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03 Apr 13
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03/04/2013
Shock news of the closure of Newbridge Stadium were confirmed today but a statement issued by the Irish Greyhound Board this evening stated that racing will resume on Friday week
The venue under the interim guidance of an IGB Management team led by Harold’s Cross box Philip Peake.
The statement issued by the IGB reads:
“The Irish Greyhound Board confirm that the current operators of Newbridge Greyhound Stadium, Morwell Racing Ltd, have ceased to operate at the venue and their private commercial arrangement with the landlords of the greyhound stadium has come to an end. However racing schedules will recommence on Friday 12th April and the venue will be run by an IGB management team led by Philip Peake on an interim basis.
IGB Chief Executive Adrian Neilan said "Newbridge has a long and distinguished history of greyhound racing over many decades especially with special events like the Cox Cup being so integral to the racing calendar in Co Kildare. The greyhound industry is worth €30 million per annum to the county and supports 40 full and part time jobs at the venue."
David Morgan from Morwell Racing Ltd said "I'd like to thank the Newbridge Stadium Supporters’ Club for all their support and help to us during our time there. We are also very grateful to all the patron, sponsors and bookmakers who supported us and to all the staff who worked so hard with us. This stadium in Newbridge is a very fine venue but lately it's been very difficult trading-wise for us in the current economic environment and I wish everyone involved here the best of luck into the future."
David Cox, on behalf of the Cox family, said "Newbridge Greyhound Stadium has been in our family for three generations and we are grateful for the support from Adrian Neilan and the team in Bord na gCon. The stadium is an excellent modern facility and generates jobs locally. I'm sure it will get great support from the community and the bookings will come in for racing each Friday and Saturday."
IGB management are currently in ongoing discussions with the landlords of Newbridge Greyhound Stadium and are committed to finding a long- term solution to maintain racing for the many owners and trainers in the surrounding Co Kildare hinterland.
Shock news of the closure of Newbridge Stadium were confirmed today but a statement issued by the Irish Greyhound Board this evening stated that racing will resume on Friday week
The venue under the interim guidance of an IGB Management team led by Harold’s Cross box Philip Peake.
The statement issued by the IGB reads:
“The Irish Greyhound Board confirm that the current operators of Newbridge Greyhound Stadium, Morwell Racing Ltd, have ceased to operate at the venue and their private commercial arrangement with the landlords of the greyhound stadium has come to an end. However racing schedules will recommence on Friday 12th April and the venue will be run by an IGB management team led by Philip Peake on an interim basis.
IGB Chief Executive Adrian Neilan said "Newbridge has a long and distinguished history of greyhound racing over many decades especially with special events like the Cox Cup being so integral to the racing calendar in Co Kildare. The greyhound industry is worth €30 million per annum to the county and supports 40 full and part time jobs at the venue."
David Morgan from Morwell Racing Ltd said "I'd like to thank the Newbridge Stadium Supporters’ Club for all their support and help to us during our time there. We are also very grateful to all the patron, sponsors and bookmakers who supported us and to all the staff who worked so hard with us. This stadium in Newbridge is a very fine venue but lately it's been very difficult trading-wise for us in the current economic environment and I wish everyone involved here the best of luck into the future."
David Cox, on behalf of the Cox family, said "Newbridge Greyhound Stadium has been in our family for three generations and we are grateful for the support from Adrian Neilan and the team in Bord na gCon. The stadium is an excellent modern facility and generates jobs locally. I'm sure it will get great support from the community and the bookings will come in for racing each Friday and Saturday."
IGB management are currently in ongoing discussions with the landlords of Newbridge Greyhound Stadium and are committed to finding a long- term solution to maintain racing for the many owners and trainers in the surrounding Co Kildare hinterland.
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