IGB
30 September 2020
Due to scheduled maintenance, there will be no new stories posted for the remainder of today
Ian Fortune
30 September 2020
Skywalker Barry remains the favourite with Boylesports for Juvenile Derby glory at 4-1. In truth the betting changed very little after the second round with scarcely a single big name making their exit from the €20,000 to the winner competition.
Ian Fortune
30 September 2020
The latest renewal of the Irish Focus will feature on RPGTV this evening and the action will be focused on the Juvenile Derby and Laurels, while there will also be chat about the English Derby with extra attention on the Irish contenders.
IGB
29 September 2020
Michael & Ian Fortune present this programme which aired live in December 2008 on Setanta Sports
Peter Farrell
29 September 2020
Clonmel received a boost over the past number of days with the announcement that Selachii Legal have stepped in to sponsor one of the most prestigious puppy events on the greyhound racing calendar, the Munster Juvenile Cup.
Ian Fortune
29 September 2020
Just a few minutes before 8pm on Monday evening, the phone buzzed beside me. I was just about to put the kids to bed when a rush of emotion swept over me as I watched a short video of a greyhound walking on grass.
Ian Fortune
29 September 2020
After a stunning debut seven days earlier, Roanna Mizzuna maintained his unbeaten record in the semi-finals of the Autumn Unraced although honour of going fastest went to Roddick Be Slick as he dominated in the final heat.
Barry Drake
29 September 2020
This week Barry Drake chats with Jimmy Barry Murphy
IGB
28 September 2020
The first installment of Talking Laurels is here with Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons & Barry Drake
IGB
27 September 2020
Highlights of the 2008 Irish St. Leger Final night from Limer
27 September 2020
One of the most recognizable faces at Harold’s Cross and Shelbourne Park for many years was that of Jimmy Geoghegan.
Ian Fortune
27 September 2020
Great Name That became the first greyhound in 2020 to break the 28 second barrier at Shelbourne Park when racing to a brilliant standard-setting victory in the second round of the Juvenile Derby on Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
27 September 2020
Noel Hehir’s Droopys Lullaby was withdrawn from the Star Sports & ARC English Derby prior to the draw for the opening round yesterday afternoon leaving a team of fourteen representing these shores.
Barry Drake
27 September 2020
CORK trainers Johnny Linehan and Kieran Lynch dominated proceedings at Curraheen Park on Saturday night as the 2020 Irish Greyhound Laurels got underway.
Peter Farrell
27 September 2020
Knockboy Flight was the star in the opening round of the Kasko Dog Foods Unraced 525 at Thurles Park and he looks to have carried on where he left off with another polished display in last night’s second round.
IGB
26 September 2020
Greyhound View live programme featuring the Final of the 2009 Irish Cesarewitch in Mullingar Greyhound Stadium.
Ian Fortune
26 September 2020
The Gavin O’Mahoney sponsored Jag Building Services & KGOBA A1 Derby was a real success at Kilkenny over the past few weeks and the valuable event went to a worthy winner as Andrew Murray’s Gortkelly Nestor overhauled Elite Black in a thriller on Friday evening.
IGB
26 September 2020
Sales Trial Results From Thurles - Saturday 26th September: Heats 1 To 14:
IGB
25 September 2020
Ger Canning, Michael Fortune, Ian Fortune and Tracey Piggot bring you all of the action from the 2004 Champion Stakes Final in Shelbourne Park as broadcast live on RTE. It also included racing action from Galway for Race W
Barry Drake
25 September 2020
Mind My Lads made his debut in Curraheen Park on Thursday night with the son of Kinloch Brae running a fine race to finish second.
IGB
24 September 2020
Axel Grease won the 2003 Sporting Press Irish Oaks Final in Shelbourne Park. Look back now on her victory in this live programme aired in July 2003 on RTE. Ger Canning, Michael Fortune and Ian Fortune bring you all of the action.
Ian Fortune
24 September 2020
Des Grace was one of the stars of the Boylesports Derby.
IGB
23 September 2020
Ger Canning, Michael Fortune and Des Scahill bring you all the action from the 1993 Sporting Press Irish Oaks Final.
Ian Fortune
23 September 2020
Owen McKenna sounded like a very relieved man as he confirmed this morning that Pestana had been operated on by Shane Guerin on Tuesday afternoon.
IGB
22 September 2020
Ger Canning, Michael Fortune & Des Scahill bring you all the action in this classic racing programme, the 1995 Sporting Press Irish Oaks Final. Of course it was a special one for Michael, not only working on the night but also co-owner of the winner! This programme aired live on RTE.
Peter Farrell
22 September 2020
Last night saw a welcome return to racing in the North of Ireland as the Brandywell track in Derry resumed racing after a six month closure due to Covid-19.
IGB
21 September 2020
Tonight's 8pm classic programme slot looks back on the 2006 Irish Greyhound Derby Final
IGB
21 September 2020
As the dust settles on the 2020 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby, Ian Fortune, Tommy Lyons and this week's star guest Jonathan Kay reflect on Newinn Taylors win and the competition that was.
Ian Fortune
21 September 2020
Graham Holland described Newinn Taylor in “great order” on Monday morning after his heroics in the final of the Boylesports Derby just a couple of days earlier.
IGB
20 September 2020
Ian Fortune and Kevin Hennessy look back on the 2020 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final
Ian Fortune
20 September 2020
Following the dreadful news of Pestana’s injury on Saturday in the final of the Boylesports Derby, there was some good news on Sunday afternoon with the brilliant son of Ballymac Best described as very comfortable.
Ian Fortune
20 September 2020
Newinn Taylor confirmed his standing as one of the great greyhounds of recent times with an incredible display of pace, class and pure determination to win the 2020 Boylesports Irish Greyhound at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night.
Ian Fortune
20 September 2020
For the second year running Graham Holland recorded a famous double on the night adding the Michael Fortune Memorial Derby Plate to his Derby success with Black Parachute justifying odds-on favouritism in fine style.
IGB
18 September 2020
Lenson Bocko, our reigning champion for the next 25 hours, claimed the title in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium on 21st September last year.
IGB
18 September 2020
A new trial schedule will come in to effect for Limerick from 28th September.
IGB
17 September 2020
In 2018 it was Ballyanne Sim's turn to add their name to the Derby Roll of Honour. Look back now on the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final from 2018 now
IGB
17 September 2020
As per the Governments recently announced “Living with Covid” Plan, restrictions remain in place in relation to indoor and outdoor events. All IGB venues outside of Dublin are operating at LEVEL 2 which is limited to 100 spectators outdoors and 50 Indoors.
IGB
16 September 2020
𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗢𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥! In 2017, Good News delivered some great news for this connections as he secured his place in the record books as the Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby champion.
IGB
16 September 2020
The IGB has given consideration to the plan published yesterday by Government. The effort to combat Covid-19 is an ever changing situation and whilst there is some further clarity required we have outline the arrangements to apply from today.
Ian Fortune
16 September 2020
It was exciting news when it was announced that RPGTV would be covering the Boylesports Derby from the third round onwards, but little did we know at the time how valuable the service would become given the current Covid-19 crisis.
IGB
15 September 2020
For Derby Final week, our 8pm classic slot will be all things Derby. Look back on the 2016 Final now.
IGB
14 September 2020
It's Derby Final week so we're looking back on Derby Finals past. Up tonight, it's 2015 and the victory of Ballymac Matt.
IGB
14 September 2020
The IGB has announced that, following extensive engagement with representatives of Enniscorthy and Youghal Greyhound Tracks, individual agreements have been concluded with both tracks to continue in operation to end of 2022 subject to a review in quarter 4 of 2021.
IGB
13 September 2020
For the week that's in it, we're going to continue our 8pm lookback at Derby Finals past.
IGB
12 September 2020
On this day in 2009, College Causeway was crowed the Irish Greyhound Derby champion. A very popular winner, this greyhound captivated fans throughout the competition. Look back at his route to victory now.
IGB
12 September 2020
The IGB has announced the restructuring of prize money and entry fees for its regular racing model at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium. The purpose of the restructure is to further promote and incentivise high quality racing at the premier greyhound racing venue.
IGB
12 September 2020
The 2020 Irish Laurels has been officially launched in Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium. Cork's biggest Greyhound Racing event gets underway on Saturday 26th September running over 5 weekends to the Final on Saturday 24th October.
IGB
11 September 2020
We took a look at the 1990 Final and the 2000 Final, which of these do you think would win in a match race today? The Other Toss or Judicial Pride?
IGB
10 September 2020
Look back on the 2005 Irish Greyhound Derby Final in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium as He Said So claimed the biggest prize in Irish Greyhound Racing. They also look back at the 2004 Final, won by Like A Shot. Ger Canning, Michael Fortune, Tracey Piggot and Ian Fortune present and commentate on this programme, aired live on RTE.
IGB
9 September 2020
Another gem from the video archives - the live broadcast from SKY Sports for the 2003 Irish Greyhound Derby Final in Shelbourne Park. Look back now as Climate Control claims the biggest prize in Irish Greyhound Racing. Dave Smyth, Jonathan Hobbs, Errol Blythe & Darrell Williams present and guest on this programme live from Dublin.
IGB
8 September 2020
Look back on the 1994 Irish Greyhound Derby Final with Ger Canning, Michael Fortune and Des Scahill live on RTE Sport from Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium in Dublin.
IGB
7 September 2020
Ger Canning, Michael Fortune and Des Scahill present and commentate on this 1994 RTE Sport programme featuring the Semi-Finals of the Irish Greyhound Derby in Shelbourne Park.
IGB
6 September 2020
Look back now on the full RTE live TV programme from the 1992 Irish Greyhound Derby
IGB
5 September 2020
Over the coming days, instead of your classic Greyhound View episodes, we've got some great Derby memories to relive, starting tonight with the 1990 Final, plus the Oaks & Champion Stakes of the same year.
Ian Fortune
5 September 2020
The GBGB yesterday announced that Irish runners would be given some dispensations ahead of the English Derby, although there are one or two sticking points that could yet need to be looked at in the coming weeks.
IGB
4 September 2020
The GBGB have advised of a rule dispensation to facilitate international entries and participation in the upcoming English Greyhound Derby
IGB
2 September 2020
As part of its ongoing review of COVID-19 protocols, the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) proposes a change to the trap loading procedure.
Ian Fortune
26 August 2020
Pestana became the latest greyhound in an illustrious list to hold the Shelbourne Park 550yd record after posting a scarcely believable 28.99 on Saturday night.
IGB
25 August 2020
On Saturday 22nd August, Pestana became the first greyhound in Ireland to run 550yds in less than 29 seconds. The historic moment took place as Pestana competed in Round 2 of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium in Dublin. Ian Fortune provides the commentary.
Ian Fortune
23 August 2020
There is no doubt Shelbourne Park is a special place and over the past 92 years has provided many of the greatest moments in greyhound racing history.
IGB
19 August 2020
IGB Sales Centre will be in contact with customers who had made general admission bookings.
IGB
31 July 2020
The IGB has in recent years been introducing ongoing enhancements in its procedures and processes regarding detection of banned substances and misuse of medication within the sport.
IGB
30 July 2020
The IGB has been utilising powers under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958, regarding the issue of Exclusion Orders in respect of individual parties where, following an investigation, the Board considers that the issue of an Exclusion Order is appropriate.
IGB
27 July 2020
Relive the magic of Derby's past as we look back at the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby story so far, 2014 to 2019.
IGB
23 July 2020
As part of the continuous review of protocols in relation to COVID-19, IGB have implemented a number of measures in place to safeguard Public Health and to minimise the risk of spread of the COVID-19 virus.
IGB
2 July 2020
We all love to get treats for our birthday, but sometimes it’s just as rewarding to give something too.
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.
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.
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.
IGB
20 April 2020
A reminder to all of you on the frontline that we continue to appreciate your work.
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.