Park this evening and further fireworks can be expected from some of the very best in the business.
RAMPANT RAMONA THE STAR AT NEWBRIDGE
Ian Fortune
25 March 2023
The latest star name to emerge from the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Unraced Bitch 525 is that of Chelms Ramona.
MCCALMONT GLORY FOR LYNCHY BOY
Ian Fortune
25 March 2023
Lynchy Boy has been a real star for TJ and Paraic Campion through his long career and he added silverware to his tally at Kilkenny on Friday evening when running out a tremendous winner of the Frightful Flash Kennels McCalmont Cup.
ALL EYES ON LIMERICK AS 2023 CON & ANNIE KIRBY GETS UNDERWAY
Peter Farrell
25 March 2023
The eagerly anticipated opening round of the 2023 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 525 gets underway tonight at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and with twelve top-class heats on offer, a huge crowd is expected to flock into the Dock Road circuit.
TAKE A CHANCE WITH LIOSGARBH LILA IN CORK OAKS FINAL
Barry Drake
25 March 2023
The €5,000 to the winner Apex Global Resources LTD Cork Oaks final takes centre stage in Curraheen Park tonight.
ORLANDO SOARS IN GALWAY FEATURE
Peter Farrell
25 March 2023
With €4,000 up for grabs to the winner, the Galway A3/A4 525 certainly was a prize worth winning and Crafty Orlando was to justify his outright favouritism with a blistering performance last night for Shane Divilly.
ROBERT SELECTED TO LAND BORNA KENNELS FEATURE AT THURLES
Peter Farrell
25 March 2023
Despite most of the interest turning to both Limerick and Shelbourne for the Con & Annie Kirby and Easter Cup, Thurles Greyhound Stadium also has a carrot worth chasing later tonight in the shape of the Borna Kennels A4 525 final, worth €2,000 to the winner.
IAN PREVIEWS SUNDAY’S RPGTV IRISH CESAREWITCH FINAL
GRI
24 March 2023
With the countdown on to Sunday’s RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch Final, Ian Fortune joined the studio team to preview it.
LIFFORD RETURNS TO RACING SUNDAY 26TH MARCH
GRI
24 March 2023
Lifford returns to the racing fold this Sunday night with a soft-launch eight-race card. The following Sunday, April 2nd will be the official gala opening to be covered live on Racing Post Greyhound TV.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 23/3/2023
GRI
23 March 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 23/3/2023:
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCE HALL OF FAME & SPECIAL MERIT AWARD WINNERS
GRI
23 March 2023
In advance of the National Greyhound Racing Awards on the 5th May, Greyhound Racing Ireland have announced the winners of two of the Human Award categories.
RPGTV CHAT TO THE FINALISTS
GRI
23 March 2023
As we look forward to the Final of the 2023 RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch, the sponsors caught up with connections of each of the six finalists for their thoughts ahead of Sunday.
RPGTV HAS MOVED SKY CHANNEL
GRI
23 March 2023
The channel that brings you Racing Post Greyhound TV has moved Sky channels
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 123: DAVID LYNCH
GRI
23 March 2023
This week Barry chats to a man who has been involved with greyhounds his whole life, David Lynch.
BRESBET MAKE PRO AM FAVOURITES FOR EASTER CUP
Ian Fortune
23 March 2023
Sponsors Bresbet have certainly taken a stance with their Easter Cup market, installing Callaway Pro Am as their clear favourite for outright glory at 4-1. Swords Rex is next in at 11-2, just ahead of Ballymac Finn at 6-1.
KILKENNY SALES PREVIEW
Ian Fortune
23 March 2023
There is real quality on show in Saturday’s sales meeting at Kilkenny Track.
TOTE GUARANTEES & CONNECT 6 DETAILS
Ian Fortune
23 March 2023
Once again the Connect 6 Jackpot will be guaranteed to a healthy sum at the weekend with the tote confirming the pool will be a minimum €17,000.
GREYHOUND SALES AT KILKENNY SATURDAY 25TH MARCH 2023
GRI
22 March 2023
Management at Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium have reported a strong interest in the upcoming Sales on Saturday 25th March and the Sales are to proceed as scheduled.
CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL ENTRY FEES
GRI
22 March 2023
Advance payment for entry fees can be made by card this Thursday, full details in story.
NEW RULES IN RELATION TO REGISTRATION OF IRISH GREYHOUNDS IN GREAT BRITAIN
GRI
22 March 2023
Rásaoícht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland would like Irish greyhound owners to be aware of the recent changes to the requirements placed on Irish Dogs intent on registration to race in Great Britain on tracks operated by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain.
IRISH FOCUS ON RPGTV
Ian Fortune
22 March 2023
There will be another hugely busy evening on the Irish Focus on RPGTV with so much to look back on from recent days.
MARY AND DREAM HEAD CESAREWITCH BETTING
Ian Fortune
22 March 2023
Boylesports have introduced Magical Mary and Bobsleigh Dream as their 6-4 joint favourites RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch glory at Mullingar on Sunday afternoon.
OLIVER HEAVEY
22 March 2023
It’s with real sadness we must report the passing on St Patricks Day of Oliver Heavey.
BEACH THE EARLY FRONT-RUNNER IN KIRBY BETTING
Peter Farrell
22 March 2023
Damian Lonergan of BoyleSports was quick off the mark to price up the €80,000 to the winner Con & Annie Kirby Memorial and understandably, Ryhope Beach spearheads the market at 7/1.
BIG NAMES AIM FOR KIRBY GLORY
Peter Farrell
21 March 2023
The draw for the €80,000 to the winner 2023 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 525 was made shortly after 3pm yesterday afternoon and, as expected, the most talented youngsters in the land will descend onto Limerick this Saturday night.
HUGE PRIZEMONEY BONUS FOR KILKENNY’S CHAMPION UNRACED
Ian Fortune
21 March 2023
News came through yesterday that the Kilkenny Track Champion Open Unraced would receive a real boost with increased prizemoney, making it the most valuable unraced competition on the calendar.
“AEROPLANE” SYD OUT OF EASTER CUP AND RETIRED
Ian Fortune
21 March 2023
Murt Leahy was downbeat yesterday afternoon when confirming that the hugely exciting Here Comes Syd will be an absentee from the second round of the Bresbet Easter Cup and will sadly be retired from racing action after picking up an injury to his stopper bone.
MAGIC MARTHA SETS THE PACE AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
21 March 2023
A week on from recording 28.79 in an impressive opening round success, Glengar Martha followed up in the second round of the Future Champions & Michael Fortune Memorial Open Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday evening, recording a rapid 28.72 on her way to success in Heat 3.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY: 20TH MARCH 2023
GRI
20 March 2023
Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons are joined by Carl Perry from BresBet, sponsors of the Easter Cup in Shelbourne Park
WATCH THE 2023 CON & ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL FIRST ROUND DRAW LIVE
GRI
20 March 2023
Watch the 1st Round draw for the 2023 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial live on Facebook.
BELLA AND BOBSLEIGH SHINE IN CESAREWITCH
Ian Fortune
20 March 2023
Both Bobsleigh Dream and Magical Mary will be chasing further classic glory in the final of the RPGTV Irish Cesarewitch next weekend after finishing first and second in the red-hot second heat yesterday afternoon at Mullingar.
KIRBY DRAW LIVE ON MONDAY
GRI
19 March 2023
The draw for the 2023 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial will be made Monday at 3pm.
FINN FASTEST AS EASTER CUP BEGINS WITH A BANG
Ian Fortune
19 March 2023
The opening round of the Bresbet Easter Cup provide some tremendous racing at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
MARIES WEDDING GOES QUICKEST IN SEMI FINALS OF THE CORK OAKS
Barry Drake
19 March 2023
Tamara Butler's Maries Wedding made it back-to-back wins in the Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
SHOCKS APLENTY IN GALWAY SEMIS
Peter Farrell
19 March 2023
The semi finals of the €4,000 to the winner Galway A3/A4 525 served as the highlight on last night’s Galway card and both resulted in shock outcomes.
BEACH WARMS UP IN SENSATIONAL STYLE AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
19 March 2023
Despite being knocked out of the Tralee’s Juvenile Classic in unfortunate circumstances, Ryhope Beach was arguably the one to take out of the prestigious unraced and he stretched his legs brilliantly in a preparation trial for the Con & Annie Kirby last night at Limerick.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 18/3/2023
IGB
18 March 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 18/3/2023:
TWO WONDERFUL SEMI-FINALS AT NEWBRIDGE
Ian Fortune
17 March 2023
Both semi-finals of the Brownstown Tango & NTSC Open Unraced Bitch 525 provided a tremendous finish with Crafty Shivoo and Burgess Orlaith seeing off more fancied rivals in their respective heats.
TREMENS SETS THE PACE IN MCCALMONT CUP
Ian Fortune
17 March 2023
While he may have missed the kick, Delirium Tremens displayed fine early dash to slip around in front in the second heat of the Frightful Flash McCalmont Cup at Kilkenny on Thursday night.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: WELFARE OFFICER / GREYHOUND REHOMING CO-ORDINATOR
GRI
15 March 2023
Applications are currently invited for the following position: Welfare Officer/Greyhound Rehoming Co-ordinator
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: CONTROL STEWARD
GRI
15 March 2023
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Control Steward (Part-time, 3 days per week)
OUR PEOPLE THE GENERATIONS - MEET THE O'REGANS
GRI
15 March 2023
The O’Regans of Waterford can trace the start of their love of greyhound racing back to Michael O’Regan, a butcher in Waterford who has a dog listed in the Stud Book of 1923. Once his grand-nephews Pa & Donal came along in the 1940’s & 1950’s they became part of the support team spending every weekend racing at Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium.
VIDEO: 2023 GREYHOUND & PET WORLD JUVENILE CLASSIC FINAL
14 March 2023
BALLYMAC MARINO made it four wins from as many starts when running out a sensational winner of the €11,000 to the winner Greyhound & Petworld Juvenile Classic at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.
STUNNING CHICO THE FUTURE CHAMPION STAR
Ian Fortune
14 March 2023
Optic Chico stole the headlines at Enniscorthy on Monday evening, running out a facile winner of his opening round heat in the Future Champion and Michael Fortune Memorial Unraced 525.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY: 13TH MARCH 2023
GRI
13 March 2023
On the back of another jam-packed weekend of racing action across the country - Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons & Barry Drake are talking dogs.
PLENTY OF TOP PERFORMANCES AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
12 March 2023
Following up on last week's impressive winning success, Liosgarbh Lila went quickest in the opening round of the Apex Global Resources Ltd Cork Oaks at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
VINEGAR JOE A BRILLIANT MIDLANDS DERBY WINNER
Ian Fortune
12 March 2023
Seamus Reilly had reason to celebrate at Mullingar on Saturday evening as his Vinegar Joe completed his foot-perfect path through the Kilbride Kennels Midland’s Derby with a typically professional display of front running to land the €3,200 prize.
TINAHUE BRODIE IMPRESSIVE IN KILCOHAN PARK FEATURE
Barry Drake
12 March 2023
Owned by the Foxcall-Syndicate, TINAHUE BRODIE landed the feature in Kilcohan Park on Saturday night as the 6-4 favourite stroke gold in the final of the €2,800 Paddy & Ciara Sharkey Bookmakers A2/A3 final.
TEDDY QUICKEST AS LIMERICK HAND OUT SIX KIRBY TICKETS
Peter Farrell
12 March 2023
There were six golden tickets for the upcoming Con & Annie Kirby Memorial on offer at Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night and Pat Buckley accounted for 50% of the qualifiers with Bens Teddy the unsurprising standout performer.
SENSATIONAL PERFORMANCE FROM BALLYMAC MARINO IN THE KINGDOM
Barry Drake
12 March 2023
BALLYMAC MARINO (Vulturi-Jamaica Joy) made it four wins from as many starts when running out a sensational winner of the €11,000 to the winner Greyhound & Petworld Juvenile Classic at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.
PHYLLIS MCKENNA
11 March 2023
It’s with sadness we must report the passing of a member of the first family of Irish greyhound racing, Phyllis McKenna.
GRI RE-LAUNCH THE KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME FOR 2023
GRI
10 March 2023
Greyhound Racing Ireland is delighted to announce the re-launch of the Kennel Improvement Scheme.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 122: DAVID HARRINGTON
9 March 2023
This week Barry chats to David Harrington, chairman of the Curraheen Park Supporters Club.
CORDON ORGANISING AN AUSTRIALIA TRIP
Ian Fortune
9 March 2023
So many of those involved in Irish greyhound racing went on the annual trips to Australia back in the late 2000’s.
JERSEYS AT THE DOGS LAUNCHED AT GREYHOUND STADIA NATIONWIDE
GRI
8 March 2023
Greyhound stadia across Ireland have joined forces to launch a new fundraising initiative in aid of the Dillon Quirke Foundation. The foundation was set up in honour of Dillon Quirke who collapsed during a hurling match and died of SADS on the 5th August 2022 in Semple Stadium, Thurles.
BRILLIANT HAMMOND HANGS UP HIS BOOTS
Ian Fortune
8 March 2023
After retiring Priceless Jet and Beach Avenue in recent months, Paul Hennessy has decided to also call it a day with another of his brilliant veterans, the hugely popular and extremely talented Hello Hammond.
THE CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL RETURNS FOR 2023
GRI
7 March 2023
All roads lead to Limerick Greyhound Stadium this March and April for the 10th annual Con and Annie Kirby Memorial, one of the world’s top Juvenile racing events.
GREYHOUND RACING (PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES) REGULATIONS 2023 – PUBLIC CONSULTATION
GRI
7 March 2023
Readers are advised that pursuant to Section 5 of the Greyhound Racing Act, S.I. No. 15 of 2019 draft regulations relating to Prohibited Substances can be viewed by clicking the below attached link.
LIMERICK REPORT SUCCESSFUL SALES LAST SATURDAY
Peter Farrell
7 March 2023
Limerick Greyhound Stadium hosted their first sales auction in many years last Saturday morning and it proved very successful with the top lot selling for just over €5,000.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY - 6TH MARCH
GRI
6 March 2023
The Greyhound and Pet World Juvenile Classic is the main topic of conversation tonight on Talking Dogs but there's plenty of action around the country to chat about.
CURRAHEEN PARK AWARDS FOR 2022
Barry Drake
6 March 2023
The Curraheen Park awards for 2022 took place at the Cork track on Saturday night.
BOLGER DENIES REX THE HEADLINE AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
5 March 2023
While no major competitions were part of Saturday’s card at Shelbourne Park, there was some serious racing.
BLUE THE PLACE TO BE IN MIDLANDS DERBY
Ian Fortune
5 March 2023
Trap two was the place to be in the semis of the Kilbride Kennels Midlands Derby with both Shady Bueno and Vinegar Joe wearing blue to come home in front.
TROUBLE BACK TO TOP FORM IN CORK CUP FINAL
Barry Drake
5 March 2023
Trained by Kieran Lynch for owners the Memphis-Mafia-Syndicate, Trouble ran out a brilliant winner of the €4,500 Time Greyhound Nutrition Cork Cup at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 4/3/2023
GRI
4 March 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 4/3/2023:
TWO SUPERB DISPLAYS IN THE GREYHOUND & PETWORLD JUVENILE CLASSIC
Barry Drake
4 March 2023
Ballymac Marino (Vulturi-Jamaica Joy) went quickest on the clock in the Kingdom on Friday night as the semi-finals of the Greyhound & Petworld Juvenile Classic took centre stage.
TALKING DOGS 600 DECIDER HEADS A FANTASTIC CARD AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
4 March 2023
After some hotly competitive action over the past number of weeks, the final of the Talking Dogs A3/A4 600 goes down for decision at Limerick Greyhound Stadium later tonight several have strong chances of landing the €1,550 first prize.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 3/3/2023
GRI
3 March 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 3/3/2023:
VIDEO: 2023 CON & ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL LAUNCH
GRI
3 March 2023
On Thursday 2nd March, the Greyhound & GAA Communities came together again for the launch of the 2023 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
RCÉTS FIGURES FOR 2022
GRI
3 March 2023
Since the inception of RCÉTS on January 1st 2021 to 31st December 2022 there have been 35,701 greyhounds traced on Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System. This includes both active and inactive greyhounds. These are divided into raced greyhounds of which there were 27,387 and unraced greyhounds of which there were 8,314.
CON & ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL - 2023 LAUNCH
Peter Farrell
3 March 2023
We are just over three weeks away from the start of the 2023 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 525 at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and the track hosted their launch last night, which attracted a large attendance.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 2/3/2023
GRI
2 March 2023
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 2/3/2023:
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 121: IAN REILLY AND WILLIE RIGNEY
GRI
2 March 2023
We have a two for one special this week as Barry chats to greyhound trainer, Ian Reilly, and Time Greyhound Nutrition Cork Cup Sponsor, Willie Rigney.
DERBY FINAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW
GRI
1 March 2023
Tickets for the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final have been released for sale today, Wednesday 1st March.
VIDEO: 2023 PADDY KEHOE SUSPENDED CEILINGS GOLD CUP FINAL
GRI
28 February 2023
On Saturday 25th February, Bogger Hunter claimed the 2023 Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Gold Cup for owners Brendan Keogh & SImon Senyk, trainer Ian Reilly and connections in Shelbourne Park.
TALKING GOLD CUP EPISODE 4 MONDAY 27TH FEBURARY
GRI
27 February 2023
Bogger Hunter's win in the 2023 Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Gold Cup Final is the hot topic of conversation this Monday with the Talking Dogs team. Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons & Declan O'Donoghue now as they chat about the Final and the other big action of the night in Shelbourne Park, plus the Greyhound & Pet World Juvenile Classic in Tralee's Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
HORSELEAP NELLY WINS RACING POST GREYHOUND TV AWARD
GRI
27 February 2023
RPGTV announced earlier this month that the inaugural RPGTV Greyhound of the Year for Mullingar was to go Horseleap Nelly. The winners are announced each year to honour the outstanding successes at stadia included in the regular RPGTV schedule for both Ireland and UK. This is the first year that Mullingar have been included in the awards.
APEX GLOBAL SOLUTIONS CORK OAKS – RORY BURKE SPEAKS TO SEANIE MCGRATH
GRI
27 February 2023
Last week, we announced the great news that Apex Global Resources are the new sponsors of the Cork Oaks.
TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION CORK CUP HOTTING UP
Barry Drake
27 February 2023
Only one spot separated both semi-final winners in the Time Greyhound Nutrition Cork Cup at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
HUNTER POUNCES TO TAKE THE GOLD
Ian Fortune
26 February 2023
Bogger Hunter produced a brilliant display to emerge a thoroughly deserving winner of the Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Gold Cup at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
GRACE AGAIN FASTEST IN MIDLANDS DERBY
Ian Fortune
26 February 2023
While Bogger Hunter took the big one at Shelbourne Park, Beepers Grace also provided Ian Reilly with something to smile about at Mullingar as she again set the pace in the second round of the Kilbride Kennels Midlands Derby.
PAPE DI ORO BOOKS KIRBY TICKET IN EMPHATIC STYLE AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
26 February 2023
Limerick is gearing up nicely for the upcoming Con & Annie Kirby Memorial at the end of March and the Munster venue hosted no fewer than five Trial Stakes last night, the pick of those a terrific performance from Pape Di Oro.
RYHOPE BEACH THE STAR OF THE SHOW IN THE KINGDOM
Barry Drake
25 February 2023
Just like last week, Ryhope Beach (Droopys Sydney-Calzaghe Jan) clocked a sensational 28.12 as round two of the Greyhound & Petworld Juvenile Classic took place in the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
RPGTV CHAT TO GOLD CUP FINALISTS
GRI
24 February 2023
As we look forward to Saturday's Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Gold Cup Final, which will be live on RPGTV, they spoke to the connections of the finalists.
AN UPDATE FROM RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN AND THE IRISH RETIRED GREYHOUND TRUST IN RELATION TO REHOMING OF GREYHOUNDS
GRI
24 February 2023
Rásaíocht Con Éireann and the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust strive to rehome retired greyhounds in a timely manner in Ireland, across Europe and throughout the U.S. and Canada.
YOUNG TRAINER ANNA STAPEL RECORDS FIRST WINNER IN YOUGHAL
Barry Drake
23 February 2023
Having just her second runner as a trainer, ANNA STAPEL produced a really impressive winner in Youghal on Wednesday night as Nonevernomore, a litter brother to Dromana Bucko, returned to racing action after nearly a year off the track to win in superb style.
LOADS OF LIFFORD NEWS
Ian Fortune
23 February 2023
These are exciting times at Lifford ahead of the grand reopening in the coming weeks.
APEX GLOBAL RESOURCES ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR OF THE CORK OAKS AT CURRAHEEN PARK GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
21 February 2023
Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium has announced that Apex Global Resources as the title sponsors of the 2023 Cork Oaks, which takes place over 3 weekends during March.
SHELBOURNE INTROUCING TEXT ENTRIES
Ian Fortune
21 February 2023
A notification has appeared in the Shelbourne Park card in the past week to highlight the fact that they are introducing a new text/Whatsapp system for entering greyhounds.
TALKING GOLD CUP EPISODE 3 MONDAY 20TH FEBRUARY
GRI
20 February 2023
As we look forward to the Final of the Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings, Ian Fortune. Tommy Lyons & RPGTV's Joe Conneely discuss all the action at Shelbourne Park and more!
STUNNING DEBUT BY HESONEOFOUROWN
Ian Fortune
20 February 2023
While there is plenty happing on this side of the Irish Sea, there was also plenty to talk about across the water at the weekend including the opening round of the Ladbrokes Winter Derby from Monmore.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 120: RICHY BRANNIGAN
16 February 2023
This week Barry chats to Richy Brannigan, a man who's passion for greyhound racing is evident.
JOHN MCGRATH
16 February 2023
Greyhound racing lost a great friend during the week with the sad passing of John McGrath.
AWARDS DATE & VENUE CONFIRMED
GRI
14 February 2023
The Board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland has approved Friday 5th May as the date for this year’s National Greyhound Racing Annual Awards ceremony
TALKING GOLD CUP EPISODE 2 MONDAY 13TH FEBRUARY
GRI
13 February 2023
The 4 second round heats of the Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Gold Cup are the hot topic of discussion with the Talking Dogs panel this week.
SALES FIXTURES TO 1ST JULY 2023
GRI
13 February 2023
At a recent meeting of the RCÉ Sales Committee the Sales Fixtures have been allocated to 1st July 2023.
MICHAEL FITZGERALD RIP
11 February 2023
The death has occurred of Michael Fitzgerald, Ballygibbon, Mogeely, Cork.
TIME TO SPONSOR CORK CUP
GRI
10 February 2023
Fans of greyhound racing will notice a new brand name associated with the Cork Cup at Curraheen Park as it commences this weekend.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 119: MICHAEL O'DWYER
Barry Drake
9 February 2023
This week Barry chats to Michael O'Dwyer, a greyhound fanatic living in Hawaii.
2022 NATIONAL GREYHOUND RACING AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
GRI
7 February 2023
The nominees in the greyhound categories for the National Greyhound Racing Awards have been announced, honouring the achievements in Irish Greyhound Racing in 2022.
TALKING GOLD CUP EPISODE 1 TUESDAY 7TH FEBRUARY
GRI
7 February 2023
It's time to welcome back our favourite Talking Dogs chat as the team sit down to discuss the Gold Cup action.
JOB VACANCY CONTROL STEWARD THURLES & KILKENNY
GRI
7 February 2023
A vacancy has arisen for the position of Control Steward (Part-time, 3 days per week).
MICHAEL BOURKE
31 January 2023
The greyhound industry lost another great supporter in recent days with the news of the death of Mick Bourke, Barnane, Tipperary.
VIDEO: 2022 IRISH GREYHOUND RACING HIGHLIGHTS PART 4
GRI
30 January 2023
The past few weeks we've been taking you through some of the racing highlights of 2022. This is part 4 of 4 and we hope you enjoy!
MICHAEL GAFFNEY RIP
30 January 2023
The death occurred over the weekend of Michael (Mackie) Gaffney, Pearse Park, Waterford.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 118: LIAM DOWLING AND TOMMY CAFFERY
GRI
26 January 2023
This week we have two special guests joining us! Our first is leading greyhound trainer, Liam Dowling from Ballymac Kennels.
VIDEO: 2022 IRISH GREYHOUND RACING HIGHLIGHTS PART 3
GRI
23 January 2023
We are taking you through just some of the racing highlights of 2022, looking back on some of the big events of the year
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 117: BERKIE BROWNE
19 January 2023
This week were heading down south to the Kingdom to chat to the one and only Berkie Browne, a widely known bookmaker from Tralee.
GUIDANCE NOTE FOR EXPORTING DOGS FROM IRELAND TO GREAT BRITAIN
GRI
17 January 2023
From 1st January 2021, rules for moving dogs between Ireland and Great Britain (GB) have changed.
VIDEO: 2022 IRISH GREYHOUND RACING HIGHLIGHTS PART 2
16 January 2023
We are taking you through just some of the racing highlights of 2022, looking back on some of the big events of the year.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 116: BILLY MCMAHON
12 January 2023
This week we’re heading across the water, as Barry chats to Billy McMahon, a well-known Greyhound racing supporter from Essex
VIDEO: 2022 IRISH GREYHOUND RACING HIGHLIGHTS
GRI
9 January 2023
Over the coming weeks, we'll taking you through just some of the racing highlights of 2022, looking back on some of the big events of the year.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY PODCAST EPISODE 115: MOST LISTENED TO OF 2022
5 January 2023
It's the first Talking Dogs Podcast of 2023 and we have a very special episode to start the new year. This episode features our most listened to Podcast guests of 2022.
VIDEO: 2022 WINTER RACING FESTIVAL NIGHT 2
GRI
4 January 2023
Join Ian Fortune now to look back on the highlights of the action from the main night of the festival on Friday.
TALKING WINTER RACING FESTIVAL 2022 MONDAY 3RD JANUARY
GRI
3 January 2023
Time to cast our minds all the way back to last year (ok, last week) as Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and Declan O'Donoghue discuss the 2022 RCÉ/GRI Winter Racing Festival.
VIDEO: 2022 WINTER RACING FESTIVAL NIGHT 1
GRI
3 January 2023
Join Ian Fortune now to look back on the action from the opening night of the festival on Thursday, including the big Final of the night, the 2022 Dublin Cup won by Cheque for Sir.
COLM DERVAN
31 December 2022
Colm passed away peacefully at the Galway Hospice surrounded by his loving family.
FESTIVE TALES FROM THE YELLOW CHAIR: THERESA AND FRIDA
GRI
30 December 2022
Our Yellow Chair travelled to Tralee to meet Theresa and Frida
VIDEO: 2022 SHELBOURNE CHRISTMAS OAKS FINAL
GRI
27 December 2022
Join Ian Fortune now to look back on Maries Wedding's trap to line victory for owner Tamara Butler in the Christmas Oaks Final in Shelbourne Park on Friday night.
COLLEGE PARADISE AND SLIABH LIAG - YOUR WINTER RACING FESTIVAL MEMORIES
GRI
27 December 2022
As the countdown continues to the 2022 Winter Racing Festival in Shelbourne Park, Ian takes us on another trip down memory lane with your nominated highlights from 2016 and 2019.
FESTIVE TALES FROM THE YELLOW CHAIR: CHRIS & GOLD
GRI
27 December 2022
Our Yellow Chair has set up this time in Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium to meet Chris and Gold.
DROOPYS NIDGE & DROOPYS GOOD - YOUR WINTER RACING FESTIVAL MEMORIES
GRI
26 December 2022
Join Ian Fortune now to look back on some of your favourite Night of Stars and Winter Racing Festival Memories - first up in Droopys Nidge in 2014 and Droopys Good in 2021.
FESTIVE TALES FROM THE YELLOW CHAIR: WILLIE & CHARLIE
GRI
24 December 2022
Our Yellow Chair has hit the road once again for Christmas and is sharing some more wonderful stories from across Ireland.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY PODCAST EPISODE 114: FRANK NYHAN
Barry Drake
24 December 2022
For the final podcast episode of 2022, Barry is joined by Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland Chairman, Frank Nyhan.
UPDATE TO NOVICE GRADING REGULATIONS JANUARY 2023
GRI
21 December 2022
Trainers and Owners please note amendments to the regulations surrounding Novice grading, qualifying and racing which will come into effect from the 1st January 2023.
VIDEO: 2022 SHELBOURNE CHRISTMAS OAKS SEMI-FINALS
GRI
21 December 2022
Join Ian Fortune now to look back on two tremendous Semi-Finals in the 2022 Shelbourne Christmas Oaks with wins for Speedels About and Ballymac Run.
3-YEAR SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCED WITH JAG BUILDING SERVICES UNVEILED
GRI
20 December 2022
A new three-year sponsorship agreement was announced by Gavin O'Mahoney of Jag Building Services this week which will see events being hosted in Kilkenny, Enniscorthy, Clonmel and Kilcohan Park (Waterford).
VIDEO: 2022 MATCHBOOK IRISH ST.LEGER FINAL
GRI
20 December 2022
Join us now to look back on the fantastic performance of Bobsleigh Dream to win the 2022 Matchbook Irish St. Leger Final in Limerick on Sunday night.
PLUNKETT DEVLIN
20 December 2022
The sad news came through on Monday of the passing of one of the most important figures in Irish greyhound racing over the past fifty years, Plunkett Devlin.
TALKING LEGER 2022 EPISODE 5 MONDAY 19TH DECEMBER
GRI
19 December 2022
Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and RPGTV's Jonathan Kay are here to chat about Bobsleigh Dream's fantastic win.
MICHAEL BRENNAN
17 December 2022
It’s with real sadness we must report the passing of one of the most respected men in greyhound racing, Michael Brennan.
SALES FIXTURES FOR Q1 OF 2023
GRI
17 December 2022
At a recent meeting of the RCÉ Sales Committee the Sales Fixtures have been allocated for Q1 of 2023
TRACK RATINGS - REGULATORY NOTICE
GRI
16 December 2022
As part of the ongoing review of Track Ratings on a national basis, Rásaíocht Con Éireann has recently reviewed the track ratings applied to licensed Stadia under normal conditions.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 113: MICHAEL HEENEY
GRI
15 December 2022
Barry speaks to Michael Heeney, a man who has been involved in dogs for a long time joins us from Waterford.
BRILLIANT ESKE SADLY PASSES ON
Ian Fortune
15 December 2022
Word came through on Wednesday evening that Ballymac Eske had passed on.
RPGTV CONFIRM RECORD IRISH COVERAGE FOR 2023
GRI
14 December 2022
Racing Post Greyhound TV, in conjunction with Greyhound Racing Ireland and SIS, has announced record Irish coverage for 2023 with up to 22 major live broadcasts planned in addition to the weekly Sunday afternoon Mullingar action.
NOREEN GRAHAM
14 December 2022
The sad news came through on Tuesday morning that one of the first ladies of greyhound racing, Noreen Graham had sadly passed away.
2023 RACING BONUS INCENTIVES
GRI
13 December 2022
Greyhound Racing Ireland have announced a number of prizemoney bonus incentives for events across the 2023 Irish Greyhound Racing Calendar.
CATEGORY 2 MEAT FEEDING
GRI
13 December 2022
Clarification regarding the feeding of Category 2 Meat.
JOHN KENNY
12 December 2022
The sad news came through yesterday of the passing of one of the great doggy men, John Kenny.
MATCHBOOK PODCAST – IRISH ST. LEGER FINAL PREVIEW
9 December 2022
Sponsors, Matchbook, are looking forward to tomorrow’s Irish St. Leger Final with their podcast previewing the action this afternoon
FURTHER PROGRESS MADE IN TRACEABILITY DURING 2022
GRI
9 December 2022
Substantial further progress has been made this year in the area of traceability, which is vital to safeguarding the future of the sport of greyhound racing. RCÉ commenced collating all data pertaining to all official and unofficial trials during 2022 with the introduction of additional functionality planned for 2023.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 112: RACHEL WHEELER
8 December 2022
Barry chats to Rachel Wheeler this week, a talented greyhound owner & trainer. Rachel is gearing up for a big night on Saturday night as Annagh Bailey competes in the Matchbook Irish St. Leger Final in Limerick Greyhound Stadium
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.
VIDEO: 2022 MATCHBOOK IRISH ST. LEGER SEMI-FINALS
GRI
7 December 2022
Look back on last weekend's Matchbook Irish St. Leger Semi-Finals.
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.
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.
NICKY WALSH
30 November 2022
It’s with real sadness we must report the passing of a true doggy man, Nicky Walsh.
€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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
MULLINGAR STADIUM IS 90 YEARS OLD!
GRI
25 August 2022
Mullingar Greyhound Stadium are celebrating 90 years of racing!
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.
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.
NEW TALKING DOGS ARCHIVE
GRI
29 January 2022
We're delighted to now be able to archive the big news stories for you to read in the weeks and months to come.
RCÉTS REMINDER JANUARY 2022
GRI
4 January 2022
As we begin a new year this is a reminder to all owners and trainers of the importance of updating their RCÉTS account.
SIGNIFICANT EXPANSION OF GREYHOUND CARE CENTRE PROGRAMME
GRI
23 December 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has announced plans for the introduction of at least four new regional facilities across the country for the preparation and rehoming of retired racing greyhounds.
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.