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Save Longford greyhound stadium fundraiser has raised over €19,000 to date

Longford greyhound stadium have issued an update on fundraising efforts which could see them prolonging their 80-year existence. Two weeks ago, staff of the Longford greyhound stadium issued a notice of closure after being left with 'no choice', due ...

21 Aug 2019 at 15:35

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Legan June 17

St Christopher’s: The Oasis was the venue on Saturday night last for a fundraising venture in aid of St. Christopher’s Services, Longford. The event was a huge success with over €2000 raised for this worthy cause. The large crowd were entertained ...

16 Jun 2011 at 12:31

Sport

Breaking: Heatwave forces cancellation of €10,000 Longford Greyhound Derby Final

The heatwave we are experiencing has led to officials at Longford Greyhound Stadium announcing the cancellation of Friday's Longford Derby Final. The Final of the Howard Wallace & Francis Murray Longford Derby, worth €10,000 to the winner, was ...

27 Jun 2018 at 14:33

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Legan

ST CHRISTOPHERS FINAL TALLY: 2303.37 euro was the total return from the fundraiser held in Sloweys pub on Saturday night June 16 last. Well done to patrons who contributed so generously. Legan branch of St Christophers,who hosted the event ...

29 Jun 2012 at 13:07

Sport

Longford greyhound fans gear up to richest prize in racing industry

The IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY is the most prestigious race in the Irish greyhound calendar and boasts a prize-fund of over €250,000. CEO of the Irish Greyhound Board, Gerard Dollard, commented: “We have seen some of the world’s best greyhound racing at Shelbourne...

04 Aug 2020 at 14:00

Horse Racing

Racing stars align as Honeysuckle meets top greyhound Susie Sapphire

There was a special moment last week at Henry De Bromhead's yard in Waterford when his top racing mare Honeysuckle met greyhound racing star Susie Sapphire. They say you should never meet your heroes because you will only be disappointed ...

16 Apr 2022 at 12:22

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Closure of Longford Greyhound Track is "a very sad time" says Racing Manager

Racing Manager Paddy Farrington has acknowledged that it is "a very sad time" for the people of Longford and beyond who put so much support into Longford Greyhound Track, which held its last meeting just over a week ago. "After over 80 ...

01 Apr 2020 at 17:00

Sport

Longford owner Reggie Walsh and Gurteen Feather bidding for Ladbrokes Easter Cup final success

...winner Clona Blaze. LISTEN | Longford Greyhound Stadium holds a special place in people's hearts Clona Blaze, an IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY finalist last year, leads the current betting for the final with Ladbrokes at 9/4. Droopys Davy – the winner of the...

09 Mar 2019 at 17:31

Sport

Longford's Drumsna Star in Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby semi-final

...a mixture of fancied winners and upsets this weekend in Shelbourne Park at the quarter-finals of the BoyleSports IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY, the biggest of all being the defeat of Clare’s Rocket as he was edged out in the final stride by Good News. Sonic...

15 Sept 2017 at 02:18

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