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Talking Dogs
VIDEO: 2025 CALLAWAY PRO AM AT STUD IRISH ST.LEGER FINAL
GRI
19 August 2025
Join us for a reminder of how Evan McAuliffe and Drombeg Banner added their names to the history books.
RIP NED RYAN
19 August 2025
Ned Ryan was a well known greyhound man in Waterford who sadly passed away on the 15th of August 2025.
EILEEN RYAN
19 August 2025
It’s with real sadness we must report the passing of Eileen Ryan who would have been known by so many involved in our sport.
DIAMOND GOES INTO DERBY A RED-HOT FAVOURITE AGAIN
Ian Fortune
19 August 2025
There is a real sense of déjà vu about the market for the BOYLE sports Irish Greyhound Derby with the reigning champion Bockos Diamond remaining a red-hot favourite to create history.
A REVIEW OF A RECORD SALES AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
19 August 2025
Once again there was incredible interest in the latest sale at Kilkenny last Saturday, August 16th.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY SPECIAL - BOYLE SPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY 1ST ROUND PREVIEW
GRI
18 August 2025
Time to talk Derby!
NEW SPONSOR ANNOUNCED FOR 2025 GALWAY OAKS AT GALWAY GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
18 August 2025
Galway Greyhound Stadium is delighted to confirm that the Galway Oaks will return in 2025 with a new title sponsor, Peter Mulrooney, stepping in to support one of the highlights of the western racing calendar.
BARKING BUZZ CUSTOMER CARE - OPENING HOURS THIS WEEK
18 August 2025
A reminder to all of our Barking Buzz Customers a list of FAQ can be found Here.
PHONE LINES DOWN AT KILKENNY – ALTERNATIVE NUMBER
Ian Fortune
18 August 2025
The ESB are carrying out maintenance work around Kilkenny track tomorrow (Tuesday) and as a result phone lines will be down for the majority of the day.
FOSTER MOTHER AVAILABLE
GRI
18 August 2025
A Foster Mother is available for greyhound pups in Waterford.
BOYLE SPORTS IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY – OPENING ROUND DRAW
Ian Fortune
18 August 2025
A total of 144 names went into the draw drum for the opening round of the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby at Shelbourne Park on Monday afternoon. There will be 24 opening round heats with a straight four to qualify from each leaving 96 for the second round.
DERBY DRAW AT NOON AS 144 GO INTO THE HAT
Ian Fortune
18 August 2025
It all starts today! The greatest six weeks in greyhound sport will commence in the coming hours with the draw for the opening round of the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby scheduled for 12pm.
FULL DERBY SCHEDULE
Ian Fortune
18 August 2025
Obviously, most of us are au fait with the structure of the Derby after all these years but it is always worth noting the dates involved.
KATHLEEN SADLY MISSES DERBY
Ian Fortune
18 August 2025
When the name of Droopys Kathleen was missing from list of entries given by Robert Gleeson for the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby last week, we immediately feared the worst.
UK RAIDERS CLOCK IDENTICALLY
Ian Fortune
18 August 2025
Ballymac Axel and Proper Heiress, two of the UK’s best, trialled at Shelbourne Park over the weekend ahead of a possible BOYLE Sports Derby challenge with both posting an identical 29.75 for the 550yd trip, albeit it twenty-four hours apart.
UNRACED TURBO CLEARLY WELL-NAMED
Ian Fortune
18 August 2025
While glancing over the weekend trials rom Shelbourne Park, there was one trial that caught the eye, an 18.47 return over the sprint trip from Jacktavern Turbo.
MUCKY LOOKS HAPPY WITH HER WEEKEND’S WORK
Ian Fortune
18 August 2025
We opened up the email over the weekend and were greeted by a picture of a very happy and content Mucky Harbour.
HUNTERS PILOT A BRILLIANT WINNER OF THE ROSE OF TRALEE STAKE
Barry Drake
17 August 2025
HUNTERS PILOT, for Ariyah Culhane and Kaylah Culhane, ran out a brilliant winner of the €2,000 to the winner Xcel With Your Racer Rose Of Tralee A4 final on Saturday.
DERBY CLUES ON OFFER AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
17 August 2025
It was a rare Saturday night at Shelbourne Park with no classic, sweepstake action or finals on the card yet there were some exceptional displays.
NO STOPING SIRIUS ALPHA IN A1 KASKO DERBY FINAL
Barry Drake
17 August 2025
SIRIUS ALPHA, trained by Kieran Lynch for the Sirius Syndicate, came out on top in the final of the €6,000 to the winner A1 Kasko Derbby Final at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
NEWPORT PIER SETS THE STANDARD IN ROMA CASINO CAMBRIDGESHIRE OPENER
Peter Farrell
17 August 2025
After her brilliant 29.44 performance over the 550-yard trip one-week prior, Newport Pier carried her form into the opening round of the Roma Casino Irish Cambridgeshire Open 750 on Saturday night as she ran out a convincing winner to set the standard.
SUPERB EARLY SPEED FROM BADLY BEHAVING
Barry Drake
17 August 2025
It was all about BADLY BEHAVING (Ballymac Cashout-Ballymac Cams) in the final of the €5,000 to the winner Dave Collins Memorial Munster Oaks at Kilcohan Park on Saturday night.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 16/08/2025
GRI
16 August 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 16/08/2025:
A WILD NIGHT AT DUNDALK AS SOUTHWIND TAKES IRISH SPRINT CUP
Ian Fortune
16 August 2025
Southwind Wild raced to a wonderful victory in the 2025 Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup at Dundalk on Friday night, containing the late charge of Droopy Patriot and Broadstrand Syd in a remarkable finish.
MEMPHIS BACK ON TUNE AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
16 August 2025
There were fine displays in each of the three finals up or decision at Shelbourne Park on Friday night with the headlines going to Phoenix Memphis as he produced a flawless effort in the final of the Three Nights Racing @Shelbourne A1 525.
MAG WITH A COOLA DISPLAY TO LAND WHEATLEY MEMORIAL
Ian Fortune
16 August 2025
Cola Mag may have been sent to traps a 5-1 chance for the Eamon Wheatley Memorial at Newbridge on Friday night but there was no stopping the daughter of Broadstrand Bono and Knockmitten Mag as she ran on well to lead in the closing yards.
PUPPY SURE EXILE HAS A HUGE FUTURE AHEAD
Barry Drake
16 August 2025
SURE EXILE (Broadstrand Bono-Glowing Exile) went in to plenty of notebooks after the exciting youngster made a most impressive winning debut at Curraheen Park on Friday night.
VELVET CLAIMS SMART UNRACED SUCCESS AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
16 August 2025
While the Galway racing festival may be over for 2025, there was plenty to talk about at the Connacht venue on Friday night with a number of fine performances on offer.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 15/08/2025
GRI
15 August 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 15/08/2025:
FOSTER MOTHER REQUIRED NORTH CORK AREA
Barry Drake
15 August 2025
Foster Mother required for pups in the north Cork area.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 14/08/2025
GRI
15 August 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 14/08/2025:
CUSTOMER CARE TEAM BRING BARKING BUZZ ROADSHOW TO KILCOHAN PARK
GRI
14 August 2025
Head of Tote, Anne Prendeville (Pic below), was on hand at Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium earlier this morning as part of the Barking Buzz Roadshow, meeting customers and showcasing the features of the Barking Buzz app.
HANNAFIN CUP RESURRECTED AT TRALEE
Barry Drake
14 August 2025
Many of the older generation of greyhound racing enthusiasts will have fond memories of the annual running of the MJ Hannafin Memorial Cup in the 1950s and 1960s which created a great buzz around the town of Tralee.
DERBY ENTRIES – OVER 100 IN SO FAR
Ian Fortune
14 August 2025
We’re just days away from the start of the BOYLE Sports Irish Greyhound Derby and the entry currently sits at over 100.
RIP PETE FITZGERALD
13 August 2025
The following are the funeral details for the late Pete Fitzgerald, Waterford.
HENNO’S NOTABLE DOUBLE ON THE TURF
Ian Fortune
13 August 2025
It’s fair to say Paul Hennessy has had a mixed week.
BARKING BUZZ CUSTOMER CARE TEAM AT KINGDOM GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
13 August 2025
Denise from the Barking Buzz Customer Care Team pictured meeting customers at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium during Day 2 of the Barking Buzz Roadshow.
SIS RACING TO BROADCAST MONTHLY MEETING FROM THURLES GREYHOUND STADIUM
GRI
12 August 2025
Thurles Greyhound Stadium is set to welcome SIS racing to its calendar, with the first meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 19th August. Racing will commence at 2.30pm featuring an 8-race card.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND LAUNCHES ALL NEW TALKING DOGS APP - NOW AVAILABLE ON GOOGLE PLAY AND APPLE APP STORE
12 August 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is delighted to announce the launch of the completely re-engineered Talking Dogs App, available to download now from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The upgraded app will officially go live on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, offering fans an entirely new way to stay connected with all the latest greyhound racing news, stories, and features.
BEEPERS TOMMY SOLD AFTER STUNNING DEBUT
Ian Fortune
12 August 2025
Given how busy it was at the weekend, we were late getting around to the brilliant debut display of Beepers Tommy at Dundalk on Friday night.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 11TH AUGUST - LEGER & JUVENILE DERBY FINALS AND MORE!
GRI
11 August 2025
A busy chat tonight with the Finals of both the Leger and Juvenile Derby to reflect on plus a bonus chat with Leger winner Evan McAuliffe and more.
VIDEO: 2025 TIME GREYHOUND NUTRITION JUVENILE DERBY FINAL
11 August 2025
The 2025 Time Juvenile Derby came to a thrilling conclusion on Friday 8th August in Shelbourne Park as Getup The Boy got up to land the €25,000 winner's prize.
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND ANNOUNCES 2025 LOCAL SPONSORSHIP INCENTIVE SCHEME
GRI
11 August 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has announced the introduction of a new Local Sponsorship Incentive Scheme for the remainder of 2025, designed to encourage and reward local-driven efforts to attract new sponsors to greyhound racing.
BARKING BUZZ ROADSHOW KICKS OFF AT LIMERICK GREYHOUND STADIUM DURING IRISH ST. LEGER FINAL
GRI
11 August 2025
The Barking Buzz Roadshow got off to a flying start on Saturday night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium, coinciding with the prestigious Irish St. Leger Final.
IGOBF JUNIOR NOMINATORS COMPETITION IS BACK
Ian Fortune
11 August 2025
The IGOBF have done a wonderful job in recent years, promoting our sport to all including the youngsters.
DROMBEG BANNER IS THE CALLAWAY PRO AM @ STUD IRISH ST. LEGER CHAMPION
Peter Farrell
10 August 2025
Kindly sponsored by Denis Murphy, the final of the Callaway Pro Am @ Stud Irish St. Leger was the feature event across the entire Country on Saturday night and it was landed by 20/1 chance Drombeg Banner as he handed eighteen-year-old Evan McAuliffe a memorable first Classic victory.
BRILLIANT PERFORMANCES ON ST. LEGER UNDERCARD
Peter Farrell
10 August 2025
While the final of the Callaway Pro Am @ Stud Irish St. Leger took centre stage at Limerick on Saturday night, there were also a number of outstanding performances throughout the card.
ON THE LATT LANDS MARTIN FAHY MEMORIAL AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
10 August 2025
Worth a healthy €3,000 to the winner, the final of the Martin Fahy Memorial A3/A4 525 served as the highlight on a brilliant card at Galway on Saturday night and it was On The Latt that crossed in front for owner Gerry O’Donoghue.
STARS FOLLOW THE SCRIPT IN IRISH SPRINT CUP
Ian Fortune
10 August 2025
The stage is set for the most incredible finish to the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup after Saturday’s semi-finals went largely to script at Dundalk. Droopys Patriot and Broadstrand Syd were hotly fancied to come home in front and both obliged.
PRICELESS ROMOEO AND DESERT FLOWER STAR IN A1 KASKO DERBY
Barry Drake
10 August 2025
PRICELESS ROMEO, trained by Paul Hennessy for Bryan and Kathleen Murphy, set the standard in the semi-finals of the A1 Kasko Derby at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.
BOOMER LANDS MAIDEN DERBY ON CRACKING SHELBOURNE CARD
Ian Fortune
10 August 2025
On a night of fine displays, the headlines went to Shanahee Boomer at Shelbourne Park on Saturday as he raced to a fine victory in the final of the 2025 Shelbourne Maiden Derby, completing his unbeaten march through the valuable competition in the process.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 9/08/2025
GRI
9 August 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 9/08/2025:
GETUP THE BOY SHOWS HIS CLASS TO LAND JUVENILE DERBY
Ian Fortune
9 August 2025
Getup the Boy may have returned a 16-1 winner of the TIME Juvenile Derby at Shelbourne Park on Friday night but he could scarcely be described as a surprise winner with plenty noting the pace he displayed in the semi-finals.
HIDALGO WINS LEAHY MEMORIAL AT KILKENNY
Ian Fortune
9 August 2025
There was much to like about the display of Lemon Hidalgo as he captured the Georgie Leahy Memorial A3 at Kilkenny on Friday night.
THE DAVE COLLINS MEMORIAL MUNSTER OAKS AT KILCOHAN PARK
Barry Drake
9 August 2025
BAREFOOT ON SONG, trained by Paul Hennessy for owners Bryan and Kathleen Murphy, can make a winning return to racing action in the second semi-final of the Dave Collins Memorial Munster Oaks at Kilochan Park tonight.
NORFOLK LANDS KILSHEELAN UNRACED AT CLONMEL
Peter Farrell
9 August 2025
The final of the €1,500 to the winner Kilsheelan Gallop ON2/ON3 525 was the feature race at Clonmel on Friday night and it went the way of Norfolkandchance as he bounced back from semi final defeat to win at his leisure.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 8/08/2025
GRI
8 August 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 8/08/2025:
2025 CALLAWAY PRO AM AT STUD IRISH ST LEGER FINAL RACE PROGRAMME
GRI
8 August 2025
Recap on the story so far and brush up on all the racing form with your virtual Race Programme.
BARKING BUZZ DEPOSITS UPDATE FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST
GRI
8 August 2025
Some customers are experiencing issues with depositing / adding money to their account.
EPISODE 211: PAUL HENNESSY TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
7 August 2025
Barry chats with legendary trainer Paul Hennessy from Kilkenny.
FLYING NED RULED OUT OF DERBY
Ian Fortune
7 August 2025
It has been reported that potential UK challenger and Dundalk International runner-up Wicky Ned is out of the Boylesports Irish Derby after pulling a muscle in his latest trial at Shelbourne Park.
FAMILY FUN FOR ALL AGES THIS AUGUST
GRI
6 August 2025
Bar One Racing Dual Race & Family Fun Day - Friday 15th August
VIDEO: 2025 CALLAWAY PRO AT STUD IRISH ST. LEGER SEMI-FINALS
6 August 2025
Join us now to look back on the action from the two Semi-Finals of the 2025 Callaway Pro Am At Stud Irish St. Leger and see how our final six secured their spot in the Final of Limerick’s oldest Greyhound Racing classic.
REMINDER FOR LEGACY BARKING BUZZ CUSTOMERS
GRI
6 August 2025
The new Barking Buzz platform is now live, and we’re delighted to see so many of you exploring the upgraded experience on Web and Apple IOS.
TALKING DOGS ON TUESDAY 5TH AUGUST - JUVENILE DERBY, LEGER & MORE
GRI
5 August 2025
Join us for our favourite weekly greyhound chat.
THE NEW BARKING BUZZ IS NOW LIVE!
GRI
5 August 2025
We are delighted to share that the next-generation Barking Buzz platform is now live across Web, Apple iOS, (with Google Play Store to follow).
GREYHOUND RACING IRELAND SHORTLISTED FOR TWO BUSINESS ENERGY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
GRI
5 August 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted in two categories at the Business Energy Achievement Awards 2025, recognising its continued commitment to energy efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
AFTERNOON TEA WITH THE ROSES AT KINGDOM GREYHOUND STADIUM
5 August 2025
Afternoon Tea with the Roses at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium Saturday, 16th August: A Celebration of Community, Racing, and Festival Fun!
NEW BARKING BUZZ WORTH THE WAIT
Ian Fortune
5 August 2025
In recent years, the Barking Buzz app has been a friend to so many.
INTRODUCING THE NEW BARKING BUZZ
5 August 2025
First look at the all-new Barking Buzz platform — the next-generation betting experience built specifically for Greyhound racing fans.
TED WINS AT ENNISCORTHY FOR GEORGY
Ian Fortune
5 August 2025
The final of the July Open Unraced was the feature of Monday’s action at Enniscorthy and Tassie Ted was a popular winner for one of the great supporters of the track, Georgy Roche.
HELLO DIEGO ROMPS TO VICTORY IN LEGER SEMIS, TREATY STILL ON TRACK FOR THREE-IN-A-ROW
Peter Farrell
3 August 2025
While Clonbrien Treaty went one step closer to an historic three-in-a-row in the semi finals of the Callaway Pro Am @ Stud Irish St. Leger at Limerick on Saturday night, Hello Diego was the show-stopper as Paul Hennessy’s charge romped to victory.
LITTLE TO SEPARATE MARTIN FAHY MEMORIAL SEMI FINAL WINNERS
Peter Farrell
3 August 2025
The semi finals of the Martin Fahy Memorial 525 featured at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and Barntick Midget went narrowly quickest for owner Mary Reidy.
BUSHPARK RODNEY GOES UNDER THE MAGICAL 28-SECOND BARRIER
Barry Drake
3 August 2025
The second round of the A1 Kasko Derby took centre stage at Curraheen Park on Saturday night, and it produced some fantastic performances.
SCRAHAN LADY A CLASS APART IN KILCOHAN PARK FEATURE FOR IN FORM SCURRY KENNEL
Barry Drake
3 August 2025
SCRAHAN LADY (Ballymac Cashout-Ballymac Trudi), for the kennel of Matthew Scurry, delivered a top-class performance to win the €2,000 to the winner Shebetheone A2/A3 Final.
IMPRESSIVE RUNS IN MAIDEN DERBY
Ian Fortune
3 August 2025
There was a whole host of brilliant displays at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, most notably in the semi-finals of the Shelbourne Maiden Derby with Shanahee Boomer again setting the standard with a superb display of early speed, while Coloursaregreen continued his rise to stardom in the other heat.
MORE MAGIC IN IRISH SPRINT CUP
Ian Fortune
3 August 2025
The signs had been there in previous weeks that it was going to happen soon so it was perhaps no surprise to see Lennies Tank go ballistic at Dundalk on Saturday as he posted a stunning 20.68 to set the standard in the quarter finals of the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup.
PEST AND TIBET DOMINATE IN JUVENILE DERBY
Ian Fortune
2 August 2025
There were two superb displays in the semi-finals of the TIME Juvenile Derby at Shelbourne Park on Friday night with Rural Pest producing another stunning front running effort to grab the headlines for the second week running.
LAST TO FIRST FOR DELICATE LASS IN THE KINGDOM OPEN 750 FINAL
Barry Drake
2 August 2025
DELICATE LASS, for Mary Kennedy, came from the clouds to win the feature at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night, the €4,000 to the winner Kingdom Stadium Open 750 Final.
IMPRESSIVE LONE VENOM LANDS SLIEVENAMON UNRACED
Peter Farrell
2 August 2025
There was €1,000 on offer to the winner of the Slievenamon ON1 525 and Lone Venom maintained his impressive unbeaten start with a dominant performance in the decider.
ENTRIES INVITED FOR ONE-OFF RACES ON ST. LEGER FINAL NIGHT
Peter Farrell
2 August 2025
Limerick Greyhound Stadium are currently accepting entries for valuable one-off races on Irish St. Leger final night on Saturday, 9th August.
DAVE COLLINS MEMORIAL MUNSTER OAKS
Barry Drake
2 August 2025
The Mini Open/A1 Munster Oaks is just around the corner, starting Saturday week, August 9. Entries close this Wednesday at 10am.
DIAMOND TRIALS BUT PAT GOES FASTEST
Ian Fortune
1 August 2025
After going lengths under the 330yd record at Curraheen Park last weekend, Bockos Diamond had his first public four bend spin since the English Derby decider at Shelbourne on Friday as he clocked 28.44.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 1/08/2025
GRI
1 August 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 1/08/2025:
BARKING BUZZ LAUNCHES NEXT GENERATION PLATFORM WITH ENHANCED FEATURES AND IMPROVED USER EXPERIENCE
GRI
1 August 2025
Barking Buzz Launches Next Generation Platform with Enhanced Features and Improved User Experience
DERRYMOYLE BONO LANDS VALUABLE JIMMY FLAHERTY MEMORIAL
Peter Farrell
1 August 2025
There was a handsome €3,500 on offer as the final of the Jimmy Flaherty Memorial A2/A3 525 featured at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Thursday night and it went the way of Derrymoyle Bono as he sealed a fifth career success at odds of 5/1
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 31/07/2025
GRI
31 July 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 31/07/2025:
EPISODE 210 IZZY HARDING & KIM BERGIN TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
31 July 2025
This week on Talking Dogs on Thursday, Barry chats with Izzy Harding a Young Trainer from Tipperary.
MORE WONDERFUL TRIALS FROM SOME BIG NAMES
Ian Fortune
31 July 2025
In our continued look back at some of the great trials of the past, we have two more that are more than worthy of inclusion.
TALKING DOGS MEETS...DECLAN O'DONOGHUE
GRI
30 July 2025
In this episode, instead of travelling to someone's home, Ian Fortune meets our guest in a venue that is a second home to them both, Shelbourne Park. Declan O'Donoghue has been a fixture at Dublin greyhound racing for over 50 years, and has put pen to paper reporting on racing action for many sporting and national outlets.
MORE TRIALS OF NOTE
Ian Fortune
30 July 2025
On our continued look back at some of the great trials of the past, Chris Connolly and Dolores Ruth were in touch and reminded us of a couple of doozies.
BAR ONE RACING DUAL RACE & FAMILY FUN DAY
30 July 2025
Featuring the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup Final 2025 - FRIDAY 15TH AUGUST
BEN AGAIN FASTEST IN JULY UNRACED
Ian Fortune
29 July 2025
Betgoodwin Ben made it two wins from two in the July Open Unraced at Enniscorthy on Monday night, overcoming some early traffic to score in a rapid 28.82.
TRIALS THAT MADE HEADLINES
Ian Fortune
29 July 2025
Yesterday we spoke of the incredible trial of Bockos Diamond last weekend and requested your memories of the best trials of the past.
SHELBOURNE PARK ACHIEVES SMARTER TRAVEL MARK – SILVER LEVEL RECOGNITION
GRI
29 July 2025
Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) is proud to announce that Shelbourne Park has been awarded the Smarter Travel Mark at Silver level by the National Transport Authority.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 28TH JULY
GRI
28 July 2025
Lots to talk about this week with action from Limerick, Shelbourne Park, Dundalk and Cork to be discussed plus a very big trial at the weekend from Bockos Diamond.
THAT TRIAL FROM BOCKOS
Ian Fortune
28 July 2025
Our own Barry Drake put it best in his report of Saturday’s action that the trial of Bockos Diamond over the 330yd trip at Curraheen Park was “a run you would have thought was never possible”.
BOOMER SETS THE PACE IN MAIDEN DERBY
Ian Fortune
27 July 2025
The Maiden Derby got underway at a busy Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and the four opening round heats didn’t exactly go to plan for favourite backers. In terms of the clock, the best was left until last with Shanahee Boomer setting the standard with a 29.63 return in the final heat but there wasn’t much between each of the four winners.
SYD FASTEST IN IRISH SPRINT CUP BUT CHALLENGERS EMERGING
Ian Fortune
27 July 2025
The second round of the Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup dominated proceedings at Dundalk on Saturday night and it was no shock to see the defending champion Broadstrand Syd setting a strong standard, although he had to pull out all the stops with Lennies Tank again highlighting his immense ability when finishing a close second.
TREATY BACK TO HIS BEST AS DIEGO GOES QUICKEST IN LEGER QUARTERS
Peter Farrell
27 July 2025
While the opening round of the Callaway Pro Am @ Stud Irish St. Leger was a case of shadow boxing for many, it shot into life on Saturday night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium with a couple of stunning performances.
DROOPYS SORT TAKES OFF IN THE OPENING ROUND OF THE A1 KASKO DERBY
Barry Drake
27 July 2025
DROOPYS SORT, trained by John Linehan for the Three Tall Men Syndicate, set the standard in the opening round of the A1 Kasko Derby on Saturday night.
CRICKET BEST IN MARTIN FAHY MEMORIAL SECOND ROUND AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
27 July 2025
The second round heats of the Martin Fahy Memorial 525 served as the highlight on the Galway card on Saturday night and while Confused Kiely made it back-to-back wins in the stake, it was Cricket Box that went narrowly quickest for owner John Glancy.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 26/07/2025
GRI
26 July 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 26/07/2025:
TEAM BALLYMAC ON FIRE IN JUVENILE DERBY
Ian Fortune
26 July 2025
There was classic action at Shelbourne Park on Friday night with the quarter finals of the TIME Juvenile Derby providing some outstanding action.
NED AND SANDWICHES TRIAL AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
26 July 2025
2024 UK Greyhound of the Year Wicky Ned made a fleeting visit to Shelbourne Park on Friday evening, having a 550yd trial ahead of a potential crack at the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby.
DASHING TORO GOES QUICKEST IN THE SEMI FINALS OF THE OPEN 750
Barry Drake
26 July 2025
DASHING TORO made a winning debut over the 750-yard distance when winning the first semi-final of the Kingdom Stadium Open 750 on Friday night.
JAYKAY FLIES ON CLONMEL DEBUT
Peter Farrell
26 July 2025
There was a flood of unraced action at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium on Friday night and the pick of the performances came from Jaykay Fly as he opened his account in flawless style for owner Laura Kennedy.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 25/07/2025
GRI
25 July 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 25/07/2025:
LUKA JOINS HUTTON FOR ROMFORD RAID
Ian Fortune
25 July 2025
It was noticeable that the unbeaten and hugely promising Magical Luka was absent from both the TIME Juvenile Derby and Shelbourne Maiden Derby entry and the reasons for his absence has been revealed with the news that he has joined Kevin Hutton with a crack the Coral Romford Puppy Cup in September.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS THURSDAY 24/07/2025
GRI
24 July 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Thursday 24/07/2025:
EPISODE 209 BRENDAN MAUNSELL TALKING DOGS ON THURSDAY WITH BARRY DRAKE
Barry Drake
24 July 2025
In this week’s episode, Barry chats with Brendan Maunsell. Brendan recaps on a brilliant win for Jim By Two in the Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup 2025 Final in Thurles.
RCÉ PRESENTS FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN TO MINISTER HEYDON
GRI
24 July 2025
Chairman of Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ), Pat Flanagan, CEO Tim Lucey, and CFO John Tuohey met with Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D., to present RCÉ’s new Five-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2029).
RCÉ LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS STRATEGY TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF IRISH GREYHOUND RACING
GRI
23 July 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ), the statutory body responsible for the regulation, development and promotion of greyhound racing in Ireland, has today (Wednesday, 23 July 2025) unveiled its Strategic Plan 2025–2029.
IRISH GREYHOUND RACING RECORDS OVER 7,000 RACES AND €4.3M IN PRIZE MONEY IN FIRST HALF OF 2025
GRI
23 July 2025
Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) has published its first Industry Activity Report, covering January to June 2025, alongside the launch of its five-year strategic plan (2025–2029) in Shelbourne Park today.
BEN THE LATEST STAR TO EMERGE FROM ENNISCORTHY
Ian Fortune
23 July 2025
Once again, Enniscorthy provided the perfect platform for a new star to emerge on Monday night as the July Open Unraced got underway with Betgoodwin Ben taking the headlines with a stunning 28.58 return.
EXCITING TIMES WITH NEW STAND AT KILKENNY TAKING SHAPE
Ian Fortune
22 July 2025
2025 is set to be a most significant year for the greyhound racing community in Kilkenny, Carlow, Laois and, indeed, the Greyhound industry as a whole.
TALKING DOGS ON MONDAY 21ST JULY - JUVENILE DERBY, LEGER & SPRINT CUP
GRI
21 July 2025
Three big racing competitions got underway over the weekend and it means there's plenty of Talking Dogs to do this Monday.
JOSEPE SETS THE STANDARD IN ST. LEGER OPENER
Peter Farrell
20 July 2025
The opening round heats of the Callaway Pro Am @ Stud Irish St. Leger featured at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Saturday night and it was Toolmaker Josepe that set the standard as he bounced back to his best for Robert Gleeson and William Hyslop.
KIELY QUICKEST IN MARTIN FAHY MEMORIAL AT GALWAY
Peter Farrell
20 July 2025
The Martin Fahy Memorial A4/A5 525 got off and running on Saturday night at Galway Greyhound Stadium and the standard was set by the experienced Confused Kiely in the opening heat of the night.
SNAZZY HONEY A YOUNG STAYER GOING PLACES
Barry Drake
20 July 2025
SNAZZY HONEY, for Denis O'Donohoe, ran out a most impressive winner of the €1,000 to the winner Kilcohan Park D1-D2 730-yard final on Saturday night.
MARCELLA CAMPBELL
20 July 2025
The sad news of the passing of well-known breeder, owner and trainer Marcella Campbell came through in recent hours.
SYD REMAINS THE KING OF DUNDALK AS IRISH SPRINT CUP STARTS
Ian Fortune
20 July 2025
The Bar One Racing irish Sprint Cup got underway at Dundalk on Saturday night and there were, as you would expect many fine displays including a tremendous return to the scene of his greatest triumph for defending champion Broadstrand Syd.
JOEY FASTEST AT SHELBOURNE
Ian Fortune
20 July 2025
There was another low-key night of action at Shelbourne Park on Saturday, although there were still some fine displays from those in action.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS SATURDAY 19/07/2025
GRI
20 July 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Saturday 19/07/2025:
TIBET SETS A STRONG STANDARD IN JUVENILE DERBY
Ian Fortune
19 July 2025
It may have been a week later than planned but the opening round of the TIME Juvenile Derby dominated Friday’s action at Shelbourne Park. There may have been quite a few non-runners but the action was out of the top drawer.
FOUR ON THE BOUNCE FOR BALLYMAC KAMALA
Barry Drake
19 July 2025
BALLYMAC KAMALA, for the kennel of Liam Dowling, made it four wins on the bounce when winning Friday night’s feature at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, the €3,250 to the winner Friends of University Hospital Kerry A2 Final.
STICK WITH ME IS A FUTURE STAR
Peter Farrell
19 July 2025
While the semi finals of the Jimmy Flaherty Memorial served as the feature at Galway on Friday night, there was a brilliant debut performance earlier in the card as Stick With Me dismantled his novice contest to win in a fast 29.02 .10s.
TASSIE EDGES OUT BALE IN JIM SCULLY MEMORIAL
Peter Farrell
19 July 2025
There was €2,200 on offer to the winner of the Jim Scully Memorial 550 at Clonmel on Friday night and the decider went to scrip as Tassie Ta Ra completed a clean sweep across the competition for joint owners James and Richard Power.
DROMBEG SPARKLES IN JIMMY FLAHERTY MEMORIAL SEMIS
Peter Farrell
19 July 2025
The semi finals of the Jimmy Flaherty Memorial 525 served as the highlight at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night and Drombeg Spark bounced back to winning ways with a dominant performance to set the standard.
SHELBOURNE PARK TRIAL RESULTS FRIDAY 18/07/2025
GRI
18 July 2025
Shelbourne Park Trial Results Friday 18/07/2025:
JUVENILE DERBY MOVES TO FRIDAY NIGHTS AT SHELBOURNE PARK
GRI
18 July 2025
Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium Racing Team, in consultation with the event sponsors TIME, have confirmed that all heats of the 2025 Juvenile Derby will now take place on Friday nights at Shelbourne Park.
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.
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.
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.