Greyhounds

“Following the recent RTÉ Investigates programme, FBD has decided not to renew this.” Another company has announced it is ending sponsorship arrangements with greyhound races. FBD Insurance have joined Barry’s Tea in withdrawing their sponsorship in the wake of last week’s RTÉ Investigates programme on the greyhound industry. On Twitter, FBD Insurance said it supports over […]

7 years ago

A big statement. Irish company Barry’s Tea has announced its plans to cut sponsorship ties with the greyhound racing industry in Ireland. The industry was plunged into controversy last week when RTÉ Investigates revealed that as many as 6,000 greyhounds are killed in Ireland each year after they fail to reach qualifying times. The Irish […]

7 years ago

These greyhounds really do look the dog’s boll*cks

13 years ago

With the game tied and just seconds left on the clock the Grandview High School Greyhounds looked like they were going to win after a brilliant steal… then this happened.

13 years ago

The first heats of the first running of the Betfair 600 take place at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night, and the sponsors have cut general admission costs – to zero.

15 years ago

Leading online betting exchange Betfair has become the new sponsor of ‘The 600’ classic, the final of which will take place at Shelbourne Park in May.

15 years ago