Galway Races - Let’s Be Having You Galway Podcast

#6 - Chatting with the Champs

In the final episode of the series, Paul Collins sits down with two of Ireland's top trainers, Noel Meade and Gordon Elliott. Both racing legends share stories from their careers and discuss the joys and hurdles they have had along the way, highlight the ups and downs of the racing business and the importance of staying level-headed.  They discuss the valuable lessons in resilience, teamwork, and the pursuit of success.   Gordon Elliott reflects on his successful career, including winning three Grand Nationals and a Cheltenham Gold Cup. He emphasizes the importance of having a good team, and admits to his guilty pleasure of watching "Home and Away.' after a long day of racing.   Noel Meade shares his training philosophy and the evolution of the racing industry. He cherishes the memories and the success he has achieved over the years, including winning the Galway Hurdle and the Irish Grand National.    Recorded at GKMedia.ie

#5 - Syndicates, Broadcasting and Fashion Debates

Tomas Keane joins presenter Paul Collins on this edition of the Galway Races to chat about how his passion drove him to setting up a racing syndicate, the costs of keeping a horse, and the challenges of managing expectations. Next up is Jane Mangan who counts her lucky stars and reflects on her transition from a former amateur rider to an RTÉ & RTV Broadcaster. Personal Branding & Communications Specialist Áine Killilea finishes up by discussing how she became starstruck by the races from age three, her dad's famous Oyster and Guinness Tent at the races, and the heated debate on socks and loafers.   Recorded at GKMedia.ie

#4 - Bred for Success

In this episode, host Paul Collins chats with Patrick Mullins, a renowned jockey who was bred for success in the racing industry, being a son of former top amateur rider and multiple Champion National Hunt trainer Willie Mullins.   Patrick talks about his upbringing in a family that lives and breathes the sport, and  his destined journey to becoming a successful jockey. After getting an impressive 800 wins under his belt, Mullins declares that his next big goal is reaching 1,000!   Later Paul talks to Steward Michael O'Donoghue, a racing enthusiast who discusses his 40 years of experience on the Irish Horse Racing Regulatory Board. He shares the behind-the-scenes work that goes into regulating races and ensuring fair competition, and reflects on the nostalgic memories of his time at Galway Races as he faces his upcoming retirement.   Join the conversation and get race ready!   Recorded at GKMedia.ie

#3 - Racing Royalty, Lifelong Fans and Style Scouting

Join us as we continue to dive into the experiences and insights of racing royalty and lifelong fans. In this episode, former Irish Grand National winning jockey Tom Rudd takes us on a journey through his career from jockey to general manager at Limerick Racecourse. Tom shares his dedicated love for the races and his secrets to success. Next up is Stephen Cunningham, a lifelong superfan who found his love at the races. Stephen shares stories of sneaking off to the races, and if you're still unsure about attending, Stephen offers a bold guarantee - if the Galway Races doesn't live up to your expectations, he'll personally refund you.  And if you're a fashionista looking for style inspiration, Mary Davin, a local businesswoman, shares her thoughts on the upcoming trends for race week. So mark your calendars for July 31st to August 6th and create your own story at the Galway Races. Don't miss out on the experience of a lifetime!   Recorded at GKMedia.ie

#2 - When Football and Horse Racing Collide

Are you a horse racing fan? If so, you won't want to miss this episode of the "Let's Be Having You Galway". Former All-Star and All-Ireland winner, Padraic Joyce, joins host Paul Collins to discuss his love of horse racing and the challenges of managing a football team while running a business.   We are then joined by Michael Moloney, the current CEO of Galway Races, who talks about the excitement of planning for the festival and the improvements made to the racecourse. He discusses how the festival has changed over the years and how it has become more of a festival than just a racing event.   John Moloney, former manager of Galway Racecourse, also joins the conversation. He reflects on the changes he has seen in the racing industry over the years and credits the success of Galway Racecourse to the hard work of the committee and the foresight of former chairman Paddy Ryan, who pushed for the redevelopment of the racecourse.   Eileen Cooley shares her lifelong love of the Galway Races and how everything in their town of Castlegar stopped for race week. She also expresses her fascination and love for racehorses, describing them as the most beautiful animals she has ever seen.   So, are you ready to create your own story at the upcoming Galway Races? Tune in to this episode to get some insights and inspiration.     Recorded at GKMedia.ie