John Moloney in sight of finish line

After a quarter of a century in the one of the hottest of racing’s hot seats, John Moloney, manager of the annual Galway extravaganza will oversee his last festival this week before folding his tent (no, not that tent!) and returning to normal life on his farm in Limerick.

He leaves a remarkable footprint on the event, one of great growth in both the crowds and facilities at the course.

Moloney personifies the old adage: “If you need something done then ask a busy man.”