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Hopes of last ditch reprieve for Longford Greyhound Stadium

Hopes of a last ditch reprieve concerning the future of Longford Greyhound Stadium are still alive. It comes after a crowd of over 100 interested observers attended a public meeting at the Park Road venue last Thursday night. There, onlookers were ...

21 Aug 2019 at 11:24

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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, to a very ...

19 Oct 2017 at 16:57

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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 to the loss of ...

14 Aug 2019 at 10:00

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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 all those who ...

30 Aug 2019 at 16:40

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Longford Greyhound Stadium to be assessed as part of ‘strategic review of industry needs’

The Irish Greyhound Board has announced that a comprehensive, strategic review into the future needs of its 16 licensed stadia to determine the industry footprint of the future is to take place – including in Longford. The review ...

09 Oct 2018 at 14:00

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Due to extreme heat tonight's racing at Longford Greyhound Stadium has been cancelled

Officials at Longford Greyhound Stadium have announced that due to the extreme heat racing tonight, Monday, June 25, at the track is cancelled. A spokesperson explained, "Tonight's card will be run next Monday night." Meanwhile, ...

25 Jun 2018 at 13:59

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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 ...

27 Jun 2018 at 14:33

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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 ...

21 Aug 2019 at 15:35

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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 ...

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 ...

15 Aug 2019 at 13:00

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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

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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 ...

29 Oct 2017 at 02:20

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