The 2018 ITBA National Breeding & Racing Awards were held at The Heritage, Killenard in Co. Laois on Saturday evening. Over 360 people were on hand-among them Minister Charlie Flanagan, Senator Ian Marshall and Princess Zahra Aga Khan–to honour and acknowledge the achievements of Irish-bred horses in both Flat and National Hunt disciplines from the 2018 season. David and Diane Nagle were inducted into the ITBA Hall of Fame, and the Wild Geese Award went to the O'Rourke brothers: Brian, Garrett and Liam, who have individually and collectively represented Ireland on the international bloodstock stage for many decades. ITBA Chairman Christy Grassick reminded the assembly that the ITBA's National Seminar, which would focus on challenges facing the Irish bloodstock industry, will be held at Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny on Feb. 11.
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