Olympian's charity gig tomorrow

Joseph Murphy with Senator Mary Anne O'Brien.

Irish Olympic event rider Joseph Murphy will be holding a charity open day at his Kildare base in Kilcullen tomorrow, 4 April, in aid of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation.

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Joseph and his horses, including his back up staff, owners and sponsors.

They can also hear international coach and speaker William Micklem and see Joseph in action with his Olympic SJ coach followed by a short cross country demo.

Special guest and champion flat jockey Johnny Murtagh will be there to impress in a dressage saddle.

The Jack & Jill Foundation has supported over 1,600 severely disabled children with home nursing care since 1997, including 91 children in Kildare.

There will be complimentary hot dogs courtesy of Nolans Butchers Kilcullen with refreshments on offer. There will also be face painting and a bouncy castle and Lily O’Brien’s Easter Eggs for the children.

Organisers say that nobody should go home empty-handed with sponsors’ goody bags and donated prizes on offer throughout the day.

Tickets must be booked in advance – €10 per person or a family ticket for four for €30 (children under 12 go free).

For further information contact 0044 7810295659 or visit Joseph Murphy Eventing/Facebook or checkout www.jackandjill.ie.