Sharp increase in deaths of greyhounds at Irish racing tracks 'very concerning'

Some 96 greyhounds were either euthanised or died of a racing injury on Ireland’s 15 operational greyhound racing tracks between January and the end of June 2024. File picture

Deaths of racing greyhounds at Irish tracks increased by 60% over the six months of 2024, new figures reveal.

Some 96 greyhounds were either euthanised or died of a racing injury on Ireland’s 15 operational greyhound racing tracks between January and the end of June 2024.