Connemara Pony

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Connemara Pony Show to celebrate 100th annual show in Clifden

A landmark celebration in Irish equestrian history takes place this week as the Connemara Pony Show marks its 100th anniversary in Clifden.

TG4 series to probe the popularity of the Connemara pony

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6 months ago

TG4 series to probe the popularity of the Connemara pony

A four-part series examining the enduring popularity of the Connemara pony will be shown on TG4 starting Thursday, May 29 at 8:00pm

Tractor tales and farm adventures to be showcased at Ploughing

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about 1 year ago

Tractor tales and farm adventures to be showcased at Ploughing

Irish author and film-maker, Elaine Heney, known for her hit series of Irish Connemara pony books, is set to debut a collection of educatio...

Tipperary author launches book inspired by 'Black Beauty'

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over 1 year ago

Tipperary author launches book inspired by 'Black Beauty'

%%excerpt%% Author and film-maker, Elaine Heney who lives on a dry stock farm in Co. Tipperary, recently launched her latest book, 'The Galway Connemara | The Autobiography of an Irish Connemara Pony', inspired by the tale of 'Black Beauty.'

Proposal to reintroduce 'Cladóir' sheep to Connemara Pony Show

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over 2 years ago

Proposal to reintroduce 'Cladóir' sheep to Connemara Pony Show

A former president of Connemara Pony Breeders' Society is proposing that the 'Cladóir' sheep should be brought back into the fold.

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about 4 years ago

Family affair as Maam Cross Mart enjoys unique setting

It’s a family affair for the Burkes at their mart at Maam Cross, Co. Galway. Brid Burke and her late husband Eoin...

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over 10 years ago

The Connemara pony: Hardened and shaped by the Atlantic

The Connemara Pony is renowned worldwide for its athleticism, intelligence and docile temperament.