THE countdown has begun for Eventing Ireland’s popular annual National Championships which are due to take place at Kilguilkey House in Co Cork on September 8th and 9th.

Hosted for the first time by Danny and Michelle Dulohery, this fourth renewal will stage 17 individual championships ranging from CNC3* to EI90. The end of season showcase aims to recognise the achievements of riders, horses and ponies of all levels and aspirations, and features three sections for the popular amateur ranks, as well as the final leg of the competitive ISH young horse series.