Category: Greyhound Racing

  • RCÉ Welfare Officers Double Number of Inspections During 2021

    RCÉ Welfare Officers Double Number of Inspections During 2021

    The number of inspections carried out by RCÉ Welfare Officers was almost double the number of inspections (615) carried out in 2019, the greyhound industry’s last full year of operation. RCÉ Welfare Officers served 82 Fixed Payment Notices of €250 last year for a range of offences, including failure to notify the sale, purchase, or…

  • Record Number of Retired Greyhounds Rehomed in 2021

    Record Number of Retired Greyhounds Rehomed in 2021

    Established by Rásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) / Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) in 1997, the IRGT is funded through owners’ prizemoney deductions, matched donations by GRI and private donations in its work to rehome greyhounds after retirement and promote them as domestic pets. In the year up to 30th November 2021, the rehoming of 2,000 greyhounds…

  • Report Highlights Importance Of Greyhound Racing Industry To Tipperary Economy

    Report Highlights Importance Of Greyhound Racing Industry To Tipperary Economy

    The significant contribution made by the greyhound racing industry to the Irish exchequer and rural employment is highlighted in a new report published today by Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI). The report, compiled by consultant economist Jim Power, contains a county-by-county breakdown of the 6,211 active owners across the island of Ireland with Cork leading the way, accounting for…

  • End of Greyhound Dispute sets up platform for growth and renewal – Cahill

    End of Greyhound Dispute sets up platform for growth and renewal – Cahill

    Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Food and Horticulture, Jackie Cahill has welcomed the resolution to the long running greyhound dispute and said that all stakeholders must come together and plan for growth and renewal. “First of all, I want to thank those who engaged in picketing Shelbourne Park for taking this decision in the best interests…

  • McGrath congratulates organisers of National Coursing Meeting

    McGrath congratulates organisers of National Coursing Meeting

    “Congratulations to all who made the National Coursing Meeting another great success ,” Mattie McGrath Independent TD Mattie McGrath has congratulated all those who took part or attended the National Coursing Meeting in Clonmel over the weekend. Deputy McGrath was speaking on the last day of the hugely popular sporting event which draws thousands of…

  • Thurles Greyhound Race Card for Saturday night Jan 21th

    Thurles Greyhound Race Card for Saturday night Jan 21th

    1st Race : 525 Yrds Track Supporters Club A5 525 yds stake Final Grade: A5 Heat: 1 PUKKA TYLER CARNIVAL SWIFT AERO FLEUR CABRA ELLIE JUBILANT COOLRONAN MOCHA   2nd Race : 525 Yrds Inter Track Betting A9/A10 525 yds Grade: A9 KHAL DROGO BALLINAKILL BRAE PRIVATE LASSIE TOTOS WINGS RAHYVIRA LADY BULL RUN SPICE…

  • Thurles Greyhound Race Card for Saturday night Jan 14th

    Thurles Greyhound Race Card for Saturday night Jan 14th

    RACE 1 TRACK SUPPORTERS CLUB A5 525 YDS STAKE SEMI-FINAL 20:02 APPROX. (525 YDS. FLAT) (RACE GRADE : A5) Trap Greyhound * View Complete Race Form Trap 1 PUKKA TYLER Trap 2 BAWNDRUM LASS Trap 3 CARNIVAL SWIFT Trap 4 AERO FLEUR Trap 5 SHES THE BLUES Trap 6 CROHANE GIFT RACE 2 INTER TRACK…