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Galway Races - Let’s Be Having You Galway Podcast

Galway Races - Let’s Be Having You Galway Podcast

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 Fun, interesting stories about the iconic Galway Races & the characters involvedCopyright 2023 All rights reserved. Social Sciences
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  • #6 - Chatting with the Champs

    #6 - Chatting with the Champs
    Jul 24 2023
    In the final episode of the series, Paul Collins sits down with two of Ireland's top trainers, Noel Meade and Gordon Elliott. Both racing legends share stories from their careers and discuss the joys and hurdles they have had along the way, highlight the ups and downs of the racing business and the importance of staying level-headed. They discuss the valuable lessons in resilience, teamwork, and the pursuit of success. Gordon Elliott reflects on his successful career, including winning three Grand Nationals and a Cheltenham Gold Cup. He emphasizes the importance of having a good team, and admits to his guilty pleasure of watching "Home and Away.' after a long day of racing. Noel Meade shares his training philosophy and the evolution of the racing industry. He cherishes the memories and the success he has achieved over the years, including winning the Galway Hurdle and the Irish Grand National. Recorded at GKMedia.ie
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    48 mins
  • #5 - Syndicates, Broadcasting and Fashion Debates

    #5 - Syndicates, Broadcasting and Fashion Debates
    Jul 18 2023

    Tomas Keane joins presenter Paul Collins on this edition of the Galway Races to chat about how his passion drove him to setting up a racing syndicate, the costs of keeping a horse, and the challenges of managing expectations. Next up is Jane Mangan who counts her lucky stars and reflects on her transition from a former amateur rider to an RTÉ & RTV Broadcaster. Personal Branding & Communications Specialist Áine Killilea finishes up by discussing how she became starstruck by the races from age three, her dad's famous Oyster and Guinness Tent at the races, and the heated debate on socks and loafers.

    Recorded at GKMedia.ie
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    36 mins
  • #4 - Bred for Success

    #4 - Bred for Success
    Jul 11 2023
    In this episode, host Paul Collins chats with Patrick Mullins, a renowned jockey who was bred for success in the racing industry, being a son of former top amateur rider and multiple Champion National Hunt trainer Willie Mullins. Patrick talks about his upbringing in a family that lives and breathes the sport, and his destined journey to becoming a successful jockey. After getting an impressive 800 wins under his belt, Mullins declares that his next big goal is reaching 1,000!

    Later Paul talks to Steward Michael O'Donoghue, a racing enthusiast who discusses his 40 years of experience on the Irish Horse Racing Regulatory Board. He shares the behind-the-scenes work that goes into regulating races and ensuring fair competition, and reflects on the nostalgic memories of his time at Galway Races as he faces his upcoming retirement.

    Join the conversation and get race ready!

    Recorded at GKMedia.ie
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    41 mins
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