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Dublin Horse Show: meet the women telling the stories behind the scenes

Editors Judith Faherty and Lesley Hunter-Nolan share the career journeys that led them to the busiest week in Irish equestrian sport.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Dublin Horse Show: meet the women telling the stories behind the scenes

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Dublin Horse Show: what it takes to stage Ireland's biggest equestrian event

Dublin Horse Show: what it takes to stage Ireland's biggest equestrian event

NEWS 29 July 2026

Galway Races: why nothing beats a day out at Ballybrit

Galway Races: why nothing beats a day out at Ballybrit

RACING & P-2-P 22 July 2026

‘Only banter’ is not a defence in any workplace

‘Only banter’ is not a defence in any workplace

‘Only banter’ is not a defence in any workplace

L2 15 July 2026

Trainer Sophia Harding's journey from local stables to Hollywood film set

Trainer Sophia Harding's journey from local stables to Hollywood film set

Trainer Sophia Harding's journey from local stables to Hollywood film set

NEWS 8 July 2026

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In pictures: best in show

In pictures: best in show

All the competition from shows countrywide captured by photographer Susan Finnerty.

SHOWING 25 March 2026

Why the Eagala model of psychotherapy has integrity at its heart

Why the Eagala model of psychotherapy has integrity at its heart

Practitioners working within the internationally recognised Eagala model of equine-assisted psychotherapy say horses can help clients process trauma, grief and mental health challenges in new ways

NEWS 25 March 2026

Sergeant Ciara Lowry: ‘the horses are our friends and colleagues’

Sergeant Ciara Lowry: ‘the horses are our friends and colleagues’

Sergeant Ciara Lowry of An Garda Síochána’s Mounted Unit shares how these powerful animals combine courage and kindness to play a critical role in the evolving identity of modern Irish policing.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Punchestown: focus on fun rather than form

Punchestown: focus on fun rather than form

Looking ahead to five days of sport and socialising at the racing festival.

RACING & P-2-P 25 March 2026

Do you really need Regumate?

Do you really need Regumate?

Clinical consultant at the Irish Equine Centre Dr Des Leadon gives a practical guide on the pros and cons of Regumate use.

BREEDING 25 March 2026

Rebels and reward at Ballinglen Stud

Rebels and reward at Ballinglen Stud

Celebrating 20 years in business, Donal and James Goland tell Siobhan English about the stallions and stars of the Wexford yard.

BREEDING 25 March 2026

Is there a gentler way we can reduce stress while weaning?

Is there a gentler way we can reduce stress while weaning?

Equine behaviourist Dr Orla Doherty shares her expert advice on weaning young stock.

BREEDING 25 March 2026

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