Although some planned events were cancelled in advance of the national holiday last Thursday, there was a great turn out from the horsey fraternity at several of the parades in Donegal. Take a look at the huge effort made by Mary Finneran’s troops on the Glenleary website gallery. And if you scroll down past the recentContinue reading “Looking back on an equine St Patrick’s Day”
Category Archives: The People
Death of Iris Kellett
Many of you may have heard of Iris Kellett’s death last week. For those of you who didn’t know she had died (or maybe didn’t even know that she had lived!), here’s a piece from yesterday’s Irish Times.
Greetings from the Deep South
Paddy has been keeping an eye on us from his temporary home in Mississippi: keeping up to date with happenings in club, thanks to web site. just returned from mardi gras and having a good time. give my regards to everybody. Paddy g Well, Paddy, we miss you! Enjoy the rest of your timeContinue reading “Greetings from the Deep South”
Introducing another two new members
Membership of the club is at present so healthy that we’ve almost let a new face slip through the cracks. Rachel McKimmon joined us in late January and some of you may have met her at the first leg of the league when she was part of Martina’s gang. Rachel is a highly experienced youngContinue reading “Introducing another two new members”
Three new members join the club
Membership of the club continues to grow. A very large proportion of long-standing members have already renewed their subscriptions for 2011. At the same time we’re busy welcoming brand new members at a healthy rate. Three newcomers have jumped on board in the last couple of weeks. Laura McGowan from Ballybofey is a primary schoolContinue reading “Three new members join the club”
Musical diversion with Bluestacks Jam Club on Sunday 23 January
The Bluestacks Jam Club are hosting a fundraiser on Sunday 23 January in the Voodoo Lounge, Letterkenny between 8pm and 2am. All funds raised will go towards the Daybreak Programme. Bands playing on the night are: Jonathan Smeaton, Day Light Wobbly, The Duffy Brothers, Rainy Boy Sleep, Emily Whelan Band, Niamh and Her Band, Human Shield, TripContinue reading “Musical diversion with Bluestacks Jam Club on Sunday 23 January”
Hunting action for club members
Trusty Emerald Guitars have uploaded some great shots of the hunt at Ballylennon on 3 January. Start with this great action shot of Leo and new member Geraldine and you’ll find plenty more well known faces: Donegal Harriers Meet, Ballylennon
Three new faces as 2011 memberships grow
A good proportion of our existing members have already renewed their membership for 2011 and we’re also very happy to welcome three new faces. Two emerge from the junior ranks while the third returns to equestrianism after a 20 year break. Many of us already know Geraldine Porter, immediately recognisable at any show as sheContinue reading “Three new faces as 2011 memberships grow”
“Wintertime”, Friday 10 to Sunday 12, Ramelton
Marina is one of 20 artists, designers and craftspeople whose work will be on display in the Heritage Centre in Ramelton this weekend, including works in ceramics, jewellery, textiles, woodwork, batik, knitwear and furniture. The fair will be officially opened at 7pm on Friday evening and continues on Saturday and Sunday. For full details see the RameltonContinue reading ““Wintertime”, Friday 10 to Sunday 12, Ramelton”
A note from Nadine and Damien
“The picture now has pride of place. We’d like to thank everyone for the extremely thoughtful gift. It’s absolutely fab and will be treasured forever.” Pictured below: The Wedding Present
Letterkenny Riding Club 