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: The People
Mick finally makes it
Great to see that Mick finally got his 2010 hunting season off the mark at Falcarragh on Sunday after other obligations forced him to miss the first two meets. Don’t he and Angel look the part! There are probably other members to be spotted in Emerald Guitar’s Flickr collection: Donegal Harriers meet at Falcarragh
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
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”
Speaking of hunting…
Here’s something to get our winter features rolling: When We Were Young(er)
Time to nominate your 2010 Club Member and Club Horse of the Year
It’s time to submit your nominations for the 2010 Club Member and Club Horse of the Year. Below is a form for download in both Word and Pdf format. Members can fill it out electronically in Word and return it to Damien by email. Alternatively, print it out, fill it in by hand and either postContinue reading “Time to nominate your 2010 Club Member and Club Horse of the Year”
Diverse destinations
Club members are heading in divergent directions this weekend as expertise and interest in different disciplines dictates the itinerary. Tanya, Liz and Libby (and Anne and Keary, if they can squeeze it in before a wedding!) are heading to Castle Leslie for the hunter trials on Saturday. On Sunday, Orla plans to fly the club flagContinue reading “Diverse destinations”
World Equestrian Games building up nicely for Nadine & Damien
Nadine and Damien flew yesterday from Ireland to the States for the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky. Having safely boarded the two mares with Audrey, Damien did some last minute shoeing for John and Sharon before Harvey was dropped off to continue his pelvis rehab with Nadine’s sister. By now they should be safely inContinue reading “World Equestrian Games building up nicely for Nadine & Damien”
Elaine enjoying days of motherhood
Even if some members aren’t spotted too often, it’s nice to know how they’re keeping. Elaine popped up out of the trees during the week and reported that she’s thoroughly enjoying her new career as a mother. Baby Shay was delivered in the aftermath of Ardara Show in July, allowing his mother complete one ofContinue reading “Elaine enjoying days of motherhood”
Multi-talented members in weekend action
Sunday saw the last flapping meet of the season take place at Manorcunningham. 2-legged and 4-legged riding club members were out in the sunshine! Pictured below: Damien Dettori looking the part in the local trainers race (no, he hasn’t started training but he stood in for a trainer for the day) and Doolin, last seenContinue reading “Multi-talented members in weekend action”
Letterkenny Riding Club 