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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...
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...
Happy New Year and well done to the winners of the IGOBF Junior Greyhound Owners Christmas Competition
These are the prizewinning entries in the IGOBF sponsored Christmas Competition for our young people. The winners are published in last week's Sporting Press (Thursday 22nd November). Thank you all for the wonderful entries. The standard was extremely high. Well done to our Junior Irish Greyhound...
Up The Style – 2022 IGOBF National Puppy Final Winner
Up The Style, 2022 IGOBF National Puppy Final winner Congratulations to Alan Dobbs, Patrick Dobbs, Robert Gleeson and all connections. Deirdre Leahy, secretary of IGOBF presents trophy to Alan Dobbs, with Robert Gleeson (Trainer), Keith Duffy, Michael Dempsey, Wayne Mc Carthy GRI, John Dobbs, John...
IGOBF Christmas Competition for Junior Greyhound Owners
IGOBF in conjunction with the Sporting Press are running a Christmas competition for youngsters. Please email a photo entry to jigoentry@gmail.com. 1. A Christmas themed photo that includes a greyhound or greyhounds. 2. A Christmas art drawing/painting or decoration that features greyhounds. 3....
REHOMING YOUR GREYHOUNDS CORRECTLY
REHOMING YOUR GREYHOUNDS CORRECTLY The IGOBF would like to remind all greyhound owners that the correct way to rehome all greyhounds is by contacting the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust. The IRGT rehoming process is currently moving smoothly with few delays. Courtesy and respect for IRGT is of the...
Winning entries in the IGOBF sponsored Hallowe’en Competition for Junior Irish Greyhound Owners
These are the prizewinning entries for the IGOBF sponsored Hallowe'en Competition for our young people. The winners are published in this week's Sporting Press (Thursday 10th November) and all published entries will receive a prize in the post. Thank you all for the wonderful entries. The standard...
Statement from IGOBF – 7th October 2022
IGOBF Statement Doc.
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 Draw. You're support of the IGOBF and the work it...
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...