Pierce Molony passes away

The hugely popular Pierce Molony, owner and manager of Thurles racecourse, has died following a long illness.

Molony was only 65 years-of-age and is survived by his wife, Riona, and four daughters, Patricia, Helen, Ann Marie and Kate.

He was especially proud of the massive contribution his racecourse, the only one that is privately-owned in the country, makes to racing.