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WHO WE ARE
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 IGOBF have 1548 members representing the nine affiliated GOBAs.
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 Olivia Jackson – IGOBF Buster Draw Winner
Congratulations! The winner of The 2023 IGOBF Derby Buster prize of E500 is Olivia Jackson, Killmacanogue, County Wicklow. The winning sequence was 253416 and the winner has been confirmed by The IGOBF website team. Thank you to all our supporters...
SOLD OUT – Thank you to everyone who has supported The IGOBF Buster Draw 2023.
SOLD OUT! All Derby Buster Tickets are now sold. Thank you to everyone who has supported The IGOBF Buster Draw 2023. Best of luck to all our supporters. Kenny Family Tipperary Maria Kennedy Tipperary Hanley Family Tipperary Anthony Dwyer Cork...
LATEST BLOG POSTS
Calling all young greyhound racing fans – The IGOBF Junior Nominator Competition is back!
* The IGOBF Junior Nominator Competition is back for a third year running! * The past two years have seen over 600 children from all over Ireland and beyond getting involved in the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby. Open to all young...
IGOBF AGM 2024 Minutes
The AGM of The Irish Greyhound Owners and Breeders Federation was held at Thurles Greyhound stadium on Wednesday 26th June 2024 at 8pm. IGOBF AGM Agenda Secretary’s Report – Deirdre Leahy Treasurer’s Report – Susan Hayes ...
IGOBF and GRI Meeting May 28th 2024
Note of Meeting with IGOBF on 28th May 2024 Present Tim Lucey (Chief Executive Officer, GRI) John Tuohey (Chief Financial Officer/Deputy CEO, GRI) Pat Herbert (Director of Regulation, Care & Welfare, GRI) Pat Meskell (Director of...
Meeting with Tim Lucey Feb 1st
ISSUES RAISED AND DISCUSSED WITH Mr TIM LUCEY, CEO RCÉ Introductory meeting with Mr. Tim Lucey,CEO of Rásaíocht Con Éireann and representatives from The Irish Greyhound Owners and Breeders Federation February 1st 2024 Present: Damian...
MEET THE IGOBF TEAM
The Irish Greyhound Owners and Breeders Federation
Damian Matthews
Chairman
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 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
My family along with my husband’s family have been deeply engrained in the greyhound industry for generations.
Susan Hayes
Treasurer
Jeanie Comerford
PRO
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.