Corinthian Challenge riders announcement 2025
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 14 riders have signed up from all over the globe […]
The Meath Hunt Presents the Royal Meath Race Day Event
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 […]
Volunteer for Irish Injured Jockeys
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.
IIJ Christmas campaign
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 […]
BETDAQ Donate €30k to Irish Injured Jockeys
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 […]
Megan O’Leary is crowned Corinthian Challenge Champion 2024!
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 […]