Coolamurry Stud is managed and operated by members of the Mernagh family in whose ownership this well-mantained and successful farm has existed for more than 200 years. Located just outside Enniscorthy in Co. Wexford, the property enjoys the idyllic peace and quiet that is suited to the breeding and rearing of horses.

Jim Mernagh is the current 'boss', aided by his wife Margaret, son Paul and daughters Gillian and Angela. Jim is recognised by many in the industry as having a great eye for a horse. Paul has worked in a number of studs in Ireland and the USA before joining Coolamurry full-time and has been able to bring new skills and innovative modern techniques to the business.

The stud has top class facilities on the farm to breed, handle and prepare stock for sales and has developed a significant status and reputation within the racing industry with a history of producing from winning families of racehorses

The mares are mostly home-bred, from successful families that have previously produced horses such as Deep Bramble, top-rated chaser in Ireland in 1993, Seven Towers, Indian Tonic and the outstanding Cheltenham and Liverpool winner, Artic Gale.

Jim Mernagh identifies the horse's well-being as the cornerstone of a successful National Hunt breeding enterprise. The owner of Coolamurry has a long association with producing horses and philosophically points out that in his opinion - "the horse business is common sense, its not science, but you have got to mind your stock".