THERE was much shock and sadness this week at the untimely death of top equestrian businessman Niall Connolly, owner of the flagship Ravensdale Lodge Equestrian Centre, Dundalk, Co Louth.

Niall and his beloved wife Dolores build up Ravensdale Lodge to be one of Ireland’s best equestrian, competition, hacking and event centres. Niall, in his early 50s, was very highly regarded and respected by all those who had the pleaure of knowing him.