Search Results for 'Equus'
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Reaching fulfilment with the help of horses
It is one of Galway’s best kept secrets, which is surprising given that it is doing sterling work in driving a goal-focused intervention in people with a range of disabilities.
The Great Gathering of Donkeys – Castlebar Workhouse, 1848
On the morning of 30 June 1848, word spread quickly of a large movement of people from the direction of Balla towards Castlebar. The newspapermen who went to view the procession recorded that numerous donkeys accompanied the multitude.
Different horses being jumped at Ballybrit this summer
The Moet Chandon building at Galway Racecourse is one of the most beautiful additions to Galway Racecourse over the last couple of years.
Winner all right, winner all right as have-a go Frank Byrnes completes horse racing challenge
A love of horse riding, nurtured in his younger days growing up in Oranmore and continued with the Galway Blazers, reached its pinnacle last week when Frank Byrnes completed the Corinthian horse racing challenge in aid of the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund.
Nostalgic ‘Friends’ quiz takes centre stage at the Prince Bar
Save the date! Your old friends are calling. The perennially popular Prince Bar, Athlone, hosts a trivia night based on the iconic 90s comedy show, ‘Friends’.
Nostalgic ‘Friends’ quiz takes centre stage at the Prince Bar
Save the date! Your old friends are calling. The perennially popular Prince Bar, Athlone, hosts a trivia night based on the iconic 90s comedy show, ‘Friends’.
Local IFA delegation host CAP meeting in Athlone
The importance of a well-funded Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2020 dominated discussions in Athlone during a recent meeting between the first Vice-President of the European Parliament, Ms. Mairead McGuinness MEP and IFA representatives from the Midlands North West.
Memorial tribute to Galway woman
A specially built equine shelter has been opened in India to honour Galway woman Caitriona O’Leary, who died in a horse-riding accident in England two years ago.
Wellies at the ready for Moate Agri Show
Moate Agricultural Show will once again take place in Brown’s field on Saturday August 24.
From Rosmuc to London — how the Connemara ponies made their debut 100 years ago
In 1912, Michael O’ Malley brought his two ponies, Irish Dragoon and Eileen Alannah to Olympia in London. He did this in order to highlight the plight and potential of his beloved Connemaras. This was the first time that Connemaras were seen on the international stage . After another 11 years of Michael's passionate prompting and letter writing, it eventually led to the foundation in December 1923, of the Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society.
