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Bord na gCon welcomes focus on welfare and integrity

By Jack Neville / June 15, 2020 /

Bord na gCon has welcomed the provisions regarding greyhound racing in the proposed Programme for Government as agreed between Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and the Green Party. The focus on…

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Irish Greyhound Board approves 2020 allocation with €3.4m spend on welfare and regulation

By Ronan Coughlan / November 28, 2019 /

The Board of Bord na gCon has approved the budget for the Irish Greyhound Board for 2020.  Overall, the budget proposes net expenditure of €30.8m across its range of activities. …

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Ballymac Anton crowned Irish St Leger Champion at Limerick Greyhound Stadium

By Jack Neville / November 25, 2019 /

A huge capacity crowd at Limerick Greyhound Stadium witnessed Ballymac Anton becoming the 2019 Irish St Leger champion on Saturday night. The win saw Anton earn €30,000 for connections, including…

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‘Music Toour Ears’ final Limerick chance in Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby

By Jack Neville / September 9, 2019 /

Music Toour Ears is now Limerick’s sole hope for success, as a dozen dogs are still in with a chance of netting the 2019 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby and the…

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Limerick still with double chance in Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby

By Jack Neville / September 3, 2019 /

Double chance for Limerick as the race for the 2019 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby continues Limerick still has a double chance of success as 24 greyhounds remain in the race…

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Limerick interest remains in Irish Greyhound Derby

By Jack Neville / August 19, 2019 /

Limerick interest still strong as 96 greyhounds remain in the race for the 2019 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby Six greyhounds with Limerick connections remain in with a chance of capturing…

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Ballymac Tas 6/4 Fav to Become First Female Winner of JP McManus Stake

By Jack Neville / April 15, 2019 /

It was a night to remember for Liam Dowling on Saturday in Limerick as he qualified his two semi-finalists through to the big €80,000 cracker this weekend. The Con &…

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Limerick with a number on the list for the National Greyhound Racing Awards

By Jack Neville / March 13, 2019 /

Slippy Cian, finalist in the 2018 Irish Greyhound Derby, heads the list of Limerick nominations for the 2018 National Greyhound Racing Awards. Owned by the Full House Syndicate in Limerick,…

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Limerick with pair of representatives in Saturday’s Ladbrokes Easter Cup Final

By Jack Neville / March 6, 2019 /

Limerick with a double chance as Bobby and Prince lead the local charge for Ladbrokes Easter Cup final night Limerick will be represented by Braveheart Bobby and Clonbrien Prince in…

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Extra night’s greyhound racing to take place in Limerick during March

By Jack Neville / March 1, 2019 /

An additional night of greyhound racing will take place in Limerick next month.  The decision follows extensive consultation with owners and trainers in the area who need to manage dog…

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