Comeback kid Cian O’Connor

A remarkable performance in the showjumping ring by Cian O’Connor has brought an unexpected boost to the Irish horse sport sector and should raise the profile of Irish breeders, riders and trainers, says Kyran Fitzgerald

While Olympic boxing champion Katie Taylor enjoys well-earned plaudits, elsewhere a remarkable performance in the showjumping ring has brought an unexpected boost to the Irish horse sport sector.

Cian O’Connor’s bronze medal will cheer up the thousands of people working across the rural economy and should raise the profile of Irish breeders, riders and trainers.