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

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

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

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IGOBF Membership Figures

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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IGOBF Junior Nominator Competition 2023 – Round 3

Facebook Competition: Send in your support for your nominated dog or if your dog has not qualified you can support your favourite dog remaining in the competition. Send your entries to Irish Greyhounds Sunrise to Sunset Facebook page to be in with a chance of winning some goodies each week. Some...

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Greyhound Trainers Talk – Greyhound Gut Health

Join Interchem and Precision Microbes at the Pavilion Area, Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium for a talk on “Why all health begins in the gut in racing greyhounds”. Taking place on Saturday 24th June with the speaker on the night, Tommy Heffernan MVB Gradcert DHH, Veterinary Consultant....

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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 Press for the IGOBF Christmas competition. Maggie-Jean K. and...

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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 like to be addressed and they will be put forward throughout...

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