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