The Douglas family in Co Meath have welcomed home their beloved pony Pebbles, who has now retired after almost four decades of service. Owned by the Douglas family for 28 years, the small pony is believed to be more than 40 years old and will be remembered by many around the country, especially the Meath Pony Club.

“Starting with the Brogan family and my own children, she was lent to a lot of children over the years and is now back with us in her retirement,” said Carole Douglas. “She is eating us out of house and home and running free-range round the garden, much to the amusement of any unsuspecting visitors. This photo is of her trying to climb the steps to the kitchen... she’d move in if we let her!”