Liz Potter’s deft management of the points table and results contribute greatly to the excitement and momentum of the Northwest League. After two more legs of the competition, admirably consistent performances from Damien, Enda and Cliff cast a very rosy tint on the club’s prospects as we count down the 14 days to the final. For the third timeContinue reading “All eyes on ever-consistent Damien, Enda and Cliff as we hurtle towards the NWL final”
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Well done Marina!
Marina rode a blinder at Fairyhouse on Saturday when she fulfilled her dream of riding in a “real” race before she kicks the bucket. She finished in third place, losing second by a whisker, after an impressive run from the back, picking off victims one by one as she progressed relentlessly. The winning post cameContinue reading “Well done Marina!”
Friday evening activities continue apace
While the Northwest League receives all the limelight at this time of year our Friday night activities continue to attract a stalwart following. Lessons at Glenleary for the last two weeks were well attended and members enjoyed tuition from two less familiar faces in Ronan McLaughlin and Daniel Lusby. There are so many ways toContinue reading “Friday evening activities continue apace”
How things stand after Round 2 of Northwest League
Liz Potter is as quick out of the blocks as ever with her first class results service. Here’s the picture after yesterday’s second leg of the Northwest Spring League. Everything is still to play for. Congratulations to everybody who participated, particularly the winners. Well done Hillary on a wonderful victory for Letterkenny in the Advanced PrimaryContinue reading “How things stand after Round 2 of Northwest League”
Baby Matthew joins us with a perfectly timed arrival
Congratulations to Nadine and Damien on the birth of Matthew at 7.12am this morning. He’s a strapping lad and everybody is doing well. He obviously has the riding club’s interests at heart having allowed Daddy to enjoy the league yesterday before politely announcing that he was ready to join the rest of us on planetContinue reading “Baby Matthew joins us with a perfectly timed arrival”
Tús maith, leath na hoibre: Now for Round 2 of the Northwest League
See, it’s not just the Gaeltachts that can trot out the cúpla focal. Now, having exhausted the Irish language resources of this website editor, we’ll continue in English. It’s time to build on a great start to the Northwest League and reach greater heights this coming Sunday at the second leg. We had a marvelous day at the season-openingContinue reading “Tús maith, leath na hoibre: Now for Round 2 of the Northwest League”
Flatwork and jumping promise an active weekend
Competition season begins on Sunday with the first leg of the Northwest Spring League at Templemore. This Friday evening however introduces a new name to the club, Ronan McLaughlin. Well known as a competitive show jumper and proprietor of a riding school in Malin, Ronan will take the instructor’s seat for our flatwork lesson atContinue reading “Flatwork and jumping promise an active weekend”
Social year off to a flying start at cracking bowling evening in Arena 7
There was a huge turn-out for our annual dinner and bowling night last Saturday at Arena 7. Along with all the usual suspects, the chattering tables included newer members like Lisa Moore and Micháel McClafferty. These two alone are a wonderful example of the diversity of our membership. We come in all shapes and sizes,Continue reading “Social year off to a flying start at cracking bowling evening in Arena 7”
Plenty to look forward to between now and the derby
With Anne taking over in the Secretary’s hot seat, last Thursday’s club meeting was well attended and very productive. Significant annual events such as the Northwest Team Challenge, Flowerhill, Carrickfinn and our summer Derby & Dressage show were chiseled into their slots, allowing the rest of the calendar to fall into place around them. We have aContinue reading “Plenty to look forward to between now and the derby”
Sadness as club members and friends lose loved ones
Our deepest sympathies are extended to Mary Finneran, who lost her mother last weekend after a long battle with illness. Mary nursed her mother throughout her illness, making enormous personal and professional sacrifices to make sure she received the care she deserved. We also extend our condolences to Tanya who lost her granny last week. It’s been aContinue reading “Sadness as club members and friends lose loved ones”
Letterkenny Riding Club 