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Very sorry to hear Tina,but in the name of god what are they spending the 16m every year that they cant help these two tracks that has closed in the last two days
The IGB get 16.8 million per year from the Governments horse & greyhound fund to run this industry, that is equal to 323.000+ per week to keep the show on the road, when you take out the large IGB salaries which amounts to 13.4 million per year that leaves 3.4 million to provide for everything else, it does not stack up, where is all the money going? the IGB yearly accounts are still not published WHY??? the books are in a total mess again & again & again, how much more has to happen before it will become clean to everyone what is happening, i am not writing this for the crack its facts and if we dont get this board shifted they will shift us all JMHO.
So tell me Dave....What is your Limited Company planning to do to help GREYHOUND OWNERS AND RACERS..........
Apart from you coming onto Data and talking IGB hate.....what else have you done because the last few weeks your whole Company has been Notable only by its abscence????
Please answer we are really interterested..
David Ryan Ireland (Verified User) Posts 50 Dogs 0 / Races 0 10 Aug 2019 10:02
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Didn't Tony Walsh in the RTE show that he starred in and your lot supported, ask for all funding to be stopped !. Talk about hypocrisy, you "shifted" this industry and everyone in it JMHO.
John Ryan Ireland (Verified User) Posts 17 Dogs 0 / Races 0 10 Aug 2019 12:24
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I AM RACING GREYHOHNDS IN lONGFORD FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS. Friday morning 9/8/19 we were told that would cease at the end of august this means the end of greyhound racing for me and many many more loyal people that love their dogs . 80 years of greyhound racing gone forever . To make matters worse i am looking at posts here that have nothing to do with longfords demise . You people that are on here purporting to represent decent dog people frankly its embarrassing .If i was to stay in racing i wouldnt want any of you people representing me .
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 13 Aug 2019 09:20
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Due to an error in the draw last night the draw for the Final of the Liam Clancy & Harry Ryan Memorial Longford Derby was redrawn at trials this morning. Below is the correct draw. The Final will take place on FRIDAY 23RD August. Apologies for the error
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 15 Aug 2019 05:31
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Reminder : Meeting tonight at the track at 7.30pm. This is it...time is running out. Longford needs your help. Please try to attend
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 19 Aug 2019 05:42
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Longford are racing tonight and also on Friday night. Friday night will feature the Final of the 5000 to the winner Liam Clancy & Harry Ryan Memorial Longford Derby. The fundraising effort is building momentum. Between donations so far and the GoFundMe page we have about 8000 raised since last Thursday night. We are hoping that this will rise considerably tonight. Its important to keep the momentum going as time is running out. I will post an update on the figure tomorrow. Thanks so much to the Greyhound Data team who have a pop up on this page to lead people to our Gofundme page this week. We really appreciate your help!
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 20 Aug 2019 18:04
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Longford Track Supporters Club Fundraiser: The response to our fundraising drive has been truly amazing! The donations have been coming in from far and wide. Thank you to every single one of you. It is very heartening. Between donations at the track, bank transfers and our GoFundMe page we have passed the 19.000 mark! We need to keep the momentum going now as our first deadline is Monday August 26th. Thank you to the Greyhound Data team who have created a link straight to our GoFundMe account ! We really appreciate your help. We hope to see as many as possible of you at the Final of the Liam Clancy & Harry Ryan Memorial Longford Derby on Friday night !
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 23 Aug 2019 08:18
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There will be no trials tonight due to the Derby taking place.
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 16 Sep 2019 13:20
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Longford update... positive news! Works are ongoing at the track at present . The proposed finish date is this Friday. Providing the work is certified by then we hope to race this coming Monday the 23rd . Entries for racing should be phoned in or text on Thursday before 12pm. The racing office is closed until Thursday. Monday's card will not be online till Friday afternoon as we want to have all certificates in order before confirming the race meeting.
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 19 Sep 2019 05:33
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Reminder that entries close at noon today for racing on Monday!
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 19 Sep 2019 13:02
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The card for Monday has been completed and will be on igb on Friday afternoon when all certificates for the work have been finalised...
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 20 Sep 2019 19:03
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After a big effort to try and get racing this monday it unfortunately came just short .We will seek approval for a racenight for Wednesday the 25th. Confirmation of this will follow on Monday . Thank you .
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 23 Sep 2019 11:38
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Statement from Longford Greyhounds Ltd: We are delighted to announce the rxeopening of Longford on Wednesday the 25th for racing! This is a result of the exceptional efforts of in particular Joe Quirke who has gone to great lengths to make the reopening possible along with the support of the fundraising committee. A huge thanks to all the contributors to the fund without their support it would not be possible to recommence racing. Thanks to all involved...they have created real hope for the future of this great venue. We appreciate the efforts of the companies employed to carry out the work for finishing in such a timely manner and their high standard of work . We have confirmation from the fire officer to race and would like to thank him for his help throughout the process. We also appreciate the patience showed by everyone involved in the last few weeks, especially owners/trainers and staff. A 12 race card will take place this Wednesday night .First race 8pm. A full trial schedule will recommence tomorrow Tuesday 24th. Longford is back in action so please show your support by coming racing and trialling your dogs! Next NO2 unraced 330 at Longford is October 7th . Entries Required for A0-A1 525 6 dogs race on Monday 30th.
Well said Tina, Joe Quirke put in a tremendous amount of work on behalf of the track, many thanks Joe from us all , and again a heartfelt thanks to you all who donated to the cause, and to all those who I believe are still giving, much appreciated, The doors are opening this Wednesday evening, the racing is back and PG my wish is that racing will continue on for my grandchildren to race and enjoy for years to come NOEL COSTELLO
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 24 Sep 2019 19:33
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Trials go ahead in the morning from 10 to 11.30 am. Next trials session will then be on Saturday from 9 to 11am. Don't forget ...we are racing Wednesday night this week only !
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 17 Oct 2019 11:01
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There will be a consultation meeting re Longford dogs running at Mullingar for the Christmas schedule at the track before racing on Monday night. As per other years the option is to run on Fridays at Mullingar up to Christmas. All are welcome. 7.30 in the bar .
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 27 Oct 2019 17:59
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Racing starts at 11 am tomorrow! Weigh in for the dogs from 10 to 10.30 am ... No trials before racing due to the Bank Holiday.
Henry Tierney Ireland (Verified User) Posts 6 Dogs 0 / Races 0 31 Oct 2019 15:38
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Tina Mc Grane wrote:
Racing starts at 11 am tomorrow! Weigh in for the dogs from 10 to 10.30 am ... No trials before racing due to the Bank Holiday.
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 15 Nov 2019 17:21
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Trials are off on Saturday morning due to frost!
* There will be an extended trial session on Monday evening from 4.30 pm to 6pm before racing - no booking required from 4.30 to 6pm.
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