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Crisp connections – a year in the saddle

As we wave goodbye to 2025, let’s reflect on the highlights of the year.

L2 30 December 2025

Crisp connections – a year in the saddle

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Irish Horse: it’s on with the shows!

Irish Horse: it’s on with the shows!

SHOWING 2 July 2025

Irish Horse: Cavan calling

Irish Horse: Cavan calling

L2 9 April 2025

Picture perfect: the best snaps from the agri shows

Picture perfect: the best snaps from the agri shows

Picture perfect: the best snaps from the agri shows

BREEDING 26 March 2025

Ringside Stories: 'giving something back to the shows'

Ringside Stories: 'giving something back to the shows'

Ringside Stories: 'giving something back to the shows'

SHOWING 25 September 2024

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Moate Show: through the lens

Moate Show: through the lens

Susan Finnerty captures the atmosphere and the action from Moate Show

SHOWING 21 February 2024

Irish Horse Ringside Stories: Cooley Rosalent

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.

NEWS 21 February 2024

Irish Horse Ringside Stories: ‘it’s not for results or to sell them – I love it’

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.

SHOWING 21 February 2024

Irish Horse Ringside Stories: road to success

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.

NEWS 21 February 2024

Breeding: living the breeders' dream

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.

BREEDING 21 February 2024

Irish Horse Ringside Stories: jumping for joy

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

SHOWING 21 February 2024

Irish Horse Ringside Stories: the power of community spirit

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.

SHOWING 21 February 2024

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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