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NEWS: Sales season kicks off in the West
Irish Field Contributor
The Connemara Pony Sales Clifden will kick off the sales season with an extended February sale and Rynes Walker has previewed some standout lots
30 January 2026 News
NEWS: CPBS directors resign
The Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society (CPBS) has temporarily suspended the convening of its Annual General Meeting
30 January 2026 Reports
PONy TALES: Dressage judges gain valuable knowledge
Eleven Dressage Ireland judges, from List 3 upwards, travelled over to the CSI5*-W/CDI-W show in Amsterdam late last week
Roger & Tony O'Callaghan: 'There’s always something new around the corner'
Two of the Tally-Ho Stud frontmen talk to Amy Lynam about supporting stallions, new and old recruits, and why they don't do stress
11 January 2026 News
BREEDER'S 10: Clemerson Braga - Enjoying Life
Brazilian-born Clemerson Braga, who breeds Connemara ponies in the west, is the first breeder of 2026 to answer Susan Finnerty's questions.
9 January 2026 Features
REVIEW: Pony power to the fore
Clare Silke reviews the many ways our Connemara Pony has made an impact across the globe this year
2 January 2026 Reports
LIMERICK FRIDAY: Kazansky triumphs County Final challenge
Gordon Elliott continued his St Stephen's Day take-over with a winner at Limerick, John O'Riordan reports
2 January 2026 News
REVIEW: Changes spark dissent among breeders
While all has been quiet of late, became apparent this year that division still exists on the Connemara pony scene
23 December 2025 Features
SALES: Steady trade with €10,500 topper
The top lot at the final Connemara Pony Sales fixture for 2025 made €10,500, up on the November 2024 sale, reports Lesley Hunter-Nolan
5 December 2025 Breeding and sales
Eric McNamara bids for big race repeat at Leopardstown Christmas Festival
The entries and early weights for the Paddy Power Chase and the Neville Hotels Premier Handicap Hurdle have been revealed this afternoon
2 December 2025 News
LIMERICK TUESDAY: West Of Bally leads the way for McNamara treble
Eric McNamara was toast of the day at his local track on Tuesday, Thomas Weekes reports
21 November 2025 News
NEWS: NPWS opens new Connemara Pony Heritage Centre
The new Connemara Pony Heritage Centre will pay tribute to the pony’s valuable contribution to Ireland’s and Connemara’s heritage
14 November 2025 News