Orla’s feet are hurting her today after she danced the night away at the Regional Dinner Dance in Ballinasloe on Saturday night. She’s sent a brief advance report to say that she has regional league rosettes in her bag for Leo, Martina, Nadine and Tanya. Full details of their achievements later. At club level, weContinue reading “Regional rosettes en route as club finishes in 4th place in Club of the Year”
Author Archives: 2011
Winter & Spring activities at Castle Leslie
Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre have published their schedule of upcoming activities. Of particular interest is probably the cross country day on Saturday 19 March, as well as a series of indoor cross country clinics. Castle Leslie Calendar of Events
Moy RC show at Ecclesville rescheduled for 12 February
Moy Riding Club’s twice-postponed Christmas show will eventually take place at Ecclesville EC on Saturday 12 February. As a Northern Ireland BRC riding club, the show is open to children as well as adults. Moy Riding Club Christmas Show
Schedule for Northwest League
It’s all systems go for our much-anticipated show jumping league. The first leg takes place on Sunday week, 6 February, at Templemore. Here’s the schedule: Northwest League Show Schedule 2011.
Table Quiz in aid of Donegal Pet Rescue, Thursday 27 January
Donegal Pet Rescue are the benefactors of a charity table quiz at Arena 7 this Thursday evening at 9.30pm. Entry is by donation and there are plenty of prizes to be won on the night. All support very welcome. Further information from Erica on 083 370 9333.
AIRC Link-Up
Everybody is familiar with the AIRC members’ publication Link-Up. You may now change your preference as to how you wish to receive future editions of the newsletter. From this year it will be distributed to members by either post or email. The default delivery method is via post but if you’d like to change your deliveryContinue reading “AIRC Link-Up”
AIRC rule changes for 2011
HQ have sent through some information concerning rule changes for events in 2011. Here’s a synopsis of some of the important ones: The Masters Series, sponsored by Connolly Red Mills, has been completely revamped with Intermediate riders now permitted to compete in the series along side Advanced Intermediate, Open and Advanced Open riders. The series willContinue reading “AIRC rule changes for 2011”
Further details on upcoming Northwest League
Last night saw the Donegal riding clubs huddled together in productive discussion at Tir na nOg, ironing out the fine details of the forthcoming league. Thanks to Roisín for summarising as follows: Shows 1 to 3 will consist of graded classes and training at cross poles, welcome stakes (50-60cm) and training at graded heights (70cmContinue reading “Further details on upcoming Northwest League”
Musical diversion with Bluestacks Jam Club on Sunday 23 January
The Bluestacks Jam Club are hosting a fundraiser on Sunday 23 January in the Voodoo Lounge, Letterkenny between 8pm and 2am. All funds raised will go towards the Daybreak Programme. Bands playing on the night are: Jonathan Smeaton, Day Light Wobbly, The Duffy Brothers, Rainy Boy Sleep, Emily Whelan Band, Niamh and Her Band, Human Shield, TripContinue reading “Musical diversion with Bluestacks Jam Club on Sunday 23 January”
Hunting action for club members
Trusty Emerald Guitars have uploaded some great shots of the hunt at Ballylennon on 3 January. Start with this great action shot of Leo and new member Geraldine and you’ll find plenty more well known faces: Donegal Harriers Meet, Ballylennon
Letterkenny Riding Club 