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John Ryan Ireland (Verified User) Posts 17 Dogs 0 / Races 0 13 Aug 2019 01:10
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Can you help save one of the best racing surfaces in the country . if you think you can help in any way please come to our meeting on Thursday 15 /8 19 at the track or contact John Ryan 0879493357. Tonight I THINK WAS OUR SECOND LAST MEETING .IT IS SO SAD TO SEE ALL THE OWNERS REALLY DISTRAUGHT AFTER 80 YEARS OF RACING TO THINK ITS ALL OVER NEXT FRIDAY WEEK . Can i say to IRISH GREYHOUND BOARD JUST LOOK AT THE COST OF KEEPING longford OPEN MINUSCULE IN THE OVER ALL CONTEXT .
John Ryan Ireland (Verified User) Posts 17 Dogs 0 / Races 0 13 Aug 2019 07:52
Tom Caffrey Ireland (Verified User) Posts 1488 Dogs 5 / Races 0 13 Aug 2019 11:26
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Surely with this new central parcs complex up the road supposedly Irelands.top tourist destination and only just open isnt closing track a bit premature ?
This is a reminder to all Longford patrons ,MEETING THURSDAY NIGHT at 7.30, please attend your support is needed, as you all know its been a big part of all our life's as owners, breeders, and trainers, and in my opinion one of the best run tracks in Ireland
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 16 Aug 2019 05:44
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Thank you to everyone who came to the meeting last night. The bar was packed with supporters from all over the country. All with one goal in mind...to save Longford track. The facts of our situation were laid out and a lively discussion followed. One thing is clear LONGFORD TRACK WILL NOT CLOSE WITHOUT A FIGHT! With full knowledge of the risks involved it has been decided to fundraise to keep racing going, We will be asking for a 200 contribution (or more if you like!) from interested parties. This is how we raised the money 2 years ago. Time is of the essence as there are expenses that will have to be paid almost immediately to keep racing going. Details will be announced later for how you can help. Thank you again to all who have supported the track!
Tina, I couldn't have but it better myself, great to see the support, and great to see a lot of old familiar faces that I haven't seen in awhile, We appreciate the donations given so far, and those yet to come, not matter how big or small, give what you can, ITS BETTER TO FIGHT WITH THE GATES OPEN, THAN CLOSED< Cheers to all Noel Costello
Totally agree Noel, I think any donations big or small would be greatly appreciated. If there are people who can't afford to give 200 euro then give what you can and if you can afford more then give more. Every donation at this stage is vital to keep the doors open
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 16 Aug 2019 15:24
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Please Note ** This fundraising effort is being undertaken by Longford Track Supporters Club not Longford Racing Ltd.** Info on how to donate will follow soon....
Tina Mc Grane United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 384 Dogs 0 / Races 0 16 Aug 2019 20:37
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**Message from the LONGFORD TRACK SUPPORTERS CLUB:**
Longford Track Supporters Club Fundraiser:
At a meeting held at the track on August 15th a survival plan for the future of Longford Greyhound Stadium was discussed. Over 100 people from all over Ireland attended and heard that basically there are 2 options for the track:
* Close down on Friday August 23rd or * Deal with the urgent issues raised by the Fire Officer and other financial requirements by raising funds immediately.
It is estimated that if we raised 25,000 in the next 2 weeks that racing at the track could continue to October. It was clearly pointed out that raising these funds will NOT guarantee that racing will continue after October. The track will also require a further 20,000 to survive after that. Basically its a big gamble, but faced with the other option of closing immediately those in attendance decided unanimously to fight for the future of the track. The Longford Track Supporters Club have formed a fundraising committee with the aim of raising 25,000 as soon as possible. This figure is easily attainable as the goodwill is there. We are asking owners, trainers and anyone with an interest in the track to contribute 200 to the fund.
How can you help? Give your contribution to any of the following people at the track: Ann Breslin, Sinead McKenna, John Ryan, Noel Costello, Tina McGrane, Keeley McGee or Michael De Ward.
2. Bank transfer the money to the following account: Name: Longford Track Supporters Club, IBAN IE52 BOFI 90483566883934 BIC BOFI IE 2D Sort code 90-48-35
3. Contribute through our Go Fund Me page (Save Longford Greyhound Stadium) EXTERNAL LINK 4. Send cheque to payable to Longford Track Supporters Club to Tina McGrane ℅ Longford Greyhound Stadium, Park Road , Longford.
Time is of the essence so act now if you want to help Thank you
Well put Tina, We are so thankful to all who have donated, it gives me hope, We are close to our goal, but there is still away to go, please give what you can, share the GoFundMe page, hold raffles, anything, LONGFORD TRACK must survive as it is a wonderful track, loved by all near and far....Cheers Noel Costello
Lynda Bonner United Kingdom (Team Member) Posts 6240 Dogs 77 / Races 15 20 Aug 2019 16:53
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Thanks to GD for creating the automatic link to the GO FUND ME page when folk login into the database. :-)
Longford may not be one of the biggest tracks in the country, but it is definitely one of the safest. We moved to the area 12 years ago and asked was there a schooling track near, no there is not, but we don't need one because we have a extremely well maintained track where the hare driver knows how to drive the hare to school pups. It's a community, a local track where every one knows everyone. Where we school pups and start them off on their career. We cannot loose this track. Please keep donating .
Ian Lindsay United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 85 Dogs 3461 / Races 5107 22 Aug 2019 11:42
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How much will the IGB save by Longford closing?
I believe Longford get a grant of 40k pa and Paddy said at the meeting that the projected prizemoney for the year was about 140k. This is a drop in the ocean compared to the 16 million from the govt and the 10 million on employee wages.
Brian Loughnane Ireland (Verified User) Posts 2510 Dogs 106 / Races 6 22 Aug 2019 12:26
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Hi all I'll donate 2 saplings for auction for yer track and also as many services as ye want for both my sires Cloran Paddy and Dorotas Woo Hoo hope this helps...
Colin Humphryes United Kingdom (Verified User) Posts 634 Dogs 11 / Races 1 22 Aug 2019 13:44
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Smashing offer Brian, hope it's taken up with breeders for a donation
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