Petition stop the export of irish greyhounds to pakistan. You can then select a greyhound from the list and its siblings,sire, dam, owners and breeders will be displayed. Nine of the greyhounds had raced in ireland in the last month, but records. Faqs greyhound ownership irish greyhound board igb. The irish greyhound board has launched an investigation after twelve dogs were found in cramped conditions at dublin port the dogs were due to travel to spain. Further to the operational policy ahead of a phased return to racing released earlier this week and published in a post below, the gbgb has published the following, which seeks to answer some of. If you are listed as the agent for the syndicate leaving will require a change of ownership to be registered with the irish coursing club as keepers of the greyhound stud book. Nine of the greyhounds had raced in ireland in the last month, but records from the irish stud book indicated that two had never been raced in ireland, and one had not raced since 2016. Greyhounds running for their lives, goes behind the glitz and glamour of the public facade of greyhound racing to reveal serious animal welfare issues in an industry that costs the. The irish greyhound board are running a pet travel and e. Its business as usual at newpark stud despite the covid19 crisis and there could be a silver lining for irish breeders and sellers after it comes to an end, believes proprietor sean bourke.
The first greyhound stud book was published in 1882 and it has been produced every year since then. Coursing sires for 20192020 watchman winner 2 irish cups adios alonso no 1 sire rumour has it derby winner clonbrien prince wins gain 600 clonbrien prince wins another major competition. Tiger trail tour irish golf tours fairways and fundays. The animals, which are now in the care of the dspca, were discovered in cages on top of each other with no food or water. Rome2rio makes travelling from dublin to irish national stud easy. For example the winner of the irish st leger in 1985 at limerick was ballintubber one in a time of 30. British and irish greyhound racing and breeding, plus the irish coursing year.
Ownership of top greyhound settled after action the irish times. Clever breeders use the information of pedigrees when. Dec 16, 2019 condemning what it termed the barbaric treatment of the animals, the dspca said that paperwork accompanying the dogs showed that all dogs are registered with the irish greyhound stud book and. A total of 58 samples taken from greyhounds in competition around the country last year were positive for doping, although that number represents just over 1% of all samples taken in 2015. Irish greyhound board to investigate after 12 dogs found in. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Fixtures club news quick results coursing draws greyhound performance find results trial stakes derby trial stakes oaks. Kerry link to spanishbound greyhounds in poor conditions. The national coursing club ncc was formed in 1858 and has controlled greyhound coursing since then, in the same way that the jockey club controls racing. Irish government urged to stop export of greyhounds to. This irish greyhound appears in the second edition of bewicks a general history of quadrupeds. The stud book is often referred to as the bible of greyhound breeding data. Jan 10, 2020 barney rubble is still registered in the irish studbook under the name of the ownerbreeder, seamus mccloskey a partner of hamilton architects who, amongst other tracks, designed the limerick greyhound track, opened in 2010, which carries controversies of huge debts, and welfare concerns that led to a redesign of the first bend in 2014. Irish greyhound stud book volume 81 lxxxi from january 1, 2002 to december 31, 2002.
According to merriamwebster, a greyhound is any of a breed. The irish greyhound board are responsible for the control and development of greyhound racing in ireland. The greyhounds were being transferred in the back of a van when discovered by customs. Farloe melody won his qualifying round before a shock. If you do not find the greyhound stud dog that you are looking for then place your request within our greyhound dogs wanted area. At least one of the 12 greyhounds rescued at dublin port last weekend en route to spain was trained in kerry. All british bred greyhounds must be registered with the stud book in order to be earmarked and eligible for racing on gbgb tracks we register young dogs, litters, stud dogs and matings as well as owners, breeders and syndicates on a daily basis, and disseminate relevant information also daily to the gbgb and. As the committee is aware, the icc operates the irish greyhound stud book on an allireland basis and has developed strong information links with the greyhound board of great britain, which will assist in supporting the traceability model. This is ultimately a decision for your trainer, who will have the knowledge and experience of your greyhound s form, welfare and. Tim oconnor had taken charge of the litter in ireland, sired by spanish chestnut, the halfbrother of irish greyhound derby champion spanish lad. The irish national stud is a thoroughbred horse breeding facility in tully, county kildare, ireland. Hopes for good english demand when racing returns by anne marie obrien.
Since the rise in largescale adoption of retired racing greyhounds, the breed has seen a resurgence in popularity as a family pet. To make changes to your trip, contact our customer care center at 800 2689000, change fees apply. Irish greyhound board to investigate after 12 dogs found. The greyhound stud book is the official registry of british bred greyhounds. Containing the names, colours, ages and pedigrees of greyhounds. It is also referred to as an english greyhound according to merriamwebster, a greyhound is any of a breed of tall slender graceful smoothcoated dogs. Irish greyhounds raced to collapse then boiled alive for. The icc stud book records pedigrees, matings and transfer of ownership. According to paperwork accompanying the dogs, they were all registered with the irish greyhound stud book and originate from dog trainers in cork, kerry, tipperary and wexford. This book is one of a number of greyhound stud books i am selling on this site.
Many guides and books have been published to aid greyhound owners in helping. There are a number of ways that you can look up details of litters whelped, namings, transfers and changes of names. Use this form if you have a greyhound currently registered in the irish or other recognised stud book and need him or her to be registered with the gsb whether as a brood bitch, stud dog or for coursing ifwhen coursing under ncc rules is allowed by law fees. Irish coursing club joint committee on agriculture, food. His sire is english derby winner taylors sky, who has made a huge impact at stud. You can phone in your orders 7852634660 or mail make checks payable to national greyhound association, p.
We would appreciate feedback from you so that we can improve the facility. There are 5 ways to get from dublin to irish national stud by bus, taxi, car or towncar. There may also be additional expenses for vet fees and travel again check with. There are 18 stadiums operating in ireland two in northern ireland of which ten are operated by bord na gcon irish greyhound board or igb with the remaining six owned and operated by private enterprise but licensed by bord na gcon. National coursing club, london 1989 330pp illustrated hardback. Finding a greyhound stud dog has never been simpler, browse through our greyhound stud dogs below from local greyhound dog breeders. Mar 12, 2011 this irish greyhound appears in the second edition of bewicks a general history of quadrupeds. Greyhounds running for their lives, goes behind the glitz and glamour of the public facade of greyhound racing to reveal serious animal welfare issues in an industry that costs the irish taxpayer millions of euro every year. Desmond, j l compiled by published by irish coursing club sporting press clonmel, ireland 2002. In summary a superb book if you have an interest in irish greyhound racing but perhaps a bit specialised for the rest of us.
All british bred greyhounds must be registered with the stud book in order to be. He had been purchased by john davis and dave tickner during the easter cup competition. Clever breeders use the information of pedigrees when determining a potential sire rather than being influenced by market pressures. There is quite a bit evidence that the original irish wolfhounds were mostly smoothcoated and were more or less like a great dane lurcher. Irish greyhounds are being worked to the bone, abused and then boiled alive in a scandal which shames irish trainers. Former champions dogs are literally boiled alive once their racing days are over. Irish national stud and japanese gardens are located in in the middle of horse racing country, in county kildare, in the south east of ireland. Find all the transport options for your trip from dublin to irish national stud right here. The coursing matings are coming to an end now but track business is as good as ever, with irish derby runnerup and english derby finalist magical bale in photo proving popular.
I will never sponsor another event in the irish greyhound industry and that includes the night of stars at shelbourne park. Condemning what it termed the barbaric treatment of the animals, the dspca said that paperwork accompanying the dogs showed that all dogs are. These publications were first published by the national coursing club in. Buying experienced racing greyhounds with form on their card i. Dublin to irish national stud 5 ways to travel via bus. Doing so will enable registered greyhound dog breeders to. Once a year all this information is published in book form, together with illustrated feature articles on british and irish greyhound racing and breeding, plus the irish coursing year. Mr desmond said that besides being the irish coursing clubs ceo, he was keeper of the irish greyhound stud book. The knowledge gained by fully researching a greyhounds pedigree has proven to increase the opportunity to breed a group race winner. Despite fit for racing being registered in the icc greyhound stud book, and being shown on the igb website, as being owned by the breeders the right and proper syndicate, fit for racing is shown to be owned in england by different owners this is a breach of the welfare of greyhounds act 2011 transfer of ownership regulations. He has thrown competition class offspring from limited numbers of matings, including irish greyhound derby 2016 favourite, sonic. An irish coursing club greyhound stud book identity booklet photographs of which appear online shows that the ownership of heavens quest was transferred from a joe oneill in newbridge, county kildare to new owner aftab niazi in mianwali, pakistan.
He has thrown competition class offspring from limited numbers of matings, including irish. His dam, laughil amy premier fantasy laughil laura, is a granddaughter of laughil lass, the mother of 2014 irish derby winner laughil blake and laughil duke, both of whom are very popular dogs at stud. Farloe melody was brought out of retirement for a third attempt to win the elusive irish greyhound derby. Dec 03, 2017 irish greyhounds are being worked to the bone, abused and then boiled alive in a scandal which shames irish trainers. Press release greyhound rescue association ireland. Dec 17, 2019 as the committee is aware, the icc operates the irish greyhound stud book on an allireland basis and has developed strong information links with the greyhound board of great britain, which will assist in supporting the traceability model. One of the litter spanish battleship was entered for the st leger at limerick but after winning a heat he failed to progress from the second round. This is ultimately a decision for your trainer, who will have the knowledge and experience of your greyhounds form, welfare and. Barney rubble is still registered in the irish studbook under the name of the ownerbreeder, seamus mccloskey a partner of hamilton architects who, amongst other tracks, designed the limerick greyhound track, opened in 2010, which carries controversies of huge debts, and welfare concerns that led to a redesign of the first bend in 2014. Get in touch by phone or email so we can book your tickets and you may even be eligible for a group discount. Farloe melody came to prominence in 1991 after winning the easter cup at shelbourne park, dundalk international at dundalk ramparts greyhound stadium, finishing runnerup to kennelmate ardfert mick by a neck in the champion stakes final and reaching final of the irish laurels. All greyhounds starting with or containing the name entered will be listed. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Dspca says some greyhounds seized in dublin port originated.
He said mr mcgirr was the registered owner and there had been no application to. It can be of your greyhound, your family, your favourite place or whatever you decide. A dozen greyhounds found in cramped cages at dublin port. Irish greyhound supporters up for the fight greyhound. You can view the information on the basis of stud dog, dambitch, owner or greyhound. The knowledge gained by fully researching a greyhound s pedigree has proven to increase the opportunity to breed a group race winner. The perpetrators typically travel in gangs with unmuzzled dogs. Oconnor believed that he had gone well enough and phoned tom lynch in dublin and asked him. Irish greyhound registration use this form if you have a greyhound currently registered in the irish or other recognised stud book and. The greyhound is a breed of dog, a sighthound which has been bred for coursing game and greyhound racing. In 1882 the ncc created the original greyhound stud book, which it has administered ever since. Welcome to the irish coursing club online stud book.