Cold alright, but it was dry, sunny and very successful for Letterkenny at the third leg of the Northwest League at Templemore last Sunday. On a day when not only league points but also Masters Final qualification spots were at stake, our riders covered themselves in glory winning all three of the senior classes andContinue reading “Northwest League edges past the half-way mark”
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Club meeting, Monday 18 January
Following this week’s inter-club meeting, it’s now time for a get-together of our own on Monday 18 January. We need to plot the course for the next few months and plan a calendar of events that suits all members. Everybody is strongly encouraged to attend. See you there!
14-day countdown to first leg of 2016 Northwest League
Hardly have we finished wishing each other a Happy New Year and it’s already time to start training for the Northwest League. No rest for the wicked! Kelda is giving a jumping lesson at Templemore on Tuesday night, 12 January, and you can book in with her on 086 834 9406 if you want to goContinue reading “14-day countdown to first leg of 2016 Northwest League”
Victory on the menu at brilliant Dinner Dance
It’s always nice to be the first name on a new trophy and the club had that honour on Friday night – being crowned Donegal’s first Riding Club of the Year. The new plaque was handed over to our chairman Pauric at the Dinner Dance in Gallaghers Hotel. Gracious as always, he then took the trophyContinue reading “Victory on the menu at brilliant Dinner Dance”
Alert! New hat regulations
AIRC headquarters have asked us to remind members that (BS) EN1384 standalone hats are being phased out from the 1st January 2016. If you are buying a new hat, please make sure that it has the PAS 015 standard mark or ASTM F1163 or Snell 2001 or AS/NZS 3838 and is Kitemarked, as the EN1384Continue reading “Alert! New hat regulations”
Enjoyable AGM celebrates another great year
Vera and Molly walked off with honours at our AGM. Vera was named club person of the year after securing most votes in the ballot while the horse of the year title went to Damien and Nadine’s stalwart Molly. Vera was singled out because of her dedication to the club and her resilience in flying the flagContinue reading “Enjoyable AGM celebrates another great year”
Great club performances at thrilling Autumn NWL final
With the awards ceremony now just a week away at our annual Donegal Clubs Dinner Dance, it’s high time we published the facts and figures from the thrilling final of the recent Northwest Autumn League. Congratulations to everybody who participated over the four legs of the league but very particularly to Damien & Molly andContinue reading “Great club performances at thrilling Autumn NWL final”
Orla
Clubmate, friend and lover of horses. You were taken far too early but you’ll always be with us. Rest in peace.
Annual General Meeting approaching fast: Friday 7 November
Another year almost down! Our club’s annual general meeting takes place each year in early November, ahead of the Western Region’s AGM. This year we’re sticking to our familiar Friday evening social format in Tir na nOg. Everybody is encouraged to attend. It only works if the membership turns up and we have the opportunityContinue reading “Annual General Meeting approaching fast: Friday 7 November”
Results from second leg of Northwest Autumn League
Despite stiff competition from all sorts of other sporting events, riding club members turned out in numbers to enjoy the second leg of the NW Autumn League last Sunday at Templemore. Well done to all our competitors and congratulations to those who one or placed. Autumn League 2015 – Points table (1) Autumn League 2015-Continue reading “Results from second leg of Northwest Autumn League”
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