SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 30/06/2022
GRI
30 June 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 30/06/2022:
GRI RESPONSE TO ENQUIRIES REGARDING LIFFORD GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
30 June 2022
Further to enquiries received by GRI about reopening Lifford Greyhound Stadium
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 95: GRAHAM HOLLAND
Barry Drake
30 June 2022
This week Barry chats to the man of the moment, Graham Holland.
SENSATIONAL SUSIE HAS RUN HER LAST RACE
Ian Fortune
30 June 2022
One of the greatest greyhounds to ever grace the tracks of Ireland has run her last race following the news that Susie Sapphire has come in season and her owned Peter Comerford has decided to retire her from the track with immediate effect.
NOLANS CVRT TEST CENTRE A2 STAKES AT TRALEE
Barry Drake
30 June 2022
The launch took place yesterday morning for the Nolan’s CVRT Test Centre Castleisland A2 525yds stake.
RCÉ LAUNCHES KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME
GRI
29 June 2022
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) today (Tuesday, 28 June 2022) launched a new scheme designed to assist greyhound owners across the Republic of Ireland in modernising and improving their existing kennels.
Our People The Generations- The Murphys
GRI
28 June 2022
Meet the Murphy family from County Wexford - 4 generations of one family with one thing in common, the love of their greyhounds.
SUMMER FREE ADMISSION IS BACK AT YOUGHAL GREYHOUND STADIUM FOR THE MONTH OF JULY & AUGUST
GRI
28 June 2022
Thanks to The Youghal Supporters Club, Free Admission is back for July & August at Youghal Greyhound Stadium.
YOUGHAL TRACK SUPPORTERS CLUB
Barry Drake
28 June 2022
Youghal Track Supporters Club Lotto has been running for over 12 years. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all who have supported us during this time.
BRILLIANT JACK HAS RUN HIS FINAL RACE
Ian Fortune
28 June 2022
One of the fastest greyhounds in the land over the past eighteen months, Jackslittlething has sadly run his last race after Brendan O’Neill confirmed at the weekend that he had damaged a stopper bone.
ROANNA RUNS RIOT AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
28 June 2022
Roanna Sheiler is clearly a name to remember. Adrian Maher and Robbie O’Neill’s posted a quick 28.85 in the opening round of the John Doyle Memorial Unraced last week but went even faster on Monday, posting a sizzling 28.74 to set a strong standard.
TALKING CORN CUCHULAINN 2022 EPISODE 1: MONDAY 27TH JUNE
GRI
27 June 2022
After a big weekend on the racing front, the Talking Dogs crew have lots to talk about!
OUR PEOPLE, THE GENERATIONS - MEET THE SCANLONS, COUNTY LIMERICK
GRI
27 June 2022
Meet the Scanlon family from County Limerick - Donie, Kathy, Siobhan, Catriona & Kacie and greyhounds Bingo and Rolly.
CELEBRATING 90 YEARS - LISTEN IN TO GALWAY BAY FM THIS MONDAY
GRI
27 June 2022
To mark 90 years of greyhound racing in Galway, some special memories will be airing on Galway Bay FM, starting tonight.
Magico Feeling Great
Ian Fortune
27 June 2022
Graham Holland was still in buoyant form following the wonderful success of Romeo Magico in the Star Sports & TRC English Derby at Towcester on Saturday night when we caught up with him this morning.
MAGIC ROMEO DELIVERS IN ENGLISH DERBY
Ian Fortune
26 June 2022
Romeo Magico produced a truly stunning display at a packed Towcester on Saturday evening to claim his place in history as the sixteenth Irish trained winner of the English Derby.
DOWLING WITH A HAT TRICK
Barry Caul
26 June 2022
It was a typically brilliant card at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as both the opening round of the Corn Cuchulainn and the second round of the Shelbourne Champion 500 provided some exceptional racing with the headlines going to Liam Dowling as he posted a tremendous treble with Ballymac Leon, Ballymac Ben and Ballymac Belvult all scoring.
BALLYMAC JOEY LAYS DOWN A SERIOUS MARKER IN THE DENIS LINEHAN SOLICITORS UNRACED
Barry Drake
26 June 2022
The semi-finals of the Denis Linehan Solicitors unraced stake took centre stage at Curraheen Park on Saturday night and both winners delivered stunning performances.
GIZMO SPARKLES IN TREATY CUP DECIDER AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
26 June 2022
There was another top-class card on display last night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium as the Martin Ryan Transport Treaty Cup 350 came to a conclusion and it was Gizmo Cash who landed the €3,000 first prize as he produced another flawless performance.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 25/06/2022
GRI
26 June 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 25/06/2022:
CAPITAN COMPLETES HIS UNBEATEN MARCH AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
25 June 2022
Capitan Garfio came into the final of the Mary Ramsbottom Memorial ON2 boasting a record of three wins from three outings and he duly made it four on Friday, producing a career best effort as he justified his billing as the even money favourite.
GOT IT REALLY DOES HAVE IT
Ian Fortune
25 June 2022
Droopys Got It was the undoubted star of proceedings at Shelbourne Park on Friday night as he posted a sizzling 28.16 on his way to a facile victory in the final of the grireland.ie A3 525.
BEEBEE STARS IN GALWAYS COLIN BARRY MEMORIAL
Peter Farrell
25 June 2022
The final of the Colin Barry Memorial Novice sprint was the headline act at Galway Greyhound Stadium last night and there was an upset on the cards as Beebees Star made every yard to score.
A ROMEO THREE-TIMER IN CLONMEL UNRACED
Peter Farrell
25 June 2022
As Romeo Magico bids to land the Star Sports/TRS English Greyhound Derby later tonight at Towcester, David Firmager sent out his next crop of trackers at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium last night and they landed three of the opening four heats of the Killee Town Unraced 525.
RIP BILLY O'SULLIVAN
25 June 2022
It is with great sadness that we must report the death of Billy O’Sullivan, Firmount Cross, Donoughmore, Co Cork.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 24/06/2022
GRI
24 June 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 24/06/2022:
MOFO LEFT HER MARK ON NYC
Ian Fortune
24 June 2022
Raha Mofo was a brilliant winner of the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks at Shelboune Park on Saturday night and those on track, including winning owner Marissa Molloy cheered her home with all their might, it was her uncle Stephen that probably got the award for the best celebration.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 23/06/2022
GRI
23 June 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 23/06/2022:
OUR PEOPLE, THE GENERATIONS - MEET THE BYRNES, COUNTY DUBLIN
21 June 2022
Meet the Byrnes family from Co. Dublin. From Imelda down through the generations to the her young great-grandchildren, 4 generations of the family share a love of greyhounds.
TONY DONNELLY
21 June 2022
It’s with a heavy heart we must report the passing of Tony Donnelly, a great friend to all at Shelbourne Park.
A ROANNA DOUBLE THE HIGHLIGHT OF DOYLE MEMORIAL AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
21 June 2022
Robbie O’Neill and Adrian Maher posted a superb double in the opening round of the John Doyle Memorial ON2 525 at Enniscorthy on Monday night with their Roanna Sheiler actually setting the standard as he came home a mile clear in a rapid 28.85.
MARISSA STILL ON A HIGH AFTER MOFO’S SUCCESS
Ian Fortune
21 June 2022
Marissa Molloy was still in disbelief when we caught up with her yesterday after the success of her star Raha Mofo in the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks.
TALKING OAKS 2022 EPISODE 5: MONDAY 20TH JUNE
GRI
20 June 2022
Putting a full stop to the 2022 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks, it's time for the Talking Dogs team to look back on a thrilling Oaks Final.
VIDEO: 2022 SPORTING PRESS ONLINE EDITION IRISH OAKS FINAL
GRI
20 June 2022
Join Barry Caul at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium now to look back on a memorable Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks and Raha Mofo's thrilling performance to secure her place in the history books.
KILCOLGAN COMET SETS THE STANDARD IN ROUND ONE OF THE DENIS LINEHAN SOLICITORS UNRACED
Barry Drake
20 June 2022
KILCOLGAN COMET (Pat C Sabbath-Razldazl Valerie) set the standard in the opening round of the Denis Linehan Solicitors Unraced Stake at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
YOUGHAL SALES SATURDAY JULY 16TH
Barry Drake
20 June 2022
Racing Manager at Youghal track John McGrath informs us that there is great interest for the upcoming sale at the seaside venue.
OUR PEOPLE, THE GENERATIONS - MEET THE DEMPSEYS
GRI
19 June 2022
Meet the Dempsey family from Co. Wexford - featuring Gary, Michael, Lorraine, Jamie & Johnny and greyhounds Sid & Frankie.
MOFO EARNS HER PLACE IN HISTORY WITH STUNNING OAKS VICTORY
Ian Fortune
19 June 2022
The 2022 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks never failed to excite, amaze and throw up a story or two.
A DREAM NIGHT FOR IRELAND AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
19 June 2022
We may have thought it was possible but we didn’t dare to suggest that all four Irish trained greyhounds would progress from the semi finals of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby at Towcester on Saturday night.
GIZMO SPARKLES IN MARTIN RYAN TRANSPORT TREATY CUP SEMIS
Peter Farrell
19 June 2022
The semi finals of the Martin Ryan Transport Treaty Cup Open 350 featured on a twelve race card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night and it was Gizmo Cash who got back on track in emphatic style for Jamie McGee.
TOP CLASS ACTION AT GALWAY AS BENJI & GLOIRE IMPRESS MOST
Peter Farrell
19 June 2022
There were some fine performances at Galway Greyhound Stadium last night and the pick of those came from Magical Benji and Brioscai Gloire as both greyhounds produced brilliant performances to win their respective contests.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 18/06/2022
GRI
18 June 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 18/06/2022:
BEST FASTEST IN KILKENNY UNRACED
Ian Fortune
18 June 2022
Bull Run Best may have gone to traps a 14-1 chance in her semi final of the Mary Ramsbottom Memorial Unraced at Kilkenny on Friday night but Jim Quinlan’s daughter of Ballymac Best and Calzaghe Jan managed to set the standard, avoiding traffic on her inner at the bend to sweep to the front on the corner.
ALL ABOUT BOCKOS BUDSIT IN THE RACE OF CHAMPIONS FINAL
Barry Drake
18 June 2022
It was all about BOCKOS BUDSIT (Laughil Blake-Matts Monica) in the final of the €15,000 to the Callaway Rambler @ Stud Race Of Champions in Tralee on Friday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 17/06/2022
GRI
17 June 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 17/06/2022:
OUR PEOPLE, THE GENERATIONS - MEET THE FITZGERALDS, COUNTY CLARE
GRI
17 June 2022
Meet the Fitzgeralds, County Clare Tom, Rose and sons Mark & Shane with their retired racers Holly & Ollie - Proud Clare People!
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 16/06/2022
GRI
17 June 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 16/06/2022:
SPORTING PRESS ONLINE EDITION IRISH OAKS FINAL RACE CARD PROGRAMME
GRI
16 June 2022
Get prepared for the final with your free virtual race programme before heading to Shelbourne Park or your local greyhound stadium to watch the final.
MICHAEL CAHILL RIP
GRI
15 June 2022
It’s with incredible sadness we must report the passing of Michael Cahill whose death occurred on 15th June.
DARAGH AND FRIENDS PUTTING THE MILES IN
Ian Fortune
15 June 2022
Darragh Morrissey was in touch to inform us of the wonderful fundraising effort he and his friends are making for a very worthwhile cause.
MANUONE WORTH TAKING A CHANCE ON
Peter Farrell
14 June 2022
Manuone may not be a name familiar to everyone within the greyhound fraternity, however, this very talented greyhound has produced some incredible performances in what has been a short racing career.
GOOD NEWS ON FOSTER MOTHER FRONT
Ian Fortune
14 June 2022
We issued an appeal last night for a foster mother in Portlaw, Waterford.
FOUR-TIMER FOR KEHOE AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
14 June 2022
There were just the eight races down for decision at Clonmel greyhound stadium on Sunday night but it was lit up by a wonderful four-timer for Derek Kehoe as his ‘Slaneyside’ greyhounds stole the show.
TALKING OAKS 2022 EPISODE 4: MONDAY 13TH JUNE
GRI
13 June 2022
The final 6 have been decided! Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and the Sporting Press' Jason Craddock now as they delve into the Semi-Final action and preview the Final of the 2022 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks and more.
SUCCESFUL SALE AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
13 June 2022
Curraheen Park played host to a very successful sale on Saturday morning.
ACCESSING YOUR BARKING BUZZ ONLINE ACCOUNT
GRI
13 June 2022
Some customers are currently having difficulty accessing their accounts. To access your account Greyhound Racing Ireland reminds all customers that they must verify their personal details.
FRANCIE MORGAN
13 June 2022
It’s with sadness we must report the passing of a great doggy man, Francie Morgan from Dungannon, whose death occurred on Friday, June 10th.
GOT THE NAME CLAIMS ULSTER OAKS
Ian Fortune
13 June 2022
Got The Name displayed fine early speed and determination to capture the Mabel Blair Memorial & DTSC Ulster Oaks Oaks at Drumbo Park on Saturday night.
VIDEO: 2022 SPORTING PRESS ONLINE EDITION IRISH OAKS SEMI-FINALS
GRI
12 June 2022
The 2022 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks finalists have been decided after two tremendous Semi-Finals in Shelbourne Park.
BALLYMAC ANTON @ STUD QUAD DISTANCE 2022
Barry Drake
12 June 2022
The Kingdom Greyhound Stadium is proud to announce that once again the Ballymac Anton @ Stud Quad Distance Stake will take place again this year.
BALLYBOUGH THE CHAMP IN THE DEADLY KENNELS OPEN 750 AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
12 June 2022
BALLYBOUGH CHAMP (6-4) ran out a most deserving winner of the €4,500 Deadly Kennels Open 750 final at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
HAZARD SCORES IN GREYHOUND & PETWORLD GOLDEN MUZZLE DECIDER
Peter Farrell
12 June 2022
In what was another stacked card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium last night, the final of the Greyhound & Petworld Golden Muzzle 550 was the feature event and it was Hazelhill Hazard who picked the perfect night to double his career tally and land the €3,000 first prize on offer.
GER GAR QUICKEST IN TRI-DISTANCE OPENER AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
12 June 2022
There were no shortage of fine displays at Galway Greyhound Stadium last night and the highlight on the card was the opening round heats of the WGOBA Members Tri-Distance A3/A4.
MOFO AND NEXTONE PRODUCE THE GOODS IN OAKS
Ian Fortune
12 June 2022
An incredible night at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night was headlined by the brilliant performances of Raha Mofo and Droopys Nextone as they claimed their place in the final of the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks on the back of a wonderful success.
JET TAKES OFF AS IRISH HAVE MIXED FORTUNES
Ian Fortune
12 June 2022
Team Ireland encountered mixed fortunes at Towcester on Saturday night as the quarter finals of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby threw up some unbelievable performances, some real shocks and an incredible track record breaking display.
IRELAND’S DERBY CHALLENGE – QUARTER-FINAL BREAKDOWN
Ian Fortune
12 June 2022
In normal circumstances, Ireland providing three of the four quarter final winners would be seen as a reason to be joyous but we also lost a number of high-profile challengers.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 11/06/2022
GRI
11 June 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 11/06/2022:
ZOOM GOES ZOOM
Ian Fortune
11 June 2022
There was some noteworthy racing at Shelbourne Park on Friday night and the headlines went to Zoom as he emerged a tremendous winner of the feature race, the final of the Retired Greyhound Trust A1 525.
THREESIXFIVE SETS PACE IN KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
11 June 2022
Threesixfive set the pace in the second round of the Mary Ramsbottom Memorial ON2 525 at Kilkenny on Friday evening.
OPEN FASTEST IN LADIES STAKES AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
11 June 2022
Brendan Matthews’ Wide Open was Ireland’s sole winner at Towcester on Friday evening as she ran on strongly to claim an unlikely success in the penultimate heat of the Madri Excepcional Ladies Stakes.
RIVERSIDE GOES BEST IN CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
11 June 2022
There were just the nine races down for decision at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium last night and the highlight on the card was a double for Graham Holland as both Riverside Best and Drumcrow Winx landed their contests in good style
SUPERSTAR SUSIE BACK TO TOP FORM IN THE KINGDOM
Barry Drake
11 June 2022
It was great to see Susie Sapphire return to winning ways in the opening semi-final of the Callaway Rambler @ Stud Race Of Champions in Tralee last night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 10/06/2022
GRI
10 June 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 10/06/2022:
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 9/06/2022
GRI
10 June 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 9/06/2022:
TALKING OAKS 2022 EPISODE 3: MONDAY 6TH JUNE
GRI
6 June 2022
Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons are joined by Frank Kiernan of the Sporting Press as they get Talking Dogs! Of course their focus is on the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks but they also chat about the other big news of the moment including the English Derby & Produce Stakes Final
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE IRISH RED CROSS
GRI
6 June 2022
Earlier this year Greyhound Racing Ireland pledged to donating €1.00 from all activities over a 7-day period at Greyhound Racing stadia nationwide to the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Appeal.
GASTON PECAS TIMES IT RIGHT TO LAND 2022 LARRY O’ROURKE NATIONAL PRODUCE STAKES
Peter Farrell
6 June 2022
There was €17,000 up for grabs as the final of the Larry O’Rourke National Produce Stakes took centre stage at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium last night and despite Swords Rex coming into the decider as a 1/3 shot to land glory, it was Gaston Pecas who capped off a brilliant weekend for trainer Pat Buckley.
PENNY GOES FASTEST IN ULSTER OAKS
Ian Fortune
6 June 2022
Timmys Penny set the standard in the semi finals of the Mabel Blair Memorial & DTSC Ulster Oaks on Saturday night at Drumbo Park.
NEXTONE SETS A STRONG STANDARD IN OAKS
Ian Fortune
5 June 2022
Droopys Nextone became the latest brilliant lady to take the headlines in the Sporting Press Online Irish Oaks as she recorded a rapid 28.07 to set the standard in Saturday’s quarter-finals at Shelbourne Park.
FOUR IRISH WIN AS TEN PROGRESS AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
5 June 2022
It was another great weekend for the Irish in the Star Sports/ TC English Derby as half of the eight third round heat winners were trained on these shores, while a further six progressed, leaving ten of the twenty-four remaining greyhounds representing Ireland.
ENGLISH DERBY – QUARTER FINAL DRAW
Ian Fortune
5 June 2022
There are plenty of mouthwatering clashes in the quarter final draw for the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby and things have worked out okay for the ten remaining Irish challengers.
IRELAND’S DERBY CHALLENGE – THIRD ROUND BREAKDOWN
Ian Fortune
5 June 2022
The Irish had reason to smile after Saturday’s third round of the Star Sports & TRC Derby with four heat wins and ten qualifiers to speak of.
GANJA GUNS DOWN RIVALS IN GOLDEN MUZZLE SEMIS AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
5 June 2022
The semi finals of the Greyhound & Petworld Golden Muzzle 550 highlighted last night’s twelve race card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and Whats Up Jack continued his assault on the competition as he made it three wins on the spin for the O-L Syndicate.
MAGICAL POPPY ON TOP FORM IN DEADLY KENNELS OPEN 750 AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
5 June 2022
MAGICAL POPPY laid down a serious marker in the first semi-final of the €4,500 to the winner Deadly Kennels Open 750 at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
MCKENNA DOUBLE THE HIGHLIGHT AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
5 June 2022
Galway hosted a nine race card last night and there were a number of fine performances with Ballygraigue Jim the standout winner over the 550-yard trip.
BOGGER DOUBLE IN QUALITY NIGHT AT THURLES
Peter Farrell
5 June 2022
There were just eight races down for decision last night at Thurles Greyhound Stadium but this didn’t take away from the quality with some brilliant performances throughout the card.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, SATURDAY 4/06/2022
GRI
4 June 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Saturday 4/06/2022:
DUN LOICH FASTEST AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
4 June 2022
It was fitting that Dun Loich should post the fastest time in the opening round of the Mary Ramsbottom Memorial ON2 Unraced.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 3/06/2022
GRI
3 June 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 3/06/2022:
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, THURSDAY 2/06/2022
GRI
2 June 2022
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Thursday 2/06/2022:
PHANTOM EQUALS FIFTEEN YEAR TRACK RECORD AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
2 June 2022
Action at Shelbourne, Clonmel and Towcester may well have set pulses racing last weekend but there was a performance of particular note in Galway on Saturday night as Hanover Phantom produced a stunning effort to equal the track record for the 550-yard trip.
KARL CULLEN
2 June 2022
It’s with incredible sadness we must report the passing of Karl Cullen in very tragic circumstances.
LIMERICK WELCOME NEW TREATY CUP SPONSOR
Peter Farrell
2 June 2022
The 2022 Treaty Cup is just around the corner at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and the track is keen to welcome a new sponsor for this year’s sprinting renewal which carries a winner’s purse of €3,000.
MAGIC MOFO HAS A SPECIAL STORY
Ian Fortune
1 June 2022
Raha Mofo has virtually come out of nowhere to be amongst the leading fancies in the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks.
BRIGHT DISPLAYS AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
31 May 2022
Antigua Grumpy and Rays Boy both impressed at Enniscorthy on Monday evening as they emerged triumphant in their respective semi-finals of the Kanasef Unraced ON2/ ON3 525.
ACE IMPRESSES ON DEBUT AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
20 May 2022
Last night saw Galway host Saturday night’s rearranged race meeting and it was Jumeirah Ace who stole the show with a brilliant debut over the sprint distance.