Jimmy Barry-Murphy inducted into Greyhound Racing Hall of Fame

Prior to the award winners being announced, chairman Frank Nyhan said “elements of official Ireland remain hostile to us”, pointing to RTÉ and Fáilte Ireland in particular

Jimmy Barry-Murphy.

Jimmy Barry-Murphy was inducted into the Greyhound Racing Hall of Fame at last night’s Rasaiocht Con Eireann Awards for 2020.

Barry-Murphy has been involved in the sport his entire life, including as chairman of Curraheen Park, and his remarkable efforts in 2019 ensured the Laurels would maintain its status as one of the leading competitions on the racing calendar for at least four years.