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Guidance for New Adopters

Aug 2, 2026 |

The Greyhound You Meet Is Not the Greyhound They Have Always Been Guidance for New Adopters Bringing a retired racing greyhound home is an exciting moment, but it is important to understand that the dog who walks through your door may not immediately show you their full personality. A newly...

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AGM 2025/2026

Aug 2, 2026 |

  Irish Greyhound Owners & Breeders Federation AGM Minutes 2026 Organisation: Irish Greyhound Owners & Breeders Federation AGM Year: 2026 1. Mission Statement The Irish Greyhound Owners & Breeders Federation exists to represent and support greyhound owners, breeders,trainers and...

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IGOBF Zoom Meeting May 21st 2025

Jun 4, 2025 |

IGOBF Delegates Zoom Meeting DATE: May 21st 2025 TIME: 9pm     Meeting was opened by Chairman Damien Matthews. Apologies from Theresa, Claire, Cian. Members reviewed key logistical elements of the upcoming AGM, scheduled for Wednesday, May 28th at 7:30 Pm, in Thurles greyhound stadium,...

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IGOBF Zoom Meeting April 23rd 2025

Jun 4, 2025 |

Meeting Minutes – IGOBF Zoom Meeting Date: April 23rd, 2025 Time: 9:00 PM     Meeting was opened by Chairman Damien Matthews. Apologies from Theresa Holohan Annual General Meeting (AGM) It was agreed that the AGM will be held on May 28th at 7:30 PM. Proposed Venue: Thurles Greyhound Stadium....

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IGOBF Buster Draw Winner 2024

IGOBF Buster Draw Winner 2024

Nov 22, 2024 | , , ,

Congratulations! The winner of The 2024 IGOBF Derby Buster prize of €500 is Stevie Dunne, Kilkenny. The winning sequence was 631254 and the winner has been confirmed by The IGOBF website team. Thank you to all our supporters and congratulations to Stevie Dunne.

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Supporters of IGOBF Irish Greyhound Derby Buster Draw 2024

Nov 20, 2024 |

Many thanks to everyone who supported our Derby Buster draw and best of luck to all concerned. Hanley Family Templemore Templemore Maurice organ Carrick on suir John Cronin Ballyagran Liam kavanagh Ferns Paul Cahill Carrick On Suir Edward Faulkner Carrick on suir Sean Dunphy Portlaw Sean Leahy...

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IGOBF AGM 2024 Minutes

Aug 20, 2024 | , ,

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  Chairperson’s Report – Damian Matthews  Election of Officers. ...

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IGOBF and GRI Meeting May 28th 2024

Aug 1, 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 Veterinary Services, GRI) Leon Blanche (Chief Commercial...

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Meeting with Tim Lucey Feb 1st

Feb 15, 2024 |

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 Matthews, Chairperson IGOBF  Deirdre Leahy, Secretary IGOBF ...

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IGOBF Membership Figures

Nov 12, 2023 | ,

Latest update 12/11/23 regarding the membership of The Irish Greyhound Owners and Breeders Federation. The IGOBF have 1548 paid membership in 2023/2024 representing nine GOBAS. If you wish to support The Irish Greyhound Owners and Breeders Federation please contact one of the nine affiliated GOBAS...

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