Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards

Paddy Duffy Takes Top Prize at Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards

Paddy Duffy, assistant trainer to his son Shane, was announced as the Irish Racing Excellence Award winner at the 2023 Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, supported by Godolphin in the Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge on Monday evening.

The awards are run in conjunction with the Irish Stablestaff Association, The Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, the Racing Post and equuip.

Paddy has been working in the racing industry for 74 years, working for trainers Hubert Hartigan, Jimmy Lenehan, Mick Connolly, PJ Prendergast and Michael Halford. He also spent over a decade in RACE as a riding instructor before joining his son Shane as his Assistant Trainer in 2015.

Henry de Bromhead's team received a Special Recognition Award to acknowledge their resilience and professionalism in the wake of Jack de Bromhead's tragic passing.

Chosen by the Irish Stablestaff Association, and based on a quality programme evaluation, Ballinrobe won the Racecourse Award for the facilities they offer stable staff.

Bernard Caldwell, CEO of the Irish Stablestaff Association, said, “Once again, the Irish Thoroughbred Industry Awards, supported by Godolphin, at the Keadeen on Monday evening shone a light on the brilliant people we have working in racing and breeding and the contribution they make to the overall success of the industry at home and abroad. Congratulations also goes to Ballinrobe Racecourse, very worthy winners of the Racecourse Award, they always treat travelling staff like VIPs.”

The Irish Racing Excellence Award winner received €5,000 and €2,500 for his employer to be used for the benefit of his work colleagues.

Suzanne Eade, CEO at Horse Racing Ireland, commented, “It was such an honour to be at the Keadeen on Monday night to celebrate all the fantastic award winners. Their work ethic, organisational skills and most importantly, the expertise, dedication, and devotion they all give to the horses in their care is why Ireland has such an enviable status around the world. They should all be really proud of the important role they play in the reputation and success of Irish racing and breeding.”

The Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Award winners were:

Niall Amond, Travelling Head Lad, Jessica Harrington, County Kildare

Caitriona Bolger, Barn Manager, Gordon Elliott, County Meath

Natalie Bradley, Yard Supervisor, Eoin Griffin, County Kilkenny (Newcomer Award)

Alex Hutter, PA / Racing Secretary, Gordon Elliott, County Meath

Niko Jenjic, Travelling Head Lad, Michael Halford & Tracey Collins, County Kildare

Nicole Kent, Racing Secretary, Henry de Bromhead, County Waterford

Ciara Robinson, Travelling Head Person, Ado McGuinness, County Dublin

Each Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Award winner received a specially commissioned trophy by sculptor Ani Mollereau and €4,000. An additional €2,500 was awarded to their employers to be used for the benefit of each winner's colleagues.

Ballinrobe Racecourse won €2,500 to be spent on upgrading facilities that will benefit stable employees along with an Ani Mollereau trophy.

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Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Award Winners Announced

Ten winners for the Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (TIEA), supported by Godolphin, were announced Monday, with the selected individuals representing Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Mayo, Meath and Waterford.

Since 2015, Godolphin has sponsored the awards which recognise and showcase the skills, experience and dedication of the woman and men in the Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry. The ceremony will take place Monday, Oct. 16 at the Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge, County Kildare, at which time the flagship award–the Irish Racing Excellence Award–will also be announced and presented to one of the 10 winners.

The eight individial Irish TIEA winners are:

Niall Amond, Travelling Head Lad, Jessica Harrington, County Kildare
Caitriona Bolger, Barn Manager, Gordon Elliott, County Meath
Natalie Bradley, Yard Supervisor, Eoin Griffin, County Kilkenny (Newcomer Award)
Paddy Duffy, Assistant Trainer, Shane Duffy, County Laois
Alex Hutter, PA / Racing Secretary, Gordon Elliott, County Meath
Nico Jenjic, Travelling Head Lad, Michael Halford & Tracey Collins, County Kildare
Nicole Kent, Racing Secretary, Henry de Bromhead, County Waterford
Ciara Robinson, Travelling Head Person, Ado McGuinness, County Dublin

A Special Recognition Award goes to the Henry de Bromhead team as an acknowledgment of their professionalism and resilience in the aftermath of the tragic passing of Jack de Bromhead.

The winner of the Racecourse Award, chosen by the Irish Stable Staff Association based on a quality programme evaluation, is Ballinrobe Racecourse in County Mayo. The survey evaluates each racecourse on a range of criteria relating to facilities for stable employees with the purpose of setting quality standards at all racecourses in Ireland.

Each Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Award winner will receive a specially commissioned trophy by sculptor Ani Mollereau and €4,000. An additional €2,500 will be awarded to their employers to be used for the benefit of each winner's colleagues.

Ballinrobe Racecourse will receive €2,500 to be spent on upgrading facilities that will benefit stable employees along with an Ani Mollereau trophy.

The Irish Racing Excellence Award winner will receive an additional €5,000 and €2,500 for their employer to be used for the benefit of their work colleagues.

Joe Osborne, Managing Director, Godolphin Ireland, said: “All of us at Godolphin are delighted to continue our support of this industry talent showcase. The high standard of the award winners is truly inspirational. Each recipient deserves our praise and gratitude for the work they do keeping Irish thoroughbreds consistently successful in an intensely competitive global sport.”

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Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Noms Close Aug. 14

Nominations for the 2023 Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin, will close on Monday, Aug. 14 at 5:00 p.m. The awards recognize and showcase the skills, experience and dedication of men and women in the Irish thoroughbred breeding and racing industry. Anyone working in any role in the industry can be nominated by a friend or colleague.

There are seven Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards and a Newcomer Award, and all eight winners are eligible for the Irish Racing Excellence Award, which will be announced at the awards ceremony. The Racecourse Award winner, chosen by the Irish Stable Staff Association, will also be revealed on the awards night. A total of €62,000 in prize-money will be awarded, along with beautifully crafted Ani Mollereau bronzes for each category.

“The nomination deadline for the Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards is fast approaching,” CEO of the Irish Stable Staff Association, Bernard Caldwell said. “I would encourage everyone in the industry to nominate and recognize the amazing people we have working behind the scenes in our wonderful sport.”

Nominations can be made online. The awards ceremony will take place in the Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge, County Kildare, on Monday, Oct. 16.

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Goffs’ Tommy Hayes Among Irish Tbred Industry Employee Award Winners

Goffs' Tommy Hayes was among recipients at the Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Award at Tuesday's ceremony held at the Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge, Co Kildare and sponsored by Godolphin. Hayes joined Goffs in 1984, overseeing the facilities, stables, grounds and auditorium.

“All of us at Goffs are so proud of our wonderful colleague Tommy Hayes and are thrilled that his hard work and dedication has been recognised by the industry in this way,” said Goffs Group Chief Executive Henry Beeby. “This award is richly deserved as Tommy is the epitome of hard work, loyalty and decency, and has been a key part of Goffs for almost 40 years. As true gentleman, Tommy invariably puts others first and along with the entire facilities team, led by Ger Hennessy, does a phenomenal job in ensuring Kildare Paddocks is always in such pristine condition for the sales and that every vendor is welcomed and made to feel important, because every one of them is special”.

The other award winners on the night were:

Tom Agar, Senior Groom, Jim Bolger, Co Kilkenny
Brian Delahunt, Stud Groom, Baroda Stud, Co Kildare who also won the Irish Racing Excellence Award
Edward Farrell, Stud Groom, Lisieux Stud, Co Kildare
Imran Haider, Barn Manager & Work Rider, Willie Mullins, Co Carlow
Denis Lawlor, Stud Groom, Ballyphilip Stud, Co Limerick
Stephanie McGinley, Stud Groom, Boardsmill Stud, Co Meath
Sinead O'Sullivan, Travelling Head Groom, John J Murphy, Co Cork Downpatrick Racecourse

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