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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