HISTORIC EASTER CUP TROPHY PRESENTED TO SHELBOURNE PARK MUSEUM

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A special and poignant presentation took place at Shelbourne Park on Easter Cup Final night, as Eoin McCartan, son of legendary Down Footballer Jim McCartan, officially donated a piece of racing history to the Shelbourne Park Museum.

Eoin McCartan and his family were in attendance to present the Easter Cup trophy, originally won by his father in 1973 with Newpark Arkle, ensuring its legacy will be preserved for future generations of racing fans.

The presentation was made to Greyhound Racing Ireland Board Member Martin Bourke and Shelbourne Park Tote Manager Linda Lenihan, (who was part of the team that worked on the original curation of the Shelbourne Park Museum). 

Alongside the iconic trophy, a commemorative sheet and photograph were also handed over. These items will now form part of the museum’s permanent exhibition, celebrating one of the sport’s most celebrated achievements and honouring the enduring legacy of Jim McCartan and Newpark Arkle.

This generous donation further enriches the Shelbourne Park Museum collection, offering visitors an insight into the stories, people and champions that have shaped the sport.

Picture shows:  Eoin McCartan, son of the late Jim McCartan, pictured with his wife Jackie at Shelbourne Park presenting his father’s Easter Cup-winning trophy, won with Newpark Arkle in 1973, to the Shelbourne Park Museum.  The items were accepted on behalf of GRI by Board Member Martin Bourke and Tote Operations Manager Linda Lenihan on Easter Cup Final night.