An Irish Tradition
“Horse racing on the strand is an old practice in Ireland, and the Omey Races go back farther than anyone can recall … In the old days, locals brought their Connemara ponies, the hardy native breed, and even a few donkeys for a day of racing on the beach. Present-day races have an equally old-fashioned flavor, but with the addition of thoroughbreds, semiprofessional jockeys and bookmakers.” (New York Times)
