Michael Fortune
19 April 2019
The Brendan Maunsell trained Redzer Ardfert has looked a potential star stayer since he commenced racing as a puppy and he again went into the notebook with big finishes in the Kirby Memorial.
Michael Fortune
19 April 2019
In the first round of the Gain Unraced Sprint at Newbridge last week the race of the round saw Tinryland Joy and Pennys Seagram battle it out with just a neck separating them in a very smart 17.73.
IGB
18 April 2019
Nottingham Greyhound Stadium continue preparations for the Star Sports, ARC & LPS Greyhound Derby 2019.
Peter Farrell
18 April 2019
Tuesday’s sales auction at Thurles Park proved to be a huge success with a great clearance on a catalog that included 90 lots.
Michael Fortune
18 April 2019
Pat Guilfoyle’s pacey stayer Skywalker Logan is the long-range fancy to win the Larry Clancy Memorial Irish Cesarewitch which commences at Mullingar on Saturday.
Michael Fortune
18 April 2019
Following his impressive first round victory in the Bresmed Northern Sprint at Sheffield on Tuesday, Ardnasool Jet has again drawn the blue jacket for next Tuesday’s semi-finals.
17 April 2019
Video – Of Tuesday Nights Preview Of The 2019 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Final Programme
Michael Fortune
17 April 2019
The Cathal McGhee trained Ardnasool Jet gave a polished performance when winning his first round heat in the Bresmed Northern Sprint at Sheffield on Tuesday night.
Barry Drake
17 April 2019
Racing Manager at Tralee Greyhound Stadium Kieran Casey has informed us that the Lee Strand A3 will now get underway on April 26th.
Michael Fortune
17 April 2019
Graham Holland sent four of his kennel stars to Nottingham yesterday for their first look at the track in advance of planned challenges for the Star Sports, Arc & LPS Derby.
Michael Fortune
16 April 2019
The draw for the RPGTV Scottish Derby was made yesterday and the Irish challengers have fared reasonably well in the first round to be run on Saturday.
Peter Farrell
16 April 2019
96 greyhounds set out to become this years ‘Con & Annie Kirby Memorial’ Champion and with the richest Juvenile race in the world set to reach its climax this coming weekend, let’s take a look at the 6 remaining runners bidding to take home the coveted €80,000 & Trophy.
IGB
15 April 2019
Video - 2019 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial Semi-Finals
Barry Drake
15 April 2019
RM at Tralee Greyhound Stadium Kieran Casey is seeking entries for the Lee Strand A3 which is due to get underway this Friday night at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium
Michael Fortune
15 April 2019
A two year old black bitch went missing from the Blessington area since last night.
Michael Fortune
15 April 2019
Liam Dowling’s two finalists occupy the top two spots in Paddy Power’s betting on Saturday’s Kirby Memorial final at Limerick.
Michael Fortune
15 April 2019
Five Irish greyhound were trialled at Shawfield and Nottingham on Saturday in preparation for the Scottish and English Derbys respectively.
15 April 2019
There will be no Horse & Hound Jackpot on Friday of this week, April 19th.
Barry Drake
14 April 2019
There were plenty of shocks in the opening round of the Gain Greyhound Nutrition Select Stakes at Waterford on Saturday night.
Barry Drake
14 April 2019
CALTRA ROCKY (Laughil Blake-Gorgeous Gal) went quickest in Saturday night's opening round of the Greyhound & Petworld Supersprint at Curraheen Park.
Peter Farrell
14 April 2019
The two semi-finals of the 2019 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 525 were very much the highlight on a stacked Limerick card last night and once again it was Ballymac Tas who cemented her place at the top of the outright betting with another scintillation display in the second semi-final to bounce back from last week’s defeat.
Michael Fortune
14 April 2019
A number of withdrawals meant that there were seven empty traps on Saturday’s Shelbourne card but the three semi-finals of the Healthcare & Transport Services Puppy Oaks rescued the night as they produced three terrific contests.
IGB
11 April 2019
People who wish to contribute to the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT) can now do so from anywhere with an internet connection, as a ‘donate’ button has been made available on the organisation’s Facebook page.
IGB
10 April 2019
Three male greyhounds are currently missing from their owner’s kennels in the Mitchelstown, Co. Cork area.
Michael Fortune
10 April 2019
One of the bitches stolen in the Carlow area earlier this week has been found but the other two bitches have not been discovered.
IGB
10 April 2019
The Irish Greyhound Board is reminding greyhound owners to be extra vigilant after three greyhounds were reported stolen in Carlow.
IGB
14 March 2019
In December 2018, the IGB commenced a consultation process on suggested amendments to the Greyhound Industry (Racing) Regulations 2007 - 2017 and Grading Rules concerning the area of seeding of Novice and Raced Greyhounds.
IGB
7 March 2019
Video - Launch Of The 2019 Con & Annie Kirby Memorial
IGB
21 December 2018
The following are the Novice Sweepstakes which are to be run at stadia from January to June 2019 (stadia can be contacted directly for further information on the events):
IGB
21 December 2018
In October 2018, the Irish Greyhound Board commenced a consultation process on suggested amendments to the existing process where novice (unraced) greyhounds compete at licensed stadia.
IGB
19 October 2018
The IGB has finalised the Classics & Feature Events Calendar for 2019 following the consideration of a number of detailed submissions during the two stage consultative process. The calendar will apply for 2019 on a trial basis.