Sinead Cassidy, Galway Races
WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY?
At playschool in Ann Hosty's in Newcastle. I was about 3-4. Playing with my cousin Emma Kelly and having a blast. Art, drama, sing songs – very happy memories.
WHICH TALENT WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE?
To be a jockey. I tried, no joy! What they do is incredible. The speed they travel at and their physical strength. I rode out at a racing yard pre-Covid for a few months and while I’ll not be taking up a jockey’s licence anytime soon, I learnt a great deal about what they do and how hard they work. I have huge respect for the profession. But rest assured, I’m sticking to my day job off the track…for now! ????
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR 18 YEAR-OLD SELF?
Back yourself. You are braver than you believe, stronger that you seem and smarter that you think. (Winnie the Pooh quote ).
WHICH PERSON DO YOU MOST ADMIRE AND WHY?
Vicky Phelan. Her bravery, determination and sheer grace with all she is going through.
SUM YOURSELF UP IN FOUR WORDS.
Kind, fun, motivated and strong.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE HAPPIEST TIME OF YOUR LIFE?
Thankfully, now. Very grateful for what I have and where I am on this journey through life. It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.
WHERE WAS YOUR MOST ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY?
Last December, Barbados. It’s been on my bucket list for a long time and it didn’t disappoint, I truly loved every minute. The island, the people, the food. I yearn to return.
WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO BE STUCK IN A LIFT WITH?
Tommy Tiernan – for the chats.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FILM?
I loved King Richard, the story of the father of Venus and Serena Williams.
WHAT WAS THE LAST BOOK YOU READ?
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. A page turner.
WHAT ARE YOUR 3 FAVOURITE SONGS?
Cover me in Sunshine (Pink ) – reminds me of holidays.
I am Woman (Emmy Meli )
Gabriel’s Oboe (Ennio Morricone )
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
My son, the crew in the office, my family and friends. I love to laugh.
WHAT ANNOYS YOU MOST?
Bad manners.
WHAT IS YOUR WORST HABIT?
My bad singing
WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION?
My dogs.
HOW DO YOU RELAX OUTSIDE WORK?
Sea swims, walks, exercise, hot baths…
WHO WOULD BE YOUR THREE IDEAL DINNER PARTY GUESTS?
Meghan Markle, Ant and Dec (Saturday night Take-Away ).
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SAYING OR MOTTO?
If you think you can or you can’t your right (Henry Ford ).
