Orla McKenna, who has been a member of the Tattersalls Ireland bloodstock team for 16 years, has been promoted to the position of Head of Bloodstock. Previously McKenna was the Tattersalls Ireland Bloodstock Manager. A keen pony racing competitor when she was young, McKenna also rode as an amateur for the late Dessie Hughes for a couple of years prior to joining Tattersalls Ireland in 2006. She returned to the saddle in 2018 to ride out for Gavin Cromwell in preparation for participating in the Corinthian Challenge.
Tattersalls Ireland CEO Simon Kerins said, “I am delighted to announce Orla as Head of Bloodstock for Tattersalls Ireland. Orla is not only highly respected by all her colleagues but also Tattersalls Ireland clients and she has been a real asset to the company for the past sixteen years. Orla's experience, knowledge and expertise make her ideal for the position as Head of Bloodstock.”
McKenna added, “I am thrilled to be appointed as Head of Bloodstock for Tattersalls Ireland, I am very enthusiastic about my new role which will help deliver on Tattersalls Ireland strategies and ambitions. I am proud to be associated with such a strong brand within the industry and I look forward to working closely with our unrivalled inspection panel as we turn our attention to securing top quality horses for the Derby Sale and May Store Sale as well as the Goresbridge Breeze Up Sale.”
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