Vivienne Connolly

Where it all started 🐎 1812 - Pat Connolly became the first public trainer on The Currragh based in Waterford Lodge. He then built and moved to Curragh View in 1830. Dad was the last Connolly to train there in late 1980’s. Wonderful documentary @bankostales #racing #memories

Micko Dwyer, you're a God #RIPMicko

Tralee August 1985 @RoseofTralee_ Festival #40yearsago #archives #fromthearchive #memories #HorseRacing #HealyRacing #ReelingInTheYears Acclaimation and Ray Carroll win for owner Noel Howley and trainer Robbie Connolly. (c)healyracing.ie

Our family are blown away by the support we have received from the Irish Racing community. Thank you all so much 🐴❤️ My brother Aaron has suffered a serious spinal cord injury. Our family need help as we support Aaron in moving forward. Please donate if you can. Link below x

Marty The Party runs out an impressive winner to get the better of Spanish Flame in the Naas Racecourse Business Club Blackwater Premier Handicap 🥇 Ridden to victory by @joeysheridan8 and trained by @fozzystack 👏

"I'd say my thinking there is that she wont go to Newmarket. I think that she'll stay in Ireland" @paddytwomey outlines plans for star filly One Look who will be aimed at the Irish Guineas. Full stable tour on the Irishracing Youtube channel tomorrow.

"He's got the lungs of a whale. We're hoping he'll have a very good chance at Aintree" Get to know Martin Brassil's Panda Boy ahead of Saturday's Grand National 🐼 #GreenTeam 💚

Reflecting on some of the enjoyable events from last year, 2024 has already been remarkable, with much more excitement ahead. A big thank you to everyone who supports IIJ in creating awareness, through events or volunteering. To organise an event, email info@irishinjuredjockeys👏

@everymovieplug That is why dog ​​is considered a true friend.♥️

3,000 to 4,000 students from across Kildare making St Brigid’s Cross on the Curragh Plains.. . #StBrigidsDay #LaFheileBride

Team Fastorslow 😍 📷 @Inphosports

Another edition of 'Mic'd Up' this time on The Curragh with JJ Slevin, who was on @paddypower Gold Cup contender and dual Grade 1 winner Fastorslow who heads to the DRF. Thanks to @barbaramwhite in @HRIRacing & everyone @LeopardstownRC for organising. #DRF

TINAHELY- 6YO+ Mares Maiden ELUSIVE TOUCH (IRE) Ms C J Worrell P M Quinlan P M Quinlan Full result: p2p.ie/results.php?ra…

The Martin Brassil trained Fast Or Slow was had a final jump ahead of his run in the @SavillsIreland Chase on December 28th🏇 Seen here with JJ Slevin in the saddle & @RickyDoyle94 aboard Desertmore House 🎄 See Dec 28th Entries here 👉bitly.ws/36Hbt

'Mic'd Up' Martin Brassill last Friday as Fastorslow & Desertmore House have their final school over fences on grass @curraghrace under JJ Slevin & @RickyDoyle94 as they get ready for @SavillsIreland Chase & @paddypower Chase at next week's @LeopardstownRC festival.

Pat Spillane: Handy footballer, poor economist. Horse & greyhound racing is worth €2.6bn per annum to the Irish economy, and between the two industries supports 35,000 jobs

Former RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird joined English rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield as he completed the Dublin leg of a marathon challenge in aid of motor neurone disease. Sinfield is running an ultra-marathon every day for seven days in seven cities | rte.ie/b/1420332

History repeating itself at @punchestownrace 👊 Just as in April, Fastorslow gets the better of Galopin Des Champs under JJ Slevin! #EveryRacingMoment

Enniskillen pub Charlie's has released a Christmas advert that puts John Lewis in the hapenny place.

📽️"They won't be nervous or fresh on their first run when they've had a day like that" Watch full video: youtu.be/P5cfEkWtrYs 😎Cool as they come Martin Brassil chats as 2023 Punchestown Gold Cup winner Fastorslow has track gallop here last week.

The sixth Corinthian Challenge has been completed, with races at @NaasRacecourse, @curraghrace and @LeopardstownRC. Damien Moore, Martina Dempsey and Michael O'Neill all rode a winner with Damien winning the overall Challenge. We are so grateful to all the riders who took part