THE Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Western Region presented its annual breeding and racing awards on Galway Plate day before racing.

Close to 300 guests gathered in the Killanin Stand restaurant for a four-course lunch. Brian Purcell and Richard Pugh shared MC duties along with regional chairman Sean Murphy, who was assisted by committee members Ita Sheridan, Sean Hoare, Troy Cullen, Dillon Kenny, Ignatius Geraghty, Hugh Ryan, Cassie Tully and Carol Burke.