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Junior Nominator Families Enjoy Semi-Final Night at Shelbourne Park
BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final: What an exciting and enjoyable BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby so far. This year, young greyhound enthusiasts had the additional excitement of following their nominated dog throughout the Derby. Over 6 weeks ago, 341 children were randomly assigned a...
Irish Greyhound Derby Junior Nominator Semi – Final
https://www.igobf.org/igobf-boylesports-irish-derby-2022-buster-competition/
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 Competition. Supporters: Grace Flynn, Ciaran O'Brien, Tommy...
Irish Greyhound Derby Junior Nominator Quarter Final
https://www.igobf.org/igobf-boylesports-irish-derby-2022-buster-competition/
Irish Greyhound Derby Junior Nominator Round 3
Pictured: Junior Nominator Kacie Scanlon who popped by Patrick Guilfoyle's kennels last week to wish Magical Kuba the best of luck in Round 2 of the BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby.
Irish Greyhound Derby Junior Nominator Round 2
Irish Greyhound Derby Junior Nominator Draw
Best of luck to all participants! As we've received an incredible 341 entries, 2 or more nominators have been assigned to all greyhounds.
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IGOBF Open meeting at Horse & Jockey Tuesday 9th August 2022 at 7pm
The purpose of the meeting was for industry participants (a) to discuss concerns over the selection process for the new CEO for GRI (b) Lifford update (c) update on the improvement plan and finances available for Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium. (d) Derby 2022 Damian Matthews, Chairperson of the IGOBF...
Irish Greyhound Derby Junior Nominator Competition
Just 2 weeks to go before the commencement of the 2022 Irish Greyhound Derby and we have an exciting competition for all our young greyhound enthusiasts! Simply, text or Whatsapp 0851294406, the name(s) of the child/children you'd like to enter and they will be randomly assigned a greyhound to...
Statement from IGOBF
The IGOBF have expressed their concerns to GRI about the recent survey being undertaken. We wish to state categorically that a very simplistic six question survey with no options other than two or three prescribed answers is not a consultation with greyhound owners and trainers. Damian Matthews...
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 to Shelbourne Park and will be in attendance on...
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 Hickey, Few Sons Syndicate, Niall Foley, Darren Higgins,...
Lifford Stadium Update
Damian Matthews, Chairman of The IGOBF, has advised that there is a licensing issue regarding the Tote application which is presently been reviewed by the board of GRI and Lifford Greyhound Stadium. All parties involved are working diligently to resolve as soon as possible.
Meeting between IGOBF and GRI – 8th March 2022
Meeting between IGOBF and GRI dated March 8th 2022 In attendance IGOBF: Damien Matthews Chairman, Geoff Parnaby (for Susan Hayes Treasurer) Deirdre Leahy (Secretary) GRI: Dearbhla O’Brien CEO, Derek Frehill (Director of Racing), Phillip Peake (Director of Commercial Affairs), William Fitzgerald...
GRI & IGOBF Launch New-Look Parade Jackets
With the return to pre-COVID racing operations Greyhound Racing Ireland has in collaboration with the IGOBF designed a new standardised racing parade jacket for all handlers. The wearing of the previous style of racing coat was suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions. Pictured: Geoff Parnaby,...
”A Day In The Life” Competition
Calling all youngsters to get their final entries into our competition ''A Day in the Life''! Closing date approaching fast. We want to see what “A Day in the Life” with your greyhounds looks like. If you wish to enter, just take a picture or a video with your greyhounds and get your...
RCÉ/GRI National Greyhound Racing Awards
Congratulations to all nominees and winners of the RCÉ/GRI National Greyhound Racing Awards 2021 that were held virtually on Sunday 13th March. Well done to all involved on a wonderful occasion. Watch a glimpse of some of the remarkable interviews below: Frank Nyhan (Chairman GRI) ...
Behind The Track Series 1 and 2
Behind The Track is a series of short videos that takes us into the lives of Irish racing greyhounds and those that care for them most. This channel aims to promote awareness of the great lives racing greyhounds have in Ireland. Behind The Track...