In 1926 the oval form of racing arrived in Britain at Belle Vue Stadium in Manchester which resulted in the creation of hundreds of tracks all over the United Kingdom and Ireland in the following ten years.

The Rásaíocht Con Éireann are now required to conduct a range of inspections under the Welfare of Greyhounds Act, including a traceability system.

[7][8] There are many types of competitions in Ireland[9] but the primary race is the Irish Greyhound Derby held at Shelbourne Park.

[10] Leading events include the Easter Cup, Champion Stakes, Cesarewitch, Oaks, Laurels and St Leger.

[12] A racing jacket worn by a reserve bears an additional letter 'R' shown prominently on each side.