Celbridge RC Host West Leinster TRI Equestrian Qualifier
The qualifier for the TRI Equestrian National Horse Trials Championship in the West Leinster region of riding clubs was held on Sunday the 24th July. The one day event qualifier was hosted by Celbridge riding club at Margeurite Lodge in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin. Each region in the country will host a qualifier where [...]
West Leinster Equine Shiatsu Ireland Dressage League a Success
Equine Shiatsu Ireland Dressage League Success It has been a busy Spring season for the West Leinster region of riding clubs. The region ran two Spring leagues between February and May 2011– one of which was the Equine Shiatsu Ireland Dressage League. This league was very well attended as regional members competed to win [...]
Thomastown & District RC “Summer Show”
Thomastown & District RC “Summer Show” On Sunday 5th June 2011 By kind permission of the Healy Family Venue: Barrettstown Stud, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny. Show Jumping for all grades Dressage for all grades All competitions are on grass and open to AIRC members only. For more information please contact: Gillian on 087 6744968 [...]
AIRC Western Region kicks off 2011 on the dance floor!
Report by Orla O’Reilly The western region members came out in force to celebrate the 2010 year in style at the AIRC Western Region dinner dance at the Carlton Shearwater hotel in Ballinasloe on January 29th. Sponsors of the 2010 show jumping league, the Carlton Shearwater hotel acted as fabulous hosts on the night along [...]
Thomastown & District RC win “Club of the Year”
Report by Gillian Hennessy At yesterdays Lancelot Awards ceremony in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise, Thomastown and District Riding Club were awarded “Club of the Year”. This is a fantastic achievement for the Club and one that they can now add to last years Lancelot Award for “Secretary of the Year” in 2009 which was [...]
West Leinster Region Celebrate 2nd Annual Camelot Awards Night
The second ever regional awards night was held by the West Leinster region of riding clubs on Saturday the 15th of January. The awards night took place in the Rathasker suite at Killashee House Hotel in Naas and was organised by the regional committee. One hundred and twenty riding club members from clubs within [...]
West Leinster Horze Ireland Dressage League Overall Results Announced
The Horze Ireland Autumn dressage league took place recently in the West Leinster region of riding clubs. The league was held across several legs hosted by various riding clubs in the region. Riding club members from the West Leinster region could compete at each leg in order to earn prizes on the day but more [...]
AIRC South Eastern Regional awards.
On Saturday the 23th October over 100 Riding club members decended on Hotel Kilkenny for the annual AIRC South Eastern Regional awards. This social event was orgainsed by the hard work of Gillian Hennesy and the girls from Thomastown Riding Club. The main awards were recieved by many surprised winners also club members from many [...]
Annaharvey Riding Club One Day Event
Report from Sarah Quaid (Club Secretary) On Sunday 29th of August Annaharvey Riding club hosted their annual one day event at Annaharvey Farm, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. With many combinations taking advantage of having their last run cross country prior to the national championships being held at the same venue on September 12th.A total of one [...]
Dalysgrove Riding Club TRI ODE Qualifier Sunday 15th August
Report by Ann O’Brien Photos by Mary Smith. Dalysgrove Riding club hosted the western regional qualifier for the TRI national riding club ODE in Dalysgrove Ahascragh on Sunday 15th August with the kind permission of Mr. Liam Naughten whose outstandingly beautiful estate shone in the warm sunshine to welcome the130 competitors from across the country, [...]
Boyneside Riding Club X-Jump Report
(Report by Sarah Richardson) Boyneside Riding Club held their annual X-Jump at Pipertsown Livery, Drogheda, Co.Louth on the 20th June by kind permission of Brian & Jean Smith. The event was kindly sponosored by local retailer Equipet whom have stores in Drogheda, Navan & Ashbourne. X-Jump is a challenging and fun combination of showjumping and [...]
Ballinasloe RC Show 23th May 2010 Report and Results
Ballinasloe RC Show 23th May 2010 Carlton Shearwater AIRC League Sun Shines for Ballinasloe RC’s Show It was the hottest day of the year so far, as competitors came from all corners of the Western Region (and some from neighbouring regions) to check out the new refurbished Ballinasloe Showgrounds for another round of the The [...]
Berney Bros Cross Jump is a Summer Success
The West Leinster region held their first cross jump competition this Sunday, 23rd May. The competition, christened ‘The Berney Bros Cross Jump’ thanks to the fantastic sponsorship received by Berney Bros Saddles in Kilcullen, took place at Calliaghstown equestrian centre in Rathcoole. Publish post to:
Waterford RC Summer Show 16th May
Waterford RC summer show held at Stonehaven Equestrian Centre. Please click HERE for photo gallery. Waterford Riding Club hosted their Summer show at Stonehaven Equestrian Centre. Competitors spanning several regions came for the days dressage, jumping and the Derby. The morning began with the dressage running in three rings. It was a lovely way to start [...]