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Punters have fun and a few flutters at Killarney Races
Up to 2,000 spectators had fun and a flutter over the weekend at Oktoberfest.
Emma Enright and her daughter Emma Enright at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Just chilling…Irish National Hunt jockey Brian Cooper chilling out before racing ‘Nataniel’s Dream’ with Killian Broderick Listry taking stock of the form in the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle at the Killarney Races Autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
FIRST FLUTTER: Placing their first bet at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday from left: Kate McCarthy Amy Turner Majella Turner and Maggie Turner. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
John and Margaret O’Brien pictured at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Enjoying themselves at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday from left: Marie O’Donoghue Finton Quinn Ruth Quinn and Ann McMahon. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Action from the Nationwide Handicap Hurdle which was won by Elite Des Mottes at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Action from the Nationwide Handicap Hurdle which was won by Elite Des Mottes at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Irish National Hunt jockey Brian Cooper chilling out before racing ‘Nataniel’s Dream’ in the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Praying for a winner… at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Irish National Hunt jockey Brian Cooper chilling out before racing ‘Nataniel’s Dream’ and Jockey Liam Paige as Killian Broderick (left) Listry taking stock of the form in the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Paul Sheahan (centre) son of the late Donie Sheahan after the poignant minute's silence in honour of his dad at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. With Paul were: Killarney Race Manager Philip O’Brien (left) and Chairman Killarney Race Course Gerald Coghlan. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Joe Fitzgerald Abbeyfeale at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Joe Fitzgerald Abbeyfeale at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
A poignant moment at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday as a minutes' silence was afforded to the late great horse racing and sporting hero Donie Sheahan Main Street Killarney who passed away last week. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Racing gets underway at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday with St Mary’s Cathedral and TV crew in the background. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Emma Enright and her daughter Emma Enright at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Just chilling…Irish National Hunt jockey Brian Cooper chilling out before racing ‘Nataniel’s Dream’ with Killian Broderick Listry taking stock of the form in the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle at the Killarney Races Autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
FIRST FLUTTER: Placing their first bet at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday from left: Kate McCarthy Amy Turner Majella Turner and Maggie Turner. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
John and Margaret O’Brien pictured at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Enjoying themselves at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday from left: Marie O’Donoghue Finton Quinn Ruth Quinn and Ann McMahon. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Action from the Nationwide Handicap Hurdle which was won by Elite Des Mottes at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Action from the Nationwide Handicap Hurdle which was won by Elite Des Mottes at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Irish National Hunt jockey Brian Cooper chilling out before racing ‘Nataniel’s Dream’ in the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Praying for a winner… at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Irish National Hunt jockey Brian Cooper chilling out before racing ‘Nataniel’s Dream’ and Jockey Liam Paige as Killian Broderick (left) Listry taking stock of the form in the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Paul Sheahan (centre) son of the late Donie Sheahan after the poignant minute's silence in honour of his dad at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. With Paul were: Killarney Race Manager Philip O’Brien (left) and Chairman Killarney Race Course Gerald Coghlan. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Joe Fitzgerald Abbeyfeale at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Joe Fitzgerald Abbeyfeale at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
A poignant moment at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday as a minutes' silence was afforded to the late great horse racing and sporting hero Donie Sheahan Main Street Killarney who passed away last week. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Racing gets underway at the Killarney Races autumn festival on Sunday with St Mary’s Cathedral and TV crew in the background. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
The action took place at Killarney Racecourse with COVID-19 protocols swiftly amended on Thursday following updated advice from Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) in time for the weekend's action.On Saturday and Sunday, for the first time since 2019, tickets sales at the gate were permitted and walk-up patrons who were also facilitated.Races took place on Saturday at 1.25pm and at 1.10pm on Sunday with ‘Robyndeglory’ declared the winner of the Irish EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle.There was also a poignant moment on Sunday as a minute's silence was held for the late great horse racing and sporting hero, Donie Sheahan, Main Street, who passed away recently.To see more, check out Valerie O'Sullivan's photos.
Wallace Arnold coach drivers return to Killarney
A group of 26 former coach drivers, wives, and friends from the Wallace Arnold tour company returned to Killarney over a recent weekend.
The group travelled from Holyhead to Dublin in a restored Wallace Arnold coach, staying at the Killarney Towers Hotel for three nights.
During the visit, the group drove the vintage coach to local landmarks, including Kate Kearney’s Cottage and Muckross House, before returning to town ahead of the Kerry versus Donegal match. The itinerary also included a trip around the Ring of Kerry.
The trip allowed the former drivers to reconnect and reminisce about their years touring Ireland. Organiser Bob Adams said that the vintage coach drew attention from local residents along the route.
The group noted the absence of several former colleagues who could not travel due to health reasons, including veteran driver Hilton Caldwell who is well known in Killarney.
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