Blessed with one of the country’s most scenic locations, its proximity to the nearby Blue Flag-rated Carramore beach, drew curious holidaymakers.

Judges Rosemary Connors and Siobhan Madden had some quality traditional-bred combinations to select from in the new feature breeding championship. After much consideration the judges placed Tom Newell’s home-bred Kilcahill Diamond, by Colin Diamond, and her Financial Reward colt at the top of their line-up.