IGB
10 July 2020
This classic Greyhound View episode includes the 2004 Corn Cuchulainn Final in Harold's Cross, the Longford Derby Final, the Cox Cup Semi-Finals, a visit to Galway and a chat with Scottish trainer Gavin Emberson.
IGB
10 July 2020
Mullingar have amended their trial schedule effective from 21st July. Next week's trials are not affected.
Ian Fortune
10 July 2020
With the start of the Bar One Irish Sprint Cup just days away, the big guns are starting to appear ahead of their challenge for Ireland’s top two-bend event.
Ian Fortune
10 July 2020
Shelbourne Park will once again offer a hugely competitive card this evening with the highlight being two novice 750yd contests.
Ian Fortune
10 July 2020
Kilkenny Track is back to full steam following the return of the SIS action and the coming months should be particularly busy at the Leinster venue.
Ian Fortune
10 July 2020
Another busy weekend of racing action means another busy weekend for tote guarantees.
Peter Farrell
10 July 2020
With the first round heats of the ‘Larry O’Rourke National Produce Stakes’ getting underway later this evening, leading bookmaker Boylesports have not surprisingly chalked up Newinn Taylor as the clear outright favourite at 7/2.
Peter Farrell
10 July 2020
Kindly sponsored by Larry O’Rourke, the much anticipated first round heats of the National Produce Stakes at Clonmel Greyhound Stadium get underway this evening and it has attracted a brilliant entry with 48 greyhounds bidding to land the prestigious Classic event.
Barry Drake
10 July 2020
The John & Mary Killeacle Dowling Memorial gets underway in Tralee track tonight with five first-round heats down for decision.
Barry Drake
10 July 2020
News on Youghal Sales: the sales will take place at Youghal track on Tuesday, August 11th.
Paul Cooney
10 July 2020
Following mass in his home parish of Ballyea, a heartbroken community will bid a final farewell to Colin Barry today, a young man who exits this life all too soon having stolen hearts at every turn as a truly unique personality.
Barry Drake
10 July 2020
Curraheen Park news: Due to 12 races on the card in Curraheen Park on Saturday night, the first race will be 7.35 pm. Weigh-in 6.30-7 pm.
Barry Drake
9 July 2020
The combination of JJ Fennelly and Sheila Spillane has enjoyed plenty of success in the world of greyhound racing and they look to have another exciting sort in their hands.
Ian Fortune
9 July 2020
One of the most popular greyhounds of recent times, the 2018 Derby champion Ballyanne Sim has been retired. Mark Robinson confirmed the brilliant son of Confident Rankin and Freedom Shadow was “feeling a few niggles and wouldn’t make it to Dundalk”.
Ian Fortune
9 July 2020
Liam Peacock spent time in his youth working alongside the legendary Mikey O’Sullivan and it’s pretty evident he picked up a few things if his display on Wednesday morning is anything to go by.
Ian Fortune
9 July 2020
Night of Stars, English Leger and Shelbourne Park 750yd record holder Redzer Ardfert has been reported in ‘good shape’ by Brendan Maunsell and is on target for a crack at the Corn Cuchulainn which commences next week.
IGB
8 July 2020
This 2004 Greyhound View episode includes the Final of the Peggy Kelly Islandbridge Sprint & Corn Cuchulainn 2nd Round in Harold's Cross, the Irish St. Leger Semi-Finals in Limerick, the Sporting Press Irish Oaks 2nd Round in Shelbourne Park and a chat with an Australian trainer.
Ian Fortune
8 July 2020
The Corn Cuchulainn gets underway at Shelbourne Park the weekend after next and most of Ireland’s very best stayers will be in action but one name that will be missing is that of the defending champion Skywalker Logan.
Ian Fortune
8 July 2020
After a pretty spectacular racing debut at Curraheen Park last weekend, Kranky Hoggy is set to join Paul Hennessy after John Turner made a move for the hugely promising son of Jaytee Jet and Kranky Cathrina.
IGB
7 July 2020
This classic Greyhound View includes the 2004 Semi-Finals of the Islandbridge Sprint & Corn Cuchulainn 1st Round in Harold's Cross, the opening heats of the Sporting Press Irish Oaks in Shelbourne Park and the Irish St. Leger 2nd Round in Limerick. They also visit Curraheen Park for a Final and Kilkenny for their BEAM night.
Ian Fortune
7 July 2020
A glance through the ads for Shelbourne Park will highlight how busy it is going to be at the Ringsend venue in the coming weeks.
IGB
6 July 2020
This Greyhound View episode from June 2004 includes Cool Performance Puppy 525 Final and the opening heats of the Islandbridge Sprint in Harold's Cross, fundraising and racing action from Thurles, the launch of the Irish St. Leger, Semi-Finals from Cork and the Olympic Bee Puppy Oaks in Shelbourne Park.
Barry Drake
6 July 2020
Kranky Hoggy (Jaytee Jet-Kranky Cathrina) was the headline maker at Curraheen Park on Saturday night with the debutant getting his racing career off to the perfect start.
IGB
5 July 2020
This June 2004 Greyhound View episode includes the Lee Strand and Red Mills Finals, the Semi-Finals of the Olympic Bee Puppy Oaks and the 2004 English Derby Final in Wimbledon.
Ian Fortune
5 July 2020
There was a good crowd on hand at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night and those in attendance were treated to some wonderful action including a brilliant display from Oran Don in the feature race over 550yds.
IGB
4 July 2020
This Greyhound View episode from May 2004 includes the Semi-Finals of the English Greyhound Derby, the Finals of the Barrys Tea 750 in Cork, Simon Kavanagh Memorial 550 in Enniscorthy, the Harold's Cross Oaks, the Lifford Champion Stakes and the Hondo Black Open 550 in Mullingar. They also feature a Match Race in Shelbourne Park, the Red Mills Champion Unraced Semi-Finals in Kilkenny and the Guineas Semi-Finals in Waterford.
IGB
3 July 2020
A number of measures are in place at IGB Licensed Stadia to safeguard Public Health and to minimise the risk of spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Peter Farrell
3 July 2020
Dundalk is the stage of the biggest sprinting competition on the Irish greyhound racing calendar in the shape of the ‘Bar One Racing Irish Sprint Cup’ and with only two weeks until the first round heats are scheduled to commence, entries are now being accepted.
IGB
2 July 2020
We all love to get treats for our birthday, but sometimes it’s just as rewarding to give something too.
IGB
1 July 2020
Click to view the schedule for racing next week.
Ian Fortune
1 July 2020
It was most refreshing to read the words of Derek Foley in the Daily Star this morning as he painted a wonderful picture of Tuesday night’s action at Shelbourne Park.
Ian Fortune
30 June 2020
The English Derby trial sessions scheduled in September for Thursdays have now been moved to Wednesdays following a change to their racing schedule.
IGB
29 June 2020
EVENTS IN KILKENNY & KILCOHAN PARK GREYHOUND STADIUM GET A €90,000 BOOST.
Ian Fortune
29 June 2020
John O’Connor was in touch from Drumbo Park to confirm that the racing office is now accepting entries for racing.
Mandy Lucas
26 June 2020
Message from Tote ahead of the return of SIS racing next week.
IGB
25 June 2020
Schedule of Official trials for next week is now available.
Ian Fortune
25 June 2020
Nottingham released a statement yesterday regarding the English Derby.
IGB
24 June 2020
The IGB has given consideration to the latest government advice and the ongoing implementation of the government’s Roadmap for Re-opening Society and Business. Racing behind closed doors is now in operation at all of our sites and operational arrangements are being adjusted with effect from 29th June to take account of the latest guidance regarding indoor/outdoor gatherings.
Ian Fortune
23 June 2020
The future of the oldest track in the UK, Belle Vue was thrown into further doubt yesterday with the announcement from their leaseholders, ARC (Arena Racing Company), stating that a consultation process is under way at the Manchester venue.
IGB
22 June 2020
The Irish Greyhound Board has received delivery at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium of the first greyhound ambulance utility vehicle which will assist in the transportation of injured greyhounds from the greyhound track.
IGB
22 June 2020
The team at Limerick Greyhound Stadium supported the HSE frontline workers with a donation of radios for the UL field hospital which was opened to cater for non-coronavirus patients, including those who may have recovered from Covid-19.
IGB
18 June 2020
With the return to trialling and the re-introduction of racing many people have been taking advantage of online booking for trials. We’ve put together a simple outline of the process of booking both Official and Unofficial Trials and entering greyhound for racing online.
Ian Fortune
18 June 2020
One of the new additions to the Shelbourne calendar is an Open Unraced stake and Derek Frehill yesterday confirmed the competition which boasts a €10,000 winner’s purse will start on the weekend of July 17th/18th.
Ian Fortune
18 June 2020
Those looking to enter dogs for racing at Newbridge should now be aware that the text number has now changed to 085 8050419, while you can also enter online through igb.ie.
IGB
17 June 2020
The IGB has this week made arrangements for the payment of the final Covid-19 Greyhound Care Payment (€52,368) for the period of the 4th June 2020 to 7th June 2020 (inclusive).
IGB
15 June 2020
We are happy to confirm that in line with Irish government recommendations, (and while we continue to race behind closed doors), we will re-open our restaurants nationwide from Tuesday 30th June (date dependent on local race schedule).
IGB
12 June 2020
Update following a special meeting yesterday of the Board of Bord na gCon .
IGB
5 June 2020
Ahead of the resumption of trials, here's a reminder of what to bring with you.
IGB
5 June 2020
Dundalk Stadium are taking their annual Ladies Day event online, find out how you can take part.
IGB
2 June 2020
Bord na gCon, the Irish Greyhound Board, today published details of injury data for 2019.
IGB
29 May 2020
The IGB is currently operating on the basis of a resumption of trialling activity with effect from 8th June and a resumption of racing activity behind closed doors from 29th June 2020. In the event that racing activity resumes earlier than 29th June, the Board will be in a position to accommodate same. Significant work has been done on the compilation of a racing calendar for the remainder of 2020.
IGB
28 May 2020
For the safety of the racing public, our staff and the wider community a number of changes will be in place when we return to trials and racing. Please familiarise yourself with the COVID-19 Owners and Trainers Protocol to understand your role and what changes you may need to make.
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.
6 May 2020
The IGB has received from Indecon the Independent Indecon Assessment of Issues Arising on Consultation Submissions made on Indecon Strategic Review of Irish Greyhound Racing Stadia to Underpin a Viable Long-Term Sustainable Industry.
IGB
20 April 2020
A reminder to all of you on the frontline that we continue to appreciate your work.
IGB
3 March 2020
The IGB has finalised its draft 2019 annual accounts (unaudited) and the preliminary indications from the accounts indicate an overall surplus in 2019 of €1.46M. This represents a reduction on the returned surplus in 2018 of €1.85M.
IGB
6 February 2020
Sportech PLC, the international betting technology business, announced that its Sportech Racing and Digital division have secured a new contract with the Irish Greyhound Board that both extends their Tote Services agreement for a new multi-year term and upgrades IGB’s current Series 7 Tote to Sportech’s state-of-the-art Quantum™ System.
IGB
14 November 2019
The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has announced the commencement of a tender process for a greyhound traceability system which will monitor and record key life events for all registered greyhounds throughout their life.
IGB
21 October 2019
In the interests of greyhound welfare, it is important that any greyhounds injured during a race or showing any signs of distress or injury after a race are presented to the track veterinarian for immediate assessment.
IGB
26 September 2019
The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) continues to make significant progress in the areas of welfare and regulation under its Strategic Plan 2018-2022. The racing greyhound continues to be the most regulated of all canine breeds in Ireland. The following is an update on our care and welfare measures:
IGB
4 September 2019
The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has welcomed the public response to its confidential Greyhound Care Line during its first month of operations.
IGB
6 August 2019
The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) today announced the establishment of a separate Care Fund dedicated to funding a variety of initiatives for the care and welfare of the greyhound including re-homing initiatives, greyhound support scheme, care centres, traceability system and other actions all designed to support the care and welfare of the racing greyhound.
IGB
6 August 2019
The IGB today announced a scheme to provide funding for the treatment of greyhounds which have been injured when racing at IGB licenced stadia.
IGB
12 July 2019
The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) today announced the launch of a confidential phone line which will be available to members of the public to report greyhound welfare concerns.
IGB
11 July 2019
The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT), established and operated by the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB), has today pledged to maintain and enhance its support to a number of private rehoming agencies across the country.
IGB
3 July 2019
The Irish Greyhound Board has confirmed an increase in financial support to private rehoming agencies for the rehoming of retired racing greyhounds in Ireland, as well as the extension of the IGB Scheme for Foster Care of Retired Racing Greyhounds, with the schemes coming into effect immediately.