Huge Carlow and Kilkenny interest as Cheltenham Festival takes hold

All eyes will be on local man Willie Mullins later as he and his team try to conquer Cheltenham again this year.

The four-day meeting starts this afternoon with high hopes that last year’s winning trainer can emulate the same success, with local jockeys bidding to become the top rider of the week.

All before an audience that’ll include a host of people from Carlow and Kilkenny.

General manager of Gowran Park Race Course, Eddie Scally, told KCLR News’ Martin Quilty what makes the festival so special for Irish punters;