A strategic review of the greyhound industry has been announced in the face of demands for an inquiry into how it is being run.

ONE of Simon Coveney’s first ministerial board appointments saw a key election organiser for his Cabinet colleague Phil Hogan installed as the chairman of the Irish Greyhound Board in Apr 2011.

A sensational letter from a director of the Irish Greyhound Board to the minister who appointed him has blamed political interference for reckless decisions that have brought the industry to the brink of collapse.

Shaun Murphy felt the full force of an electrified Graeme Dott as the Scot hauled himself level in their high-stakes Crucible battle.

Six seeds have already lost at the Betfair World Championship but it was an entirely different sort of shock affecting a former Crucible champion this morning.

Three directors of the troubled Limerick dog track have resigned their posts after difficulties with its parent company, the Irish Greyhound Board.

Bord na gCon would like to comment on and totally refute key misinformed points as presented by the Irish Examiner edition on Tuesday, May 8.

Ronnie O’Sullivan has not seemed like a man in need of a helping hand as he pursues a fourth Betfred.com World Championship title but he benefited from the sportsmanship of Matthew Stevens tonight.

Judd Trump withstood a bout of suspected food poisoning to edge ahead of Dominic Dale as last year’s runner-up returned to the Crucible.

LEADING greyhound trainer Pat Gordon has decided to emigrate to Australia with his family and expects to depart in the new two months.

FORMER Irish Coursing Club president Tony McNamee has been appointed a member of the Irish Greyhound Board, according to reliable sources within the industry.

THE Pat Hennerty Sales Irish Laurels is the centrepiece of a magnificent card at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

Neglect and filth marked Evelyn Joel's passing, writes Catherine Shanahan.

Ed Doherty was Skerries' FAI Cup hero as his 56th minute goal put the LSL Division 1 side through to the third round.