IGOBF PRESENTS
BOYLESPORTS IRISH DERBY
BUSTER 2022
Be in with the chance to WIN €500 on the final of the 2022 Irish Greyhound Derby
The Irish Greyhound Owners and Breeders Federation (THE IGOBF) is the controlling body of all Greyhound Owners and Breeders Associations (GOBA).
It is subject to a written constitution and is administered by a democratically elected National Committee consisting of Officers and Representatives from each of the affiliated associations.
THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THE FEDERATION ARE:
- To coordinate the efforts of all Associations, to safeguard the rights of the members, and to promote their best interests in so far as they relate to the breeding, rearing, maintaining, training, racing, coursing and selling of greyhounds.
- To make effective representation and contributions to Rásaíocht Con Éireann/Greyhound Racing Ireland, the Irish Coursing Club, and to the Minister with responsibility for the Irish Greyhound Industry.
- To ensure that Rásaíocht Con Éireann, Boards of Directors, Track Management, and the ICC do not act to the detriment of the members of the GOBA’s.
Congratulations Padjoe Dorney – IGOBF Buster Draw Winner
Congratulations to Padjoe Dorney from Drom, Templemore in County Tipperary who had the correct winning sequence 5-4-2-1-3-6 in the IGOBF Derby Buster Draw and he wins the prize of €500. A big thank you to everyone who bought a ticket for the Buster...
IGOBF BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby 2022 Buster Competition Supporters
As an organisation, we cannot survive without the support of our loyal followers. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank the following people for their support in buying an entry to our BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby 2022 Buster...
Thank You for Supporting The IGOBF English Derby Buster Draw
Congratulations Margaret Nolan The winner of the €5,000 prize in the IGOBF English Derby Buster Draw is Margaret Nolan from County Kildare. Margaret is a long time owner and breeder of greyhounds and is 85 years young. Margaret is a regular visitor...
Congratulations Margaret Nolan
4-2-5-6-3-1 Congratulations to Margaret Nolan from County Kildare who is the winner of the IGOBF English Derby Buster Draw 2022. https://www.igobf.org/thanks-for-your-support/
Thanks for your Support
We would like to thank the following people for supporting The IGOBF by buying tickets for our English Derby Buster Draw: Tony Teague, William Croke, Richard Brannigan, Patrick O'Neill, Cera Nolan, Adrian Maher, Leo Murphy, Martin Fahy, Rory...
MEMBERS AND AFFILIATIONS
1716 members representing nine GOBA’s and is recognised by Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland and the Irish Coursing Club, the Keeper of the Irish Greyhound Stud Book (IGSB).
LATEST BLOG POSTS
The Irish Greyhound Owners and Breeder’s Federation AGM 2023
The Irish Greyhound Owners and Breeder’s Federation AGM 2023 Held in The Kileeshin Hotel,Portlaoise, County Laois AGM Agenda for March 29th 2023 at 7.30pm Chairperson's Report - Damian Matthews Secretary's Report – Deirdre Leahy...
Meeting minutes between The IGOBF and Rásaíocht Con Éireann – 23rd February 2023
A meeting between The Irish Greyhound Owners and Breeder’s Federation and the Board of Rásaíocht Con Éireann took place at the Horse and Jockey at 12.30 pm on Thursday 23rd February 2023. In attendance for The IGOBF:- Damian Matthews,...
IGOBF Junior Greyhound Owners and Breeders
Maggie Jean K. and Katie K. with their granddad Micheál wearing their winning rossettes for the IGOBF Junior Greyhound Owner and Breeders competition. The girls were very excited to see their winning entries published in the Sporting...
AGM and The IGOBF Key Issues for 2023
Our upcoming AGM is planned for Wed evening March 29th 7.30pm to 9.30pm VENUE:- Killeshin Hotel Portlaoise R32 TYW7 Please encourage a strong attendance Please email igobfsecretary@gmail.com regarding any issues your members would...
MEET THE IGOBF TEAM
The Irish Greyhound Owners and Breeders Federation
Damian Matthews
Chairman
Eldest son of six from a third-generation greyhound family of Brendan and Anna Matthews from Newry Co Down.
Member of Newry greyhound owners since early 80s and currently Chairperson of the Federation since October 2019.
Presently a member of Shelbourne Park Advisory Council, having previously occupied the position of Director and also Treasurer of the Irish Coursing Club.
Theresa Holohan
Vice-Chairperson
I was born in London to Irish parents, I have been racing and breeding greyhounds since retiring to Ireland in 2009. I was elected Secretary to Kerry GOBA in 2017 and Vice-Chairperson of the Federation in 2018.
I worked as a full-time Union Official in the London Post Office/Telecommunications and I am a retired Magistrate/Justice of the Peace.
Deirdre Leahy
Secretary
I am secretary of Kilkenny GOBA since 2019.
My family along with my husband’s family have been deeply engrained in the greyhound industry for generations.
Susan Hayes
Treasurer
The only child of John and Breda Hayes, I grew up with greyhounds all my life under the “Orlando” Prefix. Currently treasurer of the Limerick and Clare GOBA and treasurer of The IGOBF. I am working as a trainee accountant and about to complete my final Chartered Accountancy Exams.
Julianne O'Keeffe
PRO
The youngest of four children of John and Liz O’Keeffe, I grew up breeding, rearing and training greyhounds at home in North Kerry. I have a keen interest in promoting and getting more young people involved in the greyhound industry. I am a Biology and Science Secondary school teacher.
For The love of The Dogs
“It’s the love of it, the love of the dogs. You’ll do anything for them”. A heartfelt message from Fionnuala Moloney of Timaru Kennels. We present to you part one of our #BehindTheTrack series, where Fionnuala takes us through a day in the life of the greyhounds at her kennel.
Watch all episodes from Behind The Track Series 1 and 2 here.