Two Paul's and a Shark sit down with Daragh Ó Conchúir ahead of the 2021 Punchestown Festival.

Paul Hennessy, Paul Nolan and Shark Hanlon reflect on recent Cheltenham and Grade 1 success and their fondest Punchestown Festival memories and look ahead to their respective stable stars running next week.

Among the a wide range of topics discussed were their own hurling careers, Rachael Blackmore, their initial steps into becoming trainers, battling through difficult times, Punchestown memories and healthy living

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Trainer Paul Hennessy talks about stable star Heaven Help Us

Shark Hanlon speaking about Rachael Blackmore

Paul Nolan on the ups and downs of training horses

Paul Nolan on injuring himself celebrating Cheltenham Festival success this year

Paul Hennessy offering Paul Nolan some technical advice

Willie Mullins chats through vauaban ahead of the 2022 unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown

Vauban Morgiana Willie Mullins

Patrick Mullins is the man with the plan when it comes to mapping out two time @unibet Morgiana Hurdle winner Sharjah's plan for the season.

Sharjah 2022 Morgiana Bid by Willie Mullins

Willie Mullins praises State Man as a model of consistency

State Man Morgiana Clip

Martin Brassil Fastorslow Durkan Chase

Champion Hurdle winner Golden Ace is Punchestown bound and her trainer Jeremy Scott says whilst they've hot the cross bar a few times at the home of Irish jump racing one thing that is guaranteed is a warm welcome and a great time.   