FOSTER MOTHER REQUIRED IN OFFALY

Ian Fortune

13 June 2025

A foster mother in urgently required in Offaly.


SWEEPSTAKE ACTION TO THE FORE AT SHELBOURNE

Ian Fortune

13 June 2025

Yet again, Shelbourne Park will hole a very decent Friday night card with plenty of sweepstake action to sink your teeth into.


TRAVELLING TO TOWCESTER? – HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Ian Fortune

13 June 2025

With five of the six finalists in the Star Sports/TRC English Greyhound Derby trained on these shores, it’s no surprise to hear that there will be many Irish making the journey across the water on Saturday afternoon.


DUNDALK SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR INTERNATIONAL

Ian Fortune

13 June 2025

As I pen these words, the 2025 Dundalk International is less than a month away.


RUFIYAA OUT OF CHAMPION 550

Ian Fortune

13 June 2025

Word has come through that Untold Rufiyaa, a tremendous winner of the National Puppy Stake at the back end of 2024, will be a non-runner from the semi-finals of the Shelbourne Champion 550 on Saturday night after picking up a small knock in the opening round.


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.


SEVEN BEACH SELECTED FOR RACE OF CHAMPIONS SUCCESS

Barry Drake

13 June 2025

The €15,000 to the winner Callaway Pro Am @ Stud Race of Champions is sure to attract a big crowd to the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium tonight.


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!


EARLIER START AT SHELBOURNE ON SATURDAY

Ian Fortune

12 June 2025

With sisracing.tv covering the action from Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, including the final of the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks, there is a slightly earlier start than normal.


CONNECT 6 AND TOTE GUARANTEES

Ian Fortune

12 June 2025

This Saturday’s Connect 6 Jackpot pool will be guaranteed to €5,000.


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.


TIPPERARY CUP FAST APPROACHING AT THURLES

Peter Farrell

11 June 2025

The competitions are coming thick and fast up and down the Country and the flagship event at Thurles, which is the Tipperary Cup, is just over one-week away from commencing.


ORLA FAVOURITE FOR OAKS GLORY

Ian Fortune

11 June 2025

Boylesports yesterday issued prices for the final of the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks and Lemon Orla has been introduced as the one to beat at 7-4.


TALENTED STAYERS TO SHINE IN CORN CUCHULAINN

Ian Fortune

11 June 2025

The opening round draw of the Donal Beatty Memorial Corn Cuchulainn was made at Shelbourne Park yesterday afternoon and it features some very talented stayers including 2024 late season star Jaytee Craze.


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.


DIAMOND A HOT FAVOURITE WITH SPONSORS FOR DERBY GLORY

Ian Fortune

10 June 2025

There was an audible cheer from the connections and many supporters of Bockos Diamond when he was handed the stripes at the draw for the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby at Towcester on Monday afternoon.


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.


ENGLISH DERBY DRAW

Ian Fortune

9 June 2025

Not long after 1pm this afternoon, the draw for the final of the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby was made at Towcester in front of a big crowd at the Derby luncheon.


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.


FINAL CALL FOR TREATY CUP ENTRIES

Peter Farrell

9 June 2025

Owners and trainers please note that this is a final call for entries for the €5,000 to the winner Faypoint Sean @ Stud Treaty Cup


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


FAYPOINT SEAN @ STUD TREATY CUP

Peter Farrell

4 June 2025

With the TIME Club Graders Derby currently dominating proceedings at Limerick, owners and trainers are also reminded that there is a very valuable sprint competition scheduled to commence on Saturday, 14th June


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.


TIME CLUB GRADERS DERBY OFF AND RUNNING

Peter Farrell

31 May 2025

The opening round heats of the TIME Club A4 Graders Derby got underway at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Friday night and there were some superb performances throughout the eight heats on offer.


EYE-CATCHING PERFORMANCES AT GALWAY

Peter Farrell

31 May 2025

While it was a busy night up and down the Country, it would be remiss not to mention some fine displays at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.


GOOD THUNDER – A BRIGHT PROSPECT FOR SIRE CODY

Ian Fortune

30 May 2025

John Kennedy Jnr’s Good Thunder is a greyhound with a very bright future.


LIMERICK SALES NEXT ON THE AGENDA

Peter Farrell

28 May 2025

Fresh from the updated sales fixtures that were published this morning, the Limerick sales auction is next on the agenda and this is scheduled for Saturday, June 21st


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.


ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL KILKENNY SALES

Ian Fortune

28 May 2025

Kilkenny had another fine sale at the weekend with a large attendance and plenty of online activity resulting in very lively trading with the total turnover exceeding €80,000.


VISITING BALLYBROWN GAA- OUR 2025 CON AND ANNIE KIRBY MEMORIAL CHAMPIONS

GRI

27 May 2025

On Saturday 19th April, Ballybrown GAA won a whopping €10,000 as the winning nominated Limerick GAA Club in the 2025 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial, kindly sponsored by Noreen and JP McManus.


SHELBOURNE ELITE SALES RETURNS- SATURDAY, 26TH JULY

GRI

27 May 2025

The much-anticipated Shelbourne Elite Sales returns to Shelbourne Park on Saturday, 26th July, with trials commencing at 9:30am.


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.


VIDEO: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AT CURRAHEEN PARK

GRI

26 May 2025

2025 marks a major milestone for Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium, 25 years since the doors first opened. A quarter of a century of memories, milestones, and magnificent race nights.


IRELAND’S TOWCESTER PROGRESS BY NUMBERS

Ian Fortune

26 May 2025

A total of 10 Irish trained greyhounds from a possible 15 qualified from the third round of the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby over the weekend with 5 of the 8 heats going to the raiding party.


SNAZZY DISPLAY FROM BOSS AS RANGER BOWS OUT OF PRODUCE STAKES

Peter Farrell

26 May 2025

The three semi finals of the Carrick Aldo @ Stud National Produce Stakes featured at Clonmel on Sunday evening and it proved a night of thrills and spills as Snazzy Boss produced a terrific display to advance into the decider, while Faypoint Ranger was luckless in making a shock exit from the Classic.


MARTHA ONCE AGAIN THE STAR AS OAKS CONTINUES

Ian Fortune

25 May 2025

Saturday’s action at Shelbourne Park was again right out of the top drawer with exceptional racing on offer in the opening round of the Shelbourne Summer Cup and the second round of the Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks.


LUKA COMPLETES HIS ALDO STROLL IN REAL STYLE

Ian Fortune

25 May 2025

Magical Luka seems destined for stardom.


FIVE IRISH WINNERS AS SOLE MIO GOES FASTEST AT TOWCESTER

Ian Fortune

25 May 2025

The Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby field was halved once again at Towcester on Saturday night with the Irish again baring their teeth with five of the eight heat winners trained on these shores, while four of those winners were chased home by one of their compatriots.


ENGLISH DERBY – 10 IRISH IN QUARTER FINAL DRAW

Ian Fortune

25 May 2025

Ten Irish trained runners went into the draw for the quarter finals of the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby.


HEADLEYS TRUMP POWERS TO LEE STRAND SUCCESS

25 May 2025

HEADLEYS TRUMP (Coolavanny Hoffa-Mercenary Mary) produced a top class performance to win the feature in the Kingdom on Saturday night, the €10,000 to the winner Lee Stand 550-yard Final.


WELLSTREET CATH AND DALEROAD POPPY SCORE IN OPEN 750

Barry Drake

25 May 2025

The semi finals of the €5,000 to the winner Curraheen Park Open 750 took centre stage on Saturday night and both heats produced excellent racing.


CASH REWARD QUICKEST IN LIMERICK & CLARE GOBA SEMIS

Peter Farrell

25 May 2025

With the TIME Club Graders Derby set to dominate proceedings at Limerick next weekend, it was a quiet affair at the Munster venue on Saturday night as the the semi finals of the Limerick & Clare GOBA A3 525 served as the feature.


SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 24/05/2025

GRI

25 May 2025

Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 24/05/2025


TRACK RECORD RUN FROM DALEROAD DUKE IN THE KINGDOM

Barry Drake

24 May 2025

Daleroad Duke (Good News-Burgess Sarah), trained by Patrick Guilfoyle for owner Thomas O’Keeffe, delivered a sensational performance in the Kingdom on Friday night as the super talented tracker put on a stunning 27.85 track record winning run.


LEO TOO SHARP IN CHAMPION UNRACED

Ian Fortune

24 May 2025

It’s been quite a start to the year for Pat Buckley and Ciaran O’Sullivan.


IS SHE THERE RAMPANT IN NEWBRIDGE DERBY

Ian Fortune

24 May 2025

Is She There was absolutely dominant in the final of the Friends of Newbridge A1 Derby at the Kildare venue on Friday evening.


ACE AMONGST THOSE TO PRODUCE AT SHELBOURNE

Ian Fortune

24 May 2025

There were three finals up for decision at Shelbourne Park on Friday night and each was won in impressive fashion.


DWELL MOCK SETS THE STANDARD IN PURCELL MEMORIAL AT CLONMEL

Peter Farrell

24 May 2025

The opening round heats of the Kieran Snr & Hanna Purcell Memorial featured on Friday night’s card at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium and of the four heats on offer, it was Dwell Mock that set the standard with a terrific performance in heat three.


SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 23/05/2025

GRI

23 May 2025

Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 23/05/2025


McGRATH SUCCESS AS GLORY STRIKES IN GUYS AND DOLLS

Ian Fortune

23 May 2025

The McGrath name has been synonymous with success for many decades but it was wonderful to see it back in the limelight at Shelbourne Park on Thursday evening as Race To Glory captured the valuable Guys & Dolls A2 Stake for Mary McGrath.


KEEP THE ‘TIME CLUB A4 DERBY’ ENTRIES COMING

Peter Farrell

23 May 2025

Limerick Greyhound Stadium are keen to stress that entries are still being accepted for the valuable TIME Club A4 Derby, scheduled to commence on Friday, 30th May.


SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 22/05/2025

GRI

22 May 2025

Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 22/05/2025


EPISODE 203: JACK KENNELLY & WILLIE RIGNEY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE

Barry Drake

22 May 2025

This week Barry is joined by trainer Jack Kennelly & Willie Rigney of Time Greyhound Nutrition.


VIDEO: 2025 TIME CLUB DERBY LAUNCH

GRI

21 May 2025

The 2025 Time Club Derby was launched at Limerick Greyhound Stadium this week. Join us now as speak to Time's Willie Rigney, Jody Thompson of Limerick Greyhound Stadium's Racing Team and Derek Frehill, Director of Racing at Greyhound Racing Ireland.


BONDI RULED OUT OF OAKS AND RETIRED

Ian Fortune

21 May 2025

The disappointing news came through yesterday afternoon that Crafti Bondi would miss her appointment in the Sporting Press Irish Oaks on Saturday after picking up an injury in her superb opening round victory.


TIME CLUB A4 DERBY RETURNS FOR 2025 WITH €20,000 PRIZE – A SHOWCASE FOR IRELAND’S TOP A4 GREYHOUNDS

GRI

20 May 2025

Following its debut in 2024, the Time Club A4 Derby 525yds returns bigger and better in 2025, kicking off on Friday/Saturday, 30th/31st May in Limerick Greyhound Stadium. With an impressive €20,000 winner’s prize and trophy, this standout A4-only competition is quickly becoming a key fixture in the greyhound racing calendar.


MARTHA TOPS OAKS MARKET AFTER STUNNING RUN

Ian Fortune

20 May 2025

There was plenty of movement at the top of the Sporting Press Irish Oaks market after Saturday’s opening round action.


IMPRESSIVE SAFFRON SOLD BUT REMAINS WITH BUCKLEY FOR PRODUCE STAKES

Ian Fortune

20 May 2025

In a matter of weeks, Flashing Saffron has established herself as one of the most exciting young trackers in training and it is perhaps no surprise that she has caught the eye of a number of prospective buyers.


TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 19TH MAY

GRI

19 May 2025

Lots to talk about this week, with the Oaks headling the chat, so join Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and Declan O'Donoghue for your weekly dose of Talking Dogs.


MAGIC MOLLY LANDS A PUNT IN TOWCESTER

Ian Fortune

19 May 2025

There were a total of nine Irish trained winners in the second round of the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby but one in particular left a mark as far as the sponsors were concerned.


IRELAND’S TOWCESTER PROGRESS BY NUMBERS

Ian Fortune

19 May 2025

A total of 15 Irish greyhound from a possible 22 qualified from the second round of the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby over the weekend with 9 of the 16 heats going to the raiding party.


FUTURE OF GREYHOUND RACING TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT INAUGURAL RCÉ YOUNG PERSONS FORUM

GRI

19 May 2025

It was a busy night in Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium on Friday night, as not only did they celebrate their 25th anniversary, they also hosted the first-ever meeting of the Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) Young Persons Forum.


MARTHA FASTEST AS OAKS GETS UNDERWAY

Ian Fortune

18 May 2025

The Sporting Press Online Edition Irish Oaks commenced at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and, as you would expect, there were a few superb displays from some of the finest females in training although none could match the run of Glengar Martha in the final heat. Getting loose early, she saw off some exceptional rivals in a stunning 28.12.


ELECTRIC LUKA BREAKS 21 AT DUNDALK IN ALDO STAKE

Ian Fortune

18 May 2025

After a massive debut run in the opening round of the Carrick Aldo @ Stud ON1 400 at Dundalk last weekend, Magical Luka really did thrust himself into the spotlight in Saturday’s second round, clocking a brilliant 20.91 on his way to a sensational success.


DIAMOND DAZZLES AT TOWCESTER AS IRELAND TAKE 6 HEATS

Ian Fortune

18 May 2025

Ireland tightened their grip on the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby at Towcester on Saturday night, accounting for six of the eight heat winners as the second round of the classic came to a conclusion.


SENSATIONAL 28.23 QUALIFYING TRIAL FROM YOUNGSTER STRIKE IT SKYE

arry Drake

18 May 2025

Young handler Ryan McCarthy has a super exciting youngster in the shape of Strike It Skye.


A WEEKEND OF TOP CLASS PERFORMANCES AT CURRAHEEN PARK

Barry Drake

18 May 2025

Darbys Dancer went quickest on the clock in the opening round of the Curraheen Park Open 750 on Saturday night.


EBONY SETS THE STANDARD IN GOBA OPENER

Peter Farrell

18 May 2025

The opening round heats of the Limerick & Clare GOBA A3 525 featured on last night’s card at Limerick Greyhound Stadium and the bar was set very high by Corona Ryan’s Missouri Ebony.


SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 17/05/2025

GRI

17 May 2025

Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 17/05/2025


ANCORA SPRINTS TO ISLANDBRIDGE GLORY

Ian Fortune

17 May 2025

Jack Kennelly and the members of the Swedish House Party Syndicate floated back to the Kingdom on Friday night after witnessing their brilliant youngster, Swift Ancora, maintaining his unbeaten career record in the final of the Islandbridge Open Sprint.


FIVE AND SHADOW LIGHT UP KILKENNY

Ian Fortune

17 May 2025

Callaway Five and Montana Shadow secured their spot in the final of the Kilkenny Track Champion Open Unraced on Friday night with both showing real promise and ability yet again.


PURSUIT SETS THE STANDARD IN NEWBRIDGE DERBY

Ian Fortune

17 May 2025

Rich Pursuit and Canya Steve took their respective semi-finals in the Friends of Newbridge A1 Derby on Friday night.


AN IRISH HAT TRICK AS JOE FASTEST AT TOWCESTER

Ian Fortune

17 May 2025

Six of Ireland’s nine runners progressed from the opening session of second round heats in the Star Sports/ TRC English Greyhound Derby at Towcester on Friday evening.


CARING FOR THE GREYHOUND IN HOT WEATHER

GRI

17 May 2025

Greyhound Racing Ireland / Rásaíocht Con Éireann have shared a reminder on some helpful guidelines for caring for greyhounds in warmer weather.


ANA HEADS A HOLLAND HAT-TRICK IN PRODUCE STAKES OPENER

Peter Farrell

17 May 2025

Friday night saw the opening round of the 2025 Carrick Aldo @ Stud National Produce Stakes get underway at Clonmel and while Faypoint Ranger made a winning start in his quest for back-to-back Classics, it was kennel companion Rural Ana that went quickest with a dominant performance in heat five.


TIERMANA HUNTS DOWN RIVALS IN SEAN SCULLY MEMORIAL

Peter Farrell

17 May 2025

There was a handsome €2,000 on offer at Galway Stadium on Friday night as the final of the Sean Scully Memorial A5/A6 525 took centre stage and it went the way of Tiermana Hunter as the young pretender made it three wins from just seven starts.


OREO OLLIE COMPLETES A HAT TRICK OF STRAIGHT WINS IN THE LEE STRAND

Barry Drake

17 May 2025

Oreo Ollie, trained by Jack Kennelly for owners the Random Bag Syndicate, set the standard in the semi finals of the 2025 Lee Strand at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night.


RIP ANTHONY LINEHAN

17 May 2025

A minute’s silence was observed in Curraheen Park on Friday night as a mark of respect to the late Anthony Linehan, Blarney.


SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 16/05/2025

GRI

16 May 2025

Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 16/05/2025


SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 15/05/2025

GRI

15 May 2025

Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 15/05/2025


EPISODE 202 RICHIE O'REGAN, EOIN WALSHE & BRIAN COLLINS TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE

Barry Drake

15 May 2025

This week’s episode of the podcast is a special one, as we prepare to celebrate 25 years of Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium in Cork. Since opening its doors in 2000, Curraheen Park has been at the heart of greyhound racing in Munster, and with the big anniversary celebration taking place on Friday, 16th May, host Barry Drake looks back at the people, the passion, and the history.


CHRIS A SUPER GARDEN MASTER!

Ian Fortune

15 May 2025

As highlighted yesterday on this very page, Chris Walsh was the latest contestant on RTÉ’s Super Garden.


TALKING DOGS MEETS... NOEL HOLLAND

GRI

14 May 2025

With celebrations for the 25th Anniversary of Curraheen Park, the 2nd episode of Talking Dogs Meets travels to Cork to a man who is synonymous with the opening of the Cork venue.


GRI NOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF GREYHOUNDS AT LICENSED SALES AUCTIONS

GRI

20 April 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.


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.