Video: RTE Radio 1 Sunday Sport 3rd September - 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final
RTE Sport reporter Mike McCartney was in Shelbourne Park on Saturday 2nd September for the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final. Mike captured a flavour of the atmosphere in the stadium on the biggest night of the year in Greyhound Racing. In the build up to the final he spoke to Racing Manager Michael Dempsey, IRGT's Jo and her retired greyhound Sergio and the connections of the finalists. He also spoke to two big names in GAA, both with great connections to Greyhound Racing. former Tipperary Hurling Manager Liam Sheedy and the current Manager Liam Cahill. Mike wraps up with a wonderful interview with winning trainer Jennifer O'Donnell and her mother Frances as they reflect on a wonderful win with The Other Kobe and a fantastic double having won in 2022 with his litter brother Born Warrior. The piece aired on Sunday but for those who might have missed it, the RTE Sports team have kindly shared it with us to post for you.
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Video: The 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Winner - The Other Kobe - With winning Trainer Jennifer O'Donnell
Bockos, Bobsleighs, Boylesports...🫠🎙 Bockos Crystal, Bobsleigh Dream & BoyleSports Bob provided a tongue twister for our commentator @IanFortune in Saturday's Heat 25 of the @Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby