Christmas has come and gone and we’re already firmly rooted in the new year with sights set on a full 12 months of equestrian activity. Horses and riders might be a bit rusty after weeks of the festive season and generally truly atrocious weather conditions but there’s lots to look forward to. To get upContinue reading “Happy New Year (and remember to renew your membership!)”
Author Archives: 2011
Championship details for 2014 see Flowerhill return to Flowerhill
The AIRC have obliged us by announcing the times and venues for the 2014 National Championships nice and early so that we can plan our diaries. Check them out on the AIRC website. The most notable change is the return of the Hunter Trial Championships to Flowerhill on Sunday 6 April.
2014 subscriptions now due
Moving our AGM to early November from its traditional spot in December has played havoc with our subscription payment routine. However, this is now your official reminder that your 2014 membership subscription is due. You should make cheques payable to Letterkenny Riding Club and get them to Francis as quickly as possible (Francis McNicholl, Anney,Continue reading “2014 subscriptions now due”
Pre-Christmas Wii evening, Saturday 21 December
Nadine and Damien’s first Wii evening was the stuff of legend. Anybody who survived with their pride in tact and their sides not split from laughter can tell the tale. The experience can be enjoyed for a second time on Saturday 21 December. Text either Damien or Nadine in advance to let them know whetherContinue reading “Pre-Christmas Wii evening, Saturday 21 December”
Well done Vera on a great victory at Deanes
While most of the recent competitive focus has been on show jumping, one of our non-jumping members has been ploughing her own furrow at the dressage league at Deanes. And with great success! Congratulations, Vera, on winning your class at the weekend and finishing top of the league in your division. That’s a great achievement.
Long overdue news round-up!
Four weeks is a long time to catch up on in riding club life but we’ll give it our best shot with a compendium of snippets and reports from all directions! The biggest news on the people front is that John and Sharon finally tied the knot in early November. They chose a lovely spotContinue reading “Long overdue news round-up!”
Great reports from North West Autumn League
Website coverage of club activity has been rare over the past three weeks but normal service should begin again at the weekend. In the meantime, for any of you who haven’t already spotted it, you’ll enjoy the Gaeltachts’ version of NWL events on their website. Congratulations to everybody who participated at the league and toContinue reading “Great reports from North West Autumn League”
Not to be missed: Donegal Clubs Dinner Dance & Horsey Oscars, Saturday 30 November
Next Saturday, 30 November, is one of the most eagerly anticipated evenings on the equestrian world’s social calendar. It’s time for our 2nd Annual Donegal Riding Clubs Dinner Dance & Awards. If last year’s inaugural event is anything to go by, we’re in for a truly great night of food, conversation, dancing and good old-fashionedContinue reading “Not to be missed: Donegal Clubs Dinner Dance & Horsey Oscars, Saturday 30 November”
Table quiz, Thursday 21 November
Cormac, who contributes a huge amount of time and effort to St Vincent de Paul, is keen to field a team or two of riding club members at the Letterkenny Lions Club annual table quiz this Thursday, 21 November. The quiz takes place at the Golf Club and promises a wealth of excellent prizes onContinue reading “Table quiz, Thursday 21 November”
Donegal Clubs meeting, Tuesday 19 November
Since some form of structural reorganisation of the region is on the agenda, there will be a meeting of the five Donegal clubs this Tuesday evening in Tir na nOg in advance of the western region AGM on Friday at Markree Castle in Sligo. As always, all members are welcome to attend. If you’d like toContinue reading “Donegal Clubs meeting, Tuesday 19 November”
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