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Irish Horse Ringside Stories: ‘it’s not for results or to sell them – I love it’
Deirdre (Dee) Cronin, who works in an insurance office by day, is counting down the days to the AIRC Festival. In conversation with Susan Finnerty.
3 April 2024 News
Irish Horse Ringside Stories: road to success
In the second part of the ‘Jumping for Joy’ photo story, Mayo man Liam Lynskey talks about his love of horses. In conversation with Susan Finnerty.
27 March 2024 Breeding
Breeding: living the breeders' dream
Farmer-breeders are the backbone of the Irish Sport Horse breeding industry, writes Susan Finnerty. 1.60m performers and sales-topping foals are the hallmarks of the Connollys.
Irish Horse Ringside Stories: jumping for joy
In the first of a two-part Ringside Stories special, Tipperary’s Jennifer Haverty talks about double birthdays and the Photo of the Year. In conversation with Susan Finnerty
20 March 2024 Showing
Irish Horse Ringside Stories: the power of community spirit
Louisburgh Show chairman Tommy Bennett chats about growing up and living in West Mayo. In conversation with Susan Finnerty.
21 February 2024 Showing
Irish Horse Ringside Stories: the real deal of Roscommon
In the latest of the Ringside Stories series, schoolteacher and show secretary Melissa Glynn chats to Susan Finnerty about ‘an exceptional year’ and looks forward to what 2024 may bring.
24 January 2024 Showing
Around the shows: Charleville
Beribboned: Five years ago, Sean Ó’Conaire’s Cashel Bobby won the supreme pony championship at Charleville Show. Last Saturday, her I Love You Melody three-year-old colt Ballywilliam Melody won the Co
28 June 2023 Showing
Around the shows: Athlone Sizzles
Susan Finnerty reports from a popular Athlone Show, the halfway point of The Irish Field Breeders Championship qualifiers.
21 June 2023 Showing
A timeless passion
Centenarian Rob Hare tells us his story of a magical Dublin Horse Show and why family is at the heart of it all
29 March 2023 Showing
Shows back with a bang!
Agricultural shows were back in 2022 and Susan Finnerty looks back at her highlights.
4 January 2023 Showing
Ringside Stories: A great summer adventure
Susan Finnerty discovers why singer Declan Nerney caused trouble for Bernard Killeen during his memorable summer of showing.
21 December 2022 Showing
They Will Flourish
This week Susan Finnerty’s Ringside Story is with schoolteacher Colin Doyle, Ireland’s youngest show secretary.
16 November 2022 Showing