Tubber Jockey and Cheltenham Champion Derek O’Connor broke his leg nearly four weeks ago and was told he would be out of commission for 12 weeks. He is devastated to be missing out on Cheltenham this year but he hopes to be back in the saddle in five weeks.
Cheltenham 2011 will be remembered for many Irish victories, but for County Clare horse-racing fans – Derek O’Connor stole the show with wins on "Chicago Grey" in the National Hunt Chase and "Zemsky" in the Christie’s Foxhunter Chase
The 29 year old Point to Point Jockey last spoke to us last year following an unforgettable week at Cheltenham and some very memorable home-coming celebrations in Tubber.
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus Derek joined John Cooke in studio to discuss his injury, his future plans and what’s in store for Cheltenham 2012
Horseracing Pundit Rupert Bell discussed the form ahead of kick-off at 1.30pm when all eyes will be on Hurricane Fly who bids to defend his Stan James Champion Hurdle crown.
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is today expected to discuss an allegation from an audience member at the Frontline presidential debate that his question was changed by a researcher
Former candidate Sean Gallagher has called for a full public inquiry into what he described as the ‘unanswered questions’ surrounding the claims – RTE has disputed the allegation
Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte says no evidence had been submitted to him that might provide for a further inquiry into the treatment of Mr Gallagher
Last night RTE announced it had set up a full editorial review examining the production of live audience-based programmes, in response to the controversy surrounding the debate last October
Clare County Council had backed Sean Gallagher in his presidential bid- Councillor Michael Begley, an independent from the Killaloe Area, discussed the situation with John.
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Mairead Doyle of Michael Houlihan and Co. Ennis and a volunteer solicitor with the Free Legal Advice Clinic at Clare Citizens Information Centre joined John with some weekly legal advice
Today the topic was Septic tank registration.
Frankie Coote- the Clare ISPCA Warden – joined John with some advice on the proper care of animals and owners legislative rights
Contact Frankie on 087 622 5253.
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