'Slim' O'Neill takes top honours at Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards 22 April 2016 Premium

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22 April 2016

Mark Costello on 22 Apr 2016

'Slim' O'Neill takes top honours at Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards

Some truly deserving winners recognised on a great night for the industry

22 April 2016

Jimmy O'Neill, winner of the Dedication to Racing Award and also the Irish Excellence Award (all photos INPHO/Morgan Treacy)

Daithí Ó Sé presents the Ancillary Services Award to Kathleen Hanratty, who runs the grooms' canteen at the Curragh Racecourse

Administration Award winner Martina Murphy-Dunne (centre) with Pauline Byrne and Denis Hickey

Daithí Ó Sé presents the Stud Employee Award to Nuala Healy of Ballincurrig House Stud

Stud Employee Award winner Nuala Healy with runners-up Mick Conroy and Mick Ryan

Rider/Groom Award winner Sonny Carey (centre) with runners-up Jeff Byrne (left) and Martin Deegan

Dick Dowling, winner of the Head Lad Award with runners-up Deirdre Ryan (left) and Deirdre McCurtin

Leadership Award winner Damien McGillick is congratulated by his boss Noel Meade

Damien 'Les' McGillick (centre), winner of the Leadership Award, poses with runners-up Sally Carroll and James Mahon

Jonathan Mullin interviews Jim Martin, manager of Dundalk Stadium, winner of the Racecourse Award

Daithí Ó Sé presents the Newcomer Award to Lorna Buggle

Patrick Mullins and Pat Smullen with special guest DaithÍ Ó Sé

Michael Grassick and John Oxx

JIMMY ‘Slim’ O’Neill, assistant trainer to John Oxx, won the Irish Racing Excellence Award at this week’s Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards.