Not surprisingly, after bringing a new baby and a new business into the world in the last few weeks, John and Sharon could do with putting their feet up in peace and quiet this weekend. We’re going to relieve them of riding club hospitality duty so our Christmas ride-out this Sunday will depart from theContinue reading “Christmas ride-out moves to Rathmullan”
Author Archives: 2011
An important voice for Donegal
With none of our members in a position to attend the Regional AGM held recently in Sligo, little news has seeped through yet of the business conducted on the evening. One very significant fact though has been picked up on an internet snooping mission: Tirconaill’s Charlie Vial has been elected Chairman of the region forContinue reading “An important voice for Donegal”
Bowling night sets the tone for Christmas
Friday evening’s Christmas night out at Arena 7 proved a great success for the third year running. Attendance was in the high twenties, including three non-members, Cecil, Rick and Linda. With so many members happily enjoying good food and animated conversation, it was difficult looking around the dinner table to picture who wasn’t actually there. Tanya, laid lowContinue reading “Bowling night sets the tone for Christmas”
Badminton 2012 with Killybegs Travel
No, there are no racquets required. All you need is an addiction to equestrian events and a life-long ambition to see Badminton Horse Trials in the flesh instead of on telly. And a bit of cash, needless to say… In her civilian role, Mona Vial of Tirconaill Riding Club is the proprietor of Killybegs TravelContinue reading “Badminton 2012 with Killybegs Travel”
2012 membership subscriptions
A quick reminder to everybody that your riding club subscription for 2012 is now due. You may not participate at any riding club event in 2012 (not even our informal Friday evening activities) until you are in possession of your new card. With AIRC HQ closed for two weeks over the holiday season, it’s importantContinue reading “2012 membership subscriptions”
Christmas Bowling and Dinner, this Friday at Arena 7
It’s the season for leaving your horse at home and going out for some non-equine social life with club members. Bowling is back by popular demand for the third year running. This Friday we’ll get together at Arena 7 and last year’s champions will return to defend their sporting crowns. This year we’ll eat firstContinue reading “Christmas Bowling and Dinner, this Friday at Arena 7”
Please support the ISPCA Hay Drive
The ISPCA this week launched its Hay Drive, a seasonal fundraising initiative which allows you donate €3 to buy a bale of hay for horses in need. It’s a wonderful idea and a very, very worthwhile cause. You can make your donation by texting the word ‘hay’ to 57802. Read more on the ISPCA website and seeContinue reading “Please support the ISPCA Hay Drive”
Who recognises this young chap?
Who can name the young man helping to drive this donkey and cart? See our When We Were Young(er) feature page…
Obstacle Challenge this Friday, 2 December, Templemore
Many of our newer members might have no idea what’s involved in an obstacle course evening on horseback. Well, the main ingredient is our erstwhile distinguished chairman, Mr Francis McNicholl. Each year Francis reaches back to his not-yet-abandoned childhood and retrieves some challenges that are guaranteed to test the obedience and accuracy of any horseContinue reading “Obstacle Challenge this Friday, 2 December, Templemore”
Western Region AGM, Sligo, Wednesday 30 November
The Association of Irish Riding Clubs (AIRC) divides the country into eight regions for the purposes of administration and competition (qualifiers for national competitions being a major reason for this geographic breakdown). Donegal belongs to the enormous Western Region which stretches from Ennis in the south to Athlone in the midlands and north to MalinContinue reading “Western Region AGM, Sligo, Wednesday 30 November”
Letterkenny Riding Club 