Gerry Dilger Scholarship Foundation Announces 2026 Recipients in Ireland

[Wandering Eyes]

The board of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation has announced Niamh Carr and Bobby Ring as the two recipients of its 2026 Irish National Stud scholarships. Both will receive full tuition as they embark on the Thoroughbred Breeding Management Course at the famed Kildare stud farm, which has been educating young people in bloodstock since 1971.

County Kildare native Carr studied Animal and Equine Science at University College Dublin and has obtained on hand experience at Owenstown Stud in Maynooth. She also worked at Coolmore Stud and gained a college placement at Ballydoyle.

“I'm so excited to have been accepted into the Irish National Stud course and for the doors it will open in my career,” said Carr. “I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can and building lasting friendships along the way, which is all made possible by the generosity of the Gerry Dilger Foundation. I couldn't be more grateful.”

Ring, who hails from County Limerick, studied Engineering at the Technological University of the Shannon, as well as finding the time from an early age to indulge in his passion for horses. He has worked with sport horses at the local Coolballyshan Stud, as well as spending time at Paul and Marie McCartan's renowned Ballyphilip Stud in County Limerick.

Ring said, “I'm very excited about this opportunity and I'm keen to continue developing my skills, learning from leading professionals and building valuable connections within the industry.”

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