Injured Kilkenny jockey gets treatment in the Mater Hospital
By Mary Cody
Published 2nd Jul 2017, 14:04 GMT
Updated 3rd Jul 2017, 11:02 GMT
The amateur jockey injured at a point to point race in Ballingarry last month is not likely to require surgery and has been fitted with a brace.
He attended the Mater Hospital in Dublin last week and was treated as an outpatient and remains at the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore.
It is understood that a top spinal expert has viewed x-rays of the injured jockey's back and is of the opinion that he does not require surgery.
A fundraising account has been set up to help cover the cost of the jockey's rehabilitation. Over 12,000 euro was raised at a benefit night held last weekend which was well-supported by the local racing community.