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Talking Dogs
EPISODE 208: ADAM DUNFORD TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
17 July 2025
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry chats with Adam Dunford, a young Trainer from Waterford.
BRILLIANT DAZZLER SET FOR STUD DUTIES
Ian Fortune
17 July 2025
After making a full recovery from a hock injury that ended his racing career, Knockeen Dazzler is set to commence stud duties with Daniel O’Rahilly confirming that his brilliant 2024 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial champion is going to stand with him.
EARLIER START AT SHELBOURNE ON FRIDAY
Ian Fortune
17 July 2025
sisracing.tv will be covering Friday’s action at Shelbourne Park, featuring the opening round of the TIME Juvenile Derby.
CONNECT 6 AND TOTE GUARANTEES
Ian Fortune
17 July 2025
This Saturday’s Connect 6 Jackpot pool will be guaranteed to €5,000.
JIM BY TWO CROWNED CENTENARY AGRI TIPPERARY CUP CHAMPION
Peter Farrell
17 July 2025
There was a huge €7,200 up for grabs at Thurles Greyhound Stadium on Wednesday night as the final of the Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup came to a head and it proved a thrilling encounter as the determined Jim By Two saved his best performance to last.
SYD IS BACK FOR IRISH SPRINT CUP DEFENCE
Ian Fortune
16 July 2025
The draw for the 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup was made at Dundalk yesterday afternoon ahead of Saturday’s opening round.
DIAMOND DERBY FAVOURITE BUT SUPPORT FOR OTHERS
Ian Fortune
16 July 2025
It is no shock to see the name of Bockos Diamond top the market for the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby with the sensational tracker just 9-2 with the sponsors to defend his title.
CLONBRIEN TREATY BACK TO DEFEND HIS IRISH ST. LEGER CROWN
Peter Farrell
15 July 2025
This Saturday will see the opening round heats of the Callaway Pro Am @ Stud Irish St. Leger get underway at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and the draw for the classic was made earlier today
NED IS SHELBOURNE BOUND FOR DERBY CHALLENGE
Ian Fortune
15 July 2025
Jimmy Fenwick has again stated his intention to journey to Shelbourne Park for a crack at the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby with his star Wicky Ned.
2025 CALLAWAY PRO AM AT STUD IRISH ST. LEGER 1ST ROUND DRAW
GRI
15 July 2025
The draw for the 2025 Callaway Pro Am At Stud Irish St. Leger 1st Round was made this morning at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 14TH JULY
GRI
14 July 2025
Join Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons for our weekly fix of greyhound racing chat.
SUNSHINE, STYLE, AND SPECTACLE AT DUNDALK STADIUM’S LADIES DAY 2025
GRI
14 July 2025
Dundalk, Co. Louth – July 12th, 2025 – Glorious sunshine, thrilling racing, and fabulous fashion made for an unforgettable occasion at Dundalk Stadium’s flagship event – Ladies Day 2025.
TIME JUVENILE DERBY 2025, RESCHEDULED OPENING HEATS
GRI
14 July 2025
The Racing Team at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium have confirmed this morning that the opening heats of the TIME Juvenile Derby 2025, originally scheduled for Friday 11th July but cancelled due to high temperatures, will now take place on Friday 18th July at Shelbourne Park.
TASTY SANDWICHES LANDS FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS
Ian Fortune
13 July 2025
It may not have been in the manner that most were expecting, but Cheap Sandwiches claimed the first major trophy of his career at Dundalk on Saturday, producing the most amazing run to capture the 2025 TIME Dundalk International, further cementing his status as one of the very best on the planet.
SHELBOURNE WORTH THE WAIT ON SATURDAY
Ian Fortune
13 July 2025
It may have been a low-key Saturday night card at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night but there was still plenty to entertain those that ventured to the Ringsend venue, including three wonderful sweepstake deciders.
STUNNING FRONT RUNNING WINNING RUN FROM IMOKILLY ROXANNE
Barry Drake
13 July 2025
IMOKILLY ROXANNE (Coolavanny Hoffa-Cunnigar Spice), trained by Adam Dunford for Mick O’Driscoll, delivered another outstanding performance to win the feature at Curraheen Park on Saturday night, the €5,000 to the winner Shelley Fennelly Memorial Open Bitch Stake Final.
CARING FOR THE GREYHOUND IN HOT WEATHER
GRI
11 July 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland / Rásaíocht Con Éireann have shared a reminder on some helpful guidelines for caring for greyhounds in warmer weather.
EPISODE 207: DENIS MURPHY, EIMEAR DUNNE & MARK J.FANNING ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
10 July 2025
In this weeks episode, Barry chats with Denis Murphy. Denis shares his passion for the sport and the recent sponsorship of the upcoming prestigious 2025 Callaway Pro Am At Stud Irish St. Leger in Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
TIGHT AT THE TOP OF JUVENILE DERBY MARKET
Ian Fortune
10 July 2025
Boylesports yesterday issued prices for the TIME Juvenile Derby and they are finding it tough to nominate a greyhound to beat with four sharing top spot in the market.
VIDEO: 2025 BOYLESPORTS CHAMPION STAKES AND CHAMPION PLATE FINAL
GRI
9 July 2025
Join us in Shelbourne Park to look back at Seven Beach BoyleSports Champion Stakes win.
CALLAWAY PRO-AM AT STUD ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR FOR THE IRISH ST. LEGER AT LIMERICK GREYHOUND STADIUM.
GRI
8 July 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is delighted to announce that the 2025 Irish St. Leger, one of Irish greyhound racing’s most prestigious and historic competition, will take place at Limerick Greyhound Stadium, with a new title sponsors thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Murphy family.
CHOPIN ON TUNE IN WGOBA UNRACED
Ian Fortune
8 July 2025
Badminton Chopin was a tremendous winner of the WGOBA Open Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night, although he had to dig very deep to contain the big finish of Bounceback Luna.
ABILITY WEST FUNDRAISER NIGHT HIGHLIGHTED IN GALWAY BAY FM INTERVIEW WITH GEORGE MCDONAGH
GRI
8 July 2025
Ability West to hold Fundraiser night at Galway Greyhound Stadium on the 2nd of August.
IMOKILLY ROXANNE DELIVERS A CARRER BEST PERFORMANCE
Barry Drake
7 July 2025
IMOKILLY ROXANNE (Coolavanny Hoffa-Cunnigar Spice), trained by Adam Dunford for Michael O'Driscoll, delivered a career-best performance when going quickest on the clock in the semi-finals of the €5,000 to the winner Shelley Fennelly Memorial Open Bitch Stake at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
SEVEN BEACH A WORTHY CHAMPION ON A SPECIAL NIGHT IN DUBLIN
Ian Fortune
6 July 2025
On a night of truly outstanding racing at Shelbourne Park, Seven Beach once again stole the headlines when claiming a fourth major prize of the year as he raced to a brilliant victory in the Boylesports Champion Stakes.
ROLO GIVES RECORD A FRIGHT IN CARROLL MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
6 July 2025
Rolo Tokyo said goodbye to graded company in some style at Dundalk on Saturday night, emerging a sensational winner of the Eamon and Paddy Carroll Memorial in a near record breaking 28.15.
FAHY LEAVES IT LATE IN CURTIN MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
6 July 2025
The final of the Pat Curtin Memorial Cup provided the most incredible contest at Mullingar on Saturday night with Fahy Shop finding a way to come out on top after racing off the pace for much of the way.
STONEPARK BROWNE SIGNS OFF TREATY IN STYLE
Peter Farrell
6 July 2025
The final of the €5,000 to the winner Faypoint Sean @ Stud Treaty Cup Open 350 featured at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and Stonepark Browne capped off an impressive few weeks in style.
TIPPERARY CUP ALL TO PLAY FOR
Peter Farrell
6 July 2025
The semi finals of the 2025 Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup served as the highlight at Thurles Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and Cagey Billy set the standard with a thoroughly dominant performance in the second semi.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 5/07/2025
GRI
5 July 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 5/07/2025:
TEN STAR TASSIE AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
5 July 2025
The semi finals of the Jim Scully Memorial A2/A3 550 featured at Clonmel on Friday night and there was a terrific performance from Tassie Ta Ra as she went within one and a half lengths of the clock in the opening semi.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 4/07/2025
GRI
4 July 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 4/07/2025:
KINGDOM STADIUM OPEN 750
Barry Drake
4 July 2025
The Kingdom Stadium Open 750 is set to run once again this year at the Tralee Circuit with a start date of Friday July 18th.
EXCITING PAUL RUNNING FOR A CAUSE AND NEW OWNERS
Ian Fortune
4 July 2025
Highview Paul will run in the final of the Celtic Cooling Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Open Unraced at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night but it will be the final time he races under his given name as he will carry the ‘Harlequin’ prefix going forward.
PATRIOT FOR PUPPY DERBY AFTER FLYING SPRINT TRIAL
Ian Fortune
4 July 2025
Droopys Patriot hasn’t been seen since capturing the Juvenile Classic back in March but the talented son of Dorotas Wildcat will soon be back in racing action if his latest trial at Shelbourne Park is any indication.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 3/07/2025
GRI
3 July 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 3/07/2025:
EPISODE 206 MARK J. FANNING TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
3 July 2025
In this weeks episode, Barry chats with Mark J Fanning. Mark shares his journey into the sport, tracing his passion back to his grandparents’ deep-rooted love for the dogs.
EXCITING YOUNGSTERS ON SHOW IN THE HAPPY RETIREMENT TO BERTIE LUPTON UNRACED
Barry Drake
3 July 2025
On a beautiful Wednesday evening at the lovely Youghal Greyhound Stadium, a big crowd turned out to enjoy a 10-race card on the night.
RAPID SOLD AND JOINS BOON
Ian Fortune
3 July 2025
After two stunning displays of blistering early speed in recent weeks at Shelbourne Park, Ballymac Rapid has changed hands and will be joining Kevin Boon across the pond.
GREYHOUND RACING UK CONFIRM BROADCAST FOR TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION FLAT FINAL
2 July 2025
Greyhound Racing UK is delighted to confirm that Gone To The Dogs - Live! is back with the Time Greyhound Nutrition Northern Flat Final the centrepiece of a gala card in front of the cameras on Thursday, July 24.
KILKENNY SWEEPSTAKES
Ian Fortune
2 July 2025
The action at Kilkenny this Friday will feature the finals of the IRGT ON2 525 and the KGOBA A2 525.
VIDEO: 2025 DONAL BEATTY MEMORIAL CORN CUCHULAINN FINAL & BOYLESPORTS CHAMPION STAKES SEMI-FINAL
GRI
1 July 2025
Join us in Shelbourne Park to look back at Braveheart Bambi’s Corn Cuchulainn win, plus reaction from trainer Pat Buckley.
VIDEO: 2025 TIME CLUB DERBY FINAL
GRI
1 July 2025
On Saturday night, Maid of Iron landed the €20,000 winner's prize in the Time Club Derby Final.
SUPERB SALLAGH DOUBLE AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
1 July 2025
Pat Buckley recorded a memorable double at Enniscorthy on Monday night, capturing both semi-finals of the WGOBA Open Unraced Stake with litter brothers Sallagh Larry and Sallagh Curly.
ENTRIES OPEN FOR IRISH SPRINT CUP
Ian Fortune
1 July 2025
The start of the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup is only around the corner and entries are now open for the two-bend classic.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 30TH JUNE
GRI
30 June 2025
A busy weekend on the track to discuss for Ian and Tommy, join the chat!
CLASSIC WINNERS FLY IN DUNDALK TRIALS
Ian Fortune
30 June 2025
Callaway Knegare and Broadstrand Syd were amongst the very fastest greyhounds in training in Ireland in 2024 with both racing to classic victories. The pair trialled at Dundalk on Saturday night and highlighted their well-being with exceptional runs over 525yds and 400yds respectively.
2025 IRISH ST. LEGER INFORMATION
Peter Farrell
30 June 2025
Owners and trainers please note that entries are now being accepted for the 2025 Irish St. Leger, scheduled to commence at Limerick on Saturday, 19th July.
BAMBI BOUNCES TO CORN CUCHULAINN GLORY
Ian Fortune
29 June 2025
Braveheart Bambi completed her unbeaten march through the Donal Beatty Memorial Corn Cuchulainn at a busy Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, once again confirming herself as a hugely talented and exciting young stayer.
TOKYO TAKES OFF IN CARROLL MEMORIAL AT DUNDALK
Ian Fortune
29 June 2025
Rolo Tokyo continued his rapid rise up the ranks in the semi-finals of the Eamon and Paddy Carroll Memorial at Dundalk on Saturday night, posting a sensational 28.20, the third fastest time ever recorded for the standard trip at the Dowdallshill venue.
SEAN AND DARRAGH ON TOP IN CURTIN MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
29 June 2025
Skilled Sean and Home Darragh would emerge on top in the semi-finals of the Pat Curtin Memorial Cup at Mullingar on Saturday night.
MAGICAL ON FIRE LAYS DOWN MARKER IN SHELLEY FENNELLY MEMORIAL
Barry Drake
29 June 2025
Magical On Fire (Ballymac Cashout-Burgess Sarah) set the standard in the opening round of the Shelley Fennelly Memorial Open Bitch Stake at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
RED-HOT IRON STRIKES IN TIME CLUB DERBY DECIDER
Peter Farrell
29 June 2025
The final of the €20,000 to the winner TIME Club Graders Derby featured at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and Neily Jones had reason to celebrate as Maid Of Iron upset the apple cart to make every inch of the running.
BEN BEATS BROWNE IN FAYPOINT SEAN TREATY CUP SEMIS
Peter Farrell
29 June 2025
On what was a very busy night at Limerick, the semi finals of the Faypoint Sean @ Stud Treaty Cup also featured and there was an upset on the cards in the opening semi as Stonepark Browne was handed defeat at the expense of track specialist Highview Ben.
TOP-CLASS TARSNA QUICKEST IN TIPP CUP SECOND ROUND
Peter Farrell
29 June 2025
The second round heats of the Centenary-Agri Tipperary Cup took centre stage at Thurles Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and Tarsna Maasai set the standard with a huge performance in the opening heat for Geoff Parnaby.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 28/06/2025
28 June 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 28/06/2025:
PUPS DELIGHT ONCE AGAIN
Ian Fortune
28 June 2025
There may have still been signs of inexperience but the semi-finals of the Celtic Cooling Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Open Unraced provided some exceptional racing again at Shelbourne Park on Friday night with all three heats won in impressive fashion.
POPPY BLOOMS IN SUNDERLAND
Ian Fortune
28 June 2025
In what was her final start for Pat Buckley, Slingshot Poppy absolutely ran away with the final of the Arena Racing Company Puppy Trophy at Sunderland on Friday evening. The Category 2 competition was worth £7,500 to the winner and from the outset there was no doubt where the cheque was going.
THREE TRACK RECORDS AND SEVEN STRAIGHT WINS FROM MAGICAL LUKA
Barry Drake
28 June 2025
TRACK RECORD...TRACK RECORD AND TRACK RECORD...
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 27/06/2025
GRI
27 June 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 27/06/2025:
COLOURS MATTER FOR BRENDAN AND IAN
Ian Fortune
27 June 2025
Paul Hennessy reported this morning that Dynamic Force is right as rain after picking up a heart-breaking career ending injury at Towcester in the semi-finals of the English Derby.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 26/06/2025
GRI
26 June 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 26/06/2025:
2025 CORN CUCHULAINN FINAL RACE CARD PROGRAMME
GRI
26 June 2025
This Saturday June 28th, Shelbourne Park will host the Final of the 2025 Corn Cuchulainn & Semi-Final of the 2025 BoyleSports Champion Stakes. Why not head along and enjoy some great racing!
TALKING DOGS MEETS... PAT DALTON
GRI
25 June 2025
We headed to sunny Golden in County Tipperary to meet a man who has made his mark on greyhound racing in many countries and continents. Join us as Ian Fortune chats to Pat Dalton.
DUNDALK STADIUM PREPARES FOR A DAY OF GLAMOUR, EXCITING RACES, AND GRAND ENTERTAINMENT AT LADIES DAY
GRI
25 June 2025
DUNDALK, CO. LOUTH – 25th June 2025 – Dundalk Stadium, Co. Louth's premier racing venue, is set to host its most anticipated event of the year: Ladies Day on Saturday, July 12th.
CHARGER AND BEAR THE LATEST INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES
Ian Fortune
25 June 2025
The task of picking a final six for the TIME Greyhound Nutrition Dundalk International seems to be getting harder with each day.
CURLY WITH A SPECIAL RUN AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
24 June 2025
It was no surprise to see some superb performances in the second round of the WGOBA Open Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night but there was a true standout display from Sallagh Curly as he left a talented rival standing in the final heat.
TALKING DOGS MONDAY 23RD JUNE - CHAMPION 550, CORN CUCHULAINN, TIME CLUB DERBY & MORE!
GRI
23 June 2025
Ian Fortune and Barry Caul join us for the weekly Monday greyhound racing chat. =
SIS AND GRI BOLSTER GLOBAL GREYHOUND COVERAGE WITH EXTENSION TO LONGSTANDING PARTNERSHIP
GRI
23 June 2025
Best of Irish racing to be delivered to operators through major agreement including Irish Derby, Kirby Memorial and Winter Racing Festival.
BRILLIANT PENALTY PASSES AWAY
Ian Fortune
23 June 2025
Over the weekend, there was a stunning display from Rolo Tokyo in the Carroll Memorial at Dundalk. It was a timely reminder of just how good Oi Oi Penalty, his dam, was as a brood. Sadly, the news came through last week that she is no longer with us.
SIZZLING TRACK RECORD RUN FROM MAGICAL LUKA
Barry Drake
22 June 2025
MAGICAL LUKA (King Sheeran-Magical Mary) made it the perfect six wins from six career starts with another stunning Track Record winning performance in the Kingdom on Friday night.
JOE A CHAMPION AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
22 June 2025
Ballinabola Joe displayed why many seen him as a serious Boylesports Derby contender when running out an emphatic winner of the Shelbourne Champion 550 at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
TOKYO FLIES IN CARROLL MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
22 June 2025
Rolo Tokyo was nothing short of brilliant as he set a strong standard in the second round of the Eamon and Paddy Carroll Memorial at Dundalk on Saturday evening.
DUKE STORMS INTO TIME CLUB DERBY DECIDER
Peter Farrell
22 June 2025
The €20,000 to the winner TIME Club Graders Derby served as the highlight at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and Rinnwood Duke continued his fine form to claim an eleventh career victory for Des Flaherty.
BROWNE SETS NEW FIGURES IN FAYPOINT SEAN TREATY CUP
Peter Farrell
22 June 2025
The second round heats of the Faypoint Sean @ Stud Treaty Cup also featured at Limerick on Saturday night and Stonepark Browne stole the show with a devastating performance for Michael Sean O’Dwyer and Michael O’Donovan.
BOYLESPORTS BLUE THE STANDOUT IN TIPP CUP OPENER
Peter Farrell
22 June 2025
The opening round heats of the Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup got underway at a sunny Thurles on Saturday night and the Paul Hennessy-trained Boylesports Blue set an extremely high bar with a blistering display in heat three.
TIERMANA HUNTER A CLASS APART IN ANN CHEEVERS DECIDER
Peter Farrell
22 June 2025
There was a handsome €2,000 on offer as the final of Ann Cheevers Memorial A3/A4 525 served as the feature at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 21/06/2025
GRI
21 June 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 21/06/2025:
LIMERICK SALES TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 21/06/2025
GRI
21 June 2025
Limerick sales trial results Saturday 21/06/2025:
CANON FIRES IN KILKENNY’S RAMSBOTTOM MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
21 June 2025
Burgess Canon completed his march through the Billy and Mary Ramsbottom Memorial at Kilkenny on Friday night, coming home clear to land the €2,000 prize for Paraic Campion and owners JJ Fennelly and Sheila Spillane.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 20/06/2025
GRI
20 June 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 20/06/2025:
TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION CONTINUES AS TITLE SPONSOR FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS DUNDALK INTERNATIONAL RACE FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
GRI
20 June 2025
Dundalk Stadium is thrilled to announce that Time Greyhound Nutrition will return as the title sponsor for the highly anticipated Dundalk International Race for the third consecutive year. This renewed partnership underscores Time Greyhound Nutrition's unwavering commitment to the sport of greyhound racing and its premier events.
MYSTERY SHINES IN DUBLIN
Ian Fortune
20 June 2025
Burgess Mystery said goodbye to graded company in fine fashion at Shelbourne Park on Thursday evening, emerging a tremendous winner of the Shelbourne Park Dolls A2/A3.
FOUR-TIMER FOR MYLES AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
20 June 2025
It was a memorable meeting for a few owners at Limerick on Thursday afternoon but Myles Cummins in particular had a meeting to remember as he recorded no fewer than four winners on the card.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 19/06/2025
GRI
19 June 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 19/06/2025:
WARM WEATHER UPDATE – THURSDAY 19TH JUNE
GRI
19 June 2025
In light of the warm weather forecast for this Friday 20th June, RCÉ have issued an update regarding racing and trial activity.
GRI NOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF GREYHOUNDS AT LICENSED SALES AUCTIONS
GRI
19 June 2025
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.
EPISODE 205: ROBERT GLEESON TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
19 June 2025
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry Drake chats with top trainer Robert Gleeson as he gears up for a crucial time in the racing calendar, with the Irish Derby on the horizon.
JOB VACANCY ROLE PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNTANT
GRI
19 June 2025
The primary purpose of the Process Improvement Accountant role is to support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the wider organisation in delivering financial and operational process improvement, leveraging lean continuous improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency and profitability.
2025 SPORTING PRESS ONLINE EDITION IRISH OAKS FINAL
GRI
17 June 2025
On Saturday night, Carrigmore Freya won the 2025 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks Final for trainer Graham Holland, owner Nora Coffey and family.
IRISH SPRINT CUP CLUES AT DUNDALK AS TANK AND ACE IMPRESS
Ian Fortune
17 June 2025
While many of Ireland’s best and most consistent sprinters were in action over the weekend at Limerick, there was also a couple of notable runs at Dundalk from greyhounds that are clearly going to be aimed at the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup.
LANE IMPRESSES IN DELAYED FINAL HEAT OF ENNISCORTHY’S WGOBA UNRACED
Ian Fortune
17 June 2025
After a delay of a week, the opening round of the WBOBA Open Unraced Stake was completed on Monday night at Enniscorthy and it really was worth the wait with Ballyroe Lane winning in a rapid 28.77 to joint those that qualified last Monday night.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 16TH JUNE - IRISH OAKS, RACE OF CHAMPIONS, ENGLISH DERBY & MORE!
GRI
16 June 2025
A bIG weekend in greyhound racing both in Ireland and the UK, so there's plenty to chat about!
2025 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY FINAL TICKETS NOW ON SALE
GRI
16 June 2025
Got the post-Derby blues after Saturday's English Derby Final? Brighten the day and bag your Irish Derby Final ticket now!
FREYA FLIES TO OAKS GLORY
Ian Fortune
16 June 2025
Graham Holland his Riverside Kennels operation may have been left disappointed in the English Derby final but, less than half an hour earlier, Carrigmore Freya had handed her master trainer a second Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks with a stunning display of front running.
PLUNGE BREAKS IRISH HEARTS WITH DERBY SUCCESS
Ian Fortune
16 June 2025
Droopys Plunge handed Patrick Janssens a second Star Sports/ TRC English Derby title at a packed Towcester on Saturday night, upsetting the huge Irish contingent who were counting on one of the five Irish trained finalists to do the business.
WONDERFUL ACTION IN CORN CUCHULAINN AND CHAMPION 550
Barry Caul
16 June 2025
Aside from the final of the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks, there was also an exceptional undercard at Shelbourne Park on Saturday with tremendous displays throughout.
VIDEO: 2025 CALLAWAY PRO AM AT STUD RACE OF CHAMPIONS FINAL
GRI
16 June 2025
Join us to look back on Seven Beach's win and reaction from sponsor and trainer.
TOOLMAKER KING A BRILLIANT WINNER OF THE DENIS LINEHAN UNRACED
Barry Drake
16 June 2025
TOOLMAKER KING (Droopys Sydney-Droopys Curio) ran out a brilliant winner of the €10,000 to the winner Denis Linehan Solicitors Unraced Stake at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
RAMBO BEST OF ALL IN ACTION-PACKED TIME DERBY QUARTERS
Peter Farrell
15 June 2025
The quarter-finals of the TIME Club Graders Derby served as the highlight at Limerick on Saturday night and the action certainly ramped up with Daring Rambo going quickest for Michael Meade.
PAPPONE SETS THE TREATY CUP STANDARD
Peter Farrell
15 June 2025
The opening round heats of the Faypoint Sean @ Stud Treaty Cup Open 350 featured on last night’s card at Limerick and Tinahue Pappone set the standard as he made a blistering return to two-bend action
TRACK RECORD RUN FROM SEVEN BEACH IN RACE OF CHAMPIONS FINAL
Barry Drake
14 June 2025
SEVEN BEACH (Pestana-Whitings Gift) put on another spectacular performance when winning the €15,000 to the winner Callaway Pro Am @ Stud Race on Champions Final at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night, clocking a sensational 29.09, which was six spots quicker than the Track Record he set last weekend.
GIDDY WINS AN APRIL THRILLER AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
13 June 2025
After winning her second round and semi-final assignments in typically professional fashion, it was no surprise to see Fairly Giddy complete her impressive march through the April Stakes at Enniscorthy on Thursday night.
ROGUE ROMPS TO VICTORY AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
13 June 2025
Favourite Rogue raced away with the feature at Shelbourne Park on Thursday night, the final of the Upcoming Summer Novice ON2 525.
2025 CALLAWAY PRO AM @ STUD RACE OF CHAMPIONS FINAL RACE CARD PROGRAMME
GRI
12 June 2025
This Friday June 13th, Kingdom Greyhound Stadium will host the Final of the 2025 Callaway Pro AM @ Stud Race of Champions.
2025 SPORTING PRESS IRISH OAKS FINAL RACE CARD PROGRAMME
GRI
12 June 2025
This Saturday June 14th, Shelbourne Park will host the Final of the 2025 Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks. Why not head along and enjoy some great racing!
VIDEO: 2025 BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY LAUNCH
GRI
11 June 2025
Join us in Shelbourne Park at the launch of the 2025 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
KEROGUE LADY A MUM
Ian Fortune
11 June 2025
It may have been a surprise to many that the talented Kerogue Lady didn’t contest the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks but she had her priorities straight.
A TASTE OF THE TRACK PACKAGE- AVAILABLE THIS 12TH JULY ONLY AT DUNDALK STADIUM
GRI
11 June 2025
A Taste of the Track €28pp. Available Saturday 12th July 2025 at Dundalk Stadium. Package includes Admission Race Card and €10 Food Voucher. Available on pre-sale only until 6th July.
BOYLESPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY 2025 OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED AT SHELBOURNE PARK
GRI
10 June 2025
All roads lead to Shelbourne Park this August as the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby returns to its traditional calendar slot, following a one-year adjustment in 2024 to facilitate a landmark €5 million refurbishment of the stadium. That ambitious redevelopment has already earned high praise, with Shelbourne Park proudly receiving two honours at the 2025 Irish Construction Excellence Awards.
STERLING SOARS ON DEBUT AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
10 June 2025
Untold Sterling is the latest in a long line of potential superstars to debut at Enniscorthy.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 9TH JUNE - OAKS, RACE OF CHAMPIONS, DERBY & MORE
GRI
9 June 2025
Join Ian, Tommy and Declan as they give there thoughts on the latest racing and look forward to a massive weekend in racing.
LAR FOGARTY
9 June 2025
Greyhound racing and, more particularly, Dublin greyhound racing lost a great friend in recent days with the passing of Laurence Fogarty.
FOR THE FINAL TIME - IRELAND’S TOWCESTER PROGRESS
Ian Fortune
9 June 2025
And then there were six, five of which are Irish trained. The Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby continued at Towcester on Saturday night and, yet again, it was another memorable night or the raiding party as both heat winners were trained on these shores.
DWELL MOCK BOUNCES BACK TO WIN KIERAN SNR & HANNA PURCELL MEMORIAL
Peter Farrell
9 June 2025
The final of the €1,800 to the winner Kieran Snr & Hanna Purcell Memorial 525 featured at Clonmel on Sunday evening and Dwell Mock recovered from his semi final blip to land the decider in comfortable fashion for connections.
TIME CLUB GRADERS DERBY HEATS UP AT LIMERICK
Peter Farrell
9 June 2025
The second round heats of the TIME Club Graders Derby featured at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and it’s fair to say that the action ramped up several notches with all but one of the eight heat winners dipping under 29-seconds.
DENIS LINEHAN SOLICITORS UNRACED IS ANOTHER OUTSTANDING EVENT
Barry Drake
9 June 2025
TOOLMAKER KING (Droopys Sydney-Droopys Curio) went quickest on the clock in the semi-finals of the €10,000 to the winner Denis Linehan Solicitors Open Unraced Stake at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
A WONDERFUL NIGHT AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
8 June 2025
There was a bit of everything at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night with wonderfully competitive action throughout.
DE LAHDEDAH AND DIAMOND SHINE BRIGHTEST AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
8 June 2025
Ireland will have an unprecedented five runners in the final of the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby after two of the all-time greats emerged triumphant in the semi-finals of the classic at Towcester on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY7/06/2025
GRI
7 June 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 7/06/2025:
SEVEN BEACH DELIVERS STUNNING TRACK RECORD RUN
Barry Drake
7 June 2025
The opening round of the Callaway Pro Am @ Stud Race Of Champions produced some fantastic racing at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night which included two track record winning performances.
HOLLYWELL DOUBLE THE HIGHLIGHT AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
7 June 2025
While there were just the eight races on offer at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night, there were some smart performances on the night and the highlight was a double for the kennel of Alison Coxon.
EPISODE 204: KATELYN LEAHY & CAOIMHE GUBBINS TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
6 June 2025
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday Barry is joined by Katelyn Leahy & Caoimhe Gubbins.
GIDDY SETS THE APRIL PACE AT ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
6 June 2025
Fairly Giddy went fastest in the semi-finals of the April Staks at Enniscorthy on Thursday night, securing his place in next week’s €4,000 to the winner decider.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 5/06/2025
GRI
5 June 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 5/06/2025:
TOM FLANAGAN
5 June 2025
The sport lost another true gentleman in recent days at the sad passing of Tom Flanagan, Russa, Ennistymon, Co. Clare
BILL MULHOLLAND
4 June 2025
It’s with sadness we must report the passing of Bill Mulholland, Groomsport, Co Down, in recent days.
TALKING DOGS ON TUESDAY 3RD JUNE
GRI
3 June 2025
Join Ian Fortune and Tommy Lyons for this week's Talking Dogs chat as they discuss the Sport Press Online Edition Irish Oaks from Shelbourne Park plus other racing highlights from Cork & Tralee as well as the English Derby.
LIZZY MAHER
3 June 2025
Irish greyhound racing lost one of the truly great names in the sport over the weekend with the sad passing of Lizzy Maher at a great age.
THE BEATTY FAMILY ANNOUNCED AS NEW SPONSOR OF CORN CUCHULAINN AT SHELBOURNE PARK IN HONOUR OF DONAL BEATTY
GRI
3 June 2025
The Beatty Family Announced as New Sponsor of Corn Cuchulainn at Shelbourne Park in Honour of Donal Beatty.
IRELAND’S TOWCESTER PROGRESS BROKEN DOWN
Ian Fortune
2 June 2025
As we get into the business end of the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby, Ireland are now on equal terms with their Uk counterparts in terms of numbers.
CARRICK ALDO NATIONAL PRODUCE STAKES SUCCESS FOR LEMON JOEY
Peter Farrell
2 June 2025
After knocking on the door on more than one occasion, Lemon Joey finally captured a major success on Sunday evening at Clonmel as he claimed the €20,000 to the winner Carrick Aldo @ Stud National Produce Stakes
DARBYS DANCER POWERS TO OPEN 750 YARD SUCCESS
Barry Drake
1 June 2025
DARBYS DANCER (Malachi-Love Island), trained by Patrick Devaney Snr for the Devaney Family Syndicate, delivered a powerful performance to win the €5,000 to the winner Curraheen Park Open 750 Stake Final on Saturday night.
ANOTHER OAKS MASTERCLASS FROM MARTHA
Ian Fortune
1 June 2025
Glengar Martha was again the star of proceedings at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as she set the standard in the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks for the third week running.
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL NIGHT FOR IRISH AT TOWCESTER
Ian Fortune
1 June 2025
Ireland will be responsible for six of the twelve semi-finalists in the semi-finals of the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby after another hugely successful night at Towcester on Saturday which saw the raiding party claim three of the four semi-finals.
MARATHON ‘TIME’ CLUB DERBY OPENING ROUND CONCLUDES
Peter Farrell
1 June 2025
The remaining eight first round heats of the TIME Club Graders Derby featured on Saturday night’s card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and there were some excellent performances to complement Friday night’s action.
REVISED SALES DATES AND SALES VENUES FOR AUGUST AND OCTOBER 2025
GRI
28 May 2025
Following a recent Meeting of the Sales Committee the Sales Dates and Sales Venues for August and October 2024 have been revised.
RCÉ 2025 KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED
GRI
27 May 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) today announced that the 2025 Kennel Improvement Scheme is now fully subscribed and is officially closed to new applications.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR KENNEL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME FOR 2025
GRI
15 April 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) have announced the details for the Kennel Improvement Scheme for 2025. Originally introduced in July 2022, the scheme aims to enhance the welfare standards and conditions within greyhound kennels across the country.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND PROUD TO SUPPORT TUS COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
GRI
31 March 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is delighted to continue its support for the TUS Community and Industry Scholarship Awards, which celebrated its latest group of recipients in a special ceremony at the new TUS Coonagh Campus on Monday, March 24, 2025.
WRAPPING UP DENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
GRI
28 February 2025
As February comes to a close, Greyhound Racing Ireland is wrapping up Dental Health Awareness Month, an initiative dedicated to highlighting the importance of maintaining good oral health in greyhounds.
SALES FIXTURES FOR 2025
GRI
21 February 2025
Dates and Venues for Greyhound Sales in 2025 have been confirmed.
RÁSAÍOCHT CON ÉIREANN/GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES NEW SIS PRIZEMONEY DISTRIBUTION
GRI
13 February 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann/Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is pleased to announce the implementation of a new SIS Prizemoney distribution structure, effective the week commencing February 24, 2025.
10 QUESTIONS WITH TARA LAMB, ARCHITECT OF THE NEW LOOK SHELBOURNE PARK
GRI
30 December 2024
One of the most exciting developments in greyhound racing in 2024 was the re-opening of the new look Shelbourne Park.
GIFT VOUCHERS FOR A NIGHT AT YOUR LOCAL GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
23 December 2024
Still searching for those last minute gifts? Give them the gift of a great night out!
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND AND SIS ANNOUNCE SIGNIFICANT EXTENSION OF MAJOR FEATURE EVENTS INTO 2025
GRI
13 December 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland and SIS have announced the extension, and significant expansion, of an agreement to showcase major feature events into 2025.
2025 CLASSICS AND FEATURES CALENDAR RELEASED
GRI
13 November 2024
The 2025 Classics and Features Calendar has been released with the key dates for all of the big events in Irish Greyhound Racing.
TIME CLUB A GREAT INITIATIVE
Ian Fortune
10 October 2024
Willie Rigney and John Fox, the men behind Time Greyhound Nutrition, have been involved the sport of greyhound racing for a long number of years.
JOIN THE TIME CLUB
GRI
9 October 2024
Time Greyhound Nutrition has proudly launched its innovative Time Club.
SHELBOURNE PARK MUSEUM OFFICIALLY OPENS
GRI
30 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Museum Officially Opens
AMENDMENTS TO OUT OF TIME PERIOD IN NOVICE GREYHOUNDS
GRI
21 August 2024
At the latest Regulation Committee, the following changes to our Novice Racing System have been approved.
ADVICE REGARDING LEPTOSPIROSIS
GRI
2 August 2024
There have been reports of cases of leptospirosis in dogs in parts of the country. Leptospirosis is a disease that is best known for causing jaundice in dogs. It is fatal in most cases unless treated very early after onset. Of greater concern, is the danger that leptospirosis poses for people who come into contact with a dog suffering from the disease. It is highly contagious to both humans and other dogs.
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.
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.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL BREEDERS BONUS PAYMENT
GRI
12 February 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland Announces Additional Breeders Bonus Payment for Oaks & Bitch Stakes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.