Leo Powell meets Jonathan Irwin,who will be remembered for
his crusading efforts on behalf of thousands of children and families
JONATHAN Irwin. Remember him? Ah yes,the guy who started Goffs in Kill,
who came up with the Cartier Million and who ran the Phoenix Park.
Those achievements on their own would, you imagine, guarantee you a degree
of everlasting glory and recognition. Well, Jonathan is not a man to dwell
on the past,though he is always a man worth listening to. These were
just some of the projects that Jonathan was associated with during his 35 years
in the racing and bloodstock world. There were others – the Irish
Horseman’s Journal, the Irish Stallion Incentive Scheme, the list goes on.
He has been somewhat removed from the centre stage in recent years, though that
hasn’t meant retirement or some gardening. Jonathan’s life has been a rollercoaster,
both privately and professionally…………………..to read more, download article in Irish Field
