Irish Injured Jockeys are delighted to announce that Christmas Cards and 2021 Calendars will be for sale again this year. The card features the image ‘’Stable Stars’’ courtesy of renowned equine artist Peter Curling while the calendar comprises of 13 racing related photographs contributed by leading equine photographers. Irish Injured Jockeys are extremely grateful to […]
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 […]
Irish Injured Jockeys support for riders We would like to remind all current and former riders of the availability to them of Pat Brennan a qualified, experienced counsellor who has been employed by us at Irish Injured Jockeys. Pat has decades of experience in all areas of assisting people with addiction, depression, anxiety and indeed […]
Study the form and get your glad rags ready for the Red Mills ‘Ready For Racing’ Style Event taking place from the 12th to the 14th of June, to celebrate the return of racing at the Curragh. With a total prize fund worth €4,000 and a top prize including a Staycation Package at the Gorgeous Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny, proceeds […]
The Irish Injured Jockeys and Irish Jockeys Trust are offering assistance to jockeys and former jockeys in three ways during the Covid – 19 crisis. Jockeys who believe they may be entitled to claim Government and Social Welfare payments are welcome to call the expertise – free of charge – J.P. Wynne and Co Accountants […]
On Friday 31st January Palmerstown House Estate hosted the inaugural Masquerade Ball in the outstanding Palmerstown Manor House with funds going to the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. Attendees enjoyed five star dining, live band,followed by a breathtaking performance of opera by Matthew Gilsenan a member of The Celtic Tenors. Michael Higgins Manager of Irish Injured […]
Applications are now open for the fifth year of The Corinthian Challenge, a three leg charity race series to raise funds for Irish Injured Jockeys. The series offers participants a once in a lifetime opportunity like no other, the chance to experience what it is like to be a jockey riding at some of Ireland’s […]
The Irish Community Rapid Response (ICRR) led Air Ambulance, has been reduced to a five day only per week service, with immediate effect to ensure the service can continue for another six weeks. However, this cost saving measure is a temporary fix to ensure 6 weeks of continued service before the financial viability of the […]
Davy Russell and Johnny Murtagh were on hand this week to accept a donation of €7,699 on behalf of Irish Injured Jockeys from Tote Ireland and Off The Ball ahead of the busy Christmas racing period. The money was raised by the weekly charity bet on Off The Ball’s Friday Night Racing programme which has […]
A total of twelve riders went to post in the final leg of The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series for Irish Injured Jockeys (IIJ) at Leopardstown Racecourse on October 26th. The series was won by Paddy Woods riding his own racehorse Dalileo, trained by Johnny Murtagh. Paddy Woods from Julianstown, Co. Meath is no stranger […]
