Bumper issue next week

NEXT week’s issue of Irish Horse World will contain a feast of Dublin Horse Show reports, photographs and results from across the international show jumping, national show jumping and showing rings so don’t miss your August 27th issue.

Annual fun ride date

SAVE the date of Sunday, October 9th for the Kilkenny Hunt’s annual fun ride. The organisers want as many as possible to pencil in the autumn date, more details will follow closer to the time.

Passing of Nick O’Hare RIP

MANY readers of The Irish Field will be saddened to hear of the recent death of prolific Co Meath equestrian journalist and author Nick O’Hare. An enormous contributor over the years to this publication, Nick’s obituary will be carried in a forthcoming issue.

Launch of Limerick Show

LIMERICK Show, which takes place next Sunday, August 28th was officially launched earlier this week. Please see details on page 98.

Star of the Month voting reminder

A REMINDER that voting closes online in The Irish Field/Gain Equine Nutrition Star of the Month on Thursday, August 25th. The winner will be announced in next week’s issue. The nominees for July are Harry Allen, Shane Breen, Daniel Coyle and Paul O’Shea.