Organisation: Goba

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

racing

Dan The Man set to make his mark at stud

It was good to hear that old favourite Dan The Man, trained by David Hickey, will be given his chance to stand at stud, now that he has been retired from racing.

sport

New €10,000 bitch stake for Curraheen Park

sport

We can’t let the hare sit on seeding issue

sport

Donal dreaming of Derby glory with the first dog he has owned

racing

Ruth begins quest for Derby glory

sport

Unlikely to be a British challenge for Dundalk International

Tralee’s Night of Champions will have something for everybody

There have been many great nights at Tralee over the years but Saturday’s Betdaq Night of Champions will surely be one of the greatest ever.

Thu, 28 Jun, 2012

Oaks still very much up for grabs as business-end looms

Two major competitions reach the semi-final stage on the tracks this week with the semi-finals of both the Sporting Press Irish Oaks at Shelbourne and the Bettor.com Northern Irish Derby at Drumbo Park to be run on Saturday.

Thu, 14 Jun, 2012

Curraheen initiative

In an effort to ensure the best greyhounds compete at Curraheen Park, the prize money for the last race on Saturday nights will be increased € with the winner to receive €400.

Wed, 13 Jun, 2012

Pixie withdrawal opens door for Gem in Oaks

The withdrawal of Smoke Pixie from the quarter-finals of the Sporting Press Irish Oaks is a major blow to her connections following her stunning 28.31 run in dreadful conditions at Shelbourne Park last Saturday.

Thu, 07 Jun, 2012

Twenty Irish hopefuls start out in search of English Derby glory

The dreadful weather conditions yesterday made things difficult for some trainers heading for the English Derby at Wimbledon which starts tomorrow night with 11 Irish runners in action in the first session.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2012

Death of Kerry GOBA chairman Steve Kennedy

The death has occurred of Steve Kennedy of Lahard Lodge Boarding Kennels, Listry, Co Kerry.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2012

Betfair to sponsor free admission for first round of ‘600’ at Shelbourne

Betting exchange company Betfair plan to make a splash with their initial foray into major greyhound racing sponsorship this weekend.

Thu, 19 Apr, 2012

Stand by for fireworks as Milldean Panther returns

The greyhound world is on standby for the return to action of Milldean Panther.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2012

Central City’s Derby victory defied all breeding traditions

CENTRAL CITY’S victory in the Boylesports.com Derby at Clonmel on Wednesday was a performance that defied all the traditions of greyhound breeding and which could have a major effect on future breeding lines.

Fri, 04 Feb, 2011

Terrorist trained for Jihad 'at same camp as defendant'

A member of an unrelated terrorist group testified today he learned about weapons and explosives and prepared for jihad at an al-Qaida training camp which prosecutors say alleged terrorist Jose Padilla also attended.

Fri, 18 May, 2007

More tracks pitch in for Tsunami Disaster Fund

Tom Aherne

Tue, 11 Jan, 2005