The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race is back, but with a difference….
Irish Injured Jockeys (IIJ) are delighted to announce that The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race will be held again this year, however, instead of a series of races, it will be 1 big race being held at the home of The Classics, The Curragh Racecourse on 21st July 2024. Applications are now open and participants who […]
BOYLESPORTS TO DONATE €100K TO CHARITY IF HEWICK WINS CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP
This year will mark the 100th year of the Cheltenham Gold Cup and if Hewick’s meteoric rise through the racing ranks continues with victory in this race, BoyleSports has pledged to donate €100,000 to charity, splitting the money between both the Irish Injured Jockeys (IIJ) and the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) in the UK to […]
Under starters orders for Cheltenham in Kells with the Irish Injured Jockeys
A star studded Cheltenham Preview Night & Dinner in conjunction with the Irish Injured Jockeys was launched with the support of many high profile personalities at the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown on Sunday afternoon. The much anticipated event hosted by the Meath Hunt takes place on March 9th in Kells hoping to raise vital […]
O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey support the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund as part of it’s inaugural National Hunt sponsorship at Dublin Racing Festival
To celebrate it’s sponsorship of the O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Leopardstown Chase, taking place on Sunday, 4th February at Dublin Racing Festival, O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey will be offering a special race day package to customers across the weekend. The offering will include an O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey ‘Paddy Cap’, Tote Bag and ‘Hot Toddy’ sample, with 50% […]
The Diddler Ball in memory of Danielle Quinlan
A special evening to celebrate the life of Dani (Diddler) Quinlan.In true Dani style, the night will be filled with love, laughter and plenty of wine. All proceeds in aid of The Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. Events Details 7pm – Let the party begin at our drinks reception. Enjoy a Diddler Cocktail upon arrival. 8pm […]
AIR extends financial support to IIJ for a further 3 years
New Year’s Eve at Punchestown Racecourse, The Association of Irish Racecourses has announced an extension to its financial support of Irish Injured Jockeys for a further three years. The association representing all 26 Irish racecourses has pledged a combined total donation of €369,000 paid to the charity during this period. This donation will go towards […]