THE Connolly’s Red Mills Munster Grand Prix league comes to a conclusion this weekend at Banteer Gymkhana, which is being held at the new venue of the St. Joseph’s Foundation’s Liskennett Farm in Granagh, Co. Limerick, who will be the benefactors of funds raised at Banteer tomorrow (Sunday).

St. Joseph’s Foundation purchased the farm in Liskennett a number of years ago with the aim to be the first farm in the country devoted to service users with autism and Aspergers Syndrome.

The facility includes four separate residential care units, a craft centre and an equestrian centre - which is a key component given the therapeutic benefits of horse riding for those with autism and Aspergers.

All competitions in Arena One at Banteer this Sunday are sponsored by Trabolgan Holiday Village, who have made a huge donation of €5,000 to what is a very worthy cause.

CLOSE FINISH

The Connolly’s Red Mills Munster Grand Prix league is set for its closest finish in recent years at the venue.

Tallow, Co Waterford’s Paul Beecher holds the lead heading into the final leg with Danqu, with just a three point advantage over reigning champion Francis Connors with Capitol Cruis.

titanic battle

The pair look set for a titanic battle to see who will be crowned 2016 Connolly’s Red Mills Munster Grand Prix Champion.

An already packed schedule at Banteer now also includes the Munster Star of the Future finals, which have been rescheduled to Banteer following the cancellation of the Munster region show.

Jumping in all arenas at Banteer gymkhana gets underway at 9.30am with further information available on the SJI bulletin or from Jerry Sweetnam on 086 2574746.