Shelbourne hope to resume on Thursday

THE Irish Greyhound Board announced yesterday evening that it is hoped that Shelbourne Park will open for racing again on Thursday next.

The track has been closed due to damage caused by flooding as a result of a burst pipe. Substantial damage was done to the Grandstand on all three floors. As a result there was no racing this week. However a statement issued yesterday evening stated:

“We have witnessed unprecedented weather conditions during the month of December. Bord na gCon has, similar to many businesses and households, suffered the effects of this severe weather on its operations. This caused a significant problem, namely a burst pipe, to occur in one of our nationwide facilities, Shelbourne Park. This problem was detected by a security patrol, engaged to monitor the facility over the Christmas period.