Coolmore Ireland Brochure 2024

Remembering Dan Barry Dan, who sadly passed away this year, spent the majority of his working life at Castlehyde Stud from 1972 right up until his retirement in 2015. Eleven years earlier he was honoured with the Industry employee of the year at the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association annual awards night… On the night, Tom Gaffney of Castlehyde described Dan as “anchorman in the stud” adding that his care and attention of the Castlehyde stallions is legendary. A glowing tribute was also read to the gathering by former work colleague Garry O’Brien, while Yeomanstown Stud owner Gay O’Callaghan stated: “Every great empire is built on a solid foundation and Dan has been the keystone in the Castlehyde Stud foundation for over 30 years”

Meanwhile, John Magnier of Coolmore, praised Dan’s skills as a horseman and hailed him as one for the fi nest industry workers to have ever crossed his path. “I think everyone is aware of Dan’s excellence as a horseman so I’d just like to add that he is one of the soundest and thoroughly good people I’ve been lucky enough to meet,” he said. Irish Independent

Dan with subsequent dual Champion NH Sire Yeats

Dan with Godswalk in the late 70’s

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