Ian Fortune
30 July 2021
The semi finals of the hugely valuable RCETS Open Unraced 525 are the clear highlight at Shelbourne Park this evening.
Ian Fortune
30 July 2021
Kilkenny plays host to a wonderful card this evening with the opening round of the Boylesports A3 Bitch 525 the feature, while the Boylesports Derby Trial Stake should also provide a good winner.
Ian Fortune
30 July 2021
Those presenting greyhounds for racing at Mullingar over the coming days are advised to take note of the various change in weigh-in times.
Ian Fortune
30 July 2021
It’s not too often we acknowledge birthdays on this page any more but we had to make an exception for Monica Skelly.
GRI
30 July 2021
Watch the 2021 BoyleSports Champion Stakes Final live this Saturday and follow the action with your virtual race programme.
Peter Farrell
30 July 2021
A further online greyhound sales will be run at Thurles Greyhound Stadium this coming Saturday, 31st July, and the catalogue consists of 60 lots with a mixture of unraced puppies and experienced trackers.
Peter Farrell
30 July 2021
In what will be another busy weekend throughout the Country with numerous stakes taking place, Galway will get the ball rolling tonight and it is sure to attract plenty of interest with some big prizemoney on offer throughout the card.
Peter Farrell
30 July 2021
There is a handsome pot on offer at Clonmel greyhound stadium tonight as the final of the Trap 1 Greyhound Supplies A5/A6 Guys & Dolls reaches its conclusion.
Barry Drake
29 July 2021
This week, Barry is joined by Gavin John Byrne. Gavin got involved in greyhound racing helping a neighbour walk his dogs as a child and has been hooked ever since. He has great memories of travelling to Shelbourne Park racing when he was younger. Gavin's passed the love of the sport to the next generation with his daughter also "greyhound mad", helping out with the retired greyhound meet 'n' greet pre-COVID. They have a great chat about dogs, Thurles, the love of the sport and much more. Have a listen.
29 July 2021
It’s with real sadness we must report the passing of another great member of the greyhound racing community, Eamonn Doherty.
Ian Fortune
29 July 2021
When the sun is shining, there is scarcely a better track to spend some time than Enniscorthy.
Ian Fortune
29 July 2021
AS we look ahead to another bumper weekend of racing, the tote has released their guarantees for the coming days.
Peter Farrell
28 July 2021
This weekend will see Thurles Park host another sales auction and the catalogue has now been made available online.
GRI
28 July 2021
As part of its ongoing promotion and implementation for the Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System (RCÉTS) a series of information roadshows will take place at RCÉ licenced stadia over the coming weeks.
Ian Fortune
28 July 2021
Dundalk are planning to run a couple of opens over 400yds and 550yds on Saturday night alongside the quarter finals of the Bar One Irish Sprint Cup and Boylesports Derby Trial Stake.
GRI
27 July 2021
Join Ian Fortune in Shelbourne Park to look back at the action from the three Semi-Finals of the BoyleSports Champion Stakes.
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).
Peter Farrell
27 July 2021
It had been just over two weeks since Thurles Park last hosted a race meeting but the action was back with a bang last night as the second round of the Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup took centre stage.
Ian Fortune
27 July 2021
It’s going to be a busy week for those involved in Racing Post Greyhound Television. In recent months, the station has added considerably to their coverage of the sport, both in Ireland and the UK, and this week is their busiest yet.
Ian Fortune
27 July 2021
Things are really starting to heat up the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup and yesterday’s draw just highlighted that there is no room for error in the sprint classic.
GRI
27 July 2021
A series of webinars is being hosted by the UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), starting on 9th August and running until late September.
GRI
26 July 2021
It's Monday, time to do a little bit of Talking Dogs! This week, there's a new competition to focus on as Ian Fortune and Barry Drake are joined by BoyleSports' Sarah Kinsella. The trio are of course focused on the BoyleSports Champion Stakes action in Shelbourne Park but they also chat about the other big events to catch their eye around the country.
Peter Farrell
26 July 2021
Galway greyhound stadium has been the home of some terrific sweepstake action over the past number of weeks and the Connacht venue has announced some very impressive big race events which are sure to attract some of the Country’s top trackers.
Ian Fortune
26 July 2021
Entries close on Tuesday (tomorrow) for the Boylesports Bookmakers A3/A4 Bitch 525.
Peter Farrell
26 July 2021
Clonmel RM, Eddie Anderson has been in touch seeking novice entries for a two-run stake scheduled to commence this Friday, July 30th.
Ian Fortune
26 July 2021
The feature of this week’s racing action is, of course, the final of the Boylesports Champion Stakes at Shelbourne Park.
Ian Fortune
26 July 2021
After a superb semi final return, Jackslittlething is a warm favourite to land the Boylesports Champion Plate for Graham Holland and the Pillar Syndicate.
Ian Fortune
25 July 2021
The Boylesports Champion Stakes offered the chance for many of Ireland’s very best to shine at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and some familiar faces took their opportunity to do just that.
Ian Fortune
25 July 2021
Agent Stanley evoked memories of some of the greatest sprinters in recent times with a sensational effort in the second round of the Bar One Irish Sprint Cup at Dundalk on Saturday evening.
Ian Fortune
25 July 2021
The newest sensation on the Irish track scene Dromana Bucko had his first four bend spin at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night ahead of racing and duly posted a scorching 28.07 to confirm his standing as a very special young greyhound.
Peter Farrell
25 July 2021
The two semi finals of the Grangeview Ten @ Stud A4 525 were the main attraction to Galway greyhound stadium last night and Kentucky made it five wins on the spin in the opening semi final to gallop into the €1,900 decider next week as the one to beat.
Barry Drake
25 July 2021
BILLYS DIVA went quickest in the semi-finals of the Shelley Fennelly Memorial Open Bitch Stake at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
25 July 2021
The semi-finals of the Greyhound Extreme & Grange Rd Gallop took centre stage in Waterford on Saturday night and it was Russmur Pat who delivered the performance of the night.
Rory Burke
25 July 2021
Ballymac is a prefix that needs no introduction having enjoyed massive success over the last decade in particular. This week, Rory Burke speaks to Shane Dowling, son of trainer Liam, and an important part of the Ballymac team. Shane tells Rory about life growing up in the sport, takes a look back at some of the stand-out greyhounds they've had and much more. A great chat, have a listen now.
Ian Fortune
24 July 2021
Graham Holland and David Firmager are mounting a big assault on the RCETS Open Unraced Stake with a double in Friday’s second round evidence that they have the ammunition to take the €10,000 prize in less than a fortnight.
Ian Fortune
24 July 2021
Karen Murphy’s Trap Joey continued his superb run o form to land the valuable SIS A1 525 at Kilkenny on Friday evening.
GRI
23 July 2021
RCÉ is monitoring both the daily and long-term weather forecast and continues to work with the Racing, Regulation and Veterinary departments within the organisation to ensure that greyhound welfare is to the forefront of all decisions taken.
GRI
23 July 2021
Mazars, who will be managing all aspects of this recruitment project on behalf of Rásaíocht Con Éireann, have commenced advertising of the Chief Executive Officer position.
Barry Drake
22 July 2021
Another very successful sale took place at Curraheen Park on Saturday last.
Barry Drake
22 July 2021
Barry heads to Wexford this week to chat to Paul Ryan. As Paul says he married into the Greyhound Racing game with his parents-in-law Jack and Carmel heavily involved. From racing with Jack, he took the plunge and bought his own greyhound and has been involved since. He currently has about 14 greyhounds, a mix of young, racing and retired, which he feels is a manageable number for him now. He gives Barry an insight into life in his kennels, have a listen.
GRI
22 July 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) has been undertaking a range of inspections under the Welfare of Greyhounds Act to also incorporate a cross-check with data recorded in its traceability system – RCÉTS - relating to racing greyhounds.
Barry Drake
20 July 2021
Following the brilliant success of Ballymac Luckily in the final of the €2,700 to the winner Pestana @ Stud & Droopys Kennels Hospital Stakes, winning owner, Fr Maurice Brick announced in an interview with Declan Dowling after the race that he would be donating the winnings of the event to the Castleisland Day Care Centre - what a wonderful gesture.
Peter Farrell
18 July 2021
It was a busy night once again at Limerick greyhound stadium as eleven opening round heats of the O’Connor Julian Vets Cashel A2 Tri-Distance accompanied the final of the Michael Tobin Memorial 525.
GRI
14 July 2021
The Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for positions on the Board of RCÉ.
GRI
12 July 2021
RCÉ wish to advise all Owners and Trainers that the Board of RCÉ has approved an extension to the terms of the “Injury at Tracks Recovery Scheme” with this extension taking effect immediately.
GRI
4 July 2021
Update: Android version is now available to download. Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland today announced a further enhancement of its traceability system – RCÉTS – to allow owners/trainers to provide voluntary updates on their greyhounds.
GRI
3 July 2021
Reminder that our venues are now open for OUTDOOR General Admission on race nights for a maximum of 100 people.
GRI
1 July 2021
GREYHOUND Racing Ireland has confirmed that four more of its major events will be shown live on RPGTV this year in addition to the already-announced Corn Cuchulainn, Champion Stakes and closing rounds of the Irish Derby all at Shelbourne Park.
GRI
30 June 2021
Racing Post Greyhound TV is to launch an extended trial of all-day coverage on Sundays commencing on August 1 in what is the dedicated greyhound programme’s most ambitious expansion yet.
GRI
30 June 2021
Over the past 3 months, the IRGT have brought you their #GreyhoundWednesdayWisdom series, bringing you some helpful tips about greyhounds as pets. In this final video of the series, we want to re-introduce you to the first greyhound care centre which launched last October.
GRI
29 June 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) as part of its ongoing care and welfare programme has concluded a tender process for the operation of foster care centres. The expansion of its foster care activity in recent years has necessitated an open procurement process to create a panel of service providers
GRI
24 June 2021
The audit of RCÉ accounts for 2020 was completed by the Comptroller & Auditor General in April 2021. The audited accounts were forwarded to the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine for consideration by Government and for laying before the Houses of the Oireachtas. RCÉ has been advised that the above processes are now complete and that it is in order to publish the 2020 accounts.
GRI
23 June 2021
In this video, Part 11 of the IRGT #GreyhoundWednesdayWisdom series, Helena Madden MVB MRCVS, a Veterinary Surgeon and Companion Animal Technician, offers advice on Parasite Prevention and Treatment.
GRI
16 June 2021
In this video, Part 10 of the IRGT #GreyhoundWednesdayWisdom series, Helena Madden MVB MRCVS, a Veterinary Surgeon and Companion Animal Technician, offers advice on Greyhound Vaccinations.
GRI
15 June 2021
RCÉ / GRI wish to remind all Owners and Trainers that funding is available through the “Injuries at Tracks Recovery Scheme”
GRI
9 June 2021
In this video, Part 9 of the IRGT's #GreyhoundWednesdayWisdom series, Chris Miller, an Animal Nutritionist, joins us to help you with your retired greyhound's nutrition.
GRI
8 June 2021
Rásaíocht Con Eireann (RCÉ) /Greyhound Racing Ireland has today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Gerard Dollard, will leave RCÉ in September 2021.
GRI
5 June 2021
In line with Government guidelines, from Monday 7th June, we are delighted to welcome back a limited number of customers for OUTDOOR ADMISSION only.
GRI
3 June 2021
As previously advised, tote and wagering will be reintroduced on a phased basis to all RCÉ licenced stadia.
GRI
2 June 2021
In this video, Part 8 of the IRGT's #GreyhoundWednesdayWisdom series, Lauren Popiolek, a Veterinary Surgeon, joins them again with helpful tips for managing seperation anxiety. As restrictions begin to ease and we begin to head back to work and get out of the house more, these tips will be very helpful to dog owners.
GRI
2 June 2021
Following the announcement by government on Friday last, RCÉ is making arrangements to recommence activities at greyhound tracks on a phased basis as directed by government.
GRI
1 June 2021
The Sales Committee discussed upcoming Sales Dates and Fixtures at its meeting today and have released upcoming dates and venues.
Ian Fortune
31 May 2021
It’s wonderful to announce some great news on a Monday morning.
GRI
26 May 2021
In this video, Part 7 of the IRGT's #GreyhoundWednesdayWisdom series, they are again joined by Lauren Popiolek, a Veterinary Surgeon and Veterinary Technical Advisor for Interchem. Lauren has some helpful tips on treat & train techniques to help with positive reinforcement when training. This includes help with the stairs and toilet training and introducing a new name (if you've renamed your greyhound).
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.
GRI
5 May 2021
In this video, Part 4 of the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust's #GreyhoundWednesdayWisdom series, they are again joined by Elizabeth Gray MVB MRCVS, a Veterinary Surgeon in Limerick. Elizabeth has once again enlisted the help of retired greyhound Romeo to help you learn about your greyhound's general health.
Barry Drake
30 April 2021
YOUGHAL Track Supporters Club Lotto has been running for over 10 years. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all who have supported us during this time.
GRI
28 April 2021
In this video, Part 3 of the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust #GreyhoundWednesdayWisdom series, we are again joined by Elizabeth Gray MVB MRCVS, a Veterinary Surgeon in Limerick. Elizabeth has enlisted the help of retired greyhound Romeo to help people learn about their greyhound's general health.
GRI
21 April 2021
In this video, Part 2 of the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust's #GreyhoundWednesdayWisdom series, they are joined by Elizabeth Gray MVB MRCVS, a Veterinary Surgeon in Limerick.
GRI
20 April 2021
RCÉ wish to remind all Owners and Trainers that funding is available through the “Injuries at Tracks Recovery Scheme” for the treatment of greyhounds which have been injured while racing at RCÉ Licensed stadia.
GRI
14 April 2021
Over the coming 3 months, every Wednesday the IRGT will be sharing some #GreyhoundWednesdayWisdom which we hope will help people to learn more about greyhounds and help prepare for their new family pet.
Ian Fortune
18 March 2021
The Behind The Track docuseries has been a tremendous success over the past number of weeks with each and every episode received so wonderfully well.
GRI
4 March 2021
Irish Greyhound Racing will benefit from the continued partnership between GRI and SIS with the announcement that SIS will become the title of sponsor of 11 events across eight stadia nationwide.
Ian Fortune
4 March 2021
The latest in the ‘Behind The Track’ docuseries drops at noon today and it really is worth waiting for.
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
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.
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.
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
13 January 2021
We've begun to roll out our new RCÉTS (Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System) app and website this week.
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
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
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
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.