Youghal greyhound track will survive 'with financial aid'

Dogs hit the finishing line  in Youghal, Co Cork. Picture Dan Linehan

Youghal greyhound track will survive and thrive if efforts underway to revitalise the facility receive “the financial support and commitment from all parties involved and specially the region’s greyhound owners and trainers”, according to Youghal Track Supporter’s Club (YTSC) chairman Páidí Walsh.

The chairman’s view follows the Irish Greyhound Board’s (IGB) decision to allow the track 28 months to justify long-term funding following Infecon consultants’ recommendation of closure amidst sparse attendances, poor infrastructure and general non-sustainability.