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Talking Dogs
SIR RODGER GETS THE NOD IN TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION DERBY FINAL
Peter Farrell
6 July 2024
There are no fewer than six finals on offer tonight at Limerick Greyhound Stadium, however, the undoubted feature is the final of the €20,000 to the winner TIME Greyhound Nutrition Confined A4 Derby.
BALLINAKILL ALF CAN ADD TREATY CUP TO GROWING CV
Peter Farrell
6 July 2024
Although the TIME Greyhound Nutrition Confined Derby serves as the feature at Limerick tonight, there is some terrific two-bend action also on offer in the form of the prestigious Treaty Cup Open 350 final.
TOP-CLASS CENTENARY AGRI TIPPERARY CUP DECIDER IN STORE
Peter Farrell
6 July 2024
After three weeks of incredible action at Thurles Greyhound Stadium, the final of the 2024 Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup goes down for decision later tonight and it promises to be a thrilling contest where strong claims can be made for each finalist.
CHAMPION DECIDER THE FEATURE
Ian Fortune
6 July 2024
The roll of honour for the Boylesports Champion Stakes features some of the greatest greyhounds to ever grace the tracks of Ireland. This year’s renewal is typically competitive and six of the best in training will battle it out for the €20,000 winner’s purse at Shelbourne Park this evening.
SUPERSTARS ON SHOW AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
6 July 2024
Curraheen Park plays host to a wonderful 12-race tonight featuring finals of the €10,000 to the winner Denis Linehan Solicitors Unraced Stake, the €5,000 to the winner David Fitzgibbon Memorial Juvenile Stake, and the semi-finals of the €5,000 to the winner Shelly Fennelly Memorial Open Bitch Stake.
VALUABLE JIMMY FLAHERTY MEMORIAL GETS UNDERWAY AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
6 July 2024
It’s been fairly quiet at Galway Greyhound Stadium in recent weeks; however, things are set to heat up at the Connacht venue later tonight as the opening round heats of the Jimmy Flaherty Memorial A1/A2 525 get underway, which is very kindly sponsored by the Flaherty Family.
MIA LEADS HOME A MERRIMAN ONE-TWO
Ian Fortune
6 July 2024
Gerry and Dolores Merriman landed a big prize at Shelbourne Park on Friday night with Highview Mia coming home in front in the €5,000 to the winner This Runs Deep A2 525. As an added bonus, the duo completed a one-two with Highview Scan finishing well to take second.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS, FRIDAY 5/7/2024
GRI
5 July 2024
Shelbourne Park Trial Results, Friday 5/7/2024:
BOYLESPORTS CHAMPION STAKES FINAL RACE PROGRAMME
GRI
5 July 2024
The 2024 BoyleSports Champion Stakes Final takes place this Saturday night at Shelbourne Park and before you join us why not brush up on all the racing form with your free Virtual Race Programme.
GEORGE MCDONAGH SPEAKS TO DYLAN BRENNAN
GRI
5 July 2024
July has arrived & it's time to start looking forward to Race Week, a special time in Galway...
SUNNYBANK MIA RUNNING FOR UNICEF IN TIME CONFINED DERBY
Peter Farrell
5 July 2024
This Saturday will see some superb action on offer at Limerick Greyhound Stadium as the final of the €20,000 to the winner TIME Greyhound Nutrition Confined A4 Derby features on what is a stacked twelve race card.
DUNDALK STADIUM GEARS UP FOR THE BIGGEST DAY OF THE YEAR: LADIES DAY WITH HORSES, HOUNDS, AND HIGH FASHION!
GRI
4 July 2024
Dundalk Stadium, Co Louth's Premier Racing Venue, is gearing up for its biggest day of the year – Ladies Day – happening on Friday, July 12th.
NO TRIALS IN CURRAHEEN PARK THURSDAY
GRI
4 July 2024
Please note there will be no trials in Curraheen Park Thursday 11th July. Alternative trials can be booked online at https://www.grireland.ie/account/login/ or by phoning the racing office on 061-448091
BUSY TIMES IN DUNDALK AS RUNNERS SOUGHT FOR INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
Ian Fortune
4 July 2024
Dundalk is gearing up for their busiest period of the year, starting with International night on July 12th.
CONNECT 6 AND TOTE GUARANTEES
Ian Fortune
4 July 2024
This Saturday’s Connect 6 Jackpot will carry a boosted guaranteed pool of €6,000.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 171: TIME FINAL PREVIEW
GRI
4 July 2024
Barry chats to Willie Rigney, sponsor of the Time Greyhound Nutrition Confined Derby as they look forward to the Final taking place this Saturday at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
LEGER TRIAL INFORMATION
4 July 2024
Owners and trainers should take note of the following official and unofficial trial sessions for the upcoming Willwego.com Irish St. Leger at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
VINCENT MORRIS RIP
3 July 2024
While we knew for some time that he was unwell it still came as a shock when news filtered through last Monday (July 1st) that well known owner/breeder Vincent Morris from Rosslare Harbour was no longer with us.
GEORGE MCDONAGH SPEAKS TO WGOBA’S HUGHIE KELEGHAN
GRI
3 July 2024
July has arrived and it's time to start looking forward to Race Week, a special time in Galway. George McDonagh sat down to chat Hughie Keleghan, Chairman of the WGOBA as we look ahead to some fantastic nights ahead in Galway Greyhound Stadium. Watch this space for more details on Race Week coming very soon!
TIME DUNDALK INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES INVITED
Ian Fortune
3 July 2024
With the conclusion of the Boylesports Champion Stakes this Saturday, focus of attention will switch to the Time Dundalk International, sponsored by Time Greyhound Nutrition.
GUESS THE TIME - WIN €500 OF TIME GREYHOUND FOOD
GRI
2 July 2024
To celebrate their sponsorship of the 2024 TIME Confined Derby in Limerick, TIME Greyhound Nutrition are running a competition. All details are listed in the image below!
BONNIE AMY A NAME TO REMEMBER
Ian Fortune
2 July 2024
Bonnie Amy went fast at Enniscorthy on Monday evening to confirm her superb opening round display was no fluke in the June open Unraced Stake.
DAZZLER FAVOURITE FOR CHAMPION
Ian Fortune
2 July 2024
Just days after claiming his first success around Shelbourne Park, Kirby Memorial Champion Knockeen Dazzler has been introduced by sponsors Boylesports as favourite to land the Champion Stakes on Saturday night.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 1ST JULY
GRI
1 July 2024
Plenty to talk about after the weekend just gone so join Ian, Tommy and Sarah now....plus a very special guest, one very happy Kerry man.
WATCH: CORN CUCHULAINN FINAL & BOYLESPORTS CHAMPION STAKES SEMI-FINALS
GRI
1 July 2024
Tuono Charlie landed the 2024 Corn Cuchulainn title on Saturday in Shelbourne Park, an incredible 11th win from 11 starts over six bends. Join us now to look back on his win and reaction from a delighted David Perkins who had travelled from the UK for the Final.
Tuono Charlie Crowned Corn Cuchulainn 750 Champion At Shelbourne Park
Sarah Kinsella
1 July 2024
The Sharon Hunt trained Tuono Charlie was crowned the €10,500 IRGT Corn Cuchulainn 750 champion at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
CURRAHEEN PARK SALES REVIEW FROM SATURDAY
Barry Drake
1 July 2024
Curraheen Park Sales Review From Saturday 29/06/2024:
ATLANTA WITH STORMING LATE RUN TO LAND DUNDALK’S O’CARROLL MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
1 July 2024
Monleek Atlanta produced a truly superb run to land the valuable Paddy & Eamon Carroll Memorial at Dundalk on Saturday night.
STUNNING TRIAL FROM UNRACED YORKIE
Ian Fortune
1 July 2024
There weren’t too many standing on the steps of Shelbourne Park on Friday evening ahead of racing but those that were would have seen an exceptional trial by a young greyhound with obvious talent.
MAISIE SIMPSON BENEFIT NIGHT AT LIFFORD
Peter Farrell
1 July 2024
This Sunday, July 7th, will see Lifford Greyhound Stadium host a Gala meeting in aid of fourteen-year-old Maisie Simpson.
DE LAHDEDAH A SENSATIONAL WINNER OF THE ENGLISH DERBY
Ian Fortune
30 June 2024
Liam Dowling and the De Lahdedah were the toast of Towcester on Saturday night with the latter running out a brilliant winner of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby for Ireland in a track record equaling time.
CHARLIE A CLASSIC WINNER AFTER CORN CUCHULAINN
Ian Fortune
30 June 2024
Sharon Hunt and Paul Dyer tasted classic glory at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night with Tuono Charlie confirming his standing as the best stayer in the land with a brilliant victory in the Corn Cuchulainn.
A BUCKLEY TAKE-OVER IN TIPPERARY CUP SEMIS
Peter Farrell
30 June 2024
On what was an extremely busy night up and down the Country, the semi finals of the Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup also featured at Thurles Greyhound Stadium and it proved a Pat Buckley take-over on the night as he accounted for both semi final winners in the shape of Bobsleigh Syd and Singalong Dolly.
YOTOTA LAD LEADS THE WAY INTO €20,000 TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION DERBY DECIDER
Peter Farrell
30 June 2024
There was a stacked card on offer at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night as both the semi finals of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition A4 Confined Derby and the Treaty Cup Open 350 went down for decision.
PLENTY OF TOP CLASS PERFORMANCES AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
30 June 2024
Saturday night's racing at Curraheen Park produced plenty of top-class performances as a huge crowd came out to support Fr O'Neill's GAA Club who held a very successful fundraiser.
SCAN SETS STANDARD IN SHELBOURNE FEATURE
Ian Fortune
29 June 2024
With Taylor Swift acting as the soundtrack, there were some superb performances at Shelbourne Park on Friday evening.
ALL ABOUT ALF IN TREATY CUP SEMIS
Peter Farrell
29 June 2024
Aside from the TIME action on offer at Limerick, the semi finals of the Treaty Cup Open 350 are also on offer and if last week's performances are anything to go on, patrons will be treated to some special two-bend action.
BE PART OF AN EXCITING MUSEUM PROJECT IN SHELBOURNE PARK THIS JULY
GRI
28 June 2024
The story of Shelbourne Park began in 1927, and continues with you; the people who race here, work here, celebrate & enjoy a night out here. In nearly a century of racing, millions of faces have passed through the doors of Shelbourne Park, but you could be one of just hundreds who are immortalised in its story forever.
NATIONWIDE MINUTES SILENCE FOR MÍCHEÁL Ó MUIRCHEARTAIGH
Ian Fortune
28 June 2024
Over the past days there have been so many tributes to the great MÍcheál Ó Muircheartaigh. This weekend it is the turn of the greyhound racing community.
MAJOR TARGET FOR STAYERS ADDED TO CALENDAR
Ian Fortune
28 June 2024
With the Corn Cuchulainn set to conclude at Shelbourne Park tomorrow evening, the stayers would often have limited options through the remainder of the year but that is about to change with a new major staying event added to the calendar.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 170: ENGLISH DERBY & CENTENARY AGRI TIPPERARY CUP PREVIEW
GRI
27 June 2024
Not one, not two, but three fantastic guests join Barry this week so make yourself comfortable for some great greyhound chat!
ENNISCORTHY CONTINUES TO LEAVE IT’S MARK ON ENGLISH DERBY
Ian Fortune
27 June 2024
Not for the first time in recent years, there is real Enniscorthy interest in the final of the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby. The classic decider will take place at Towcester on Saturday evening and those with an allegiance to Enniscorthy will have plenty to crow about.
IRISH FOCUS AVAILABLE THIS EVENING AFTER DELAY
Ian Fortune
27 June 2024
The gremlins were at play yesterday afternoon meaning the Irish Focus didn’t appear on sisracing.tv as scheduled yesterday evening.
MÍCHEÁL Ó MUIRCHEARTAIGH
Ian Fortune
26 June 2024
Mícheal Ó Muircheartaigh was more than just a voice, he was a presence, a part of the fabric of our lives as Irish people and, with his passing on Monday afternoon, we have all lost a great friend.
REX OFF TO STUD BUT MAY RACE AGAIN
Ian Fortune
26 June 2024
There has been no more consistently brilliant tracker in training over the past two and a half years than Swords Rex.
TONY MCNAMEE
26 June 2024
Greyhound sport lost a great friend with the sad passing of Tony McNamee earlier in the week.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 24TH JUNE
GRI
25 June 2024
Join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and Sarah Kinsella as they discuss all the big greyhound racing news this week.
RCÉ PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MÍCHEÁL Ó MUIRCHEARTAIGH
GRI
25 June 2024
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) has paid tribute to Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh who has died at the age of 93.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND LAUNCHES NEW SALES SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
GRI
25 June 2024
Rásaíocht Con Éireann/Greyhound Racing Ireland (RCÉ/GRI) has this week launched 3 new social media channels dedicated to the promotion of Greyhound Sales across Ireland. The launch of these channels forms part of a wider plan to further engage those looking to purchase a greyhound and to generate interest and conversation around sales events.
KILKENNY NEWS
Ian Fortune
25 June 2024
Kilkenny track continues to gear up for the €20,000 Track Bookmakers & KGOBA Festival of Racing which is scheduled for Sunday, July 14th.
JUNE UNRACED DELIGHTS AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
25 June 2024
It goes without saying that the many unraced competitions at Enniscorthy are worth following with so many stars emerging from the sunny south east. That will clearly be the case in the June Unraced, which got underway on Monday evening.
AVISO A LOS COMPRADORES DE GALGOS EN SUBASTAS DE VENTA AUTORIZADAS
GRI
24 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland [Carreras de galgos en Irlanda] desea informar de que, a partir del 1 de mayo de 2024 inclusive, será una condición de venta que todos los compradores de galgos en subastas autorizadas deban proporcionar su número de registro de propietario del Irish Coursing Club (ICC) al canódromo de galgos antes de pujar por cualquier galgo en la subasta. Este número será registrado por el canódromo con fines de trazabilidad.
GRI NOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF GREYHOUNDS AT LICENSED SALES AUCTIONS
GRI
24 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland wishes to advise, that from and including May 1st 2024, it will be a condition of sale, that all purchasers of greyhounds at licensed auctions, must be able to furnish their Irish Coursing Club (ICC) Owner Registration Number to the greyhound stadium in advance of bidding on any greyhound at the auction. This number will be recorded by the stadium for traceability purposes.
UNANIMOUSPANTHER CROWNED KASKO PRODUCE STAKES CHAMPION
Peter Farrell
24 June 2024
Kindly sponsored by Kasko Feeds, the final of the €20,000 to the winner Kasko National Produce Stakes concluded at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Sunday night and it was Unanimouspanther that handed Pat Buckley a second Produce Stakes success in the past three years.
LAHDEDAH SHINES AS IRISH TRIO PROGRESS AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
23 June 2024
The Irish will be responsible for half of the final line-up in the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby after another bold showing on Saturday night at Towcester.
CHARLIE AND COMRADE SHINE IN CORN CUCHULAINN
Ian Fortune
23 June 2024
Tuono Charlie and Droopys Comrade secured their place in the final of the Corn Cuchulainn at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, coming home clear in their respective semi-finals. Of course, it came as no surprise with both sent off a warm favourite for their respective heats.
MORE IMPRESSIVE DISPLAYS IN CARROLL MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
23 June 2024
Monleek Atlanta and Armagh Daithi continued their superb run of form in the Paddy and Eamon Carroll Memorial A3 at Dundalk.
SUPERSTAR GREYHOUDS DELIVER AT CURRAHEEN PARK
Barry Drake
23 June 2024
Saturday night's racing at Curraheen Park was as good as it gets, we expected fireworks and that's what we got. Two sub-28-second winning performances in the opening round of the David Fitzgibbon Memorial, along with a couple of fine displays in the Denis Linehan Solicitors Open Unraced Stake.
SIR RODGER MAINTAINS UNBEATEN STATUS IN TIME DERBY ACTION
Peter Farrell
23 June 2024
The third round heats of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition Confined A4 Derby featured on Saturday night’s card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and with the 28.90 rule now not in effect, there were several top-class displays on offer.
BALLINAKILL ALF SMASHES THE CLOCK AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
23 June 2024
Aside from the TIME Nutrition Derby action, the opening round heats of the Treaty Cup Open 350 also featured on the Limerick card and Ballnakill Alf put down a serious marker as he set new figures for the sprint trip at the Munster venue.
SYD IMPRESSES IN TIPPERARY CUP SECOND ROUND ACTION
Peter Farrell
22 June 2024
The second round heats of the Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup served as the highlight on Friday night at Thurles Greyhound Stadium and it was Tribal Syd that went quickest on a night where three of the four favourites were turned over.
DIEGO GOES FAST TO LAND RAMSBOTTOM MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
22 June 2024
Hello Diego produced a massive run to emerge a comfortable winner of the Billy & Mary Ramsbottom Memorial at Kilkenny on Friday night. Sent off the 5-4 favourite after some encouraging efforts in the early rounds, he was headed into the turn by Sober Secret but soon got racing.
FAITH FASTEST IN VALUABLE THIS RUNS DEEP A2
Ian Fortune
22 June 2024
Ventry Faith backed up his superb opening round effort to clock a fastest of the round 28.60 in the second round of the valuable This Runs Deep A2 525 at Shelbourne Park on Friday night.
ADDITIONAL PRIZE MONEY GOES DOWN WELL AT CURRAHEEN PARK ON FRIDAY
Barry Drake
22 June 2024
The Curraheen Park Supporters Club held a brilliant night on Friday as all races held additional prize money which always proves very beneficial to owners.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 169 PART 2: CORK RACING PREVIEW
GRI
21 June 2024
Barry chats to Racing Officer at Curraheen Park, Darren Hogan about this weekend’s events at the stadium.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND - HEAD OFFICE AWARDED SMARTER TRAVEL MARK AT BRONZE LEVEL
GRI
21 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is proud to announce that its Head Office has been awarded the Smarter Travel Mark at Bronze level. This prestigious recognition highlights GRI’s commitment to promoting sustainable travel options and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility within the organisation.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 169: WITH PAT MORRISSEY
GRI
20 June 2024
As they look forward to a big night in Clonmel this weekend, Barry chats to Pat Morrissey about the Kasko Produce Stakes and more of their upcoming races including the Clonmel Track Members A4 525 Stake Final. Head along to Clonmel this Sunday for a great night out.
DUNDALK STADIUM ANNOUNCES TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION SPONSORSHIP OF DUNDALK INTERNATIONAL AND RICH PRIZE PURSE FOR PRESTIGIOUS RACE
GRI
19 June 2024
Dundalk, Ireland – Friday July 12th – The Time Dundalk International, one of the richest one-off greyhound races in Ireland and the UK is set to be held on Friday July 12th. Dundalk Stadium is proud to announce Time Greyhound Nutrition as its returning sponsor. This invitation-only race features the best greyhounds competing for a total prize fund of €37,000, with €20,000 awarded to the winner.
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL KILKENNY SALES
Ian Fortune
18 June 2024
Kilkenny hosted another hugely successful sale on Saturday, June 15th. There was a very healthy turnover of €55,000 with a clearance rate of just under ninety percent.
JACK WITH AN ELITE DISPLAY
Ian Fortune
18 June 2024
The final of the Elite Black at Stud May Unraced came to a conclusion at Enniscorthy on Monday evening and Blackhill Jack did what was necessary to emerge a good winner of the €2,650 to the winner contest.
TALKING OAKS EPISODE 5 MONDAY 17TH JUNE
GRI
17 June 2024
Barry Caul is hosting this week's episode and is joined by Tommy Lyons and Sarah Kinsella to review the busy weekend of racing. The highlight is the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks but they also chat about the Race of Champions from the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Produce Stakes from Clonmel and the Time A4 Derby from Limerick.
WATCH: 2024 SPORTING PRESS ONLINE EDITION IRISH OAKS FINAL
GRI
17 June 2024
Join us now in Shelbourne Park to look back on a fantastic Final that was the 2024 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks. For the first time this century, a classic is shared after the Final provided an incredible finish with not one but two champions, Fleadh Saraide and A Lucky Julie. Congratulations!
TAYLOR STAMPS HIS AUTHORITY IN PRODUCE STAKES SEMIS
Peter Farrell
17 June 2024
The semi finals of the Kasko National Produce Stakes took place at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Sunday night and Romeo Taylor justified his outright favouritism with a thoroughly professional performance to go quickest.
WATCH: 2024 CALLAWAY PRO-AM @ STUD RACE OF CHAMPIONS FINAL
GRI
17 June 2024
The 2024 Callaway Pro-Am @ Stud Race of Champions Final took place at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium Friday 14th June. Watch as Coolavanny Otto is crowned this years champion.
TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION CONFINED DERBY HOTS UP
Peter Farrell
16 June 2024
Twelve second round heats of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition Confined A4 Derby dominated proceedings at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and it produced some terrific action with more heat winner’s biting the dust as a result of exceeding the 28.90 barrier.
BRILLIANCE FROM BEACH IN TIPP CUP OPENER AT THURLES
Peter Farrell
16 June 2024
The opening round heats of the Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup got underway at Thurles Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and of the seven heats on offer, the standard was set in brilliant fashion by Jennifer O’Donnell’s Seven Beach.
SENSATIONAL WINNING DEBUT PERFORMANCE FROM CALLAWAY KNEGARE
Barry Drake
16 June 2024
What a wonderful night of racing in Curraheen Park on Saturday night as the €10,000 to the winner Denis Linehan Solicitors Open Unraced Stake got off to a flying start.
SARAIDE AND JULIE INSEPARABLE IN MEMORABLE OAKS
Ian Fortune
16 June 2024
For the first time this century, a classic will be shared after Saturday’s Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks provided the most incredible finish with the judge unable to separate Fleadh Saraide and A Lucky Julie.
CHARLIE AMAZES IN CORN CUCHULAINN
Ian Fortune
16 June 2024
Tuono Charlie was simply different class to any of his rivals in the Corn Cuchulainn at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, posting one of the fastest times ever recorded for the 750yd trip as he brought his record over six bends to nine wins from nine starts.
FINELY POISED IN ENGLISH DERBY WITH SIX IRISH REMAINING
Ian Fortune
16 June 2024
Exactly half of the remaining twelve greyhounds in the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby are Irish trained.
DAITHI SETS PACE IN CARROLL MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
16 June 2024
For the second week running, the Paddy and Eamon Carroll Memorial A3/A4 provided some exceptional racing at Dundalk on Friday night.
POWERFUL WINNING DISPLAY FROM COOLAVANNY OTTO IN RACE OF CHAMPIONS FINAL
Barry Drake
15 June 2024
Coolavanny Otto returned to top form with a spectacular winning performance in the final of the €15,000 to the winner Callaway Pro Am @ Stud Race of Champions Final at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.
AN OAKS FINAL TO SAVOUR
Ian Fortune
15 June 2024
There has scarcely been a renewal of the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks that didn’t deliver, but this year’s classic has been very special by any metric and tonight’s decider should provide a fitting conclusion to five weeks of outstanding action.
GENTLE GIANT REMEMBERED AT MULLINGAR
Ian Fortune
15 June 2024
Pat Curtin was one of the true characters of greyhound racing and the gentle giant will be remembered at Mullingar this evening as the stake named in his honour, the Pat Curtin Memorial Cup, gets underway.
FAITH FASTEST AS LIGHTS GO OUT EARLY AT HQ
Barry Caul
15 June 2024
A power cut in the Ringsend area just before 10pm put a halt to racing at Shelbourne Park with the last three races postponed.
A SOBER BRACE IN RAMSBOTTOM MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
15 June 2024
Sober Secret and Sober Hero provided owner Sean Malone and handler Karol Ramsbottom with a wonderful double in the semi-finals of the Billy & Mary Ramsbottom Memorial at Kilkenny on Friday night.
2024 SPORTING PRESS IRISH OAKS FINAL RACE PROGRAMME
GRI
13 June 2024
This Saturday June 15th, Shelbourne Park will host the Final of the 2024 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks. Why not head along and enjoy some great racing! Your free 2024 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks Final Virtual Race Card is here! Perfect to get up to speed before Saturday night and study the form.
TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY EPISODE 168: DENIS MURPHY & JOHN BYRNE
GRI
13 June 2024
Barry Drake chats to Denis Murphy, sponsor of the Callaway Pro Am at Stud Race of Champions at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium & John Byrne then talks about his journey to the English Derby with Grouchos Duke.
NELLIE BUCKETS GIVES YOUNG OWNER CAELAN FRANEY A FIRST EVER WINNER
Barry Drake
13 June 2024
Young owner Caelan Franey enjoyed a night to remember in Youghal on Wednesday night as he sent out his first-ever winner in the shape of Nellie Buckets.
WATCH: 2024 SPORTING PRESS ONLINE EDITION IRISH OAKS SEMI-FINALS
GRI
12 June 2024
Join us now in Shelbourne Park to look back on two thrilling Semi-Finals in the 2024 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks. Good to luck to the 6 finalists, be in Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as the 2024 champion is crowned.
IRISH FOCUS ON SISRACING.TV
Ian Fortune
12 June 2024
This week’s episode of the Irish Focus will be released on sisracing.tv at 6pm this evening and it’s a busy one focusing on the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks, the RCETS A0 525, the Kasco Produce Stakes and a couple of bonus races.
A VERY SUCCESFUL FUNDRAISER AT CURRAHEEN PARK FOR KATIE O'KEEFFE
Barry Drake
11 June 2024
Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium hosted a fundraiser in aid of a very special little girl, Katie O’Keeffe, on Saturday night, where a massive crowd turned out to support this very worthy cause.
A BRIGHT START IN DUNDALK’S CARROLL MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
11 June 2024
A year after winning the 2023 renewal, hall of fame handler Francie Murray recorded a superb double as the Paddy & Eamon Carroll Memorial A3/A4 got underway at Dundalk on Saturday evening.
JACK AND GIDDY ON TOP AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
11 June 2024
Blackhall Jack and Fairly Giddy took the headlines in the semi-finals of the Elite Black at Stud May Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night. Both got off the front early but it was the latter that went fastest with a 29.19 return.
TALKING OAKS EPISODE 4 MONDAY 10TH JUNE
GRI
10 June 2024
Join Ian Fortune, Barry Caul and Sporting Press correspondent Jason Craddock now as they delve into the action in the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks and look forward to a fantastic Final on Saturday night.
ADAM QUICKEST IN KASKO PRODUCE STAKES QUARTER FINALS
Peter Farrell
10 June 2024
The quarter finals of the Kasko National Produce Stakes took place on Sunday night at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium and as with the opening round, Graham Holland dominated proceedings as he sent no fewer than six runners through to the semi finals next weekend.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES €15,000 DONATION FROM BETDAQ TO THE IRISH RETIRED GREYHOUND TRUST
GRI
10 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland is delighted to announce that the betting exchange company BETDAQ has donated €15,000 to the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT). The IRGT, the designated charity of the greyhound racing industry, is dedicated to the rehoming of greyhounds after their racing careers have concluded.
MIAMI KING STEALS THE SHOW AT SHELBOURNE PARK WITH €10,000 RCETS OPEN WIN
Ian Fortune
9 June 2024
It was a wonderful summer’s evening at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and the action on the track matched the glory of the weather with so many superb performances.
TWENTY-FOUR TERRIFIC HEATS CONCLUDE IN THE TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION CONFINED DERBY
Peter Farrell
9 June 2024
The remaining twelve opening round heats of the TIME Greyhound Nutrition Confined Derby served as the feature action on last night’s Limerick card and it produced more ultra-competitive action as the field was halved to seventy-two runners ahead of next week’s second round.
SENSATIONAL TRACK RECORD WINNING RUN FROM DASHING TORO
Barry Drake
8 June 2024
A recent winner of the Lee Strand, Dashing Toro delivered a sensational 29.20 Track Record winning run in the second semi-final of the Callaway Pro Am @ Stud Race of Champions at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday.
TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION DERBY OFF TO A FLIER
Peter Farrell
8 June 2024
Kindly sponsored by Willie Rigney, the eagerly anticipated opening twelve heats of the €20,000 to the winner TIME Greyhound Nutrition Confined A4 Derby took centre stage at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Friday night and as expected, there was no shortage of impressive displays.
TRICKS AND ZARA IMPRESS AT HQ
Ian Fortune
8 June 2024
Both the feature races at Shelbourne Park on Friday night came over the 600yd trip and Old Tricks and Dapper Zara were both utterly dominant in their respective assignments.
INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE FROM MISS MINI HOLLY
Peter Farrell
7 June 2024
In a change to their regular racing schedule, Thurles raced on Thursday night as opposed to Saturday and there one performance of particular note as Miss Mini Holly posted the fastest time for the 570-yard trip in over six years.
MAJOR IRISH FEATURE EVENTS ARE TO BE SHOWCASED BY ALL SIS CHANNELS FOLLOWING AN AGREEMENT ANNOUNCED YESTERDAY WITH GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND.
GRI
7 June 2024
A statement from GRI said: "GRI is delighted to announce that it will be showcasing nine feature and Classic greyhound racing finals online on sisracing.tv. "This exciting collaboration brings the top greyhound racing action to the broader audience of Irish greyhound racing fans around the world."
A VISIT TO OUR 2024 CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL WINNING CLUB
GRI
5 June 2024
When Knockeen Dazzler won the 2024 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Final in Limerick Greyhound Stadium his nominated club, Mountcollins GAA, were cheering him on from the stands. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of JP & Noreen McManus, the club also won on the night, taking home a €10,000 winner's prize and a free fundraising night in Limerick.
GREYHOUND RACING STADIA NATIONWIDE RAISE €10,000 IN AID OF THE DILLON QUIRKE FOUNDATION
GRI
1 June 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is delighted to announce the donation of €10,000 raised from the recent Jerseys At The Dogs Nationwide Bucket Collection to the Dillon Quirke Foundation.
VIDEO: THE STORY BEHIND THE WALL - PAINTING OUR SUSTAINABILITY STORY WITH A MURAL
GRI
25 May 2024
In Limerick, Limerick Greyhound Stadium stands as a prominent venue for racing enthusiasts. However, beyond the track, an initiative has been underway to promote sustainability and biodiversity on the site.
UNVEILING OF "COILLTE KIRBY" AT LIMERICK GREYHOUND STADIUM: A LEGACY FROM THE 2024 CON & ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL
GRI
24 May 2024
As part of the launch activities for 2024 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial (kindly sponsored by Noreen & JP McManus and named in honour of Noreen’s parents, Con & Annie Kirby, Limerick Greyhound Stadium introduced an innovative tree planting project.
RUN WITH PRIDE - PURCHASE A PIN TO HELP US SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH
GRI
22 May 2024
Two years ago, the Shelbourne Park Tote Department embarked on a mission to make a difference, designing and launching the sale of a Pride Pins initiative to support mental health. This June, they are expanding the initiative nationwide to raise vital funds for Pieta House, a leading charity dedicated to preventing suicide and self-harm.
APPOINTMENT OF NEW BOARD MEMBER TO RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN
GRI
1 May 2024
Rásaíocht Con Éireann has been advised by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr Charlie McConalogue, of his appointment of Louise McKenna as a Board member of Rásaíocht Con Éireann.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON EIREANN SUPPORT TUS BURSARY INITIATIVE
GRI
1 May 2024
Joy Neville, former rugby international and special guest at the Leaders@TUS Scholarship 10th-anniversary celebration this week, as 11 students were honored with scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year.
GRI NOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF GREYHOUNDS AT LICENSED SALES AUCTIONS
GRI
1 May 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland wishes to advise, that from and including May 1st 2024, it will be a condition of sale, that all purchasers of greyhounds at licensed auctions, must be able to furnish their Irish Coursing Club (ICC) Owner Registration Number to the greyhound stadium in advance of bidding on any greyhound at the auction. This number will be recorded by the stadium for traceability purposes.
RCÉTS FIGURES FOR 2023
GRI
10 April 2024
In 2023, Rásaíocht Con Éireann allocated €3.15 million to traceability, care and welfare matters and continued to expand its programme of welfare and care initiatives from the Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System (RCÉTS) to its ongoing support for the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT).
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME FOR 2024
GRI
11 March 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) have announced the details for the Kennel Improvement Scheme for 2024.
CORONA’S OUTLAW LANDS WHEATLEY MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
17 February 2024
The final of the Eamon Wheatley Memorial A4/A5 may have been run a week later than scheduled at Newbridge on Friday night but Corona Ryan won’t care a jot as her progressive, early paced youngster Beaming Outlaw emerged a tremendous winner.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL BREEDERS BONUS PAYMENT
GRI
12 February 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland Announces Additional Breeders Bonus Payment for Oaks & Bitch Stakes
RCÉ/GRI RESPONSE TO IRISH EXAMINER ARTICLE
GRI
11 January 2024
The Irish Examiner has today published a front page article with the headline "Tipperary woman banned from dog ownership raced greyhounds after court ruling". Rásaíocht Con Éireann was contacted in advance for a statement, which was issued on Friday 5th January 2024. RCÉ is disappointed to note that key information provided was not reflected in the report.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND PARTICIPATE IN REDUCE YOUR USE CAMPAIGN
GRI
8 December 2023
Earlier today Greyhound Racing Ireland announced their participation in the Governments "Reduce Your Use" energy efficiency campaign for 2023/2024.
2024 CLASSICS AND FEATURES CALENDAR RELEASED
GRI
15 November 2023
RCÉ/GRI have released the Classic and Feature Calendar for 2024
YOU'RE NOT ALONE. INFORMATION ON PIETA HELPLINES
GRI
22 June 2023
If you are in suicidal distress, self-harming or have been bereaved by suicide, Pieta are available to talk to you today.
NEW TALKING DOGS ARCHIVE
GRI
29 January 2022
We're delighted to now be able to archive the big news stories for you to read in the weeks and months to come.
RCÉTS REMINDER JANUARY 2022
GRI
4 January 2022
As we begin a new year this is a reminder to all owners and trainers of the importance of updating their RCÉTS account.
SIGNIFICANT EXPANSION OF GREYHOUND CARE CENTRE PROGRAMME
GRI
23 December 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has announced plans for the introduction of at least four new regional facilities across the country for the preparation and rehoming of retired racing greyhounds.
RECORD NUMBER OF RETIRED GREYHOUNDS REHOMED IN 2021
GRI
21 December 2021
The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT) has assisted in the rehoming of more than 2000 retired greyhounds in 2021, a new yearly record for the charity organisation. Established by Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) in 1997, the IRGT is funded through owners’ prizemoney deductions, matched donations by GRI and private donations in its work to rehome greyhounds after retirement and promote them as domestic pets.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN TRACEABILITY SYSTEM (RCÉTS) INFORMATION UPDATE
GRI
22 November 2021
On November 22nd, 2021, pursuant to Article 36 of the Greyhound Industry (Racing) Regulations 2007-2021, the Board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann have directed that it will be a condition of entry at RCÉ Licenced Stadia, that Owners/Trainers must have updated all outstanding records on RCÉTS relating to the greyhounds/pups in his/her care. Failure to do this will result in race entries automatically not being accepted for racing for this owner/trainer until such time as the deficiency is rectified. Once relevant updates are provided, entries will be accepted again.
GUIDANCE ON MEAT PRODUCTS
GRI
18 November 2021
ADVICE FOR TRAINERS AND OWNERS: FEEDING OF ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS TO RACING GREYHOUNDS
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND LAUNCHES NEW CODE OF PRACTICE
GRI
16 November 2021
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) / Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) today (Tuesday, 16 November 2021) launched a new Code of Practice that applies to any person who keeps, breeds, rears, trains, races, trades or transports a greyhound in Ireland.
LAUNCH OF TRACES NT EXPORT DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM
GRI
6 October 2021
TRACES is the European Commissions Electronic Platform used in the Import and Export of amongst other things, animals. In its guise as TRACES Classic, it has been used for several years by Irish Individuals and companies exporting animals abroad. These have typically included individuals who undertake transporting greyhounds abroad for export.
RCE ANNOUNCE EXPANSION TO THE INJURIES AT TRACKS RECOVERY SCHEME FROM OCTOBER 1ST
GRI
4 October 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) provide funding for the treatment of greyhounds which have been injured while racing or participating in Qualifying Trials at RCÉ Licensed stadia through The Injuries at Tracks Recovery Scheme. This scheme is open to all owners and trainers who have incurred veterinary costs in the treatment of greyhounds to repair a *career ending orthopaedic (bone) injury which was sustained while racing or running qualifying Trials at a RCÉ licensed stadium.
GREYHOUND CARE AND WELFARE “KENNEL COUGH”
GRI
22 September 2021
Greyhound Welfare advisory note for Kennel Cough
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN TRACEABILITY SYSTEM (RCÉTS) ENHANCEMENT
GRI
27 August 2021
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland today (27th August 2021) announced an additional enhancement of its traceability system – RCÉTS – to allow owners/trainers to provide updates on their greyhounds and pups.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF GREYHOUND RACING INDUSTRY TO IRISH ECONOMY
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).
RCÉ TO COMMENCE INSPECTIONS TO RECONCILE RCÉTS RECORDS
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.
REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTING GREYHOUNDS TO GREAT BRITAIN
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.
A QUICK INTRODUCTION TO RCETS
GRI
13 January 2021
We've begun to roll out our new RCÉTS (Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System) app and website this week.
TRACEABILITY OF PRIME IMPORTANCE
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.
HOW TO REHOME YOUR RETIRED GREYHOUND
GRI
17 December 2020
A reminder of the steps to rehome your retired racing greyhound with the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN/GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND (GRI) ADOPTS ITS BUDGET FOR 2021
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.
THE IRISH RETIRED GREYHOUND TRUST AND RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN ( RCÉ) LAUNCH THEIR FIRST EVER RACING GREYHOUND CARE CENTRE
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.
IRGT LAUNCH NEW FOSTER TO ADOPT SCHEME
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.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES NEW CONFIDENTIAL PHONE LINE TO REPORT WELFARE CONCERNS
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.