Coolmore Stud helps keep air ambulance operational: 'We need this service to continue'

Pictured (left to right) at the announcement of three-year funding for The Irish Community Rapid Response Air Ambulance are Maurice Moloney Coolmore, John Kearney CEO Irish Community Rapid Response, John Smullen Coolmore, Michael Lowry TD, Tony Meagher, Pilot, Donna O'Regan Project manager Irish Community Rapid Response, Philomena O'Dwyer Board member, Adian O'Brien Ballydoyle, James Ward Advance Paramedic and Anna O'Brien. Picture: John D Kelly

The renowned Coolmore Stud has announced a three-year funding deal to help keep Ireland’s charity-funded air ambulance in the air.

John Magnier’s Coolmore, one of the world’s largest thoroughbred racehorse breeding operations, and Grand National winner, David Mullins, who was airlifted by HeliMed92 last October after breaking his back in a fall, have also urged other corporate donors to get on board to help the life-saving service.