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Author Archives: 2011
Wonderful day out in Creeslough
Not for the first time we have Liz Potter to thank for some great photos of club members in action cross country. The Donegal Harriers Creeslough meet is a firm favourite on the hunting calendar and visitors are welcomed at the event. With Gaeltacht members Rosaleen Harkin and John McDaid amongst the key players inContinue reading “Wonderful day out in Creeslough”
Website usage 2013
Our website runs on the ultra-easy-to-use WordPress.com blogging platform. The WordPress stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for the blog which throws some interesting light on what we most enjoyed looking at on the site and where most of our views come from. Here’s an excerpt: Madison Square Garden can seat 20,000 peopleContinue reading “Website usage 2013”
Regional rosettes to be awarded at Bowling evening, this Friday 7 February
We’ve already reported the haul of rosettes transported by Lawrence back to Donegal on behalf of our members. These ribbons and prizes will be officially handed over and their recipients duly congratulated at this Friday’s bowling evening at Arena 7. Try to make it for the ceremony, even if you can’t stay for the wholeContinue reading “Regional rosettes to be awarded at Bowling evening, this Friday 7 February”
Northwest league is upon us : Time to rally the troops
Next Sunday, 9 February, brings the much-anticipated first leg of the 2014 Northwest League. It seems a long time since our first-ever Northwest League show back in January 2009 at Deanes in Bruckless. The annual event has been an outstanding success and is a tribute to the riding club members who support it from yearContinue reading “Northwest league is upon us : Time to rally the troops”
Numbers swell for final pre-league training session
Last Friday’s training with Kelda at Templemore stretched to two classes as numbers grew with the league approaching. It was a very sociable evening with Audrey on hand with tea and goodies and plenty of time for a chat. Ann enjoyed mixed fortunes when she rode in both lessons. Molly, her old pro, behaved likeContinue reading “Numbers swell for final pre-league training session”
Congratulations all round
Ever-reliable Lawrence from the Gaeltachts has supplied the missing information from Saturday’s western region awards. He also has the booty for everybody. Many thanks, Lawrence. Letterkenny’s Western Region Awards Congratulations to Cormac, Francis, Nadine, Damian, Anne, Leo and Hazel. Very well done everybody. We’re proud of you.
Leo’s and Cormac’s names floating around on the grapevine
The western region dinner dance took place this past weekend (and apologies if any of you would like to have gone but were relying on the website for information). Snippets of gossip are floating around the airwaves as news of regional points winners filters through. As yet no official reports have arrived but we believeContinue reading “Leo’s and Cormac’s names floating around on the grapevine”
A big welcome to new members Claire and Dawn
The club is very happy to welcome two new members into the fold. Claire Cuffe has come of age and now joins her mother, Liz, as a representative of this talented family of riders. Claire lives near Ramelton and she’ll be coaxing the best out of Judy once Liz has done all the hard workContinue reading “A big welcome to new members Claire and Dawn”
Friday night lights shine on six diligent members; one more session to go
Last Friday evening saw yet another handful of cobweb-covered members descend from their winter roosts to blink with wonder around the course of jumps at Templemore. Damian, Enda, Marina and Libby joined Anne and Leo for a simple but effective school over coloured poles under Kelda’s watchful eye. This coming Friday sees the last ofContinue reading “Friday night lights shine on six diligent members; one more session to go”
Letterkenny Riding Club 