Just a short year after their big day, Nadine and Damien were last night finally presented with our club wedding present — a magnificent group portrait by Marina of the three animals with which they will forever be associated: Armstrong, Molly and Harvey. We might be lacking a vet in the club but there can’tContinue reading “Nadine & Damien’s wedding present steals the show at Christmas bowling evening”
Author Archives: 2011
Table quiz brings us within sight of the finishing post
Last night’s table quiz at Arena 7 was generously supported despite the sub-optimal date and everybody present had a very enjoyable evening. The “Ballymacool & Into The West” team of Mick, Suzanne, Paddy & Paddy’s son led the field for most of the evening but stumbled badly in the final round to allow their doggedContinue reading “Table quiz brings us within sight of the finishing post”
Some news from regional AGM
At the end of the day, nobody from our club managed to attend the regional AGM on Wednesday night but some pieces of news are trickling down in advance of the formal minutes being circulated. Orla has been re-elected as Regional PRO and all the main committee members remain unchanged. No decision has been madeContinue reading “Some news from regional AGM”
Mick finally makes it
Great to see that Mick finally got his 2010 hunting season off the mark at Falcarragh on Sunday after other obligations forced him to miss the first two meets. Don’t he and Angel look the part! There are probably other members to be spotted in Emerald Guitar’s Flickr collection: Donegal Harriers meet at Falcarragh
Hectic horseless week ahead
With the exception of Monday Club, there’s no need to pull our horses out of the stable for any riding club activities until Friday 10 December. But that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing going on — not by a long shot. The Western Region AGM takes place this Wednesday at Markree Castle in Sligo. It’sContinue reading “Hectic horseless week ahead”
Monday Club is the new Wednesday Club
The infamous Wednesday Club, our novice’s session held weekly at Cyril’s arena in Milford under Rachel’s tutelage, is set to become Monday Club. The night may have changed but everything else remains the same. For further information contact Rachel on 086 161 7087.
Fundraising table quiz for IHWT, Thursday 25 November
In a joint effort with East Donegal Pony Club to Raise A Grand for the Irish Horse Welfare Trust, the club has organised a table quiz at Arena 7 on Thursday next, 25 November. 12 months ago the pony club raised €600 in their fund raising effort. Please do your best to get out andContinue reading “Fundraising table quiz for IHWT, Thursday 25 November”
Missy — 7 yr old 16hh mare for sale or loan
Mandy would like to remind everybody that her mare, Missy, is on the market. Alternatively, she’s available on loan to the right home. Since reaching the decision to part with Missy, Mandy has sent the mare to Richard Smyth for further schooling and she is now going very well and happily jumping a meter. Here’sContinue reading “Missy — 7 yr old 16hh mare for sale or loan”
Our members and horses of the year
For those of you who weren’t there to hear Damien’s presentation of the nominations for Club Member and Club Horse of the Year, here are people’s thoughts on our 2-legged and 4-legged friends. 2010 Club Member & Horse of the Year
Club subscription remains the same for 2011
AIRC HQ have today announced that they are reducing their element of our annual membership subscriptions by €5 for 2011. See the AIRC website for full details. Our subscriptions however will remain the same as in 2010. We will decide at our next club meeting how we want to use the €5 surplus. Ideas include a €5Continue reading “Club subscription remains the same for 2011”
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