Ian Fortune
13 June 2025
A foster mother in urgently required in Offaly.
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.
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.
Ian Fortune
13 June 2025
As I pen these words, the 2025 Dundalk International is less than a month away.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Ian Fortune
12 June 2025
This Saturday’s Connect 6 Jackpot pool will be guaranteed to €5,000.
GRI
11 June 2025
Join us in Shelbourne Park at the launch of the 2025 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ian Fortune
10 June 2025
Untold Sterling is the latest in a long line of potential superstars to debut at Enniscorthy.
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.
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.
9 June 2025
Greyhound racing and, more particularly, Dublin greyhound racing lost a great friend in recent days with the passing of Laurence Fogarty.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Ian Fortune
8 June 2025
There was a bit of everything at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night with wonderfully competitive action throughout.
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.
GRI
7 June 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 7/06/2025:
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.
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.
Barry Drake
6 June 2025
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday Barry is joined by Katelyn Leahy & Caoimhe Gubbins.
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.
GRI
5 June 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 5/06/2025:
5 June 2025
The sport lost another true gentleman in recent days at the sad passing of Tom Flanagan, Russa, Ennistymon, Co. Clare
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
4 June 2025
It’s with sadness we must report the passing of Bill Mulholland, Groomsport, Co Down, in recent days.
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.
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.
GRI
3 June 2025
The Beatty Family Announced as New Sponsor of Corn Cuchulainn at Shelbourne Park in Honour of Donal Beatty.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ian Fortune
30 May 2025
John Kennedy Jnr’s Good Thunder is a greyhound with a very bright future.
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
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.
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.
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.
GRI
27 May 2025
The much-anticipated Shelbourne Elite Sales returns to Shelbourne Park on Saturday, 26th July, with trials commencing at 9:30am.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ian Fortune
25 May 2025
Magical Luka seems destined for stardom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GRI
25 May 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 24/05/2025
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.
Ian Fortune
24 May 2025
It’s been quite a start to the year for Pat Buckley and Ciaran O’Sullivan.
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.
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.
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.
GRI
23 May 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 23/05/2025
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.
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.
GRI
22 May 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 22/05/2025
Barry Drake
22 May 2025
This week Barry is joined by trainer Jack Kennelly & Willie Rigney of Time Greyhound Nutrition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
arry Drake
18 May 2025
Young handler Ryan McCarthy has a super exciting youngster in the shape of Strike It Skye.
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.
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.
GRI
17 May 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 17/05/2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GRI
16 May 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 16/05/2025
GRI
15 May 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 15/05/2025
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.
Ian Fortune
15 May 2025
As highlighted yesterday on this very page, Chris Walsh was the latest contestant on RTÉ’s Super Garden.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
GRI
21 February 2025
Dates and Venues for Greyhound Sales in 2025 have been confirmed.
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.
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.
GRI
23 December 2024
Still searching for those last minute gifts? Give them the gift of a great night out!
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.
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.
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.
GRI
9 October 2024
Time Greyhound Nutrition has proudly launched its innovative Time Club.
GRI
30 September 2024
Shelbourne Park Museum Officially Opens
GRI
21 August 2024
At the latest Regulation Committee, the following changes to our Novice Racing System have been approved.
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
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.
GRI
11 March 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) have announced the details for the Kennel Improvement Scheme for 2024.
GRI
12 February 2024
Greyhound Racing Ireland Announces Additional Breeders Bonus Payment for Oaks & Bitch Stakes
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.
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.
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.
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.
GRI
18 November 2021
ADVICE FOR TRAINERS AND OWNERS: FEEDING OF ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS TO RACING GREYHOUNDS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GRI
13 January 2021
We've begun to roll out our new RCÉTS (Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System) app and website this week.
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.
GRI
17 December 2020
A reminder of the steps to rehome your retired racing greyhound with the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust.
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.
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.
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.