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'People absolutely loved that horse': How Danoli and Tom Foley captured Irish sporting hearts


People absolutely loved that horse : How Danoli and Tom Foley captured Irish sporting hearts
The popular trainer passed away recently but the memories of his exploits with Danoli will live on.
Fintan O Toole
By Fintan O Toole
Monday 15 Mar 2021, 8:08 PM
Mar 15th 2021, 8:08 PM
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IN JANUARY 1994 as he toured the Carlow countryside, Cornelius Lysaght was struggling to find his destination.
He drove past the Lord Bagenal Inn in Leighlinbridge and reached the small town of Bagenalstown shortly after. He knew he was close but finding the end location was problematic.
The day before at Leopardstown, the Irish Champion Hurdle had been won by Fortune And Fame for the combination of Dermot Weld and Adrian Maguire. ....

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'Racing can be so evocative. People love looking back and will remember where they were'


Racing can be so evocative. People love looking back and will remember where they were
The great Danoli, Dorans Pride, Beef Or Salmon and Limestone Lad are in the spotlight tonight on TG4.
By Fintan O Toole
Thursday 4 Mar 2021, 3:06 PM
Mar 4th 2021, 3:06 PM
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Image: © James Meehan/INPHO
Image: © James Meehan/INPHO
THE REAWAKENING OF old sporting memories can naturally evoke nostalgia but there will an extra layer of poignancy for anyone tuning in to TG4 this evening.
Last Wednesday the passing took place of Tom Foley, the Carlow man who trained the legendary Danoli.
His most famous runner was earmarked to be in the spotlight as part of tonight’s third epsiode of ‘Laochra Na Rásaíochta’, an ongoing series which reflects on the careers of some of Ireland� ....

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