IN PICTURES: MINISTER CHARLIE MCCONALOGUE AT THE IRISH GREYHOUND DERBY FINAL
GRI
It was our great privilege to welcome Minister Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, to the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby Final on Saturday night in Shelbourne Park.
Frank Nyhan Chairman GRI making a presentation to Minister McConalogue with GRI Board Members
Whilst there the Minister took the time meet some of those who were there enjoying the night, including some of the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT) Trustees and also some retired greyhounds who were there on night as ambassadors for the IRGT.
IRGT Trustees with retired greyhounds Socks and Sergio pictured with Minister Charlie McConalogue in Shelbourne Park at the 2023 BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby
Minister McConalogue also made the winning presentation for the 5th Race of the night, The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust Open 750, to Shane Dowling.
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue PresentsShane dowling after Ballymac Katie won the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust Open 750 also inc are Jackie Cahill TD, Conor Gray from BoyleSports and Frank Nyhan
Thank you Minister for taking the time from your busy schedule to join us on the biggest night of the year in our great sport.