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ROSCOMMON TUESDAY: Lola makes a taking debut
Shane Redmond
Perhaps the most taking of all seven winners at Roscommon on Tuesday evening was Lola O C, writes Shane Redmond
31 July 2026 Reports
AROUND THE COUNTRY: Twist shows terrific form
Hazelrock Twist won Supreme Ridden Champion at the British Connemara Pony Society Breed Show in the UK recently
31 July 2026 Reports
PONY TALES: 101st Connemara Pony Show launched
The launch was officially opened by Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Cllr. Andrew Reddington
NEWS: Connemara ponies return to the Aras
A Connemara mare with her foal at foot have returned to Aras an Uachtarain, where they will welcome visitors and international dignitaries throughout the summer
24 July 2026 News
DUBLIN HORSE SHOW: Celebrating the past, present and future of the Connemara
Clare Silke speaks to Cathy Snow and Martin Coyne about their lifelong dedication to the Connemara pony, and an upcoming tilt at this year’s 4 & 5 Year Old Ridden Connemara Class
24 July 2026 Features
NEWS: Stallion nomination up for grabs as part of new Curragh sponsorship deal
"We are very excited to partner with The Curragh Racecourse and to support one of the most prestigious juvenile races in the Irish flat racing calendar"
17 July 2026 News
Andrew Coonan steps down from IJA after 35 years of service
Emmet McNamara takes over the role on an interim basis
26 June 2026 News
RDS QUALIFIERS: Super result for Vile
Lyla Vile won the young riders' ridden Connemara qualifier for the Gallagher Dublin Horse Show at Forth Mountain, riding Emma Walsh's Skellorn Superted
26 June 2026 Reports
RDS QUALIFIERS: Siblings on the mark at Forth Mountain
Sisters Abi and Brooke Kenny added performance Connemara class qualifications to the working hunter tickets they had already bagged ahead of the Gallagher Dublin Horse Show
26 June 2026 Reports
RDS QUALIFIERS: Ballylee and Lacey book Connemara ticket
Chloe Lacey booked a ticket for the four and five-year-old ridden Connemara class
19 June 2026 Reports
RDS QUALIFIER: Casper and Keily stand out in front
David Kiely amassed 247 marks on board P.J. Hegarty’s stallion Rosedale Casper
19 June 2026 Reports
RDS QUALIFIERS: Clandeboye brings joy for Lyons
Louise Lyons pipped Michael Bowe as she competed in both the Irish Draught and Connemara classes on Saturday
19 June 2026 Reports