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.

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!

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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!

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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.

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Have you ever dreamed of achieving something so big that it seemed impossible? In our first episode of Let's Be Having You, jockey Davy Russell shares his journey to winning the Grand National and the significance of this achievement in horse racing. He also talks about his passion for horse racing and the challenges he faced, including a serious injury that left him unable to rotate his neck. Despite setbacks, Davy remained focused on his goals and emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself. Join the conversation with Davy and his wife Edelle as they share their experiences in horse racing and family life, including their love for the Galway festival and their children's involvement in breeding and selling horses.

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