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Renowned Kilkenny horse trainer Joe Crowley passes away aged 91

By Kilkenny Now 4th March 2020 0

Kilkenny has lost one of its greatest sporting ambassadors after the death was announced today of horse trainer and breeder, Joe Crowley. Joe passed away peacefully at his home near Tullahought overnight at the grand age of 91. The famed Kilkenny horse-handler leaves a legacy that few can match and will be sadly missed by […]

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Kilkenny sportsmen taking on the world and winning

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2019 0

It has been a wonderful week for young Kilkenny sportsmen, who have been making waves both at home and around the world. GREAT STRIDES Leading the way is the young master of Owning Hill, Joseph O’Brien, whose win at the Breeders Cup set an amazing record unlikely to be broken for a very long time. […]

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Right on track: Gowran named best racecourse in Ireland

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2019 0

KILKENNY’S Gowran Park has been named Ireland’s best racecourse. The picturesque Kilkenny track was named the winner at The Godolphin Stud and  Irish Stable Staff Association Awards night, held in Killashee House in Naas, county Kildare last night. It’s the first time Gowran Park has won the award and is just the fifth course to […]

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Ed Sheeran lines up young Kilkenny master to train his horses

By Kilkenny Now 23rd October 2019 0

MAYBE he is mistaking the “Castle on the Hill” for Owning Hill in Kilkenny, or maybe he just likes the shape of … (erm)them. It is being reported today that Ed Sheeran, one of the world’s highest-earning and most famous musicians, is about to embark on a career as a racehorse owner, and he is […]

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Equine superstars gather in Kilkenny to launch cancer fundraiser

By Kilkenny Now 6th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY A VERITABLE galaxy of horse racing superstars galloped into Kilkenny this week to launch an event raising money for new cancer trials and treatments. Ruby Walsh, AP McCoy, Paul Carberry and Charlie Swan joined Joseph O’Brien at his Piltown yard as they prepare for the Pat Smullen Champions Race for Cancer Trials […]