Category Archives: Social Life

Relay For Life table quiz confirmed for Tuesday 1 May, Arena 7

Cormac, the driving force behind our club’s team for the Relay For Life, has confirmed Tuesday 1 May as the date for our fundraising table quiz at Arena 7. Although there’s no hard and fast rule limiting the number of club members to one per team, the objective is very definitely to bring along plentyContinue reading “Relay For Life table quiz confirmed for Tuesday 1 May, Arena 7”

Key Gaeltacht dates now set in stone

The Donegal Gaeltachts had a club meeting last night and have firmed up a number of dates that will be of great interest to our members: Monday 9 April (Easter Monday) — Rideout in Falcarragh Open to everyone, adults and kids of all ages and abilities. It will start at Manus Kelly’s (near the beach) asContinue reading “Key Gaeltacht dates now set in stone”

Visit to Mary Devine, Friday evening, 2 March

With the North West League back on the agenda on Sunday next, we’re having non-mounted activity this Friday evening. Members are invited to visit Mary Devine’s equine health and rehab facilities in Glenswilly. Beginning at 8pm, we’ll have the chance to see her horse solarium, her equissage equipment and her Equine Touch skills. She’ll presentContinue reading “Visit to Mary Devine, Friday evening, 2 March”

Bits & Bridles, Armchair Evening, Friday 17 February

This Friday we’re being treated to a talk on bits and bridles by Mary Finneran. Generally speaking, you won’t go too far wrong if you use a simple snaffle bridle on your horse. But which snaffle should you choose? An eggbut, a loose ring, a D-ring, a hanging snaffle, a french link, or a pinkContinue reading “Bits & Bridles, Armchair Evening, Friday 17 February”

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”

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”

Thinking ahead: Western Region Dinner Dance, Saturday 28 January 2012

For any socialites who want to start filling up their 2012 calendar, make a note of the Western Region Dinner Dance in the Carlton Shearwater Hotel in Ballinsloe. The dance is on Saturday 28 January and includes the prizegiving for the region’s 2011 leagues and awards. Marina is interested in attending and would like toContinue reading “Thinking ahead: Western Region Dinner Dance, Saturday 28 January 2012”

Hallowe’en fun day with the Donegal Gaeltachts

Donegal Gaeltacht Riding Club are holding a Halloween Fun Day on Saturday 29 October at Killult Stables in Falcarragh. All our members are invited. There’ll be show jumping for all grades and novelty competitions with a single entry fee for the day. Along with prizes and rosettes, some BBQ/home baking will be provided. Make theContinue reading “Hallowe’en fun day with the Donegal Gaeltachts”