Former amateur jockey Peter O’Reilly took part in a unique fundraising initiative for ‘Irish Injured Jockeys’ on Sunday, June 21 – which saw him ride at all 26 Irish racecourses within 24 hours.
Peter began his day at Downpatrick Racecourse, Co. Down, at 5.48 am. He travelled south, then east, completing the remarkable feat at Dundalk Racecourse, Co. Louth. He travelled to each venue by helicopter.
This fundraiser was a fantastic spectacle, in aid of a great cause, and Roscommon Racecourse was included in the trip.
Peter said: “Irish Injured Jockeys is a fantastic charity that requires much-needed funds in order to support injured riders as and when they need it.
“I hope that my fundraising efforts will contribute greatly to this fund, which is very close to my heart.”
To donate to this cause, via mycharity.ie, visit the ‘Donate and Support’ section on the Irish Injured Jockeys website www.irishinjuredjockeys.com or call 052-6184342.
