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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.
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LATEST BLOG POSTS
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...
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...
”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...
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...
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.
Brendan Maunsell
Joint Secretary
I have been successful in winning a few classics and breaking a few track records along the way.
Training greyhounds is hard work but is made easier by the love of the dog.
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.
Watch all episodes from Behind The Track Series 1 and 2 here.