IT was a family affair at the Eventing Ireland Western Region New Year’s Eve Ball in conjunction with the East Galway Hunt, with two members of the Gibbons family taking home awards. The glamourous event was held at the Meadow Court Hotel, Clostoken, Loughrea and a great night was had by all.

Winning the Pony Rider award for 2025 was Rory Connaughton, while Katie Gibbons took the Junior Rider equivalent. Not to be outdone, brother Godfrey won the Young Rider award. The Senior Rider award went to Padraig Flanagan and the Amateur Rider one to Chloe Hester.