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Bernard Mc Reynolds United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 204 Dogs 0 / Races 0 20 Jan 2018 16:01
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Looking forward to the sale at drumbo i hear its in the pipeline early this year.im really glad to see that this track is full of new ideas to boost racing in the north of ireland .thats on the heels of the great stakes compitions and prize money before the christmas holidays when we seen club members collect good money.and the managment supplying hot food down to the cabin,i have to say john has taken our track to another level with the help of click and the commitee so its all to play for in this new year good luck to all.
Can Drumbo confirm if there is a sale going ahead at track and if so what date its to be held on ?
Bernard Mc Reynolds United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 204 Dogs 0 / Races 0 23 Jan 2018 16:39
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They say its early april the 3rd i think, apparently they,re waiting for the go ahead from the igb,if thats the case they,ll need to be quick As theres alot of work ahead like organising a catalog and arranging staff on the day, but im sure john and the boys will look after all that.but the fact that its being talked about is great news im sure some brainbox will tell us when we last had a greyhound sale in the north,if ever.well all i can say is another first for Drumbo congrats to all involved good on yas.
Bobby Scullion United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 377 Dogs 13 / Races 0 23 Jan 2018 17:38
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im not sure a sale would be a good idea, there is a shortage of dogs at the track at the min. 8 races on friday and sat in the month of january. then a sale would reduce the pool even more, dont think there would be any southern entries as they have plenty of sales down there, so it would be local dogs entered.....
Bernard Mc Reynolds United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 204 Dogs 0 / Races 0 23 Jan 2018 18:51
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Sales confirmed been told that the sale at drumbo will definetly take place 3 April. Will be delighted to see dogs from where ever they come from as long as all thier. Paper work is in order but delighted to see this happen,great to see a little imaginiation shine through .Looking forward to seeing you all there Drumbo supporters club @ Drumbos management. Setts another FIRST. Remember 3. April Easter. Tuesday.
Jim Erskine United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 115 Dogs 0 / Races 0 23 Jan 2018 20:14
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barney,i think there was a sale in Dunmore,i don't think it was much of a success ,but I would think drumbo ,would be better organised,i think it was in the1980s,big scotty would know,he probably supplied all the dogs then ,lol
Bernard Mc Reynolds United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 204 Dogs 0 / Races 0 24 Jan 2018 11:33
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I agmree with you jim but that would have been almost 40 years ago .Drumbo is a different kettle of fish now and theyre opening the resturant for potential buy,ers ther,ll be alot of ground work. done in the meantime by john and click i hope all doggy men .will embrace this for what it is .An other way to genarate interist in the greyhound game.im sure you,ll agree last year was a success.And with over 400 Members in our club,you,ll see we,re going in the right direction Regards
Mr Paul Knox United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 8 Dogs 0 / Races 0 24 Jan 2018 14:48
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how far is drumbo from Dublin by car please,is there a list of auctions in Ireland for 2018
Dean Townsend United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 2104 Dogs 19 / Races 0 24 Jan 2018 15:03
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Mr Paul Knox wrote:
how far is drumbo from Dublin by car please,is there a list of auctions in Ireland for 2018
2hours 150 miles going by google maps
Bernard Mc Reynolds United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 204 Dogs 0 / Races 0 24 Jan 2018 16:37
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Paul its 90 mile to drumbo head for dublin airport then head north its a all the way trip to lisburn .if you ask any one thel,ll give you directions to Drumbo ,cheers.
Click Cowan United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 837 Dogs 32 / Races 0 24 Jan 2018 18:38
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I WOULD LIKE TO CONFIRM DTSC IN CONJUNCTION WITH DRUMBO PARK WILL HAVE A GREYHOUND SALE AT DRUMBO ON THE 3RD OF APRIL
MORE DETAILS WILL FOLLOW
OPINIONS WELCOMED FROM POTENTIAL BUERS AND SELLERS
THERE WAS A SALE AT DUNMORE IN THE 80'S AND IT WAS A DISASTER BUT I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MEN THAT ATTENDED THE SALE THAT THERE WAS A VERY LARGE CROWD BUT IT WAS BADLY ORGANISED
THE FEEDBACK THE CLUB HAS RECIEVED FROM MEMBERS HAS BEEN VERY POSITIVE AND I HAVE NO HESITATION PREDICTING WE WILL ATTRACT A LARGE CROWD OF POTENTIAL BUYERS
Michael Smyth Ireland (Verified User) Posts 969 Dogs 20 / Races 0 24 Jan 2018 22:02
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Only my personal opinion but I would have preferred to keep the dogs at the track and tried the bags program on offer, as I say my opinion but I know a few others were interested in the bags. But good luck with the sales
Click Cowan United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 837 Dogs 32 / Races 0 25 Jan 2018 11:13
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MICHAEL YOU TELL ME A GREYHOUND MAN THAT SELLS A DOG AND DOSENT REPLACE IT ? NOT MANY I CAN TELL YA, PEOPLE SEEM TO BE GETTING THE WRONG OPINION OF THE SALE, AS A TRACK SUPPORTERS CLUB IT IS IN OUR BEST INTEREST TO BRING DOGS TO DRUMBO NOT TAKE DOGS AWAY FROM THE TRACK, DOG PRICES ON DATA ECT ARE RIDICULOUS AT THE MINUTE AND PLAIN AND SIMPLE GREYHOUND MEN AT DRUMBO ARE SITTING WITH EMPTY KENNELS, A SALE WILL GIVE THEM PEOPLE THE CHANCE TO BUY A DOG AND CAN SEE IT RUN BEFOREHAND, DONT GET THE IMPRESSION ALL DOGS IN THE SALE WILL BE DRUMBO DOGS, THE CLUB WILL BE DOING ALL WE CAN TO PROMOTE THE SALE AND WILL BE WORKING HARD BEHIND THE SCENES TRYING TO BRING DOGS FROM DOWN SOUTH,
WHEN WE ASK CLUB MEMBERS FOR SUPPORT IN THIS VENTURE WE ARE ASKING FOR NOT JUST PEOPLE TO PUT DOGS IN THE SALE BUT FOR OUR MEMBERS TO ATTEND AND BUY.
Dean Townsend United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 2104 Dogs 19 / Races 0 25 Jan 2018 12:19
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How does a sale work ? Is there a entry fee or commissions if the dog sells?
I would imagine Dundalk n lifford dogs at very lest will show up. They might want to sell one and buy something. I know if I sell something I will bring another home. I would love to see some south dogs come up. Get a proper look at the dog and see how he actually runs the track I race.
Great job everyone , hope its a success
Michael Smyth Ireland (Verified User) Posts 969 Dogs 20 / Races 0 25 Jan 2018 15:07
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Click mate I'm not knocking a sale at all, but for it to work you need quality young pups coming into sales to get maybe English buyers interested and make it a proper sales. If it's a sales full of below average and graders sure you might as well call round mine cause I've a kennel full of them s##te. The likes of Sean Conway who rears good pups should be contacted and his likes, ask them the question can they provide pups for the sales. My point about bags is personally I could do with money coming in rather than always paying out. I've heard 20 and 40 mentioned but let's say 30 per dog, that's money your saving as your not spending on trials and race entry, you wouldn't make money but you'll not spend as much on em! Click keep up the good work you and Davy know what I think of the effort your putting in, the above is only a few ideas that might help👍
Click Cowan United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 837 Dogs 32 / Races 0 25 Jan 2018 17:24
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ALL I CAN DO IS ASSURE YOU AND EVERYONE ELSE WE WONT BE SITTING ON OUR HANDS WAITING ON ENTRIES WE WILL BE WORKING HARD AND EXPLORING EVERY AVENUE AVAILABE TO MAKE THIS SALE AS SUCCESSFUL AS POSSIBLE. DAVY HAS ALREADY BEEN IN CONTACT WITH BREEDERS NORTH AND SOUTH AND HAS HAD A POSITIVE RESPONSE.
Dean Townsend United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 2104 Dogs 19 / Races 0 25 Jan 2018 20:24
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Like Micheal said I think a bags racing would be a big step in right direction aswel. Maybe a one day a week during the day to start off where a bookie like William hill etc shows the races live . Run money would help small trainers a bit, not to make money but to help with running costs .
Paul Best Ireland (Verified User) Posts 57 Dogs 7 / Races 1 25 Jan 2018 22:28
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Advertise in the racing program and local papers to new owners.An add that explains how easy it is to get in contact with a local trainer and come along and purchase a dog for as little or as much as you like.Hundreds have probably passed through Drumbo had a great night and left wondering how they could get involved only to become a distant memory this is their opportunity and will help keep local trainers kennels full and a healthier pool of dogs.Regards to how successful the sale will be nobody knows but Drumbo needs new faces and this could be the answer if promoted right.
Michael Smyth Ireland (Verified User) Posts 969 Dogs 20 / Races 0 25 Jan 2018 22:42
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I've been saying for a long while now: the main doors where you enter into the grandstand, every smoker(and non smoker) come out to during race night should have BIG advertising for greyhound ownership and retired greyhound details. Flyers left with the bloody menus upstairs! It's simple really, I had a night upstairs over xmas with friends and the wife! 16 shares in 2 pups done!
Michael Smyth Ireland (Verified User) Posts 969 Dogs 20 / Races 0 26 Jan 2018 04:54
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I've 8 pups for an English guy all will be schooled and sent across the water, its the likes of these would be ideal for bags if they only turned out to be graders. Another question/idea why isn't restaurant opened for other events like weddings, bingo etc. Make the most of the facilities
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