Hector makes beeline for the track

GOING at a somewhat slower pace than the horses on the track, colourful TV personality Hector Ó hEochagain arrived by pony and trap for the opening of Listowel Races yesterday.

Busy as a bee, Ó hEochagain, who is fronting a major advertising campaign to promote racing, helped stir up some excitement among both adults and children in the large crowds.

Also there was Sports Minister John O’Donoghue, who said he was looking forward to seeing his native Kerry win the All-Ireland football final next Sunday.