RCÉ ISSUES UPDATED GUIDANCE AMID ONGOING WARM WEATHER - UPDATE FROM SUNDAY 12TH JULY

GRI

Following a meeting earlier today and a review of weather forecasts issued by Met Eireann (along with the expansion and extension of the Status Yellow Warning Areas), Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) has issued an update regarding racing and trial arrangements as warm weather conditions continue. 

All decisions are taken with the welfare and care of racing greyhounds into consideration. 

RCÉ has confirmed the following amendments to weekend racing schedules:

Sunday 12th July 2026

Due to the updated status yellow warning issued by Met Eireann today that takes effect from 1pm Sunday to 7am Tuesday, all track related activity at the following tracks will be suspended for the duration of the yellow weather warning.

CORK

YOUGHAL 

TRALEE

LIMERICK

CLONMEL

THURLES

GALWAY

KILKENNY

On this basis there will be no Racing at 

CLONMEL SUNDAY 12TH JULY

YOUGHAL MONDAY 13TH JULY

Additionally, the Official (recorded) trials scheduled for Tralee on Monday 13th July are cancelled.

Owners and trainers are also advised to contact their racing office (outside of those listed above) regarding local arrangements for unofficial (private) trials.  

In line with RCÉ warm weather protocols, water baths and addtional water troughs will be available at all locations, and greyhound owners and trainers are asked to refer to the guidance document “Caring for Greyhounds in Warm Weather” to ensure the continued welfare of their animals, a copy of which can be found here.

RCÉ will continue to monitor conditions and provide further updates as appropriate throughout the week.

For any queries on restaurant and group reservations, customers are advised to contact the GRI Reservations Office on 061 448080.