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John Ryan Ireland (Verified User) Posts 17 Dogs 0 / Races 0 22 Aug 2019 13:47
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Thanks Brian that is very much appreciated . Will be in touch later.
Brian Loughnane Ireland (Verified User) Posts 2510 Dogs 106 / Races 6 22 Aug 2019 14:36
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No probs at all john I pm you my number
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 22 Aug 2019 18:02
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Many thanks to the IGOBF who made a collection for Longford Track at the Pro Racing meeting in Portlaoise last night. In a show of solidarity the greyhound people donated 825 which is much appreciated! There was also a proposal to raise money for Longford and Lifford tracks by holding a benefit meeting at Shelbourne Park in the near future. Thank you all for your support!
Tony Gallagher Australia (Team Member) Posts 5913 Dogs 12952 / Races 40209 22 Aug 2019 18:17
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lynda bonner wrote:
Thanks to GD for creating the automatic link to the GO FUND ME page when folk login into the database. :-)
Thanks Lynda, the more people that are aware the better.
Thanks to all for the tremendous support for Longford Track, I never imagined that it is so well loved, Tonight is the the Longford Derby Final in memory of Liam Clancy and Harry Ryan, much loved patrons of the track and sadly missed, We are hoping for a big crowd tonight, please show your support, Paddy has a good card on tonight, again cheers to all and many thanks, KEEP THE DOORS OPEN !!!!!! NOEL COSTELLO
Martin James Ireland (Verified User) Posts 1128 Dogs 5 / Races 0 23 Aug 2019 09:14
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Looks like you can bet from overseas on Longford dogs. I didn't know that was possible.
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 25 Aug 2019 11:49
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There will be a meeting at the Longford Arms Hotel at 7pm on Monday 26th August to discuss the future of the track.
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 27 Aug 2019 05:40
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Alan that is brilliant news! The support we have been getting from all over the country gives us great heart. We are in the middle of a battle and its great to know that the good greyhound people are standing at our shoulders. Thank you all for your support.
A quick summary of the meeting held last night: There was a large turnout including 2 local councilors. We appreciate them coming and offering their help and advice.
34,000 has been raised to date ... an amazing achievement in such a short time! Thanks to each and every one of you who has contributed...not just in Ireland but from friends in the UK, Europe and the USA. Fundraising will continue.
The track will have to remain closed until the electrical work and fire safety measures have been completed. It is estimated that this may take 3 weeks. There can be no trials or racing during this time.
The estimated cost of these works is now around 27,000. It was unanimously voted to spend this money now and get the work done. A further meeting will be held with the Fire Officer asap with the view to getting the track open again as soon as possible.
Thanks again to everyone who has helped Longford Greyhound Stadium! The fighting spirit will go on...
Fantastic news Alan, thank you so much for your help. Was a very positive meeting and the fight is still in the people!
Alan Redmond Ireland (Verified User) Posts 456 Dogs 0 / Races 0 27 Aug 2019 07:58
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Hi Tina, I'm so sorry I mentioned the wrong date for the benefit night. The exact date is Friday 13th September 2019. I have another function on the 24th September, some readers may be interested in this gig. The Olympia Theater "A Tribute to Brendan GRACE". All funds raised go to a group of people suffering from Dementia. Its a cause Brendan became involved with through former TD Nora Owen. However back to business, we plan on having a right good night in SP and hopefully we will raise enough funds to keep the show on the road.
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 27 Aug 2019 10:15
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Please note that as the stadium is closed for the next few weeks any identity cards that had been left in the racing office have been transferred to the Mullingar track racing office and are available for collection from there.
IRISH GREYHOUND BOARD STATEMENT: LIFFORD AND LONGFORD IRISH GREYHOUND BOARD STATEMENT: LIFFORD AND LONGFORD IGB
Following discussions with representatives of Lifford and Longford stadia, the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) has confirmed that racing will not proceed at either track in the coming period.
Both Mullingar and Dundalk stadia have been authorised to hold two additional races per meeting to cater for both Lifford and Longfords dog pools.
Further decisions regarding the future needs of the Irish greyhound industry will be considered when a comprehensive, strategic review by Indecon Economic Consultants is made available in the near future.
Paul Mc Donnell Ireland (Verified User) Posts 419 Dogs 92 / Races 0 28 Aug 2019 11:16
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Tina,
Does this statement released by the IGB last night change the re opening of Longford when the electrical work is complete?
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 30 Aug 2019 09:12
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Longford Greyhounds Ltd statement: Longford Greyhounds Ltd would like to sincerely thank all those who contributed to the Track Supporters fund to keep Longford racing . We would also like to thank the organising committee who have done great work, owners, trainers, the general public and the businesses of Longford who have shown that Longford track has a great resolve. We are happy to announce that the works to the track are scheduled to be completed on the 21st of September on which we are planning to recommence a full racing and trial schedule. A word of thanks to Longford Fire Dept who have been very helpful throughout, to our local councillors, to Howard Wallace the landlord who continues to support us, and the IGB for their continued support .
Allan Boland Ireland (Verified User) Posts 20 Dogs 0 / Races 0 30 Aug 2019 11:32
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Great news tina how do we contribute there was no fund me button come up when i logged on ,
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 30 Aug 2019 13:27
Well said Tina, can I also add a grateful thanks to all, and also thanks to all who gave contributed from England all over Ireland, We have helped and given are time but I would like to thank Joe Quirke for that little bit extra his doing now for the track and keeping us all update, Cheers to you all Noel Costello
John Ryan Ireland (Verified User) Posts 17 Dogs 0 / Races 0 31 Aug 2019 10:46
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I note from the statement released by Tina Mcgrane on behalf of Longford Greyhounds Ltd that IGB are going to continue to support our track .This is great news and in stark contrast to their statement of 27/8/19 .Well done to the committee for bringing about this change of heart.
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