IRELAND’S youth jumping programme has been the envy of Europe in recent years, and hopes are high for a similar 2026 after an outstanding opening Nations Cup weekend in Sentower laid the foundations for another assault on the series, and this summer’s European Championships.

After a successful maiden Nations Cup and European Championships season last year, which garnered multiple team and individual medals, Denis Flannelly and his coaching team began their second campaign at the helm over the Easter weekend at the Belgian venue.