Portlaw man Jimmy Maguire was a delighted figure when receiving his Special Merit award in recognition of his contribution to Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium at the recent National Greyhound Stadium Awards.
Born Warrior and Jennifer O’Donnell were the big winners at the awards at Curraheen Park on Friday evening as the former was named Dog of the Year and Supreme Greyhound of the Year.
For O’Donnell, it really was a special night. Aside from Born Warrior, her wonderful brood Mountaylor Queen was also named Brood Bitch of the Year. Raha Mofo was a worth recipient of Bitch of the Year and there were joyous scenes as her name was called out with Marissa Molloy, her owner, particularly proud.
The first canine award handed out went to the aforementioned Mountaylor Queen for Brood Bitch of the year, while it was no surprise to anyone to see Droopys Sydney named Stud Dog of the Year moments later.
Keeley McGee was on hand to accept the trophy after Gizmo Cash was named Sprinter of the Year, while Noelle and Brian Divilly were delighted to accept the trophy after Crafty Kokoro was announced as the Stayer of the Year.
Kevin O’Brien was also delighted as Clona Duke handed him more silverware. Just days after capturing the Select Stakes, Clona Duke was named as the Future Star award winner.
Sheila Spillane from Killeagh in Cork was on hand to accept her Hall of Fame award.
The welfare awards went across the seas to Lisa Dail and Janet Diehl.
