Michael Donohoe and Sons
Address: Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny
Telephone: 0599775145
Fax: 0599775541
Email: info@goresbridge.com
Web: www.irishhorse.com
Date: Wednesday, March 4th - Friday, March 6th, 2026
Wednesday: Ponies (91) and older horses
Thursday: Older horses
Total lots: 451 lots plus Dolmen dispersal section and supplementary catalogue
Last year’s top lot: MBF Sporthorses and Higgins Sport Horses’ MBF Fortuna, four-year-old filly by Imnotafraid Fortuna (dam by Ars Vivendi) €38,000
LAUNCHING their 2026 sales year next Wednesday, the team at Goresbridge offers a bumper catalogue of around 500 lots. Running over an extended three days, the edition will offer the usual selection of ponies, performance stock and hunters, and will also feature an important dispersal sale of Dolmen Sport Horses on behalf of the estate of the late Dr Jack Murphy.
Selling towards the end of Friday, the latter catalogue opens with a selection of blacktype jumping-bred brood mares in foal to top sires, including Casallido, Pegase Van’t Ruytershof and Uri Cane. In addition, there are a few unbroken four-year-olds (by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet and HHS Cornet), as well as a sizeable collection of two and three-year-olds and yearlings.
In the main catalogue, the older stock and pony divisions appear especially stout, with numerous lots carrying strong and current competition form. Hunters too are plentiful, while the closing sessions of three and four-year-olds also make for interesting reading.
Ponies
Lot 4 Gortglass Rosie, reg 9 yo b m 14.2hh by Buachaill Orga out of Sprite (I Love You Melody). A registered Connemara, the fully-warranted Rosie is the winner of 130 SJI points, attained in classes up to 1.10m. She was placed fourth in the John Ledingham National IPC Championship last year and also filled fifth spot in the Intro-intermediate National IPC Eventing Championship.
Lot 11 Kilnamanagh Joe, reg 7 yo bl g 13.2hh (no recorded breeding). A real all-rounder from the intermediate height group, this fully-warranted pony has a great CV. He is the winner of events and show jumping, and has hunted in Co Wexford and Co Laois.
Lot 30 MS Golden Girl, reg 9 yo b m 12.2hh (no recorded breeding). One for the smallest of competitive riders, the grade A jumper Golden Girl is described as a top track pony and an ideal candidate for the RDS qualifiers. She is the winner of 212 SJI points, has been successful in the working hunter ranks (placed at the RDS) and has competed in all pony club activities, including the National Pony Championships.
Older horses (Wednesday)
Hunters
Lot 97 Unnamed, reg 6 yo b g 16.2hh by Hit The Diff out of Huntingfield Hollo (Huntingfield Heathfield). From a top hunting producer, this hard-to-find traditionally-bred gelding has hunted with the Bree and the Wexford Foxhounds, and is thought to be an ideal candidate for RDS TIH classes.
Lot 106 Poynstown Josh, reg 6 yo gr g 16.1hh by Corrdino out of Lisduff Lady (Derrymore Duncan). An attractively-bred Connemara-cross sport horse, this fully-warranted individual has hunted for the past two seasons. Ridden by a 12-year-old, he will excel in any discipline and is now ready to progress further.
Lot 115 Nina, reg 12 yo dn m 16 hands by Silver Heaven out of Clomahon Penny. For those looking for a very experienced conveyance, this mare has followed the Island, Ballinagores, Bree and Limerick hounds for eight seasons.
Lot 157 Carramalan Lady, reg 7 yo gr m 17 hands by Carrabawn Cross out of Malan Bess (Annaghdown Star). This very smart Irish Draught mare has a wealth of experience. She has hunted for three seasons with both the Laois and the Island hounds, has enjoyed a successful career in the show ring and was placed in the middleweight class at the RDS last year.
Competition stock
Lot 121 Tullibards Mum Said, reg 8 yo b m 16.3hh by Tyson out of Tullibards Somanyquestions (Grandeur). An intermediate event horse with 30 EI points in classes up to CNC2* level, this mare headed the CNC1* classes at Lisgarvan and Hillcrest.
Lot 142 Dontbegonelong, reg 7 yo b g by Arctic Cosmos out of Squirrel Wood (Sadlers Wells). A top-class candidate for the Racehorse to Riding horse and lightweight classes, this fully-warranted gelding was crowned ROR champion at the Northern Ireland Festival. In addition, he lifted both the lightweight and the ROR titles at Longford, was champion at Ardrahan and fourth at the RDS. An exciting horse for the future, he has also competed in training shows.
Lot 145 Hallsmill Bon Vivant, reg 6 yo b g 16.2hh by Vivant Van de Heffinck out of Qualisca de Vansichant (Kashmir Van’t Schuttershof). From a sale-topping consigner, this slowly-produced young gelding is the winner of 39 SJI points to date. Exceptionally well bred, he is a half-brother to My Clementine (1.60m) and to My Stormbird (1.40m).
Older horses (Thursday)
Hunters
Lot 247 Coolcarty Blacksmith, reg 5 yo gr g 155cm (no recorded breeding). A sort very hard to find, Blacksmith is a proper cob with hunting and show jumping form. Measured with SJI for the showing season, he has followed the Carlow and Kilkenny hounds, proving to have a great brain for banks and drains, but enough blood to jump fly fences.
Lot 257 Robbie, 7 yo gr g 16.3hh by Beechmore Silver Crest out of Huntingfield Beauty (Huntingfield Rebel). A full Irish Draught, Robbie has hunted for three seasons with the Conna Harriers, West Waterford and United hunts. Brilliant over banks and ditches, he is thought ideal to make a huntsman’s horse.
Competition horses
Lot 189 Shanbo Siani, reg 5 yo ro m 17hh by Ardcolum Duke out of Shanbo Queen B (Master Imp). This is an interestingly-bred mare by a 5* grade A Irish Draught jumping stallion out of a four-star event mare by Master Imp. Bred for either discipline, the maternal line includes CCI4* eventers, 1.35m show jumpers and championship-winning show horses.
Lot 195 CBI Los Angeles, reg 7 yo b g 16.2hh by Tyson out of Caraby (Carnaby). Showing all the scope and movement to make a top horse, this gelding has evented to EI100 and competed with a young girl in the Young Event Horse Young Rider qualifiers.
Lot 211 RNG Lucky Penny, reg 6 yo gr g 16.2hh by Cormint out of AFS Penny (Puissance). The winner of 11 SJI points to date, Lucky Penny boasts an excellent record. He produced multiple double clears (1.10m) at the Cavan Winter Horse Festival and is considered ideal for a junior/young rider/amateur looking to move up or stay competitive at the level.
Lot 223 Cappuccino, reg 5 yo b m 16.2hh by Vivant Van de Heffinck out of Rue Moliere (Womanizer). Fully warranted, this mare qualified for the loose performance jumping at the RDS Dublin in 2024. Now under saddle, she has attained 8 SJI points.
Lot 233 Kippagh Diamond Lance, reg 11 yo gr g 16.3hh by Lancelot out of Kippagh Sunrise (Glidawn Diamond). One of the stand outs, this grade A gelding has clocked up 400 SJI points to date. The winner of the National GP Qualifier at the Millstreet International, and having gained numerous wins and placings at the top shows on the grand prix circuit, he is an extremely competitive horse for young rider/amateur. He has been produced by a young girl to 1.40m level, and is sadly for sale due to college commitments.
Lot 244 Woodie, reg 5 yo b g 16.1hh by El Baron 111 out of Ard Reason (Ard Reason To Be). Showing all the necessary qualities required to progress up through the grades, this gelding was lightly campaigned last year. His dam is currently competing at 1.40m level and is from the maternal line of Ard Leaderman (1.55m), Ard Luster (1.50m) and the impressive Ard Loulou (1.60m).
Younger horses (Friday)
Four-year-olds
Lot 338 Unnamed, reg 4 yo b g 16.2hh by Roc N Roll Ter Putte out of Paddys Quality (OBOS Quality). A well-related four-year-old whose sister Paddys Vivant jumped in Dublin and is currently competing in the UK. Dam (52 SJI points) also jumped before retiring to stud and is from the damline of Pyjama Party, Clover William, Lahorna Queen and Paddys Queenie - all of whom jumped at 1.50m level.
Lot 348 Bohola Knight Rider, reg 4 yo ch g 16.1hh by Sligo Candy Boy out of Dunbeggan Imps Lady (Master Imp). From a sale-topping vendor, this attractively-bred gelding has a fantastic walk and jump and is showing the ability to go far in any equestrian discipline.
Lot 351 Rosscon Lorena, reg 4 yo gr m 16.2hh by Livello out of Diamond Diamant (Diamant de Semilly). An attractively-bred filly, whose second dam was the smart jumping mare Diamonds for Douglas (1.45m).
Lot 356 Teddy, reg 4 yo b g 16.2hh by Udancer Hero out of Dermish Z Wellie (Unknown). Featuring a stout damline going back to Cruising, Diamond Serpent and Clover Hill, this easy individual is out of a sister to Hilton Up The Banner (1.45m) and from the family of Rehy DJ (CCI5*), RLE Cavalier Vivendi (CCI4*) and Castle Rock (1.50m).
Three-year-olds
Lot 442 Amigo Van Het Netehof, reg 3 yo b c by Mosito Van Het Hellehof out of Mystic Van’t Hoogeinde (Echo Van’t Spieveld). Certainly the pick of the age group, if not the entire day, this colt is bred in the purple. His dam was the world six-year-old champion in Lanaken, who has already produced the 1.40m performers Dourga Hero Z and Quinquina Van’t Hoogeinde. The second dam competed to 1.55m and has produced numerous top-level stock, including Jivaro Imperio Egicio (1.60m).
Dolmen dispersal sale
The catalogue opens with a selection of black type jumping bred brood mares in foal to top sires including Casallido, Pegase Van’t Ruytershof and Uri Cane. In addition, there are a few unbroken four-year-olds (by Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet and HHS Cornet), as well as a sizeable collection of well-related two and three-year-olds, along with yearlings. All have solid credentials, but three mares stand out as being especially attractive.
Lot 471 Dolmen Distrix, reg 17 yo mare by Dolmen Deja Vu out of Dolmen Trix (Laughtons Flight). A chance to buy into an old pedigree, this mare is in foal to Casallido (by Casall). She has bred the event horse Dolmen Dun Aenghus (CCI3*) and is a full-sister to Dolmen Dimension - dam of Dolmen Cooley who competed in the 2024 and 2025 championships in Le Lion d’Angers and Dolmen Stellor Design (CIC 3*).
Lot 481 Dolmen De Mena, reg 14 yo m by Carmena Z out of One For Ber (Flemingsfirth). A sibling to the smart British-based event horse Dolmen Debenture (CCI3*) and in foal to the four-year-old Holsteiner stallion Uri Cane.
Lot 482 Dolmen Dream Maker, reg 10 yo m by Quantino out of Dolmen de Mena (Carmena Z). This well-related mare jumped and evented in Germany to 1.15m level. She is a sibling to the promising Dolmen Dawn Till Dusk (1.15m).