Greyhound racing profits fall in 'year of two halves'

Despite the increase in State funding, profits were down 21% to just under €1.5m.

Irish greyhound racing had "a year of two halves" in 2019.

Turnover from racing activities at Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) fell by 3% last year as the sport’s governing body reported another challenging year for the industry.

GRI’s latest annual report shows total turnover from racing at the country’s 13 greyhound tracks in 2019 was down just under €720,000 to €23m.