Category Archives: Social Life

Horses stay at home this Friday as riders go bowling

It’s time for a night of social life without the horses this Friday as the club goes for a meal and a cut throat bowling competition at Arena 7. Dinner is at 8pm followed by bowling. Book with Marina on 086 821 6335 straight away, if you haven’t already done so. It’s a great night’s entertainmentContinue reading “Horses stay at home this Friday as riders go bowling”

Bowling evening confirmed for Friday 8 February

All of you who regretted the absence of our Christmas bowling evening in December’s calendar will be delighted to hear that Marina has booked us in at Arena 7 for Friday 8 February. We’ll eat first at 8pm and bowl afterwards. The cost for the evening’s food and entertainment is €22 per head and youContinue reading “Bowling evening confirmed for Friday 8 February”

Memorable night with riding club friends

Sometimes these much-anticipated events can prove a mighty anti-climax. Not so the inaugural Donegal Riding Clubs Dinner Dance! It was a truly wonderful evening and the level of enjoyment was evident at every table and on every smiling face. Rachael(!) has done a great write up on the Gaeltachts’ website and Ryan’s collection of photosContinue reading “Memorable night with riding club friends”

Inaugural Dinner Dance promises to be a great night

Wherever the three Donegal riding clubs come together, a great social occasion is guaranteed. This Saturday presents the first opportunity to enjoy the get-together in the blissful absence of horses, haylage, shavings, muck, sweat, riding boots, nerves, plaiting, polishing, grooming, or towing. It’s purely about enjoying ourselves. Some members will leave with rosettes and prizesContinue reading “Inaugural Dinner Dance promises to be a great night”

Tickets for dinner dance go on sale this Sunday

Our collaboration with our neighbouring Donegal clubs has brought us many enjoyable moments in the past. On Saturday 24 November we’re all set to get together socially, leaving the horses at home as we head for the Silver Tassie and a night of good eating and dancing. Tickets for the Donegal Riding Clubs Dinner DanceContinue reading “Tickets for dinner dance go on sale this Sunday”

Donegal Clubs meeting makes progress on all fronts

Tuesday evening’s meeting of the three Donegal clubs was a productive and pleasant affair. Plans are now firmly in place for the 3-leg Autumn Mini-League which will run in the same format as the North West League, albeit with double points for the final. That should spice things up somewhat and we’ll use the autumnContinue reading “Donegal Clubs meeting makes progress on all fronts”

Millers Hill disappointment for the second consecutive year

It just isn’t meant to be… For the second year in a row our weekend away at Millers Hill has been cancelled because of wet ground. What a shame. Nadine and Damien have stepped in to save the social side of things and have invited the Millers Hill contingent to their place for a get-togetherContinue reading “Millers Hill disappointment for the second consecutive year”

Great luck for the Treasure Hunt, now fingers crossed for Millers Hill

Friday evening’s treasure hunt over new territory in the hinterland of Ramelton was a resounding success. 14 riders hunted Francis’s cryptic clues and Marina, Rachel and Enda were the victors as the teams arrived back to base in the dusk. Nadine and Damien provided wonderful hospitality with fresh scones and blackberry jelly to match theContinue reading “Great luck for the Treasure Hunt, now fingers crossed for Millers Hill”