BREEDERS from all over North Leinster gathered in Killeen Castle Golf Club, Dunsany, Co Meath on Friday, December 11th for the ITBA North Leinster Region Annual Awards night and Christmas Party.

Breeders in this region enjoyed great success last year and the top class quality is reflected in the list of recipients on the night.

This evening once again was very kindly sponsored by Coolmore Stud. Killeen Castle Golf club provided a delicious festive meal while Maria Butterly serenaded the revellers until the small hours.

AWARD WINNERS

National Hunt Hurdler - Jezki (Gerard McGrath)

National Hunt Chaser - Apache Stronghold (James Robinson)

National Hunt Young Horse - Barter’s Hill ( Late Lady J Fowler)

George Mernagh Perpetual Trophy for Leading Point to Point Horse - Final Gift (Laura Devitt & Anne Daly)

International Horse - Dessertoflife (Angelo Robiati)

Special Achievement - Night Of Thunder (Frank Dunne)

Peter Gibbons Perpetual Trophy for Leading Flat Horse - Pether’s Moon (Michael Daly)