Thomas Connolly

Thomas Connolly

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    General Stud Book Registrations Administrator at Weatherbys

  • Education

    • Irish National Stud

      2023 - 2023
      Thoroughbred Breeding Management Course
    • Maynooth University

      2019 - 2023
      Bachelor of Civil Law (Law and Business) 2:1
    • Clongowes Wood College

      2011 - 2017
  • Experience

    • Willie Mullins Racing

      Jul 2014 - Sept 2017
      Work rider

      Work rider and groom for Champion trainer Willie Mullins

    • Tattersalls Ireland

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2023
      Auctioneer's Assistant

      Working in various positions for the company in both Ireland and England including in the accounts department and on the rostrum during sales as a Bid spotter. Outside sales days I was involved in contacting vendors of horses for upcoming Sales and liaising with the Bloodstock department.

    • Gowran Park

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2021
      Raceday staff

      Working part time as raceday staff

    • ECURIE DES MONCEAUX

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Groom

      Working on a prestigious French farm preparing yearlings for the Arqana Sales

    • Goresbridge Horse Sales

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2023
      Auctioneer and Auctioneers Assistant

      Working on sales days my role included reading vet certs, changing the bid board, spotting on the rostrum and Auctioneering

    • Tally Ho Stud

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
      Groom

      Preparation of yearlings for all major European Sales, General yard duties, weaning young foals, teasing mares, assisting vet during breeding season, checking of stock living out on land and covering mares

    • The Castlebridge Consignment

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2023
      Sales day staff

      As part of the sales day staff my role consisted showing foals and yearlings to prospective clients and bringing them through the sales ring in both Ireland and England

    • Springhouse Farm

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Groom

      Working with quality thoroughbreds in preparation for both Fasig Tipton and Keenland Yearling Sales

    • Irish National Stud & Gardens

      Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
      Student

      As a student on the esteemed Irish National Stud Course I worked in all areas of this prestigious establishment and won the ITBA (Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association ) Next Generation Award.

    • Yarraman Park Stud

      Aug 2023 - Jan 2024
      Stud Hand

      Covering a wide range of tasks, I worked with mares and foals, assisted with the stallions in the covering shed and completed a full yearling prep for the Magic Millions Yearling Sale of January 2024.

    • Weatherbys Ltd

      Apr 2024 - now
      General Stud Book Registrations Administrator
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • B Test Standard of Horseriding

      Irish Pony Club
      Jan 2014
    • Jockey (Apprentice, Amateur, Jockey)

      Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB)
      Jan 2015