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On the 18th April 1927, the first Bord na gCon monitors all aspects Night at the Dogs? greyhound race track was opened of the sport throughout the country, Greyhound racing in consists in Ireland. This was in , ensuring the kennels and stadia of 6 dogs chasing after a mechanical , and was followed immediately maintain the highest standards in care hare over distances ranging from 300 by , one month of the dogs. Owing to its popularity yards up to 1035 yards. The most later. In the same year, tracks were in Ireland, breeding and rearing of regular distances raced are 525/550 opened at Harolds Cross, Dublin and Greyhounds and pedigree racing dogs yards. The dogs are allocated trap Dunmore Stadium in Belfast with has been somewhat of a cottage numbers 1 – 6 with each trap having a colour assigned to it. opening the following year. industry in rural areas of Ireland. While In 1958, the Government established many people derive their income from Bord na gCon (The Irish Greyhound this industry, for many owners and Board), and we now operate from our trainers it is purely a hobby. A mechanical hare is set in motion Head Office in Limerick. One of the oldest breeds of dog and just before it passes by the traps domesticated by man, greyhounds the greyhounds are released. The dogs chase the “hare” around an oval track possess great stamina and endurance, and the first dog past the finish line is in addition to being both intelligent declared the winner. and gentle animals. It is for their This exciting sport has gained remarkable speed, however, that they popularity as a pastime in Ireland are renowned. Capable of running and our venues now boast top class at up to 60kph when in full flight, restaurant and bars with a range greyhounds are the 18th fastest land of menus and food offerings to mammal and are born racers. They choose from. You too can be part can, for instance, cover 480 metres in of the excitement and witness the greyhounds compete for the grand about 28 seconds, which is twice the prize at our racing grounds. You’ll find speed of an Olympic athlete. it hard not to join the shouting and applause as the dogs round the final bend. We believe that that there is nothing to match the buzz of greyhound racing both as a unique cultural evening and an entertainment event. Capacity Where we are Our Venues We alsocater for stand-aloneevents. Larger becatered can capacities for Nights onRace andfor Exclusive Venue hire. Park, Dublin Shelbourne Galway Park, Cork Curraheen Stadium Park, Kilcohan Limerick Mullingar Newbridge Tralee Stadium, Kingdom Admission Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Grandstand Restaurant 400 155 190 178 190 110 102 140 Hospitality Suites 220 114 88 40 80 0 0 0 Fast Food Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Outdoor Pavillion 105 Other 150 Snugs * Allrace dates andtimesare to change subject Race Nightsand Times Youghal Kingdom Limerick Galway Mullingar Newbridge Shelbourne Park Stadium Contact Number: Email: [email protected] Co. Tipperary Thurles. C1. Thurles TechnologyPark.Unit BORD NAGCON /IRISHGREYHOUND BOARD Our ContactInformation

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Enhance your Visit Irish Retired Greyhound Trust

The Irish Greyhound Board encourages responsible greyhound ownership at all times. Greyhound Welfare is concerned with the wellbeing of the dogs.

The Irish Greyhound Board formed The Retired Greyhound Trust, which is funded by a % of all winnings nationwide to help in the re-homing of retired greyhounds that make fantastic pets. This Trust is committed to ensuring that they are well looked after once their racing careers have come to an end. Ireland has a very strong record of re-homing greyhounds and the RGT hosts retired greyhound shows across the country each year to promote pet ownership to a wide audience. The Irish Greyhound Board employs a team of full time professionals tasked with the responsibility for ensuring safety on the track and the welfare of racing greyhounds. Retired Greyhounds Retired