Barry Connell
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Barry Connell is a successful owner-trainer in the Irish racing scene, known for his collaboration with Michael O’Sullivan, particularly in winning major races.
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Barry Connell is the owner-trainer of Marine Nationale, who is aiming for a Champion Chase hat-trick.
Marine Nationale’s Punchestown win has Barry Connell already dreaming of Champion Chase hat-trick – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-04-30
Ireland· 2025-04-30
Michael O’Sullivan enjoyed his finest hour in the saddle when winning the race aboard Barry Connell’s Marine Nationale in 2023.
Opening race of Cheltenham Festival to be named in memory of Michael O’Sullivan – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-02-27
Ireland· 2025-02-27
Michael went on to work with Barry Connell, who highlighted Michael's success at Cheltenham.
Jockey Michael O’Sullivan ‘packed more into 24 years’ than many would in two lifetimes, funeral Mass hears – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-02-19
Ireland· 2025-02-19
Barry Connell was impressed by Michael O'Sullivan and made him his retained jockey.
Rarely has toll racing can take seemed more brutal than in loss of accomplished rider – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-02-16
Ireland· 2025-02-16
Michael enjoyed a notable winner for owner-trainer Barry Connell at Roscommon.
Jockey Michael O’Sullivan dies aged 24 after fall in race at Thurles | Horse racingThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-02-16
United Kingdom· 2025-02-16
He steered Enniskerry to a Grade Three success for owner-trainer Barry Connell.
Jockey Michael O’Sullivan dies aged 24 after fall at Thurles – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-02-16
Ireland· 2025-02-16