On Sunday 9th March 2025, we gathered in Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium to celebrate the achievements in Irish Greyhound Racing in 2024.
Join us now to take a look back at the highlights from the 2024 Rásaíocht Con Éireann / Greyhound Racing Ireland National Greyhound Racing Awards.
Congratulations to all the nominees and the winners: ⭐ Dog of the Year - Bockos Diamond ⭐ Bitch of the Year – A Lucky Julie ⭐ Sprinter of the Year - Broadstrand Syd ⭐ Stayer of the Year – Tuono Charlie ⭐ Brood Bitch of the Year – Seaglass Shadow ⭐ Stud Dog of the Year - Droopys Sydney ⭐ Young Person of the Year- Daniel O’Rahilly ⭐ Hall of Fame - Brendan Matthews ⭐ Special Merit - Ted Collins ⭐ Welfare Award - Brendan Rogers
The nominees for the RCÉ/GRI National Greyhound Racing Awards have been announced. The Awards ceremony will honour the stars of greyhound racing in 2024 and the nominees were voted on by the selection committee.
The winners in each of the categories will be announced at the Awards ceremony & Dinner which will take place on Sunday 9th March at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium.
Date: Sunday 9th March 2025 Venue: Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium, Dublin 4
The 2024 National Greyhound Racing Award nominees are:
Dog of the Year ⭐ Bockos Diamond ⭐Clonbrien Treaty ⭐Tuono Charlie
Bitch of the Year ⭐ A Lucky Julie ⭐ Crafty Shivoo ⭐ Singalong Dolly
Sprinter of the Year ⭐ Ballinakill Alf ⭐ Broadstrand Syd ⭐ Road Exile
Stayer of the Year ⭐Ballyhooly Tejay ⭐ Jaytee Craze ⭐ Tuono Charlie
Brood Bitch of the Year ⭐ Droopys Alice ⭐ Droopys Sweet ⭐Seaglass Shadow
Stud Dog of the Year ⭐ Dorotas Wildcat ⭐ Droopys Sydney ⭐ Pestana
Congratulations to all of our Award Nominees and Winners. Connections will receive a letter over the coming days outlining further details on the Awards ceremony.
Further information will be shared here as it becomes available in the lead-up to the event.
2023 National Greyhound Racing Award Winners
The National Greyhound Racing Awards Ceremony took place at Limerick Greyhound Stadium on Friday 12th April 2024. A wonderful night was had by all as we celebrated the achievements in our sport in 2023.
A huge congratulations to all of our well-deserving award winners, as seen below.
⭐ Supreme Greyhound of the Year - The Other Kobe ⭐ Dog of the Year - The Other Kobe ⭐ Bitch of the Year - Crafty Shivoo ⭐ Sprinter of the Year - Carrick Aldo ⭐ Stayer of the Year -Kinturk Road ⭐ Brood Bitch of the Year - Mountaylor Queen ⭐ Stud Dog of the Year - Droopys Sydney ⭐ Future Star of the Year - Whyaye Bonnylad ⭐ Hall of Fame - Denis O'Malley ⭐ Special Merit - Finbarr Coleman ⭐ Welfare Award - John & Patricia Nash
VIDEO: 2023 NATIONAL GREYHOUND RACING AWARDS
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PHOTOS: 2023 National Greyhound Racing Awards
PHOTOS: 2023 National Greyhound Racing Award Winners
Congratulations to our Nominees
The nominees for the RCÉ/GRI National Greyhound Racing Awards have been announced. The Awards ceremony will honour the stars of greyhound racing in 2023 and the nominees were voted on by the selection committee.
The winners in each of the categories will be announced at the Awards ceremony & Dinner which will take place on Friday 12th April at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
The 2023 National Greyhound Racing Award nominees are:
DOG OF THE YEAR ⭐Clonbrien Treaty ⭐Swords Rex ⭐The Other Kobe
BITCH OF THE YEAR ⭐Bockos Crystal ⭐Crafty Shivoo ⭐Droopys Mandolin
SPRINTER OF THE YEAR ⭐Ballinakill Alf ⭐Carrick Aldo ⭐Gizmo Cash
STAYER OF THE YEAR ⭐Garfiney Blaze ⭐Highjay Muzzy ⭐Kinturk Road
BROOD BITCH OF THE YEAR ⭐Beaming Smasher ⭐Droopys Curio ⭐Mountaylor Queen
STUD DOG OF THE YEAR ⭐Ballymac Best ⭐Droopys Sydney ⭐Laughil Blake
FUTURE STAR ⭐Faypoint Harvey ⭐Scooby Countess ⭐Whyaye Bonnylad
An additional greyhound award, that of Supreme Greyhound of the Year will be announced during the Awards ceremony.
⭐ Hall of Fame: Denis O’Malley
The Hall of Fame award for 2023 has been unveiled as well known Drombanna, Co. Limerick man Denis O'Malley.
Denis enjoyed a training career that spanned almost seventy years and this national accolade recognises his long history in the sport of greyhound racing and his contribution to racing at tracks across the country. Sadly, Denis passed away just a matter of weeks ago and his wife Carmel will accept this award on his behalf.
⭐ Special Merit: Finbarr Coleman
The Special Merit award recipient for 2023 has been announced as Finbarr Coleman, a man who is a familiar face in tracks across Munster, having worked in many of them since the early 1970's. Finbarr is being honoured for his over four decades of service primarily as a Racing Manager but in latter years was a reliable stand-in for Control Stewards across the South.
⭐ Welfare Award: John & Patricia Nash
The recipient of the Welfare Award for 2023 has been confirmed as husband and wife duo John & Patricia Nash of Monard, Co. Tipperary.
John & Patricia have over the past number of years assisted numerous owners with the rehoming of their retired greyhounds through their association with Italian Rehoming Organisations. They facilitate the transition of retired greyhounds from racing to their Italian families by providing interim care, comprehensive socialisation and preparation for rehoming at their Monard Kennels.
Since 2020 they have successfully facilitated the rehoming of approximately 60 greyhounds to their new families in Italy.
The National Greyhound Racing Awards 2023 will take place on Friday 12th April in Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
Celebrating the achievements in 2023
The date and venue for the National Greyhound Racing Awards have been announced.
Date: Friday 12th April 2024 Venue: Limerick Greyhound Stadium
Honouring the achievements in Irish Greyhound Racing in 2023, the nominees will be announced in coming weeks.
Stay tuned for further updates and announcements regarding the nominees and event details.
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2022 National Greyhound Racing Award Winners
Our 2022 Awards Cermemony took place at Curraheen Park this May. Full list of winners & photos are available below.
A huge congratulations to all of our well-deserving award winners, as seen below.
⭐ Supreme Greyhound of the Year - Born Warrior ⭐ Dog of the Year - Born Warrior ⭐ Bitch of the Year - Raha Mofo ⭐ Sprinter of the Year - Gizmo Cash ⭐ Stayer of the Year - Crafty Kokoro ⭐ Brood Bitch of the Year - Mountaylor Queen ⭐ Stud Dog of the Year - Droopys Sydney ⭐ Future Star of the Year - Clona Duke ⭐ Hall of Fame - Sheila Spillane ⭐ Special Merit - Jimmy Maguire ⭐ Welfare Award - Lisa Dail ⭐ Welfare Award - Janet Diehl
PHOTOS: 2022 National Greyhound Racing Award Winners
PHOTOS: ENJOYING THE AWARDS
Photos: Enjoying the 2022 National Greyhound Racing Awards
Congratulations to all of our nominees and we wish them continued success in their careers.
HUMAN AWARD CATEGORIES
⭐HALL OF FAME - SHEILA SPILLANE
The Hall of Fame award for 2022 has been unveiled as Killeagh, Co. Cork woman Sheila Spillane. Sheila is well known far and wide in greyhound circles as the "Burgess Woman". Sheila and her late husband John, enjoyed some great success in the world of greyhound racing and more recently her partnership with her son-in-law JJ Fennelly has produced plenty of winners.
⭐SPECIAL MERIT - JIMMY MAGUIRE
The Special Merit award for 2022 has been announced as Jimmy Maguire. The Portlaw man is well known for his connections with Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium. Having previously served as Chairman, Jimmy continues to a fantastic supporter of the venue.
WELFARE AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
The recipients for the Greyhound Welfare Awards at the RCÉ/GRI National Greyhound Racing Awards 2022 have been announced by RCÉ.
There are two worthy recipients for 2022.
⭐MS LISA DAIL ON BEHALF OF GOLD COAST GREYHOUND ADOPTIONS
Gold Coast Greyhound Adoptions (GCGA) is based in the Tampa Bay, Florida (USA) area and has been in operation since 2003. This all-volunteer organisation is dedicated to finding loving qualified forever homes for retired racing greyhounds and other related sighthounds.
Lisa Dail is the President of GCGA resides in Florida with her 11 hounds, 2 tortoises and 2 macaws. After several years educating others on both greyhounds and racing, Lisa now heads up this fully volunteer organisation, helping to co-ordinate all aspects of greyhound adoption. Lisa has partnered with the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust since 2021 as part of the Greyhound Pets of America Adoption Programme.
⭐MS JANET DIEHL ON BEHALF OF ADOPTABLE GREYHOUNDS OF FLORIDA
Adoptable Greyhounds of Florida was founded in 2017 by Janet Diehl, Bob Diehl and Diane Melvin. There are a non-profit completely operated with the support of their fantastic volunteers. Their mission is to rehome ex-racing greyhounds while educating the public on the care they received as racers, and what wonderful pets they make on retirement. Janet and her husband Bob adopted their first greyhound in 2001 and they currently have 4 greyhounds sharing their couch – Dougie, Mimosa, Smoochie and Max.
Janet has also been a partner with the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust since 2021 as part of the Greyhound Pets of America Adoption Programme.
Both ladies and their organisations will be honoured at the National Greyhound Racing Awards 2022 ceremony on Friday 5th May which will be hosted in Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium, Cork.
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Watch the 2021 Greyhound Racing Awards
Congratulations to the winners in each of the categories of the RCÉ/GRI National Greyhound Awards, which took place on Sunday 13th March 2022.
