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Longford woman defending and protecting those who need it most

...more dangerous than others, but then it just depends on what is actually going on.” Read Also: Longford's James Whyte joins ARMY EQUITATION SCHOOL Meanwhile, Captain Carrigy says the experience overseas also allowed for personal growth. “I was able to see two different...

28 Apr 2018 at 13:00

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Success continues for Longford Pony Club

... from Ardagh, was placed 2nd in the 1.20 metre class on her horse E Corletta and was awarded a Training Bursary to the ARMY EQUITATION SCHOOL at McKee Barracks. This summer, Rebecca was awarded a bursary for SJI elite training in Cork and was also selected to...

24 Sept 2017 at 10:00

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Longford's James Whyte joins Army Equitation School

...football and running. A former student of Ballymahon Vocational School, James was one of two new officers to join the ARMY EQUITATION SCHOOL, alongside 2nd Lt Adam Benson Byrne from Wicklow. During his time at Ballymahon VS, James was part of a team from the school...

01 Feb 2018 at 10:00

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Slight drop in equine distress calls

...relate to neglected or abused horses, ponies and foals. This is above their estimated figure by 13%. Members of the Irish ARMY EQUITATION SCHOOL are helping the ISPCA with their 2013 Hay Drive which calls for support from the public to help the ISPCA feed, care for and...

16 Apr 2013 at 17:45

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Irish army horse fails drug test at showjumping event

An Irish Army horse has failed drug testing at a showjumping event in Northern Ireland. The horse, LMK Derry, was selected for random drug testing at a Dublin Horse Show qualifying event at the Meadows Equestrian Centre in Lurgan. The laboratory ...

29 Jul 2024 at 15:17

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Strong Longford interest in Paris Olympics

...O’Connor is Carrickedmond native Michael Kelly. Kelly won a Leinster Minor medal with Longford in 2002. He joined the ARMY EQUITATION SCHOOL and competed for many years.

07 Aug 2024 at 07:03

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Lanesboro

...from the Green to play with Longford Town. Gerard Flynn 12, gained worldwide acclaim as a show jumper rode for the ARMY EQUITATION SCHOOL and represented Ireland in many Nation Cups and Aga Khan competitions. Denis Connerton 29, went on to be Longford...

23 May 2015 at 13:36

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The National Lottery is to sponsor this year’s Local Ireland Media Awards which recognise and reward the talents of those working in the provincial and local press. Local Ireland is the voice and representative association for 45 weekly titles, ...

26 Jan 2018 at 23:30

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Longford's James Whyte joins Army Equitation School

Longford's 2nd Lieutenant James Whyte has joined the ARMY EQUITATION SCHOOL. Legan native James is well known on the equestrian scene and regularly represented Longford Pony Club and the Irish Pony Club at various show jumping events. A former student of Ballymahon...

26 Jan 2018 at 22:05

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Longford showjumper Michael Kelly joins Karlswood Stables

Longford Showjumper Captain Michael Kelly has departed the Irish ARMY EQUITATION SCHOOL to take up a major role at Cian O’Connor’s Karlswood Stables. The Carrickedmond native joined the army in 2001 and started his equestrian career in the Equitation School in 2003....

29 Oct 2015 at 10:46

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Cian O'Connor heaps praise on Longford's Michael Kelly following five-star Grand Prix victory in Poland

...I was injured." Carrickedmond native Kelly joined Cian O’Connor’s Karlswood Stables in October 2015, departing the Irish ARMY EQUITATION SCHOOL where he enjoyed notable international showjumping success over a twelve years spell. A talented gaelic footballer with...

15 Jun 2017 at 23:36

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Irish show jumping legend Col Billy Ringrose dies

...Cup in 1963 along with Diana Conolly-Carew, Seamus Hayes and Tommy Wade. Later Ringrose became Commanding Officer of the ARMY EQUITATION SCHOOL at the McKee Barracks in Dublin and Chef d’Equipe of the Irish team. Following victory for the Irish team of Paul Darragh...

30 Apr 2020 at 15:15

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