Cloncaw Equestrian Centre’s highly popular 2-Phase league ended on Sunday with its final leg proving yet again what a valuable amenity its facilities provide. Despite torrential rain in the preceding week, the show jumping and cross country courses were beautifully prepared and ready for action on the day. Martina, Marina and Libby competed at thisContinue reading “Cloncaw proves its worth yet again”
Author Archives: 2011
Book promptly for Friday evening lessons
Mary Finneran’s lessons on Friday night may have been on the wet side but that did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the 14 members who enjoyed excellent instruction at Glenleary. Hopefully the weather will be kinder this Friday evening. Book as early as you can with Erica. We’re limited to three lessons on theContinue reading “Book promptly for Friday evening lessons”
Changes to Lancelot Awards
The process of deciding the AIRC’s annual awards, the Lancelots, begins each year at around this time. Changes have been made to some of the details of the selection process and you can read about them in full on the AIRC website. Please contact Orla on 087 643 2458 if you have any ideas for nominations.
Pictorial evidence points grim finger in case of missing stapler
The following photographs have been received from a reliable source by Letterkenny Riding Club’s website editor. They have been forwarded to Stapler Search HQ and an arrest is expected shortly…
On the hunt for the stapler thief…
Okay, hands up, who swiped the brand new stapler that was bought on the Saturday we were setting up at Lenamore? Detectives Hamilton and McClafferty are opening a file on the case and anyone with any information should contact them at Stapler Search HQ on 086 821 6335. Meanwhile, Libby is desperately rooting around looking forContinue reading “On the hunt for the stapler thief…”
Reduced membership fees for the remainder of the year
In keeping with the AIRC’s annual September-onwards reduction in fees, our club’s fee for riding membership now drops to €35 for the remaining months of the year. This gives people who are considering joining us a great opportunity to test the waters at a very affordable rate. Contact Orla on 087 643 2458, if you’re interestedContinue reading “Reduced membership fees for the remainder of the year”
Best of luck to Benbulben
This weekend our neighbours, Benbulben Riding Club, fly the AIRC and Irish flags at the Association at the British Riding Clubs (BRC) Championships at the Lincolnshire Showgrounds in England. We wish them the very best of luck. Hopefully they can pull off a victory but most of all, let’s hope they have a great experience. Read moreContinue reading “Best of luck to Benbulben”
Club squadron assembling for Operation Glenswilly
Every one of us has scratched our head and wondered time again what we can do to give Mick and Suzanne a hand while they soldier through the difficult time they and Gemma are experiencing this year. Not for the first time, it was Mary Finneran who came up with the brilliant idea of launchingContinue reading “Club squadron assembling for Operation Glenswilly”
Path plotted through remainder of the year
Last night’s club meeting was a sociable and productive gathering. Planning our activities for the remainder of 2011 took up the bulk of the meeting before conversation moved on to funding and finances, regional dinner dances, and other sundry topics. Orla will be issuing her bulletin shortly but in the meantime you can pencil inContinue reading “Path plotted through remainder of the year”
Watch the Team Show Jumping Championship from your own armchair
An hour-long programme on the Team Show Jumping Championship at the RDS will be broadcast on Horse & Country TV next week. Find out the full details on the AIRC website.
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