Irish Greyhound Board

Suspension of greyhound racing and new Covid-19 Greyhound Care Payment Scheme

By Raffaele Rocca / March 25, 2020 /

Following yesterday’s announcement by government, the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has confirmed that all greyhound racing activity has been suspended. In a statement issued to the press, the IGB said: This…

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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 still strong as 48 still in with a chance of glory

By John Keogh / August 27, 2019 /

Limerick interest remains strong in the race for the 2019 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby ahead of the third round of the competition. The Derby is the most prestigious race in…

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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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Limerick’s Bob Shanahan recognised at 2018 National Greyhound Racing Awards

By Raffaele Rocca / March 26, 2019 /

Limerick’s Bob Shanahan has received a Special Merit Award at the 2018 National Greyhound Awards in Kildare. Mr Shanahan received the prize from the Irish Greyhound Board, along with Tim…

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UL Students Celebrate Work With Retired Irish Greyhound Trust

By Raffaele Rocca / November 13, 2018 /

The work of student volunteers in the UL Greyhound Racing Society has been recognised in a new campaign highlighting the work of the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust. ‘Our People, Their…

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Limerick greyhound supporters rewarded with IGB loyalty scheme

By Raffaele Rocca / November 9, 2018 /

Limerick greyhound racing supporters are set to be rewarded with the launch of a new loyalty programme at Limerick Greyhound Stadium this Thursday (November 8th). Spectators who come through the…

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