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On Wednesday, 23rd October, RTE 1’s Nationwide Programme shone a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of young people in their hobbies and sports.
Reporter Mary Fanning introduced viewers to 17-year-old Daniel O’Rahilly from Kerry, who accomplished the extraordinary earlier this year by winning the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 2024 at Limerick Greyhound Stadium with his greyhound, Knockeen Dazzler.
Both Daniel and Daz and the entire ORahilly family did us all proud on the show and they showcased the work, care and passion behind the scenes in Greyhound Racing.
If you missed the programme, you can watch it back now on the RTE Player.
Orla captured some behind the scenes snaps during filming which took place earlier in the summer. Be sure to check them out on social media.
On Wednesday, 23rd October, RTE 1’s Nationwide Programme will spotlight the remarkable achievements of young people in their hobbies and sports.
Reporter Mary Fanning will introduce viewers to 17-year-old Daniel O’Rahilly from Kerry, who accomplished the extraordinary earlier this year by winning the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 2024 at Limerick Greyhound Stadium with his greyhound, Knockeen Dazzler.
The programme will be broadcast at 7.00pm on Wednesday 23rd October, so set your reminders now!
We meet 17-year-old Daniel O’Rahilly in Kerry who achieved the impossible earlier this year when he won €80,000 at @LimkGreyhound with his greyhound, Knockeen Dazzler on #RTENationwide Wednesday 23rd October @RTEOne 7pm @KerryHour @Kerrys_Eye @kerryman_ie @limerickpost @rte RT pic.twitter.com/AES3RhV5X7
— RTÉ Nationwide (@RTENationwide) October 22, 2024
When Knockeen Dazzler won the 2024 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Final in Limerick Greyhound Stadium his nominated club, Mountcollins GAA, were cheering him on from the stands. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of JP & Noreen McManus, the club also won on the night, taking home a €10,000 winner's prize and a free fundraising night in Limerick.
We went along to visit the club to learn about them and how the winnings and money raised will be put to good use.
We were also joined on our visit by the Daniel O'Rahilly, owner and trainer of Knockeen Dazzler, and his dad and sister. Come with us to visit Mountcollins in Co. Limerick, just a stones throw from the O'Rahillys home county of Kerry.
If you can't see the video above, click here.
🗣 In his own words... becoming a champion 🏆
— Limerick Greyhound Stadium (@LimkGreyhound) May 3, 2024
17 year old Daniel O'Rahilly tells us what it's like to become the €80,000 winning trainer of the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial Final at Limerick Greyhound Stadium with Knockeen Dazzler #Kirby2024 #GoGreyhoundRacing #ThisRunsDeep pic.twitter.com/F3UTAZOExw
We've reached the Final in the 2024 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial at Limerick Greyhound Stadium.
Open from 6pm. Restaurant Meals & Group Admission offers available to book now.
⭐ Cheer home the Greyhound Racing stars of the future in the Final!
🐾 A top-class card of supporting races
🏆 Our lucky Club Finalists will support their greyhound in the Club Banner Parade
🍽️ Enjoy a delicious meal in our restaurant as you follow the racing action
🍻 Full Bar available on the night in our Ground Floor & Mezz areas
🍟 Feeling peckish? Enjoy a meal from our Fast-Food counter
🕺 DJ after racing to keep the party going!
🐴Aintree Grand National Winner, I Am Maximus, owned by our sponsors Noreen & JP McManus will be a special guest of honour and will perform a victory parade on the night!
Trap 1 ROMEO KINGPIN Killeedy GAA
Trap 2 SCOOBY PACEMAKER Patrickswell Camogie
Trap 3 MERITS INCLUSION Cappamore Camogie
Trap 4 EPIC CHICK Gerald Griffins GAA
Trap 5 PHOENIX TYSON Ahane GAA
Trap 6 KNOCKEEN DAZZLER Mount Collins GAA
The biggest and best event of the year returns to Limerick Greyhound Stadium this March and April as we enjoy 5 weekends of action-packed racing, exciting events for all the family and much more!
Kindly sponsored by JP & Noreen McManus, the event runs each year in memory of Noreen's parents, Con and Annie Kirby, and offers over €150,000 in Greyhound Racing prizemoney and €20,000 to be shared amongst six lucky finalist Limerick GAA Clubs.
1st Round: Saturday 23rd March
CLUBS DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER!
2nd Round: Saturday 30th March
EASTER FAMILY FUN
Quarter-Finals: Saturday 6th April
WEAR YOUR JERSEY FOR THE DILLON QUIRKE FOUNDATION
Semi-Finals: Saturday 13th April
CIC & POC FADA COMPETITIONS
Final: Saturday 20th April
FINALIST CLUB BANNER PARADE
