Aine Connolly
hometown
Fethard, County Tipperary
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Aine Connolly made her racecourse debut in December 2024 when partnering Kaleo Ametsa for Josh Halley in a Punchestown bumper. She had her first ride between the flags aboard the Halley-owned and trained Charles The Bold at Lisronagh in February 2025, finishing a promising third. Connolly gained her breakthrough point-to-point success later that year at Turtulla in November 2025, steering Lucy Wang to victory for Halley on what was only her fifth ride in points.
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Historic Ballynoe success for Connolly
Áine Connolly made history in the GAIN Mares’ Series Final by becoming the first female rider to win the Ballynoe showpiece since its inception in 1987.
NextGen | Aine Connolly
The 19-year-old Fethard native recorded her first success at Turtulla when guiding Lucy Wang to victory for her boss Josh Halley.
