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Former Longford greyhound track could see new pump track installed

Plans for a new state of the art skatepark on the site of Longford's former greyhound track could also see a pump track form part of those plans, it was revealed last week. Funding of €405,000 was ring-fenced towards the project just before ...

04 Mar 2023 at 07:03

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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, ...

27 Jun 2018 at 14:33

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Cabra Hurricane storms to glory in €10,000 Longford Greyhound Stadium Derby

Cabra Hurricane (Kinloch Brae-Cabra Ebony) stormed to success in the €10,000 Howard Wallace / Francis Murray Longford Derby on Friday night. The final was dominated by the Cabra kennel companions, with Cabra Hurricane, in 29.88 over the ...

08 Jul 2018 at 00:52

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Longford Greyhound Stadium hosting appreciation evening on Bank Holiday Monday

As a gesture of thanks to everyone who donated to the ‘Keep Longford Racing Fund’, the managed of Longford Greyhound Stadium are hosting an appreciation evening at the track on Bank Holiday Monday, October 30. Racing on Friday, October ...

29 Oct 2017 at 02:20

Sport

Longford Leader gallery: Ballymore GAA Club Night at the Dogs fundraiser at Longford Greyhound Stadium

Here are a flavour of the pictures taken from what proved to be a successful and enjoyable night had by all.

29 Oct 2017 at 14:00

Longford Sport

Urban Jet wins the Jim Valentine Memorial Stake at Longford Greyhound Stadium

The final of the Jim Valentine Memorial, very kindly sponsored by Eddie Valentine and Davy Brennan, looked a match between the two market principles Coolronan Snowy and Urban Jet and so it proved. Coolronan Snowy was away, as expected,...

19 Oct 2017 at 16:57

Longford Greyhound Stadium closes its doors this month

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Longford Greyhound Stadium announces its closure

Longford Greyhound Stadium will cease operations and close at the end of this month. The stadium has been met with a number of challenging economic conditions over the last number of years, including falling attendances, a current ...

09 Aug 2019 at 16:07

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End of an era for Longford Greyhound Stadium

Longford Greyhound Stadium was “left with no choice” but to announce its closure last week, according to Track Director Joe O'Rourke, who said lack of support from the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) was a major contributing factor ...

14 Aug 2019 at 10:00

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Save Longford greyhound stadium meeting tonight

A meeting to save Longford greyhound stadium takes place this evening Thursday, August 15 at 7.30pm at the track. All with an interest in saving the track or with ideas, are encouraged to come along. Also read: Sun sets on ...

15 Aug 2019 at 11:48

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Longford Leader Editorial: Memories of Longford Greyhound Stadium will live on

Longford Greyhound Stadium has been part of the fabric of the county town since 1939 and the venue holds special memories for generations of local people. And last week’s announcement that it is to cease operations at the ...

15 Aug 2019 at 13:00

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Zaconey Hulk sprints to €5,000 derby glory at Longford Greyhound Stadium

Zaconey Hulk sprinted to glory and clinched the €5,000 prize money for the Foley family after he won the Liam Clancy & Harry Ryan Memorial Derby Final (Grade : A3) Flat 550 at Longford Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. ...

25 Aug 2019 at 19:44

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Longford Greyhound Stadium to recommence full racing schedule in September

Longford Greyhound Stadium has announced that it will remain open, thanks to contributions to the Track Supporters fund to keep Longford racing. On their Facebook page today, those running the stadium sincerely thanked ...

30 Aug 2019 at 16:40

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