Just a short year after their big day, Nadine and Damien were last night finally presented with our club wedding present — a magnificent group portrait by Marina of the three animals with which they will forever be associated: Armstrong, Molly and Harvey. We might be lacking a vet in the club but there can’tContinue reading “Nadine & Damien’s wedding present steals the show at Christmas bowling evening”
Category Archives: Club Activities
Table quiz brings us within sight of the finishing post
Last night’s table quiz at Arena 7 was generously supported despite the sub-optimal date and everybody present had a very enjoyable evening. The “Ballymacool & Into The West” team of Mick, Suzanne, Paddy & Paddy’s son led the field for most of the evening but stumbled badly in the final round to allow their doggedContinue reading “Table quiz brings us within sight of the finishing post”
Hectic horseless week ahead
With the exception of Monday Club, there’s no need to pull our horses out of the stable for any riding club activities until Friday 10 December. But that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing going on — not by a long shot. The Western Region AGM takes place this Wednesday at Markree Castle in Sligo. It’sContinue reading “Hectic horseless week ahead”
Monday Club is the new Wednesday Club
The infamous Wednesday Club, our novice’s session held weekly at Cyril’s arena in Milford under Rachel’s tutelage, is set to become Monday Club. The night may have changed but everything else remains the same. For further information contact Rachel on 086 161 7087.
Fundraising table quiz for IHWT, Thursday 25 November
In a joint effort with East Donegal Pony Club to Raise A Grand for the Irish Horse Welfare Trust, the club has organised a table quiz at Arena 7 on Thursday next, 25 November. 12 months ago the pony club raised €600 in their fund raising effort. Please do your best to get out andContinue reading “Fundraising table quiz for IHWT, Thursday 25 November”
Our members and horses of the year
For those of you who weren’t there to hear Damien’s presentation of the nominations for Club Member and Club Horse of the Year, here are people’s thoughts on our 2-legged and 4-legged friends. 2010 Club Member & Horse of the Year
Club subscription remains the same for 2011
AIRC HQ have today announced that they are reducing their element of our annual membership subscriptions by €5 for 2011. See the AIRC website for full details. Our subscriptions however will remain the same as in 2010. We will decide at our next club meeting how we want to use the €5 surplus. Ideas include a €5Continue reading “Club subscription remains the same for 2011”
No rotten fruit thrown at very enjoyable AGM
No rotten fruit was thrown, no insults were hurled, no complaints were lodged. Another year of club business was successfully wound up last night at a very good humoured and enjoyable AGM. The spirit of the meeting reflected a deeply rooted confidence in the club and universal approval of the way things continue to run.Continue reading “No rotten fruit thrown at very enjoyable AGM”
Hectic weekend in a nutshell
This weekend must surely be a record for club activities with action on four consecutive days concluding this evening with our AGM in Tír na Og. Valerie taught two lessons on Friday evening at Templemore. The first was a sedate affair with four earnest pupils on well behaved mounts. The second was a cavalry chargeContinue reading “Hectic weekend in a nutshell”
Three out of three for the Jacobs
Three club visits to the Jacobs farm in 2010; three days of perfect weather in an idyllic setting with wonderful hospitality. Today’s ride-out saw the area in its autumnal colours with a flat calm Lough Swilly reflecting every tiny detail of the land and sky. After a great hack everybody was welcomed at the familyContinue reading “Three out of three for the Jacobs”
Letterkenny Riding Club 