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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
21 February 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.
24 January 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.
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
Horsewomen of Ireland: the Connemara addiction
Keen farmer and Connemara fan Rachael Byrne looks back on a golden day at Clifden.
28 September 2022 Breeding
Around the shows with Susan Finnerty
A selection of magic moments from the Louisburgh, Clarecastle and Clifden shows.
17 August 2022 Showing
Back in the secretary's tent
How does it feel for the country’s show secretaries to be back on duty? Susan Finnerty spoke to Longford Show and Country Fair’s Bernie Whyte.
20 July 2022 Showing