TWELVE months ago, this autumn renewal delivered an exceptionally strong trade, most notably in the four-year-old and previously weaker three-year-old divisions. This time around, the catalogue appears stouter, with all sectors offering a selection of stock with standout form and/or pedigrees.
The obvious eye-catcher is the international event horse Piltown OBOS, who represented Ireland at Le Lion d’Angers, before completing Blenheim (CCI4*) and Millstreet (CCI4*). Other standouts include this year’s RDS three-year-old show horse winner and reserve champion MGH Riddon Ridge, as well as a four-year-old half-brother to the popular sire Lagans OBOS Quality.
While the stallion list is familiarly headed by Vivant Van de Heffinck (18), the newer names of Conticco (14) and SIEC Livello (11) are also well represented. Others to stand out are Sligo Candy Boy (11), as well as Grand Cru, who has nine progeny forward.
Ponies
Lot 23 Mountross Jupiter, reg 4 yo gr g 14.2hh by Glencarrig Night out of Karina of Glencarrig (Rosenaharley Rowley). One for the future could be this Connemara gelding, who is described as an ideal candidate for the Connemara performance classes. He has competed in training shows and hunter trials, proving to be a quick learner with plenty of scope and ability.
Lot 24 My Lady, reg 12 yo b m 14.2hh by Makarli out of Night Lady (Night-Star 111). A pony with mileage in most disciplines, the fully-warranted My Lady has 115 SJI points won to date and is FEI measured at 146cm. A very careful mare, she has also competed under Dressage Ireland and Eventing Ireland rules.
Lot 31 Kilshanny Lilly, reg 8 yo b m 14hh (no recorded breeding). Another with versatile form, Lilly has competed in all pony club activities, as well as show hunter classes. She has hunted with the Co Clare hounds and is the winner of 23 SJI points.
Lot 48, Lackyle Apollos Spirit, reg 8 yo dn g 148cm by Rahasne Dandy out of Lackyle Apollo. One of the standouts of the 59 ponies on offer, this dun gelding is fully warranted. Only for sale as his rider has now outgrown him, he has won 72 SJI points. A real all-rounder, he has hunted with the Galway Blazers for three seasons and is described as a safe, sensible pony with the scope and ability to excel in any equestrian sphere.
Competition horses
Lot 64 Sir Bobs A Lot, reg 5 yo b g 17.1hh by Toto Spectore out of Aoife Lady (Chinoock Eclipse). This high-class, home-produced gelding is the winner of 4 SJI points. Potentially a top show/working hunter, he qualified for the lightweight working hunter at the RDS (five-/six-year-olds) this season before finishing fourth in the final with a clear round and one of the highest riding marks. In addition, he has hunted with the County Limerick Foxhounds and Stonehall Harriers for one season. Very versatile, he could also event, being related to several CCI3* horses on the maternal side.
Lot 65 Kittys Tiara, reg 5 yo gr m 16.1hh by Democrat out of Kittybane (Esprit Van de Hoendergeide). A fully-warranted home-bred mare with plenty of competition form, especially in working hunter classes. She has landed several championships at shows throughout the country, and was placed third at the RDS in the five-/six-year-old lightweight workers.
Lot 68 Drumrankin Isaac, reg 11 yo b g 16.2hh by Coolkeeran out of Mosstown Sweet Heart. A possible schoolmaster and fully warranted, this gelding has show jumped to 1.30m level accumulating 159 SJI points.
Lot 82 Belline Dignified Diplomat, reg 6 yo b g 16.2hh by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet out of Jenny Gee (Puissance). This gelding has done it all. He has competed in young event horse classes, has evented under EI rules and show jumped in classes up to 1.20m level. A talented and competitive individual, he would suit anyone looking for a fun all-rounder.
Lot 131 Piltown OBOS, reg 11 yo b g 17.1hh by OBOS Quality out of Piltown Cult (Cult Hero). The catalogue eye-catcher, this international event horse represented Ireland at Le Lion d’Angers before progressing to the CCI4* showcases at Blenheim and Millstreet. Very brave across country, he will suit as a schoolmaster for a junior/young rider or is good enough for a professional.
Lot 149 Tangela, reg 5 yo ch m 16.1hh by Tangelo Van de Zuuthoeve out of Golden Exchange (Cruising). A beautifully-related mare with 10 SJI points and excellent broodmare potential. She sports one of the best Irish pedigrees in the book, being out of the 5* Grand Prix-winning mare Golden Exchange (1.60m) and from a damline full of Nations Cup and top 1.60m performers.
Lot 178 Dundrum Candy Cruise, reg 5 yo b g 16.1hh by Sligo Candy Boy out of Dundrum Winter Cruise (Night Cruise). The winner of 34 SJI (up to 1.10m) points to date, this versatile gelding qualified for the four-year-old final at the Mullingar International show, where he was highly placed. He was also placed on every outing in the Milchem Combined Training league and was a finalist and placed in the Eventing Ireland Starter Stakes. In addition, he has been lightly hunted with the South Westmeath hounds.
Lot 189 Lagans Kassander Lady, reg 5 yo b m 16.1hh by Kassender Van’t Roosakker out of Calvo Queen (Cavalier Royale). One for the sport horse breeders could be this well-related mare, who aside from being a potential competition horse will have serious paddock value in the future. She is a half-sister to the very popular sire Lagans OBOS Quality (1.50m), as well as to Lagans KBS Calvo Lad (1.40m) and the event horses Global Narco (CCI4*) and Mosstown Calleto (CCI3*). Described as a straightforward mare with an excellent temperament, a natural, careful, scopey athletic jump combined with a good technique.
Hunters and all-rounders
Lot 118 Kincasslagh Cruiser, reg 6yo sk g 15.2hh by Atomic Cruise out of Black Velvet (Wolftone). One for the smaller rider, this skewbald gelding is a fully-warranted individual with jumping (61 SJI points) and hunting form. Ridden by a teenager, he has hunted with the North Mayo Harriers, proving very brave.
Lot 141 Cassanova Diamond, reg 6 yo gr g 16hh by Cappa Casanova out of Prospect Star (Mackney Clover). A proven hunter, Casanova Diamond has hunted with the East Clare Harriers, the County Clare and the Galway Blazers. Described as honest and brave, he will cross any country and would also have the credentials to excel in working hunter classes.
Four-year-olds
Lot 245 Paddys Rockstar, reg 4 yo b f 16.1hh by Rock n’Roll Ter Putte out of Paddys Queenie (OBOS Quality). A talented filly, Paddys Rockstar has already competed to 1.20m level, winning 46 SJI points to date. Sporting a smart blacktype pedigree, her dam jumped to 1.40m level, while the second dam competed in 1.60m classes. From the maternal family of Pyjama Party, Paddys Baby, Clover William, Lahorna Queen etc.
Lot 268 Sea Lucy Belle, reg 4 yo b f 160cm by Lucky Luck out of Sea Belle (Cruising). Another with a stout pedigree, this filly is described as having all the attributes to excel in any equestrian sphere. Bred in the purple, she is a half-sister to the American-based show jumper Sea Plus (1.50m), ridden by Brian Cournane. Adding depth, the second dam Air Display (1.40m) is a sibling to Laughton Lass (1.60m).
Lot 275 SVS Zachary, reg 4 yo b g 16.1hh by Tyson out of P.Zermie (Palfrenier). Another from a recognisable family, this gelding is currently competing in training shows. He is a sibling to numerous international performers including Zigali PS (1.60m), the American-based SVS Attraction and the event horse Je t’Aime Cooley.
Lot 305 Ballynahia Zina Jordan, reg 4 yo b f 16.2hh by Avos Jordan Z out of Zafira (Indoctro). Already proven in young horse classes, Zina competed at the RDS in 2025 and 2026. As a three-year-old, she won her loose jumping qualifier, while this season she qualified as a working hunter.
Lot 321 Killayne Jasmine, reg 4 yo gr f 16hh by Hollypark Diamond out of Killayne Blue Mist (Shenandoah Prince Holly). This filly is a Class 1 RID mare, who achieved a Bronze Merit for athleticism, conformation and movement. She was crowned champion Working Hunter and reserve Supreme Ridden Horse at the IDHBA National Show earlier this year, and jumped clear in the young horse classes at the Kildare and Ballymacad Performance Hunter Show.
Three-year-olds
Lot 449 MGH Riddon Ridge, reg 3 yo b g 178cm by Diarado out of Firaltha (Carambole). By the top event sire Diarado, this outstanding gelding won his three-year-old class at the RDS this year, before standing reserve champion. A likely event or show prospect, he is out of a half-sister to Martin Fuch’s World Champion Chaplin (1.65m).
Lot 503 CSF Popcorn, reg 3 yo b g by Pegase Van’t Ruytershof out of CSF Cindy (Flipper d’Elle). Very well related, this gelding is a half-brother to CSF Despardo, who is currently jumping 1.50m with Sean Monaghan. His dam is a half-sister to Ramiro Cruise, who also jumped at 1.50m.
Lot 520 Dream Master, reg 3 yo b g 16.2hh by Beach Ball out of Dream Maker (Master Imp). Another high-class individual, Dream Master qualified for the potential event horse class at the RDS this year, completing in seventh spot. He is a sibling to the American-based event horse Catch Em All (CCI3*) and has a full-sister Don’t Tell Tom, who qualified for Burghley (young horse class) in 2017.
Lot 537 Stay Cool, reg 3 yo b f 16.1hh by Coolkeeran out of MHS Acrobat (Guidam Jnr). Carrying a blacktype pedigree and hailing from generations of world-class horses, this filly is out of a half-sister to the European championship gold medallist MHS La Scala (1.60m), as well as to the Lanaken silver medallist Ballypatrick Mystique.
Lot 543 Real Dream, reg 3 yo b g 16.1hh by Carrabis Z out of Real Carloine (Luidam). Suitable for any discipline, this is a half-brother to several notable jumpers including JM Forever Red (1.45m) and JM All For Luck (1.45m). The dam meanwhile is a sibling to Iron Dames Just A Dream (1.60m).
Lot 635 Unnamed, reg 3 yo b f 16.1hh by One Step Closer out of Adieu Flight (Adieu). By the Goodluck VDL-sired One Step Closer, this athletic filly is out of the good jumping mare Adieu Flight - currently competing with 270 SJI points. The second dam jumped to Grand Prix level.
Michael Donohoe and Sons.
Address: Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny
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Date: October 20th/21st/22nd, 2026
Time: 10.30am
Tuesday: Ponies (59) and older horses
Wednesday: Four-year-olds and three-year-olds
Thursday: Three-year-olds
Total lots: 636
Last year’s top lot: Tomas Doyle’s Monbeg Popcorn, four-year-old gelding by Tullabeg Fusion (dam by Zagreb) €33,000