Person: Walter Halley

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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McCoy facing Newbury check

Tony McCoy will have to pass the doctor if he is to ride at Newbury tomorrow after hurting his wrist in a fall at Leopardstown.

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O'Connor released from hospital

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Brave Matt turns the corner

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O'Connor out of intensive care

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O’Connor remains in stable condition

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O'Connor remains stable

O'Connor's condition improving

Matt O'Connor's condition in Cork University Hospital continues to improve.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2009

O’Connor slightly improved

MATT O’Connor’s condition has improved slightly as he remains in Cork University Hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a fall a week ago.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2009

O'Connor stable after Thurles fall

Matt O’Connor remains in a stable condition at Cork University Hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a fall at Thurles on Thursday.

Sun, 29 Mar, 2009

Power continuing recovery

Jockey Ian Power remains under observation in hospital in Waterford following a horrible fall at Tramore last Friday.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2008

Lee hurt in Aces fall

Graham Lee was taken to hospital with an elbow injury following a crashing fall at Punchestown this afternoon.

Tue, 24 Apr, 2007

Manning injury lets Moran in for double

Apprentice David Moran replaced the injured Kevin Manning to land a 37-1 double for trainer Jim Bolger at the Curragh.

Sat, 10 Jun, 2006

Alexandrova 33/1 for Oaks after Traleedemolition job

CASHMANS introduced Alexandrova at 33-1 for next year’s Epsom Oaks following her demolition job on the opposition in the Irish Stallion Farms’ EBF Fillies Maiden at Tralee yesterday.

Tue, 23 Aug, 2005

Broken wrist blow for Kinane

MICK KINANE is set for a spell on the sidelines after breaking his right wrist in a nasty incident at the Curragh on Saturday.

Mon, 22 Aug, 2005

Fractured wrist keeps Kinane out of the saddle

Mick Kinane is set for a spell on the sidelines after breaking his right wrist in a nasty incident at the Curragh yesterday.

Sun, 21 Aug, 2005

Kinane suffers suspected broken wrist in fall

Mick Kinane was taken to hospital for X-rays on a suspected broken wrist following a nasty incident at the Curragh today, while Fran Berry has fractured ribs.

Sat, 20 Aug, 2005

Crock of gold at the end of the Rainbow

WHILE trainer Noel Meade basked in the glory following More Rainbows’ Galway Hurdle win and the Neighbours Racing Club soaked up their €115,000 first prize, the vicissitudes of the racing game were reflected in the features of Wexford handler Paul Nolan.

Fri, 29 Jul, 2005

Casey suffers bad hip injury

DAVID CASEY was in a Dublin hospital last night with a hip injury following a horror fall at Fairyhouse yesterday.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2005

Jockey inquest adjorned

The inquest into the death of a 22-year-old flat race jockey was adjourned today because the main witness was riding in India.

Wed, 24 Nov, 2004

Geraghty sidelined by fall

Barry Geraghty has been stood down for seven days after taking a heavy fall at Punchestown today.

Sat, 09 Oct, 2004

Salmon to leap at Limerick

BEEF OR SALMON will set out on the road to the Cheltenham Gold Cup this weekend after being confirmed a definite runner in the Anglo Irish Bank Munster National at Limerick.

Fri, 08 Oct, 2004

Ahern banned after clash with McDonagh

Eddie Ahern is set to miss Champions’ Day at Newmarket on October 16 after picking up a 21-day ban at the Curragh yesterday for “hitting out” at fellow jockey Declan McDonogh.

Sun, 03 Oct, 2004

The theme that Jack built

Kerry go into Sunday’s Allianz League final with a new coach, new selectors and a new attitude. Tony Leen looks at the changing face of the Kingdom.

Wed, 28 Apr, 2004

Racing Safety Review Group formed

Ireland’s racing authorities have set up a Safety Review Group in the wake of the death of two jockeys after riding accidents recently.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2003

Apprentice loses fight for life

Apprentice jockey Sean Cleary, who suffered head injuries in a fall at Galway last Sunday, has died. He was 22.

Sun, 02 Nov, 2003

Apprentice jockey loses fight for life

Irish apprentice jockey Sean Cleary, who suffered severe head injuries in a fall at Galway last Sunday, has died. He was 22.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2003

Keohane recovering after Leopardstown fall

Irish apprentice Helen Keohane is on her way to recovery after being discharged from St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin following a fall at Leopardstown on Monday in which she suffered a head injury.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2003

Cleary critically ill after fall

Sean Cleary remains in a critical condition in hospital with severe head injuries following a fall at Galway on Sunday.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2003

Apprentice Keohane hospitalised after fall

Irish apprentice Helen Keohane was taken to hospital after being unshipped on the way to the start by Mikes Baby at Leopardstown today.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2003

Meade enjoys treble in Navan

Navan trainer Noel Meade completed a short-priced treble at Fairyhouse today with Compostello, Fable and Top Ben.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2003

Williamson on sidelines after fall

Norman Williamson has been stood down until Monday after taking a heavy fall at Listowel yesterday.

Wed, 17 Sep, 2003

Kelly still critically ill

Kieran Kelly remains in a critical condition in the intensive care unit of Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a fall at Kilbeggan.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2003

Kelly ‘critically ill’ after fall at Kilbeggan

TOP jump jockey Kieran Kelly remains in intensive care in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin after suffering serious head injuries in a fall at Kilbeggan on Friday evening.

Mon, 11 Aug, 2003

Kelly in intensive care after fall

Leading Irish jump jockey Kieran Kelly is heavily sedated in intensive care in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin after suffering serious head injuries in a fall at Kilbeggan on Friday evening.

Sun, 10 Aug, 2003

Braxton advances his Gold Cup claims

COLONEL BRAXTON advanced his claims for the Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup with a win in the Listed Normans Grove Chase at Fairyhouse yesterday.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2003

Mansell suffers setback to recovery

Jockey Jimmy Mansell has been transferred to the chest unit of the University Hospital in Galway after suffering a setback in his recovery from injuries sustained in a fall at Ballinrobe in August.

Mon, 30 Sep, 2002

Mansell still critical

Leading Irish conditional jockey Jimmy Mansell remains in a stable but critical condition after his fall at Ballinrobe on Sunday.

Fri, 30 Aug, 2002

Mansell still in critical condition

Leading conditional jockey Jimmy Mansell remains in a stable but critical condition today after his fall at Ballinrobe on Sunday.

Thu, 29 Aug, 2002

Irish jockey 'stable but critical'

Leading Irish conditional jockey Jimmy Mansell is in a “stable but critical” condition after his fall at Ballinrobe on Sunday.

Tue, 27 Aug, 2002

Irish racing hits new low with Tramore abandonment farce

IRISH racing hit a new low at Tramore yesterday when the first afternoon of the annual Festival had to be abandoned after the third race.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2002