THE Burke and McDonagh families have paid a heartfelt tribute to Kilmeen Jane, one of the best-known Connemara ponies on the show circuit, who passed away recently.

Bred by Thomas Broderick, the Clifden and RDS winner Jane was described by Joe Burke as “a very special mare with an incredible life story, travelling the country with Mrs [Breda] Horan to more showgrounds than we could count. Jane had countless different chauffeurs and even more handlers over the years, but the one constant was her showring presence. I’m sure that there isn’t another mare with as many wins and championships to her name.”