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Irish Horse
Irish Horse Ringside Stories: ‘my priority is having happy and healthy horses’
Helen Sharp
All-Ireland titles in the showring and athletics are second nature to Claregalway student Matthew Newell. In conversation with Susan Finnerty.
27 March 2024 Breeding
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.
20 March 2024 Showing
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
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: Review of the Year
Susan Finnerty celebrates the 2023 agri show backroom teams and showring champions, and bestows the honours in her annual awards.
10 January 2024 Showing
Irish Horse: 20 years of magic moments captured
Susan Finnerty has contributed hundreds of wonderful photographs to the Irish Horse pages for over 20 years - we asked her to pick her favourite.
27 December 2023 Showing
Irish Horse: ode to the Irish Horse
Editor of the Irish Horse Helen Sharp invites reporters Susan Finnerty and Michael Slavin to share their memories on this 75th anniversary edition of the Irish Farmers Journal.
27 December 2023 News