Last Friday at The Curragh Racecourse, thirteen courageous riders participated in The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race, benefiting Irish Injured Jockeys (IIJ). The exhilarating amateur charity race was won by Mohammed Al Attiyah, who rode for trainer Joseph O’Brien and represented owners Sean Sweeney and Kieran O’Hare. Mohammed positioned himself in second place during the initial […]
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 […]
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 […]
All the team at Irish Injured Jockeys would like to wish the best of luck to Patrick Williams who is taking on the challenge of walking the Lyke Wake Walk, Yorkshire, accompanied by two of his friends in memory of Jack and Harry de Bromhead. The Lyke Wake Walk is a 42 mile walk […]
Twelve riders went to post in the opening leg of the series at Naas Racecourse last Sunday and what an exciting race for spectators and supporters it turned out to be! Noble Anthem and Lord Vader fought it out with jockeys Damien Moore and Michael O’Neil battling so hard to the line, the winning rider […]
After a two year break due to Covid-19, the challenge of a lifetime returns. Irish Injured Jockeys (IIJ) are delighted to confirm that The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series is back this year. The series of three races run over a six month period, offers horse riding enthusiasts from all over the world, the chance […]
This year’s annual Red Mills Race Day takes place on February 19, 2022 This year we are delighted to be returning in person for the Red Mills Race Day where we’ll be getting our glad rags on and celebrating in style! In addition to the Virtual Best Dressed Competition, there is also a separate Best […]
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 […]
