Greyhound Racing Attendance in Ireland Continues to Decline
Greyhound racing attendance in 2025 records another decrease in public support.
Attendance at greyhound tracks around Ireland fell by 1,701 last year, recently released figures reveal.
Information obtained by Paul Murphy TD (Solidarity-People Before Profit) through a recent Dáil question reveal Greyhound Racing Ireland(GRI) statistics showing greyhound racing attendance rates were down at most Irish greyhound racing tracks in 2025.
Attempts to establish a factual attendance rate at Ireland’s greyhound tracks are hampered due to Greyhound Racing Ireland inclusion of 86,520 entries by those involved in racing at tracks, i.e. greyhound owners, greyhound trainers and bookmakers, as well as 441 entries by members of the press.
An analysis of the supplied information, excluding these entries, has revealed a downward spiral in greyhound racing attendance.
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