Person: Gerard Dollard

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Four of 16 greyhound tracks to close after review of industry's future

Four of Ireland's sixteen licenced greyhound tracks are set to close after an independent review of the future of the greyhound racing industry.

racing

Youghal among four greyhound stadia set to close

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‘No serious welfare issues’ reported to greyhound body

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RTÉ legally obligated to broadcast Greyhound derby

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Irish Greyhound Board lodges complaint with BAI after RTÉ investigates documentary

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Greyhound racing industry's €16m annual State funding 'is galling'

IGB launches confidential phone line for public's greyhound welfare concerns

The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has launched a confidential phone line which will take calls from members of the public who have concerns for the welfare of greyhounds.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2019

Minister: Immediate review of licenses for knackeries, some of which will be revoked 'if that’s what it takes'

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Andrew Doyle, has said that there will be an immediate review of the issuing of licences for knackeries.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2019

Consultants to examine sustainability of 16 Irish dog tracks

A team of economic consultants has been appointed by the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) to examine the financial sustainability of its 16 licenced stadiums around the country.

Wed, 09 Jan, 2019

Shelbourne Park’s 22-week closure proves costly for Irish Greyhound Board

The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) yesterday released an interim 2017 statement which provides an overview of the financial position and highlights the impact of Shelbourne Park’s 22 week closure.

Wed, 28 Mar, 2018

A general view of Shelbourne Park 23/9/2017

€3m revamp for Shelbourne Park

Shelbourne Park is set to undergo a €3m revamp.

Tue, 06 Mar, 2018

Rare bats may thwart church’s housing plans in Clare

Plans for a housing development on Catholic Church lands on the outskirts of Ennis, Co Clare, may be thwarted by the presence of a protected bat species.

Tue, 16 Aug, 2016

Lighthouse tours to be extended

CLARE County Council has confirmed plans to extend the visitor access to the Loop Head Lighthouse until October following a massive response to its recent opening to the public.

Wed, 24 Aug, 2011

Tuneless buskers banned from Cliffs of Moher

Out-of-tune buskers have been banned from the world-famous Cliffs of Moher after tourists complained about the quality of music they played.

Sun, 04 Feb, 2007