DR Jack Murphy of Dolmen Sport Horses, New Ross, Co Wexford died on Tuesday. A former Director of both Horse Sport Ireland and the Irish Horse Board, Jack was also a distinguished equine business lecturer and accomplished sport horse breeder, who made collaborative contributions to Irish breeding policy and governance over more than a decade of dedicated service.

Following his appointment by the Minister for Agriculture to the Irish Horse Board in 2013, Jack progressed from Director to Chairman from 2017 to 2021. He steered the organisation through significant policy reforms and stakeholder engagement initiatives, and he continued to serve as a director from 2021 until his passing.