Deal signed to keep Youghal greyhound stadium open

The stadium, which hosts greyhound racing on Mondays and Wednesdays, was on the verge of shutting down, only for a deal to be agreed one day prior to the lease’s expiry

 The Youghal stadium has been repeatedly marked for closure in recent years after a 2019 report by consultants Indecon recommended same, citing low attendance levels and poor infrastructure. Picture: Howard Crowdy

Confusion surrounds the length of a new deal signed to keep Youghal greyhound stadium open, after fears the venue was due to close its doors for good last week.

Meanwhile, Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has said that a new five-year strategic plan for its network of stadia, including Youghal, is in the process of being “finalised” by consultants KPMG.