National Hunt and Point-to-Point Racing in Ireland

A National Passion

Frances Nolan

"A national sport deeply linked in both our history and identity. From its humble beginnings to its world leading status. This is a really well written account of the story of National Hunt and Point To Point Racing, and the rollercoaster it has taken people and horses on. Living their dreams and the journeys they had to get there." Barry Geraghty (Twice Irish Champion Jockey, Grand National Winner & 43 Cheltenham Festival winners) 

"This is a brilliant book. It is much more than the history of a sport. For generations of Irish families, National hunt and point-to-point racing has been the great passion of their lives. Frances Nolan has captured that passion and this book expertly explores its importance of modern Irish life." Paul Rouse (Sports Historian and Professor in the School of History at UCD)