| Greyhound racing in Ireland | |
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.jpg) View of Shelbourne Park | |
| Start date | 18 April 1927 at Celtic Park |
| Nations | Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland |
Greyhound racing is a popular sport in Ireland. There are 17 stadiums operating in Ireland (two in Northern Ireland) of which nine are fully operated by Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland (formerly named Irish Greyhound Board IGB, Bord na gCon)[1] with the remaining six owned and operated by private enterprise but licensed by GRI.[2]
Most have modern facilities including grandstand restaurants and parimutuel betting tote system with on-course and off-course betting available.
- ^ "Our Stadiums". Greyhound Racing Ireland.
- ^ "2014 Annual Report" (PDF). Greyhound Racing Ireland.
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