Bursary generously funded in memory of Kathleen Pierce Irish Injured Jockeys (IIJ), launched a bursary scheme for all current or former licensed jockeys who wish to further their education, retrain, or upskill. The bursary, generously funded by the Pierce family in memory of their late mother Kathleen, who was an avid racegoer, will make grants available […]
The Irish Injured Jockeys (IIJ) Christmas cards and calendars are now on sale and are available to purchase from their retail partners – TRI Equestrian Superstores, on the Curragh in County Kildare and in Lurgan, County Armagh or on their website www.triequestrian.ie. They are also on sale in Berney Brothers Saddlery in Kilcullen, also in […]
Ruby Walsh, Chairman of the IIJF says, “We are delighted that TRI Equestrian continues to be a great supporter of the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund and have recently set up a dedicated section for our merchandise at their Curragh store.. The sale of Christmas Cards, calendars and other products such as hats and mugs in […]
Irish Injured Jockeys are delighted to announce that Christmas cards are for sale this year online and at TRI Equestrian Superstores at the Curragh and Lurgan. This year’s card features the original print ”Study in grey” by kind permission of the artist Peter Curling. You can now purchase in both stores at the dedicated Irish injured […]
If you are a licensed Jockey, you can benefit from this new health and nutrition app. It explains personalised nutrition while helping to support a new study to compare the traditional method of nutrition education for Jockeys, with a more modern technology-based approach.The aim is to help Jockeys manage their weight, improve performance and promote […]
Irish Injured Jockeys are committed to help make a difference to the lives and welfare of jockeys. We are delighted to fund a very welcoming new initiative which offers support for jockeys in the areas of mental health and well being. The main bonus of this app is that its 100% confidential and free to […]
Unfortunately we are not able to hold the Corinthian Challenge this year but we are delighted to announce applications are now open for the fifth series of The Corinthian Challenge in 2022 . Our highly successful Charity race series gives riders a once in lifetime opportunity to ride in three races on some of Ireland’s […]
Red Mills store kindly once again hosted this years virtual best dressed event. With 6 categories in total, including the coveted ‘Best Dressed Lady’, the theme for this year’s event was ‘Outfits that we didn’t get to wear’. The perfect time to get out that dress that you planned for weddings, the suit you were going […]
The family of amateur jockey Jack Tyner, who tragically died from injuries suffered from a fall in a point-to-point in 2011 honoured Jack’s tenth anniversary on the 7th February, whilst also raising funds for the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. The promising young talent, son of trainer Robert and his wife Mary, died six days after […]
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of our much loved friend and Director at Irish Injured Jockeys Pat Smullen. Pat was a founding Director of Irish Injured Jockeys right from the start in 2014 and was always generous with his time and advice let it be for presentations with our supporters or […]
