National Hunt and Point-to-Point Racing in Ireland

A history

Frances Nolan

"A national sport deeply linked in both our history and identity. From its humble beginnings to its world leading status. This is a really well written account of the story of National Hunt and Point To Point Racing, and the rollercoaster it has taken people and horses on. Living their dreams and the journeys they had to get there." Barry Geraghty (Twice Irish Champion Jockey, Grand National Winner & 43 Cheltenham Festival winners) 

"This is a brilliant book. It is much more than the history of a sport. For generations of Irish families, National hunt and point-to-point racing has been the great passion of their lives. Frances Nolan has captured that passion and this book expertly explores its importance of modern Irish life." Paul Rouse (Sports Historian and Professor in the School of History at UCD)

“Frances Nolan has done a terrific job in presenting this book, beautifully produced with stunning illustrations, in tracing the sport from the 18th century to the present day, also tracing the striking differences that pervaded after 1922. A must read for both horse lovers and horse riders and potentially another beautiful gift from Four Courts Press.” Meath Chronicle, September 2025.