New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing from 2026 The New Zealand government has proposed banning greyhound racing from 2026, saying the percentage of dogs injured in races remained significantly high. greyhound racing • 10 Dec 24
New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing from 2026 The New Zealand government has proposed banning greyhound racing from 2026, saying the percentage of dogs injured in races remained significantly high. greyhound racing • 10 Dec 24
All greyhound racing off due to high temperatures Greyhound Racing Ireland have suspended all racing around the country for the weekend due to soaring temperatures. other sport • 12 Aug 22
All greyhound racing off due to high temperatures Greyhound Racing Ireland have suspended all racing around the country for the weekend due to soaring temperatures. other sport • 12 Aug 22
IGB 'at a loss' over non-inclusion for 8 June return The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has expressed disappointment at not being included in plans for the resumption of racing behind closed doors on 8 June. Other sport • 15 May 20
IGB 'at a loss' over non-inclusion for 8 June return The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has expressed disappointment at not being included in plans for the resumption of racing behind closed doors on 8 June. Other sport • 15 May 20
Government sets 29 June return date for racing Horse and greyhound racing is not due to resume until 29 June according to the Department of Agriculture, though Horse Racing Ireland remains hopeful restrictions will be lifted earlier. Racing • 07 May 20
Government sets 29 June return date for racing Horse and greyhound racing is not due to resume until 29 June according to the Department of Agriculture, though Horse Racing Ireland remains hopeful restrictions will be lifted earlier. Racing • 07 May 20
A brave new dawn for Irish greyhound racing The first was off shortly after 9am in Kilkenny and it will be an hour earlier from January as the Irish Greyhound Board seek new ways to raise revenue. Other sport • 12 Dec 18
A brave new dawn for Irish greyhound racing The first was off shortly after 9am in Kilkenny and it will be an hour earlier from January as the Irish Greyhound Board seek new ways to raise revenue. Other sport • 12 Dec 18
Heatwave causes dog meetings to be cancelled The extended period of high temperatures and sunny weather is having an affect on the sporting calendar. Other sport • 28 Jun 18
Heatwave causes dog meetings to be cancelled The extended period of high temperatures and sunny weather is having an affect on the sporting calendar. Other sport • 28 Jun 18
Clares Rocket out of Derby after injury The BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby has been thrown wide open after hot favourite Clares Rocket sustained a wrist injury. Racing • 11 Sep 17
Clares Rocket out of Derby after injury The BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby has been thrown wide open after hot favourite Clares Rocket sustained a wrist injury. Racing • 11 Sep 17
Greyound racing cancelled due to planned protest Saturday night's meeting at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium has been cancelled due to a planned picket of the event by dog owners and breeders. Other sport • 03 Feb 17
Greyound racing cancelled due to planned protest Saturday night's meeting at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium has been cancelled due to a planned picket of the event by dog owners and breeders. Other sport • 03 Feb 17
Gardai investigate theft of €1m greyhound An investigation has been launched after a greyhound, which has an estimated stud value of in excess of €1m, was stolen from the kennels of a high-profile trainer. Other sport • 07 Dec 16
Gardai investigate theft of €1m greyhound An investigation has been launched after a greyhound, which has an estimated stud value of in excess of €1m, was stolen from the kennels of a high-profile trainer. Other sport • 07 Dec 16
Top greyhound races to be televised on RTÉ Three of the top greyhound racing events are to be shown live on RTÉ Two. Other sport • 14 Apr 14
Top greyhound races to be televised on RTÉ Three of the top greyhound racing events are to be shown live on RTÉ Two. Other sport • 14 Apr 14
