Jockey Tim Carroll with his horse Korbus and trainer Dick Brabazon.
Since 1978, Kildare Town has been hosting their annual Festival in conjunction with the Irish Derby. The link with St Brigid is that she is forever associated with Kildare Town and The Curragh is known as St. Brigid’s Pastures.
Photo credit: INPHO/Morgan Treacy
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