Archive: 2014
Gun Dog Club puts Dogs through their Paces
Dalcassian Gun Dog Club ran their 9th Retriever Event on Friday 14th November 2014, a 16 dog open stake kindly sponsored by Connolly’s RED MILLS Engage Dog Food in the…
Read more about Gun Dog Club puts Dogs through their PacesEngage sponsors Irish Sleddogs
Sled dogs and dryland mushers from the Republic and Northern Ireland descended on Aghrane forest, Ballygar, Co. Galway last weekend for the first race in the Irish Federation of Sleddog…
Read more about Engage sponsors Irish SleddogsRED MILLS Sponsor Grassroots Jumps Series
Jockey Club Press Release – Connolly’s RED MILLS “Precision Nutrition” Hurdle Series Connolly’s RED MILLS, one of Ireland’s oldest and most established animal feed companies, has today agreed to expand…
Read more about RED MILLS Sponsor Grassroots Jumps SeriesBertram Allen Wins Gold at Lanaken
RED MILLS Ambassador Bertram Allen and the seven-year-old mare Barnike, have become the first combination in history to score back-to-back wins in at the FEI World Breeding Jumping Championships for Young…
Read more about Bertram Allen Wins Gold at LanakenLiam O’Meara Wins Final Round
The final round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league at Banteer Gymkhana served up another thrilling competition in the 2014 series, with the result hanging in the…
Read more about Liam O’Meara Wins Final RoundFinal of Munster Grand Prix League
After 14 thrilling rounds held throughout the Munster province, the 2014 Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league comes to a conclusion this Sunday, as the €20,000 Banteer Gymkhana at…
Read more about Final of Munster Grand Prix LeagueTiggy Wiggy to Bid for First Group 1
Tiggy Wiggy will try to follow up last month’s scintillating Lowther Stakes victory in the Group 1 Connolly’s RED MILLS Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket’s Rowley Mile Racecourse on Saturday,…
Read more about Tiggy Wiggy to Bid for First Group 1Ireland Finish on a High
Superb performances from all three Irish riders in today’s (Saturday) semi final of the Individual show jumping competition at the World Equestrian Games in Normandy, saw Ireland finish with three…
Read more about Ireland Finish on a HighOpening Win For Allen
The Irish Show Jumping team go into today’s (Wednesday) second day of competition at the World Equestrian Games in Normandy in seventh position overall, just under one fence behind leaders…
Read more about Opening Win For AllenConnors Wins at Dualla
Just a day after seeing his lead at the top of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league cut to just four points, Waterford’s Francis Connors scored his sixth…
Read more about Connors Wins at DuallaHayes Moves To Within Four Points
Tipperary’s Seamus Hayes scored his sixth win in this years Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, at a very tough thirteenth round of the series at Scariff in Clare.…
Read more about Hayes Moves To Within Four PointsConnors and Hayes Dominate Limerick
Waterford’s Francis Connors and Tipperary’s Seamus Hayes, once again dominated the latest round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, this time at Limerick Show in Patrickswell. Thirty-six…
Read more about Connors and Hayes Dominate LimerickMoloney Wins Ninth Round
Kilkenny’s Eddie Moloney ensured a local rider took the winners prize, in the 2,000 euro Connolly’s RED MILLS sponsored ninth round of the Leinster Summer Tour (LST) at a packed…
Read more about Moloney Wins Ninth RoundMunster Grand Prix League Resumes
The twelfth round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League takes place at Limerick Show in Patrickswell this Sunday, 24 August, with forty-four horses and riders declared on…
Read more about Munster Grand Prix League ResumesIverk to Host Round of the Summer Tour
Ireland’s oldest annual agricultural event, The Iverk Show, takes place this Saturday, 23 August at it’s usual venue in Piltown Kilkenny. Founded in 1826, The Iverk Show continues to attract increasing numbers of…
Read more about Iverk to Host Round of the Summer TourCian O’Connor Wins at the RDS
Ireland’s Olympic Bronze Medallist Cian O’Connor riding Aramis 573, were crowned 2014 Connolly’s RED MILLS 7 & 8 Year Old International champions, following three thrilling competitions at the Discover Ireland…
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Ireland dominated the Puissance competition at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show on Saturday evening, with Cork’s Billy Twomey and Kilkenny’s Michael Hutchinson sharing the €20,000 pay cheque when they were the only riders…
Read more about Irish Duo Share Puissance HonoursKenny Wins His Second at the RDS
Ireland’s Darragh Kenny riding Chin Quidam VDL continued their domination of the Connolly’s RED MILLS International class for 7 & 8 year old horses at the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show, by…
Read more about Kenny Wins His Second at the RDSIrish Riders in Form on Opening Day at RDS
Irish riders dominated the opening day of the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show, with all three International classes being won by riders wearing the green jacket. Mayo’s Cameron Hanley captured the…
Read more about Irish Riders in Form on Opening Day at RDSKenny Wins Opening Speed Class
Ireland’s Darragh Kenny beat off the challenge of a top class international field, to win the opening speed class in the Connolly’s RED MILLS International class for 7 & 8 year old…
Read more about Kenny Wins Opening Speed ClassSix of World’s Top Ten Confirmed for Horse Show
A formidable list of International riders has been confirmed for this week’s Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show at the RDS, including the eight teams who will do battle in Friday’s Furusiyya Nations…
Read more about Six of World’s Top Ten Confirmed for Horse ShowCathal Daniels Named In Ireland Squad
Horse Sport Ireland has confirmed it’s Junior Eventing Squad for the 2014 European Championships in Bishop Burton in Great Britain and included in list is RED MILLS Ambassador Cathal Daniels. The Loughrea, Galway…
Read more about Cathal Daniels Named In Ireland SquadDiscover Ireland Dublin Horse Show
After four thrilling qualifiers held at venues across Ireland, one of the main highlights of this year’s Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show, The Connolly’s RED MILLS 7 & 8 Year Old…
Read more about Discover Ireland Dublin Horse ShowHayes and Chipolini VM Z Win at Maryville
Just when it seemed that Francis Connors was building up an unassailable lead at the top of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league table, Seamus Hayes hit back…
Read more about Hayes and Chipolini VM Z Win at MaryvilleConnors and Diamond Lady Win Again
Francis Connors extended his lead at the top of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, by winning the tenth round of the series at a sun-baked Dungarvan Agricultural…
Read more about Connors and Diamond Lady Win AgainConnors Wins at Newcastlewest
Waterford’s Francis Connors regained the outright lead at the top of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league table, with a win in the ninth round of the series…
Read more about Connors Wins at NewcastlewestNational Showjumping Championships
Jennifer Fitzpatrick retained her open derby title at the Connolly’s RED MILLS National Showjumping Championships at Mullingar Equestrian Centre, Westmeath last Sunday. Fitzpatrick, this time riding her 10 year old…
Read more about National Showjumping ChampionshipsHayes Grabs Third Grand Prix Win In-A-Row
Tipperary’s Seamus Hayes scored his third Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix win in-a-row, after another brilliant performance aboard Tina Mc Dermott’s Chipolini VMZ, this time at Cork Summer Show,…
Read more about Hayes Grabs Third Grand Prix Win In-A-RowEighth Round of the Munster Grand Prix League
A massive 67 horses and riders have declared for this Saturday’s eighth round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, at Cork Summer Show. All of the main…
Read more about Eighth Round of the Munster Grand Prix LeagueAnother Win For Seamus Hayes
For the second time in just four day’s, Tipperary’s Seamus Hayes landed a round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, this time at Clonmel Show, which hosted…
Read more about Another Win For Seamus HayesHayes Wins the Sixth Round
Tipperary’s Seamus Hayes captured the sixth round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, at Tallow Gymkhana in Waterford, with the Tina McDermott owned Chipolini VMZ. Hayes, who…
Read more about Hayes Wins the Sixth RoundBreen is Hickstead Derby Champion
RED MILLS Ambassador Trevor Breen is the new Hickstead Derby champion following a thrilling jump-off win with Adventure de Kannan, over last year’s champion, British rider Phillip Miller. Speaking afterwards the Tipperary…
Read more about Breen is Hickstead Derby ChampionStatue Unveiled to Commemorate GCT
An incredible and beautiful jumping horse statue has been unveiled at the official launch of the landmark Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai event, to be held from the 6 – 8…
Read more about Statue Unveiled to Commemorate GCTConnors Wins Fifth Round
For the second time in as many rounds, Waterford’s Francis Connors and the Hilda Anthony owned Uskerty Diamond Lady, grabbed the winners prize in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand…
Read more about Connors Wins Fifth RoundCharleville Show to Host Fifth Round
The Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League moves to Cork this weekend, for the fifth round of the series at Charleville Show in Cork. Forty-five horses and riders have…
Read more about Charleville Show to Host Fifth RoundConnors and Diamond Lady Take West Clare Leg
Waterford’s Francis Connors riding the Hilda Anthony owned Uskerty Diamond Lady, landed the fourth round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league at West Clare Show. Connors, who…
Read more about Connors and Diamond Lady Take West Clare LegGreg Broderick Win Barnadown RDS Qualifier
Tipperary’s Greg Broderick riding Hitchcock Van Overis, took the winners prize in Barnadown’s third RDS qualifier for this year’s Connolly’s RED MILLS 7 & 8 Year Old International class, to…
Read more about Greg Broderick Win Barnadown RDS QualifierCatriona Fallon Win at Waterford’s Ballinamona
Galway born Catriona Fallon with the Nightfield Equestrian owned Nivitas Charge K, captured a very competitive third round of the Connnolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, at the picturesque…
Read more about Catriona Fallon Win at Waterford’s BallinamonaWaterford’s Ballinamona EC Host’s Third Round
Ballinamona Equestrian Centre just outside Waterford City will today (Sunday) play host to round 3 of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, with 48 horses and riders set…
Read more about Waterford’s Ballinamona EC Host’s Third RoundDevos Wins as Irish Impress at LGCT Shanghai
The inaugural Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai Grand Prix in the shadow of the stunning China Art Palace, was won by Belgium’s Pieter Devos, a new star in China, following a…
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Irish duo Billy Twomey and Shane Breen, were both “overwhelmed” with the reaction of the Chinese public, on the opening day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai today (Friday), as the country witnessed…
Read more about Irish Duo Twomey and Breen OverwhelmedMillie Dumas Crowned at Tattersalls
British rider Millie Dumas has been crowned Connolly’s RED MILLS CCI Two – Star under 25 (CCI** U25) champion at Tattersalls International Horse Trials, Ratoath in Meath. The Somerset based twenty-two…
Read more about Millie Dumas Crowned at TattersallsJournalists Greet the First Shanghai Horse Flight
The first of two special FedEx horse flights has arrived at Shanghai-Pudong International Airport ahead of the historic, ground-breaking Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai event this coming weekend. Over one hundred…
Read more about Journalists Greet the First Shanghai Horse FlightDiamond and Daniels Best of the Irish
British riders dominate the leaderboard following the opening dressage phase of the Connolly’s RED MILLS CCI Two – Star under 25 (CCI** U25) competition at Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Country…
Read more about Diamond and Daniels Best of the IrishUnder 25 Competition Kicks Off
The Connolly’s RED MILLS CCI Two – Star under 25 (CCI** U25) competition, is one of the highlights today, Friday 30 May, as the Tattersalls International Horse Trials and Country Fair continues…
Read more about Under 25 Competition Kicks OffTeam Take on Four Peaks
A team of four hill-walkers from the Irish thoroughbred industry will participate in next weekend’s Four Peak Challenge in aid of Focus Ireland. The Four Peaks Challenge is the ultimate…
Read more about Team Take on Four PeaksShowjumping Legend Itot Du Chateau To Retire
Cevo Itot du Chateau, one of the true legends of modern showjumping, is to retire after a stunning career at the top of the sport. Edwina Tops-Alexander today announced that her…
Read more about Showjumping Legend Itot Du Chateau To RetireTipperary’s Hayes Dominates Second Round
Tipperary’s Seamus Hayes dominated the second leg of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league at Middleton Agricultural Show in Cork, by filling three of the top four places,…
Read more about Tipperary’s Hayes Dominates Second RoundO’Neill and Hyakari Win Coilog RDS Qualifier
Kilkenny’s Ger O’Neill riding the Martin Egan owned gelding Hyakari, won Coilog’s second qualifier for this year’s Connolly’s RED MILLS 7 & 8 Year Old International class, to be held…
Read more about O’Neill and Hyakari Win Coilog RDS QualifierRider List Confirmed for Longines GCT of Shanghai
The full list competitors have been confirmed for the highly-anticipated Longines Global Champions Tour of Shanghai – round four of the 2014 official FEI series. The line-up is full of Olympic, World,…
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Official Horse Feed Supplier for GCT
In a ground – breaking development for an Irish owned company, Connolly’s RED MILLS have been announced as the “Official Horse Feed Supplier” for the Shanghai leg of the Longines…
Read more about Official Horse Feed Supplier for GCTLow Butterfat in Spring
Currently, many Irish dairy farms have ideal grass growing conditions with rapid regrowth. These conditions are ideal for growing large quantities of high quality grass but can cause some issues.…
Read more about Low Butterfat in SpringThe Fermanagh Gun Dog Club Working Test
The Fermanagh Gun Dog Club Working Test took place on Monday at Aughentaine Estate, Fivemiletown. The weather was brilliant which attracted a large number of competitors again this year. We…
Read more about The Fermanagh Gun Dog Club Working TestDealing with Low Milk Proteins
Currently some Irish dairy farms are dealing with low milk proteins. This will have a negative effect on profitability as most Irish dairy farmers are paid using A+B-C which pays…
Read more about Dealing with Low Milk ProteinsEngage launch New Breeder Rewards Club
Dog breeders across the UK will now have the opportunity to buy Engage Premium Country Dog Food at specially discounted breeder prices as Engage launch their extended rewards club to include Dog…
Read more about Engage launch New Breeder Rewards ClubFeeding the Ewe at Lambing
The summer of 2013 was excellent with record temperatures and limited rainfall of which was great relief for farmers conserving their winter forage requirements. The overall quality of all forage…
Read more about Feeding the Ewe at LambingWorld Cup Success at Lough Key Galway
The World Cup sleddog racing event held in Lough Key near Boyle in County Roscommon was greeted by the townspeople as they flocked in large numbers to see the spectacle…
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This year’s IKC Retriever Championship was held on 28th and 29th December 2013 in the beautiful Ballynatray House and Estate in Youghal, Co Cork by kind permission of Mr Henry…
Read more about Connolly’s RED MILLS IKC Irish Retriever ChampionshipsKICKSTART Your Cows
Do you want your cows to be fitter and healthier in early lactation? NEW 17% KICKSTART Dairy Cubes A blend of novel ingredients that will KICKSTART Your Cows. Designed to…
Read more about KICKSTART Your CowsIreland’s Sleddog Racers Descend upon Lough Key
The Irish Federation of Sleddog Sports has spent months preparing for the World Cup Sleddog Racing event which will take place in Lough Key on the 1st and 2nd of…
Read more about Ireland’s Sleddog Racers Descend upon Lough KeyDalcassian Gun Dog Club’s 2013 Report
“Dalcassian Gun Dog Club was founded in 1993 by two spaniel men Mr Declan Mulcahy and Mr Joe Keane and for seven years ran Section Four (Spaniel) events. Dalcassian Gun…
Read more about Dalcassian Gun Dog Club’s 2013 ReportAnnual Curragh Dog Walk
The LEADER Dog Food team were at the 5th Annual Curragh Dog Walk last weekend. Although the weather conditions were poor, the turnout to support this event was fantastic. Around…
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