Eamonn McEvoy Appointed as Bloodstock Sales Director

Tattersalls Ireland is pleased to announce
the appointment of Eamonn McEvoy as Bloodstock Sales Director.

With almost five years of invaluable
experience as General Manager at Naas Racecourse, Eamonn brings a wealth of
industry knowledge and leadership experience to his new role at Tattersalls
Ireland. Prior to his tenure at Naas Racecourse, Eamonn served as Racing and
Stud Manager for Rick Barnes of Grangecon Stud for eight years. Additionally
Eamonn has a wealth of international experience, having worked in stud farms in
England, the USA and Australia, as well as Saudi Arabia where he worked as
Assistant Manager under the late Michael Buckley at HH Prince Sultan Al
Kabeer’s racing and breeding operation, playing a pivotal role in the
development of a new racetrack for Prince Sultan.

Commenting on the new appointment, Simon
Kerins, CEO of Tattersalls Ireland said;

“We are delighted to appoint Eamonn as
Bloodstock Sales Director of Tattersalls Ireland. Eamonn’s extensive leadership
experience and proven ability to drive change and improvement within the
industry make him an invaluable addition to our team. Having regularly dealt
with Eamonn while he was Racing and Stud Manager at Grangecon Stud I can lay
testament to his professionalism and knowledge. He is also extremely well
regarded throughout the industry and on behalf of all the team at Tattersalls
Ireland, we welcome Eamonn to his new role and look foward to working with
him.”

McEvoy, who will commence his new position
in early May, added;

“I am honoured to be joining Tattersalls
Ireland, especially at such an important time of the year with the Tattersalls
Ireland Breeze Up Sale and the Store Sales fast approaching. The company has a
proud history with a diverse calendar of sales which continue to go from
strength to strength and I’m looking forward to working alongside the
well-respected teams at Fairyhouse and Newmarket. I’ve enjoyed a fantastic time
at Naas Racecourse and would like to express my gratitude to the Board and team
there and wish them continued success going forward.”