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LISTOWEL WEDNESDAY: Ballygunner fires in another Mullins treble
Shane Redmond
Ballygunner Castle gained his first success over fences in the €200,000 Guinness Kerry National at Listowel on Wednesday, reports Shane Redmond
25 September 2026 News
NEWS: Fagan is Star of the Month
Double silver medallist Ted Fagan has been voted Star of the Month after his performance at the FEI European Championships for Ponies in France
25 September 2026 Reports
SALES: Standout pony nets €10,200
The top price overall at the Clifden sales was €11,000 and the top-priced Connemara was €10,200, both exceeding that of the same renewal last year
TRIBUTE: The ultimate showman
Dessie Gibson was remembered at his thanksgiving service as a determined, loyal and fortright countryman
18 September 2026 Reports
NEWS: Exciting catalogue at September sale
The Connemara Pony Sales in Clifden boast an exciting catalogue for their September dates
11 September 2026 News
BREEDERS 10: Cathal Gavaghan - Connemaras are in my DNA
Sligo breeder Cathal Gavaghan, next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions, and fiancée Dervla Forde had a Clifden Show to remember
11 September 2026 Reports
SHOWING: Lough Derg Star stands supreme
The Connemara gelding Lough Derg Star has earned a string of outstanding results recently
11 September 2026 Reports
AROUND THE COUNTRY: Connemara stars shine bright
Now in its third year, the Connemara Pony World Search for a Star competition showcased the best young ponies from around the country
11 September 2026 Reports
BREEDERS' 10: Cathal Mullen - To leave a lasting mark
Cathal Mullen, next to answer Susan Finnerty’s questions, reflects on a memorable Clifden for the Mullen family
4 September 2026 Features
SALES: Good trade nets €14,500 sale topper
Top prices of €14,500 for non-registered and €13,000 for two Connemara’s highlighted an overall good sale where 561 ponies and horses sold led to an overall clearance rate of 78%
28 August 2026 Breeding and sales
CLIFDEN SHOW: Supreme success for Gurteen Jennifer
The Cathal Mullen-bred Gurteen Jennifer proved a popular winner of the 101st Connemara Pony Show Supreme Champion at Clifden. Clare Silke reports
28 August 2026 Reports
CLIFDEN SHOW: Glic helps Grace to back-to-back titles
Clare Silke reports on the ridden classes at the 101st Connemara Pony Show in Clifden
28 August 2026 Reports