'Probably tops the Gold Cup': Jack Kennedy takes in Dingle celebrations with childhood friends

Kerry native Jack Kennedy went to school with many of the Dingle players. After racing at Thurles on Sunday, he watched the All-Ireland final, and then dashed to Dublin to join in the celebrations

Jack Kennedy and Romeo Coolio pictured at the launch of the 2026 Dublin Racing Festival, taking place at Leopardstown Racecourse on Saturday 31st January and Sunday 1st February. Pic: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Professional obligations prevented Jack Kennedy from making the journey to Croke Park to watch Dingle’s dramatic All-Ireland Club SFC final victory but he wasn’t going to miss the chance to celebrate with the jubilant players, many of whom he has known since their school days.

The Dingle-born jockey was out of luck with three horses at Thurles but it still turned out to be a super Sunday for the 24-year-old as he got home in time to watch the game before heading to Dublin to join the celebrations.