Barry Drake
25 February 2021
Dylan Fitzsimons is a young passionate greyhound supporter and he and Barry enjoy a great chat on this week's podcast.
Ian Fortune
25 February 2021
The latest in the wonderful #behindthetrack #OurGreyhoundsOurLives series will be released at noon today and, once again, it gives a tremendous insight into the behind the scenes world of greyhounds and greyhound racing.
Ian Fortune
25 February 2021
The busiest weekend of action of the year means there will be plenty of tote guarantees in the coming days.
GRI
24 February 2021
This January 2005 Greyhound View episode includes Open 575 Quarter Finals from Shelbourne Park, a visit to Droopys Stud in Waterford and there's racing from Harold's Cross as a well-known sporting face watches his greyhound's racing debut.
GRI
24 February 2021
More of the greyhound community are supporting the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust with their branded vans.
Ian Fortune
24 February 2021
There won’t be time to blink for those tuning into the Irish Focus on RPGTV this evening with so much action taking place on this side of the Irish Sea last weekend.
Ian Fortune
24 February 2021
Entries are starting to roll in for the Ballymac Anton @ Stud McCalmont Cup which gets underway at Kilkenny Track on Friday, March 5th.
Ian Fortune
24 February 2021
Sponsors Ladbrokes posted their prices for the quarter finals of the Easter Cup yesterday and saw immediate support for Ballymac Wild in the final heat. Initially put up tr a very generous looking 11-4, Liam Dowling’s star performer is now a 9-4 chance.
GRI
23 February 2021
This January 2005 Greyhound View includes some of the opening racing of the New Year including 525 & 575 action in Shelbourne Park, the Golden Muzzle Final and a match race in Limerick. Michael & Ian Fortune hit the golf course as they review he racing highlights of 2004.
Ian Fortune
23 February 2021
One of the great names in greyhound racing, and particularly Wexford greyhound racing, is to be recognized with the Future Champion Plate to be named after Michael Donohoe.
GRI
22 February 2021
Talking Dogs are back with all your greyhound racing chat every Monday. Today, it's time to start Talking Easter Cup. They also look to the action from The Greyhound & Pet World Juvenile Classic.
Ian Fortune
22 February 2021
A huge congratulations from all involved in Irish greyhound racing to the Mahoney family on their success in Ireland’s Fittest Family. Ian tells us more and we've got a bonus episode of On Track with Talking Dogs as Rory Burke catches up with Conor Mahoney.
Ian Fortune
22 February 2021
Following his brilliant display on Saturday night, sponsors Ladbrokes have promoted Great Name That to favouritism for the Easter Cup.
Ian Fortune
22 February 2021
Of the eight greyhounds that led at the third bend sectional in the opening round of the Ladbrokes Easter Cup, it was perhaps surprising that Great Name That went fastest.
Ian Fortune
21 February 2021
Ahead of Saturday’s opening round, this year’s Ladbrokes Easter Cup looked as strong as any in the long history of the classic.
Ian Fortune
21 February 2021
Take a moment, glance through the second round draw and appreciate the incredible quality that remains in the Ladbrokes Easter Cup.
Peter Farrell
21 February 2021
After a fantastic opening round of the Reddan Windows Champion Bitch Stake at Thurles Park last week, the second round heats took centre stage last night and there were a number of upsets on the card with Mucky Harbour setting the second round standard.
Barry Drake
21 February 2021
Breton Avril, trained by James O'Regan for Richard Garnham, produced the performance of the night in Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Rory Burke
21 February 2021
Sheena Murphy joins Rory Burke for a chat in this week's episode.
GRI
20 February 2021
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 20/02/2021:
Ian Fortune
20 February 2021
Boynepark Case was the toast of Shelbourne Park on Friday as she raced to a superb victory in the final of the valuable Bull Run Bolt @ Stud A3 575.
Peter Farrell
20 February 2021
The Rural Hawaii @ Stud Unraced 525 has thrown up some breathtaking action over the past number of weeks and last night’s two semi finals certainly lived up to expectation as both Fabulous Azurra and Storys Direct produced sensational displays.
Barry Drake
20 February 2021
Pat Buckley's Singalong Sally (Tullymurry Act-Droopys Smasher) set the standard in Friday night's opening round of the 2021 Greyhound & Petworld Juvenile Classic at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
GRI
19 February 2021
This November 2004 Greyhound View has plenty of Finals to savour; the Ned O'Reilly Memorial 525 in Longford, Marathon action from Dundalk, a 600 in Lifford and the Munster Puppy Cup in Clonmel.
GRI
19 February 2021
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 19/02/2021:
Peter Farrell
19 February 2021
There was a particular success of note on last night’s Limerick card as Boyhero, trained by Paraic Campion, notched an incredible twenty-fourth career success.
GRI
18 February 2021
This November 2004 Greyhound View includes the Grand National Final in Harold's Cross, the Newbridge Oaks Final, Open 525 Final action from Shelbourne Park, the Munster Puppy Cup Semi-Finals in Clonmel and the launch of the Greyhound Review.
Ian Fortune
18 February 2021
A greyhound trailer was stolen from New Inn, Co. Tipperary late last night, early this morning and we’ve been asked to appeal for any help in its recovery.
Barry Drake
18 February 2021
Kingdom Greyhound Stadium are proud to announce the sponsorship of a new major sweepstake for coursing bred greyhounds at Tralee.
Barry Drake
18 February 2021
Ahead of the start of the Greyhound & Petworld Juvenile Classic in Tralee this weekend, Barry chats to Declan Dowling about the competition ahead. He's also joined by Shane Dowling and Pat Buckley who chat about their hopefuls in the competition and also their Ladbrokes Easter Cup contenders.
Ian Fortune
18 February 2021
The third of the IGOBF #BehindTheTrack #OurGreyhoundsOurLives video was released on RPGTV last night and once again it really is worth watching.
GRI
17 February 2021
Every year millions of euro is raised for clubs, organisations, schools and charities at local Greyhound Stadia right across Ireland.
Ian Fortune
17 February 2021
Following on from the tremendous news that Racing Post Greyhound Television will be showing live coverage of the Ladbrokes Easter Cup, we’re delighted to announce that Talking Dogs on Monday will return next week to discuss all matters Easter Cup related.
Ian Fortune
17 February 2021
A further on-line Greyhound Sales (to be run under Level 5 Covid restrictions) is scheduled for Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium on Saturday March 13th.
GRI
16 February 2021
THE burgeoning Irish greyhound coverage on Racing Post Greyhound TV is to be further boosted following the announcement that the finals of both the Ladbrokes Easter Cup at Shelbourne Park (March 13) and Limerick’s Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Stakes (April 24) will be live on the channel.
Peter Farrell
16 February 2021
With yesterday’s welcome news that the 2021 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 525 is very much on track at Limerick greyhound stadium, details for the upcoming trial stakes are now available.
Peter Farrell
15 February 2021
There is little doubt that as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial was the biggest casualty on the Irish greyhound racing calendar during 2020.
Ian Fortune
15 February 2021
After the success of the opening ‘Behind The Track’ instalment, the docu-series continues today with the IGOBF releasing the second episode at noon.
GRI
15 February 2021
RCÉ/GRI CEO Ger Dollard was invited to participate in a debate on the greyhound industry on this mornings Newstalk Breakfast, you can listen back to the segment now
Rory Burke
14 February 2021
A great chat this week as Cork man Billy Dunne joins Rory for a chat. Billy is a relatively new recruit to the sport, having been bitten by the greyhound bug when he travelled to Shelbourne Park to support neighbour Pat Moloney and Sonic in the Derby.
Barry Drake
13 February 2021
On Friday's Drivetime Sport on CRY 104FM our very own Barry Drake spoke with jockey Richard Condon.
Ian Fortune
12 February 2021
By now many of you reading these words would have viewed the first of the #OurGreyhoundsOurLives #BehindTheTrack docu-series after it was released at noon yesterday afternoon.
GRI
10 February 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland have installed a new examination and treatment room in Newbridge Greyhound Stadium
Ian Fortune
9 February 2021
While running a sales meeting behind closed doors isn’t the easiest thing to do, Tom Kinane reported that Kilkenny’s latest sale, last Saturday, February 6th, was a success.
GRI
8 February 2021
We put a call out to the greyhound community to help promote the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust and greyhounds as pets and boy did they respond.
GRI
4 February 2021
Earlier this week, a group of retired greyhounds and their owners, trainers and fosterers gathered in Tipperary to set off to new homes in Italy. The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT) arranged transport had 27 greyhounds on board and it was emotional goodbye as they were waved off for their new life in retirement.
GRI
4 February 2021
SIS (Sports Information Services), the leading multi-channel supplier of 24/7 live betting services and Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) have extended their partnership for a further five years in a deal that will see the continued distribution of live pictures and data from selected GRI’s Irish greyhound tracks.
Ian Fortune
3 February 2021
A glance through the list of nominees for the Rásaíocht Con Éireann National Greyhound Awards will highlight what an incredible year on the track 2020 was.
GRI
2 February 2021
The final batch of log-in details are being issued by RCÉ/GRI this week for the new RCETS app, to registered owners and trainers. If you have received multiple log-ins, this is not a mistake.
GRI
29 January 2021
Yesterday, a listener contacted WLR FM with concerns around greyhound racing continuing under Level 5 restrictions. Racing correspondent Mark Philips spoke with Damian Tiernan of Deise Today to explain the racing protocols in place along with the various COVID-19 guidelines that are in operation at the venue. Have a listen.
Barry Drake
27 January 2021
You already know that retired racing greyhounds make the best pets, and Cork man Tony Winters is leading the way in telling everyone else.
GRI
25 January 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann has been working with various parties to establish the requirements for transporting greyhounds to and from the UK.
GRI
21 January 2021
A member of the Greyhound Racing community was in touch to say that some people might not know how to subscribe to our Youtube Channel so we thought we'd share a quick how-to if you’re not already subscribed.
GRI
21 January 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann today published details of injury data for 2020.
GRI
13 January 2021
We've begun to roll out our new RCÉTS (Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System) app and website this week.
GRI
13 January 2021
RCÉTS, the new Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System is coming very soon. Are you ready?
GRI
13 January 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann, having regard to the present national situation on COVID-19 , wishes to advise Owners and Trainers of revised access arrangements to Stadia whilst racing behind closed doors continues.
Ian Fortune
13 January 2021
In these times when greyhound racing has come in for so much unfair criticism, the decision of Greyhound Racing Ireland to roll out a full traceability system must be applauded.
GRI
13 January 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland’s new traceability system for racing greyhounds – RCÉTS - will be in operation from January 2021. You may need to take some action now to ensure you have access in January.
GRI
6 January 2021
Following the formal departure of the UK from the EU, the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine have provided us with a guidance document for the greyhound community with regard to the movement of dogs between Ireland and Great Britain.
GRI
31 December 2020
RCÉ has been reviewing the current situation regarding racing schedules; the strength of dog pools; the current demand for racing and the financial impacts associated with Covid 19 restrictions.
GRI
30 December 2020
New Level 5 restrictions- racing ‘behind closed doors’ to continue.
GRI
17 December 2020
You already know that retired racing greyhounds make the best pets. Help us to tell everyone else.
GRI
17 December 2020
A reminder of the steps to rehome your retired racing greyhound with the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust.
GRI
7 December 2020
Rásíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has finalised the 2021 Classics and Feature Events Calendar.
GRI
16 November 2020
Newtalk's Pat Kenny Show visited the new Greyhound Pets of Ireland Tipperary Care Centre and aired the piece on the visit this morning. Missed it? Listen back now.
GRI
6 November 2020
Official Trial schedule with effect from Monday 9th November.
GRI
3 November 2020
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (Greyhound Racing Ireland) has updated its Code of Practice for the Care & Welfare of the Greyhound and a draft of the updated code is available on www.grireland.ie
Ian Fortune
29 October 2020
Yesterday’s news of the launch of the first dedicated Greyhound Care Centre came as a real shot in the arm for the sport.
GRI
29 October 2020
GRI’s budget for 2021 has been prepared against a very challenging and changing operating environment due to the impact of Covid-19. The budget has taken account of the government’s plan Resilience & Recovery – Living with Covid under which greyhound racing is permitted under all 5 levels of the plan but with much reduced attendance permitted at Levels 1 & 2.
GRI
28 October 2020
Today Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) in partnership with The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust announced the next chapter in Irish Greyhound racing with the launch of its first dedicated Greyhound Care Centre.
IGB
28 May 2020
For the safety of the racing public, our staff and the wider community a number of changes will be in place when we return to trials and racing. Please familiarise yourself with the COVID-19 Owners and Trainers Protocol to understand your role and what changes you may need to make.
IGB
19 May 2020
The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT) have launched their new Foster to Adopt scheme today, with the aim of offering would-be adopters the chance to experience life with a retired greyhound.
IGB
20 April 2020
A reminder to all of you on the frontline that we continue to appreciate your work.
IGB
4 September 2019
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has welcomed the public response to its confidential Greyhound Care Line during its first month of operations.
IGB
6 August 2019
The IGB today announced a scheme to provide funding for the treatment of greyhounds which have been injured when racing at IGB licenced stadia.
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.