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Irish Horse: it’s on with the shows!

It’s peak show season and photographer Susan Finnerty has been capturing the action around the country.

SHOWING 2 July 2025

Irish Horse: it’s on with the shows!

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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

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

Moate Show: through the lens

Moate Show: through the lens

Moate Show: through the lens

SHOWING 4 September 2024

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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 24 January 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 24 January 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 24 January 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 24 January 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 24 January 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 24 January 2024

Irish Horse Ringside Stories: the real deal of Roscommon

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.

SHOWING 24 January 2024

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Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

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