Author Archives: 2011

Plenty to look forward to as clubs collaborate further

Tuesday evening’s assembly of members from the three Donegal clubs was a constructive and forward-looking event which proved that the appetite is there to run more collaborative events during the year. Building on the success and popularity of our North West League, the plan is to run a mini-league in the same format during theContinue reading “Plenty to look forward to as clubs collaborate further”

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”

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”