Audrey has penned an excellent account of her emotions and experiences as Libby and Fenway’s chef d’Equipe. In her own words…… The Morning After…….Stradbally! Oh boy! What a fabulous weekend I had. The words ‘You just needed to be there’ spring to mind as I try to express the fabulous time that I had. IContinue reading “A stalwart supporter’s report on Stradbally 2013”
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A weekend to remember
Stunning weather, a beautiful location, great company, top competition and a modest degree of success combined to imprint the weekend odyssey to Stradbally on memories for a long time to come. Fenway will probably remember it best for Libby’s rally-driving antics on the motorway near Naas. He survived a hairy episode with just a nickContinue reading “A weekend to remember”
Updated schedule for Inishowen RC Summer Show
Inishowen have issued a revised schedule for their Summer Show next Sunday, 16 June. The only significant change appears to be the switch from training classes to clear round jumping. Inishowen RC Summer Show Schedule | Updated Many of you can recall the first two events our club hosted — an inter-club dressage friendly inContinue reading “Updated schedule for Inishowen RC Summer Show”
Long journey, rickety jeep, loyal support : On the road to Stradbally
Five years ago in 2008 the club sent its very first representation to the Festival in Stradbally. It was a magical expedition and a successful one — see what we achieved in our Yearbook 2008. Since then the numbers making the marathon journey have been small. Anne and Keary made a successful mission in 2009 andContinue reading “Long journey, rickety jeep, loyal support : On the road to Stradbally”
Beach Show pulls the crowds yet again
Beginning in sunshine and ending with a shower, Beach Show 2013 proved once again that location is everything when running an equestrian event. Ballyness Bay may be at the end of the earth but its stunning scenery and ample space make it an unmissable destination for a good day’s competition. Visitors from as far southContinue reading “Beach Show pulls the crowds yet again”
Inishowen Riding Club Summer Show, Sunday 16 June
We’re in the thick of competition season now. Taking place on Sunday 16 June, Inishowen’s inaugural summer show falls nicely between the Beach Show and our rescheduled Derby & Dressage Show. The schedule includes dressage and show jumping (competitive and training classes) and promises to be a great day. Inishowen RC Summer Show 2013 |Continue reading “Inishowen Riding Club Summer Show, Sunday 16 June”
Let’s not count our chickens yet, but…
..it looks like Lawrence’s prayers are being answered. God has certainly not smiled on the Gaeltachts for the last two years, however things are looking distinctly more positive for the 2013 Beach Show: Accuweather. Bring your picnic, your family and friends and, if you have one, your horse. It’s a long drive but the destinationContinue reading “Let’s not count our chickens yet, but…”
*More* New photos added to TSJC Gallery
Cormac’s collection of photos from Sunday are now added to the Gallery and include some lovely shots of the parade. Scroll down to the end of the collection to find them. If anybody else has photos, wing them through to Libby so that we can all see them! Scroll yet further and you’ll see the collectionContinue reading “*More* New photos added to TSJC Gallery”
Gaeltachts do Donegal proud but Benbulben head for Dublin
With no fewer than eight clubs representing Donegal at Sunday’s RDS team qualifier at Tubberbride in Sligo, the chances were fairly high that one of them would be there at the death. It was the Gaeltachts who made it to the 3-way jump-off against Benbulben and West Coast. Benbulben took the qualifying spot with PatriciaContinue reading “Gaeltachts do Donegal proud but Benbulben head for Dublin”
Pulses start to race in anticipation of team show jumping qualifier
The countdown to Sunday’s team show jumping qualifier in Sligo is on. 24 teams will line out on the day for this most hotly contested of all competitions. We’ll be represented by two fine teams, as follows: Damien on Trial and Error Nadine on Molly Anne on (Kiltown Miss) Molly Leo on Cool Cormac onContinue reading “Pulses start to race in anticipation of team show jumping qualifier”
Letterkenny Riding Club 