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With support from RCÉ, the IRGT assisted in the rehoming of 1,447 retired greyhounds in 2023

Profits at Greyhound Racing Ireland fell 77% last year

A ramping up in the spend on animal welfare and race regulation at Greyhound Racing Ireland contributed to pre-tax profits declining by 77% to €243,143 last year.

Business • 08 Jul 24

The greyhound care centres are expected to be operational by March 2022 and will promote greyhounds as pets

Greyhound care centres to be set up by March next year

Greyhound Racing Ireland has announced plans for the introduction of at least four new regional facilities for preparing and rehoming retired racing greyhounds

Regional • 23 Dec 21

Bord na gCon chairman Frank Nyhan told the committee that the 31 investigations mainly consisted of poor hygiene

Greyhound board says it started 31 probes into welfare

The body representing the Irish greyhound industry has said it initiated 31 separate investigations after poor welfare conditions were found at premises across the country.

Politics • 12 Nov 19

Greyhounds in action at a stadium in London (File image)

Thousands of greyhounds 'culled each year'

Up to 6,000 greyhounds are being killed each year because they are not fast enough, according to a confidential report prepared for the Irish Greyhound Board by consultant's Preferred Results Ltd, which has been seen by RTÉ Investigates.

Ireland • 26 Jun 19

It is believed the greyhounds suffocated during the 14-hour ferry journey from Rosslare to Cherbourg

Investigation into deaths of greyhounds on ferry

The Department of Agriculture has said it is investigating and incident in which 11 greyhounds were discovered dead in a van on board the Irish Ferries Oscar Wilde vessel just before it docked in France on Monday afternoon.

News • 29 Oct 14

Ten dogs a day and over 3,500 dogs a year are still being put down in Irish pounds

Reduction in number of dogs in pounds

A dog welfare charity has welcomed an 11.5% reduction in the number of dogs entering the pound system in Ireland.

News • 23 Apr 14

The Greyhound Rescue Association of Ireland says the dogs make ideal family pets

Greyhound carcasses found dumped in Limerick

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of at least six greyhound carcasses found dumped at a disused quarry in Limerick.

News • 13 Apr 12

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