Huge thanks to the team at BETDAQ for kindly donating 30k to Irish Injured Jockeys during the Galway festival. This is one of many donations BETDAQ has made this year. They have also donated £30,000 to the UK Injured Jockeys Fund, and also supported Treo Eile who retrain retired racehorses and the Irish Retired Greyhound […]
Thirteen riders participated in The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race for Irish Injured Jockeys (IIJ) at The Curragh Racecourse on Sunday, July 21, 2024. The riders were Diane Scannell, Joanne Quirke, Bridget Speirs, Ryan Sands, Megan O’Leary, Brian Mulvey, Alannah O’Donoghue, Heather MacKenzie, Suzy Quirke, Stephanie Carter, Jenny Fitzsimons, Niamh Byrne and Conor O’Hara. Megan O’Leary […]
Thank you Pimlico Racing, for kindly donating €2380.00 at Punchestown last week. Wishing the syndicate all the best with their future runners. Pictured are Michael Higgins, Rachael Blackmore, Tom Raine and Nathaniel Barnett. Photo Healy Racing
The Monksfield Cheltenham Preview night and dinner held in Kells turned out to be a resounding success, raising a commendable sum of €14,755 in support of Irish Injured Jockeys. The event, organised meticulously by the committee, showcased a blend of insightful discussions on the sport and a palpable commitment to a noble cause, providing both […]
Chris Jones Jnr who raised over 5k for Irish Injured Jockeys. Chris done amazing in the London Marathon recently and we are extremely grateful to all who supported him. Pictured at the Punchestown festival, where Chris Jones and Michael higgins and Ian Kearney at the Injured Jockeys mobile unit.
Following the completion of her inspiring ‘Serial Winners Fund’ campaign, Betfair ambassador Rachael Blackmore today presented the Irish Injured Jockeys General Manager, Michael Higgins, with a cheque for £250,000. The initiative began on Betfair Chase day at Haydock last November, when the bookmaker pledged to add £5,000 to the pot every time Blackmore rode a […]
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 […]
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% […]
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 […]
A CELEBRATION OF IRISH DESIGN Newbridge Silverware in Newbridge, Co. Kildare hosted a night of fashion and food on Friday the 8th of December at the newly renovated and extended restaurant ‘The Silver Restaurant’. The evening of style called, ‘Festive Fashion and Feast’, incorporated a fashion show featuring the very best of Irish design. Curated […]
