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Irish Horse: Cavan calling
Horse Sport Ireland recently held its annual stallion inspections at Cavan Equestrian Centre. Here is a round-up of photos from the event, writes Susan Finnerty
26 March 2025 Breeding
Picture perfect: the best snaps from the agri shows
From Rathangan to Ballinasloe, photographer Susan Finnerty selects her favourite sport horse photos that she captured during the agri show season.
25 September 2024 Showing
Ringside Stories: 'giving something back to the shows'
Judging horse shows, training the ESB’s next generation of apprentices - Danny Molloy is passionate about breeding Irish Draughts. In conversation with Susan Finnerty.
Moate Show: through the lens
Susan Finnerty captures the atmosphere and the action from Moate Show
4 September 2024 Showing
Irish Horse Ringside Stories: Cooley Rosalent
Cooley Rosalent’s Kentucky win was recognised at Balmoral Show recently. Lisa Rosbotham, daughter of the five-star winner’s breeder Woods, is in conversation with Susan Finnerty.
5 June 2024 News
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.
22 May 2024 Showing
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.
3 April 2024 News
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.
27 March 2024 Breeding
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