The Hammer and Trowel Syndicate pictured at the Punchestown Festival presenting a cheque for €5,000 to Irish Injured Jockeys. Michael Higgins, Sean Deane, Patrick Mullins, Maria and Ger O’Brien.Ger O’Brien said after Facile Vegas win “Delighted to be so fortunate to have another great horse out of our mare Quevega and to be in a […]
Huge thanks to Martyn Pipe CEO of Race & Stay, Ireland’s premier horseracing tour company. Race & Stay organised a top class golf event at the K Club for their clients visiting the Punchestown Festival. An amazing €5,000 euros was raised at the event and we would like to extend our thanks to everybody involved. […]
Huge thanks to the team Barberstown Castle Venue for hosting a fantastic and successful Cheltenham preview in March. The night was a huge success with a top class panel, including our Chairman Ruby Walsh and David Russell. Thank you to to everyone who attended and donated to Irish Injured Jockeys, especially the auction items. Pictured […]
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 […]
