Irish Injured Jockeys (IIJ) are thrilled to announce that The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race is set to take place as the last race on the card on Friday, June 27th 2025, during the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival at The Curragh Racecourse. This year’s 13 riders have signed up from all over the globe […]
Join the Meath Hunt for a delightful fun day in the Pavilion at the Punchestown Racing Festival, with all proceeds to benefit Irish Injured Jockeys. Taking place on Saturday, May 3rd, attendees can look forward to an exciting day filled with racing, a delicious three-course meal, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere in the magnificent […]
Would you like to volunteer for Irish Injured Jockeys? We are now looking to add to our list of kind volunteers, and if you would love to give something back, we would love to hear from you.. Just click the link to sign up here https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/VolunteerwithIrishInjuredJockeys Applicants must be 18 or over. Thank you in advance.
The 2025 Irish Injured Jockeys Calendar is now available online. This year’s calendar showcases some memorable equine moments of 2024 and features a range of photographers. Shop online at https://www.irishinjuredjockeys.com/…/2025-iij…/ Please note, this year due to the continuing reduced demand and postal costs for cards we will not be producing our annual Christmas cards. You […]
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 […]
