Remember, if you’re interested in the idea of promoting more inter-club activity amongst the three Donegal clubs (and the good news is that we may have a fourth in the next little while), come along to tonight’s inter-club meeting at 8pm in Tir na nOg. As most of you are aware, we’re currently affiliated withContinue reading “Inter-club meeting, Tuesday 31 July, Tir na nOg”
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Club spirit
Enda and Teldel had an eventful show jumping round at Sunday’s Beach Show. The normally inseparable pupil-and-schoolmaster team parted company at the second part of the double and Enda lay prostrate on the sand. Marina and Cormac came quickly to the rescue… Enda: Creak, groan, creak, groan. Marina: What were you at? You should haveContinue reading “Club spirit”
Full Beach Show report from the hosts
No sooner said than done! Enjoy the report of the Beach Show on the Gaeltacht’s website. Well done Orla Moore on a second consecutive win in the Advanced Primary Dressage and congratulations to Damien, Tanya and Cormac for their dressage placings.
The Beach Show stays (almost) dry as God spares the Gaeltacht
This weekend saw the second attempt at the 2012 Beach Show and, just like our Stranorlar ride-out, the Gaeltacht’s luck held when it really mattered. A lot of determined riders made their way to Ballyness Bay despite a less than convincing forecast and were rewarded for their faith by a great show in comparatively perfect conditions.Continue reading “The Beach Show stays (almost) dry as God spares the Gaeltacht”
Ride-out at Stranorlar a great success as downpour holds off until the homestretch
Friday evening’s ride-out at Stranorlar lasted about two and a half hours, the route leading up by Steeple and around by Steeple Hill. Things got off to a shaky start with forgotten girths and missing shoes but the group of seven (Leo, Denis, Paddy, Maura, Francis, Keary and Anne) eventually got things underway. They enjoyedContinue reading “Ride-out at Stranorlar a great success as downpour holds off until the homestretch”
Second attempt at Stranorlar ride-out, this Friday 27 July
The rescheduled ride-out near Stranorlar takes place this coming Friday evening. Fingers crossed for slightly better luck with the weather this time! The route covers new territory in the Steeples area. Meet at the picnic area at Cooladawson at 7pm. Contact Anne on 087 610 6796 to let her know if you plan to ride. She’ll provideContinue reading “Second attempt at Stranorlar ride-out, this Friday 27 July”
Photos from Sunday’s show
The first batches of photos from the Derby are now in the Gallery. If there are more out there, send them on. Pictured below: Damien riding his winning Intermediate test on Millie.
Full results from Derby & Dressage Show
Show secretary Nadine has processed Sunday’s results in super-quick time. Congratulations to all who won or placed. A special mention for Orla Moore who was missed in yesterday’s bulletin. Her victory in the Advanced Primary dressage completed a clean sweep for Letterkenny in the dressage classes. Very well done! Derby & Dressage Results 2012
Schedule and notes for Beach Show, Sunday 29 July
Next Sunday sees the rescheduled Beach Show return to Ballyness Bay in Falcarragh. The weather is so unsteady these days that it makes no sense to predict the conditions, but they could hardly be as bad as they were for the original show date! Donegal Gaeltacht Beach Show 2012 The Gaeltachts have asked visitors toContinue reading “Schedule and notes for Beach Show, Sunday 29 July”
Sun sets on windy Derby 2012
This year the rain held off until the last class was completed; it came down in soft soaking sheets as the course was cleared at amazing speed and the showground reverted to its civilian life as a field. Wind was the feature of this year’s event. A stiff breeze with consistent strong gusts played havocContinue reading “Sun sets on windy Derby 2012”
Letterkenny Riding Club 