Youghal among four greyhound stadia set to close

The Irish Greyhound Board has expressed “regret” at the decision to cease funding for their stadia in Enniscorthy, Lifford, Longford, and Youghal.

Youghal among four greyhound stadia set to close
Fri, 06 Dec, 2019 - 14:23
Colm O’Connor

The Irish Greyhound Board has expressed “regret” at the decision to cease funding for their stadia in Enniscorthy, Lifford, Longford, and Youghal.

According to sources, all four tracks are set to close in 2020.

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CourtsRacingPlace: YoughalPlace: EnniscorthyPlace: LiffordPlace: LongfordPlace: IrelandPerson: CEOPerson: Gerard DollardOrganisation: Irish Greyhound BoardOrganisation: Indecon Economic ConsultantsOrganisation: IGBOrganisation: Board of the IGB
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