THE Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society (CPBS) has confirmed dates for a roadshow aimed at informing members about a forthcoming review of its constitution. It comes after six members of the board resigned last week, including the president and vice-president. The society also confirmed the day-to-day operations of the society will continue as normal while members await an AGM.

It further confirmed the remaining members of Council are John R. Brady, Roger Brady, Clare Oakes, Noel Brett, Noel Mahon, Fr. Christy McCormack and Pearce Gibbons.

The following roadshow sessions have been scheduled:

  • Ulster - Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel, Killyhevlin, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, BT74 6RW on Monday, February 23rd, at 7pm
  • Leinster - Killeshin Hotel, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 HT97 on Tuesday, February 24th at 7pm
  • Munster - Springfort Hall Hotel, Newtwopothouse, Mallow, Co Cork, P51 HF67 on Wednesday, February 25th at 7pm
  • Connacht - Raheen Woods Hotel, Galway Road, Athenry, Co Galway, H65 H278 on Thursday, February 26th at 7pm.

    • Reacting to the news of the resignations, a group of members who had requested an EGM last year made the following statement: “We welcome the recent resignations of six directors. It is our hope that the remaining directors will take immediate steps to ensure the society returns to a status where it is compliant with its constitutional and financial obligations, and thus usher in a period of renewal and transformation.”