Paul Nolan commenced training in 1996, having worked with Jim Bolger he decided to embrace a training career. Since then he has never looked back. Paul Nolan trains in Davidstown, just about two miles from the picturesque town of Enniscorthy. His numbers average about 50 throughout the year. With a mixed string kept on the go for the lucrative summer festival meetings.

The Team at Toberona Stables is what we account our success to and without our staff, success would not be possible. As we continue to improve the facilities and increase our numbers we are always looking to give our owners the best possible return from our yard.

 
 
Principal Jockeys at Toberona:
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  • Alain Cawley, conditional jockey joined us in the summer of 2004. Alain is currently leading the 2009 conditional title with 29 winners to date. Alain also represented Ireland on the visting team to Australia in the summer of 2008.

  • MJ Doran, leading amateur joined us recently from Noel Meade. MJ enjoyed a good time with Noel and we are delighted to have him on the team.


  • David Boland, established amateur rider, joined from Ian williams in the UK. David enjoyed recent success on Golden Sunbird.
Principal Winners as a trainer:

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  • Shinrock Paddy winner Cheltenham Bumper Open Meeting 2008.

  • Joncol Nas Na Riogh Chase, Naas 2009.

  • Golden Sunbird , winner ofmared listed bumper, Sandown 2009

  • Alpha Ridge, winner of Grade 2 Galmoy Hurdle,Gowran Park 2009

  • Clan Tara, winner of Grade 2 Michael Purcell Hurdle,Thurles 2009

  • Kill Devil Hill, winner of Grade 1 Drinmore Novice Chase, Fairyhouse 2005

  • Dabiroun, winner of the Fred Winter Handicap Hurdle Cheltenham 2005

  • Cloone River, Winner of Grade 1 Guiness Galway Hurdle 2004

  • Say Again, winner of Grade 1 Swordlestown Chase Punchestown 2004

  • Accordion Etolie, winner of 2004 Betdaq Hurdle, Tipperary.