Jockey Jonathan Burke honoured in Conna

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Jockey Jonathan Burke honoured in Conna

To mark the fantastic achievements of Glengoura native, Jonathan Burke, a number of presentations were made in The Winner’s Enclosure Bar recently.

Sunday, 23 August 2015
8:00 AM GMT



Glengoura native, Jonathan Burke is still on the crest of a wave following his huge Galway Plate win on board Shanahan's Turn. Following on from his biggest career win to date, the talented 19-year-old was selected to represent Ireland in Australia.

To mark these fantastic achievements, a number of presentations were made in The Winner's Enclosure Bar on Friday night, August 14.

There was a huge crowd present to hear MC, William Kearney, chronicle Jonathan's dramatic rise through the ranks of jump racing.

Full report and pictures in this week's print & digital edition



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