The National Greyhound Racing Awards took place on Sunday 29th March 2009 in Killashee House Hotel in Kildare. The event was kindly sponsored by Galway Crystal, who supplied the award winners trophies
Seamus Graham was this years entrant to the Hall of Fame. Seamus is pictured receiving his trophy from Dick O'Sullivan, IGB Chairman, pictured with Billy O'Dwyer, Adrian Neilan, Frank O'Connell and Diarmuid Graham. Pictured in front are Lisa Dooley, Ellen Graham, Noreen Graham & Mary Daly
Daughters of the Late John Carroll, Ursula, Alma and Muriel collected the Special Merit Award for their fathers contirbution to the establishment and success of the Retired Greyhound Trust
Connections of Allmightyjack, winner of Sprinter of the Year, celebrate their win. Larry O'Shea (owner), James Roche (Trainer) and Patrick Murray (Breeder) receive their trophies from Adrian Neilan, CEO IGB, Dick O'Sullivan, Chairman, and Frank O'Connell, IGB Director
Dog of the Year winner was Shelbourne Aston. Pictured on stage are Brian King receiving the Award for Breeder on behalf of John Marks, Noel Hehir claiming the Owners trophy from Minister Martin Cullen TD, and Pat Curtin, joint owner and trainer receiving the trophy from Dick O'Sullivan, Chairman IGB
Hall of Fame recipient Seamus Graham pictured receiving his Galway Crystal trophy from Minister Martin Cullen TD, with support from wife Noreen and family
Alma Carroll accepted the Special Merit Award on behalf of her late father, John Carroll. Alma has taken on her fathers passion for greyhounds and now works with the Retired Greyhound Trust
Minister for Arts, Sports & Tourism, Martin Cullen TD, presented the Awards. The Minister is pictured meeting with IGB Directors Teresa Wall, Billy O'Dwyer, Frank O'Connell, Adrian Neilan CEOand Dick O'Sullivan, Chairman
Paddy Jordan, from Longford Greyhound Stadium received a Special Merit Award for his contribution to the stadium and industry
Stayer of the Year was awarded to Olympic Show owned by Tony Howard. Pictured are Tony and Lorraine Howard receiving the trophy from Dick O'Sullivan, IGB Chairman, Teresa Wall, IGB, Jennifer Howard, Ciaran McCormack and Danny Reilly, IGB
Minister Martin Cullen TD presents the Brood Bitch of the Year Award to Brian King on behalf of John Marks, owner of Queen Survivor
The extended connections of Shelbourne Aston gather to celebrate the Dog of the Year win. The 2008 Derby winner is owned by the Hehir-Curtin-Montgomery-Syndicate
Paddy Jordan has worked in Longford Greyhound Stadium since 1958, and over the years has worked in various roles, finally settling in his current role as Hare Driver
Teresa Wall presents the Trainer trophy to Paul Hennessy, Owner of Olympic Show Lorraine Howard collects the trophy from Dick O'Sullivan and Breeders Philip & Bill O'Keefe received their trophy from Adrian Neilan, CEO