PLANS are under way at Castle Irvine, Necarne to open its gates again on May 22nd and August 14th 2021 to welcome the Eventing Ireland National Horse Trials. This will see the return of eventing to Necarne on a national level, the beginning of the aim to bring international events back to Necarne.

Event co-ordinator for Eventing Ireland Northern Region, Dora Beacom, commented, ‘’It is very exciting to have this iconic venue back on our calendar for the forthcoming year. Necarne is unique for a number of reasons, not least because of the all-weather cross country course which, given the weather patterns of the past few years, will, undoubtedly, prove invaluable. The infrastructure and facilities are legendary as is the amazing backdrop of the beautiful 17th Century Tudor Castle. “Many of the world’s leading event riders quote Necarne as their all-time favourite event and I have no doubt that there will be a collective welcome to the news that it is making its way back onto the schedule.’’