YOU could have run a Grand National from among the huge turnout of Irish racing stars who attended the Christmas wedding of jockey Davy Condon and Louise Maguire of the Hill of Tara, Co Meath, on December 22nd last.

Davy, who suffered near fatal injuries from a fall in the 2015 Grand National at Aintree, was in great form for the wedding ceremony at the beautiful Holy Cross Abbey and the reception at Kilshane House, both in classic Tipperary horse country.

Strong representations from the Condon and Maguire families were joined by the cream of Irish racing. The Noel Meade and Gordon Elliot stables were well there. So too were Louise’s near neighbours in Meath including Robbie Power, Robbie Colgan, Paul Carberry, Nina and her husband Ted Walsh. Jockey Martin Ferris acted as the Best Man aided by fellow riders Mark Walsh and Mark Enright as the Groomsmen. It was a delightful day for everyone especially Davy, who, from the ground, is still very much active in the sport he loves.

Following visits with family and friends over the holidays, the happy couple jetted off to the snows of Switzerland to ring in the new year.