Greyhound Racing: Laurels sponsorship extended to five years

'It showed the goodwill that was there for greyhound racing and, from start to finish, it was a huge success'

Jimmy Barry-Murphy receiving his Hall of Fame Award from Greyhound Racing Ireland Chairman Frank Nyhan at the National Greyhound Racing Awards.

The Friends and Supporters of Cork Greyhound Racing have announced that they have extended their sponsorship of the Laurels from the initial four-year period to five, to include the 2023 renewal also.

Having had a surplus after the initial sponsorship, the fundraising committee, led by Tony Winters and Jimmy Barry-Murphy, approached the board of Greyhound Racing Ireland and welcomed further financial support from them to make up the shortfall which would cover the cost of a fifth year of sponsorship.