THE Hughes family and Horse Sport Ireland’s Carriage driving section hosted the All Ireland Carriage Driving Championships in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow, last week. This is the second year that drivers from all over Ireland have competed for honours in a single championship, following on from the inaugural All Ireland Championships held at Shanes Castle in Co Antrim last year.

Dressage was judged by international judges Martha Nicholl (USA), Barry Capstick (IRL) and Sarah Mullins (IRL) and saw some fantastic performances despite the inclement weather.