Tony McCoy made a young fan’s day - by bidding against him

12-year-old Adam Leahy from Carlow, a keen equestrian, was with his family at a charity auction in the Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2016 - 17:52

Grainne McGuinness

Retired jockey Tony McCoy was in generous form at a charity auction earlier this week - with one young fan in particular getting a lovely surprise from his hero.

12-year-old Adam Leahy from Carlow, a keen equestrian, was with his family at a charity auction in the Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny.

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