Renowned breeder laid to rest

THE funeral takes place today (Saturday) of renowned breeder and owner Annette O’Callaghan. A founder of Yeomanstown Stud alongside her husband Gay, Annette also served as Governor on the Irish EBF board. She was involved in the Kildare Hunt Branch of the Irish Pony Club and in the highest level of eventing through her ownership of Electric Cruise and Calmaro, the latter who jumped clear cross-country at Burghley CCI5*-L recently when ridden by Joseph Murphy. She is survived by her husband Gay and her four sons Peter, David, Guy and Robert. Nessa Joyce of the Irish EBF said: “We are all devastated at the untimely passing of our dear colleague Annette.