Meaney: IGB role is both ‘exciting and challenging’

NEW Irish Greyhound Board chairman Phil Meaney has described his role as “exciting and challenging”.

The Carlow native takes the post left vacant following the retirement of Dick O’Sullivan earlier this year.

Mr Meaney said yesterday: “I realise this is a tough time to take on the job given the economic climate in the greyhound industry and across the country. But I am prepared for the challenge.