THE North Leinster Region of the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association staged a special evening of discussion last Thursday week (September 7th) in the Mullingar Park Hotel.

It was well-attended as breeders flocked to hear MC Leo Powell interview local trainers Sheila Lavery, John McConnell, Noel Meade and Joanna Morgan.

As well as discussing their lives in racing, the guests also gave their views on the upcoming Irish Champions Festival.

North Leinster breeders’ success was also recognised on the night with presentations made to local breeders who enjoyed blacktype success in 2022, both at home and abroad.