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Galway Greyhound Stadium formerly Galway Sportsgrounds, is the home of greyhound racing in Galway. The operators, Greyhound Racing Ireland host race fixtures throughout the year, primarily on Friday and Saturday evenings [1] and the race distances are 350, 525, 550, and 575 yards. [2] The feature competition at the track is the Champion Bitch ...
The original governing body for Irish Greyhound Racing was established under the Greyhound Industry Act of 1958 with a number of aims. The body was formed to regulate the industry, operate a tote betting system, licence and authorise each stadium, its officials, and its on-course bookmakers, and promote the sport through advertising and prize grants. [2]
Greyhound racing is a popular sport in Ireland.There are 17 stadiums operating in Ireland (two in Northern Ireland) of which nine are fully operated by Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland (formerly named Irish Greyhound Board IGB, Bord na gCon) [1] with the remaining six owned and operated by private enterprise but licensed by GRI.
In 2019, the competition was sponsored by Navillus and previous to that was sponsored by Boylesports and served as a major fundraiser for the Kerry GAA training fund, while showcasing how the greyhound industry plays a pivotal role in the local community. [4] The event has been won a record five times by Graham Holland.
Greyhounds have had a reputation for being gentle, people-centered dogs, and "par-excellence for persons wishing for a companion for themselves or their children". [ 1 ] As of 2024, most greyhound adoption programs are based in Australia , Ireland , New Zealand , and the United Kingdom , as each of those countries still has relatively large ...
Enniscorthy Greyhound Stadium is a greyhound racing track located on the west side of Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. [ 1 ] Racing takes place every Monday and Thursday evening and race distances are 350, 525, 550, 575, and 600 yards.
Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium is a greyhound racing track located in Bishopstown, west of Cork, County Cork, Ireland. [1]Racing takes place every Friday and Saturday evening and the facilities include the grandstand Laurels restaurant, fast food facilities, a number of bars, totalisator betting and ample seating.
Kingdom Greyhound Stadium is a greyhound racing track located in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. [1] It has been known as Oakview Park and the Tralee Greyhound Stadium previously. Racing takes place every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evening and the facilities include a grandstand restaurant, fast food facilities, a number of bars, totalisator ...