Irish greyhound regulator knew of welfare issues at kennels last year, months before its closure

Multiple owners of greyhounds made complaints to industry body, Greyhound Racing Ireland, between October 2024 and January 2025 about what they claim was mistreatment of their animals at the kennels, located in the west of the country. File picture

The regulator of Irish greyhound racing was aware of issues at a kennels, which closed in April on the back of a serious welfare incident, from late last year.

The Irish Examiner has spoken to multiple owners of greyhounds who made complaints to industry body, Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI), between October 2024 and January 2025 about what they claim was mistreatment of their animals at the kennels, located in the west of the country.