RCÉ ISSUES UPDATED GUIDANCE AMID ONGOING WARM WEATHER - UPDATE WEDNESDAY 8TH JULY 2026

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Following a meeting earlier today, 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.

Following its review of weather forecasts issued by Met Eireann, and in conjunction with local racing officials, RCÉ has confirmed the following amendments to the current racing schedule:

Thursday 9th July 2026
Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium, Waterford - racing is cancelled.

Limerick Greyhound Stadium - has been passed for racing as normal. Owners/Trainers please note that greyhounds will be shaded until race times, with no parades and straight to traps.

Mullingar Greyhound Stadium - currently passed for racing and will continued to be monitored locally.

Enniscorthy Greyhound Stadium - currently passed for racing at the later start time of 9.00pm.

Friday 10th July
Mullingar Greyhound Stadium - will now commence racing at the earlier time of 10.11am

In addition, owners and trainers are being advised to contact their local racing venues directly regarding local arrangements for unofficial (private) trials. Given the regional variation in temperatures and weather conditions across the country, individual tracks may implement amendments to existing schedules in line with local forecasted conditions subject to working within the overall guidance, direction and approval by the Director of Regulation. Any regional variation locally would continue to require such approval.

In line with RCÉ warm weather protocols, water baths 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.