On the way to the National ...

On the way to the National Stud
[Kildare - Ireland]

The National Stud

The National Stud
[Kildare - Ireland]n

In 1900 Col. William...

In 1900 Col. William Hall-Walker purchased a farm at Tully, Kildare
[Kildare - Ireland]

Here he started to breed...

Here he started to breed thoroughbred horses
[Kildare - Ireland]

Some described his policies...

Some described his policies on breeding and management as 'inspired' or 'eccentric'
[Kildare - Ireland]

In 1915 he gave the Stud as...

In 1915 he gave the Stud as a gift to the British Crown
[Kildare - Ireland]

In return, he was bestowed ...

In return, he was bestowed the title Lord Wavertree
[Kildare - Ireland]

Tully continued as the...

Tully continued as the British National Stud until 1943
[Kildare - Ireland]

In 1943 it was handed back ...

In 1943 it was handed back to the Irish government
[Kildare - Ireland]

In 1945 the Irish National ...

In 1945 the Irish National Stud Company was formed
[Kildare - Ireland]

Two champion horses of The ...

Two champion horses of The National Stud
[Kildare - Ireland]

Vintage Crop won the...

Vintage Crop won the Melbourne Cup in 1993
[Kildare - Ireland]