Archive: 2017

RED MILLS Riders honoured at the 22nd Annual Irish Showjumping Awards Gala
Saturday night at Kilashee House Hotel was a gathering of the who’s who of Irish Showjumping. The night kicked off with Sven Hadley being presented with his award for Connolly’s…
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Connolly’s RED MILLS Announced as ITBA Expo 2018 Partner
The Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association today announced Connolly’s RED MILLS as partner for ITBA Expo 2018, which will take place at the Goffs Complex, 26th & 27th January. Connolly’s RED MILLS, an…
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Up The Yard 2017 – Celebrating Stable and Stud Staff at Punchestown
The ‘Up The Yard Race Day’ will take place on the first day of the 2017 Punchestown Winter Festival, tomorrow, Saturday 18th November, at Punchestown Racecourse. This event is in…
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Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Championship
Nicole Pavitt continued her domination of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Senior Newcomers Championship with a polished performance at the Horse of the Year Show. Nicole who qualified 3…
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Francis Connors crowned 2017 Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league champion while Tholm Keane wins final leg at Banteer
Co Waterford’s Francis Connors has been crowned Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league champion for the fourth time in the last five years, the Kill native topping the league…
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Irish Breeders Classic Victory for Ger O’Neill and Columbcille Gypsy
The Irish Breeders Classic took place at Barnadown Equestrian, Co. Wexford from Thursday, 31st August to Sunday, 3rd September. The illustrious Irish Breeders Classic final was held on the Sunday after…
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Irish Breeders Classic Continues to Create Demand for Irish Horses
Connolly’s RED MILLS continue their sponsorship of the Irish Breeders Classic, which starts at Barnadown Equestrian Centre in Co Wexford tomorrow (Thursday) Aug 31st and runs to Sunday September 3rd…
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Battle for 2017 Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League to Reach Conclusion at Banteer
Just one more round remains in the 2017 Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, with the overall title still hanging in the balance after 14 fascinating rounds of jumping…
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Beautiful Red wins final in fitting end to Connolly’s RED MILLS competition at the Dublin Horse Show
Following two qualifiers on Wednesday and Friday, the top 26 combinations from Ireland and abroad took their place in the RDS main arena for the Connolly’s RED MILLS final. Dutch…
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Connolly’s RED MILLS 7 & 8 Year Old International Competition
The 2017 Dublin Horse Show kicks off at the RDS in Ballsbridge today (Wednesday) where one of the highlights will be the Connolly’s RED MILLS 7 & 8-year-old international competition…
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Wins for Paddy O’Donnell and Jessica Burke in Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league
A double bill of action last weekend in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league saw victories for Waterford’s Paddy O’Donnell in Dungarvan and Galway’s Jessica Burke at Maryville in…
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Connolly’s RED MILLS & The Irish Field Breeder of the Month Award Winners 2016-2017
June 2016 My Dream Boat – bred by Patrick Monahan This is the horse who made money for everyone except his breeder. Sold privately for only €3500 as a weanling…
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Irish Eventing team named for this weekend’s Aachen Nations Cup in Germany
Irish Eventing Team Manager Sally Corscadden has announced the Irish team for this weekend’s FEI Nations Cup Eventing at Aachen in Germany. The Irish team is as follows: Joseph Murphy with…
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Waterford’s Francis Connors wins Newcastle West round of Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league
Waterford’s Francis Connors and Tipperary’s Liam O’Meara dominated the 10th round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league at Newcastle West in Co Limerick today (Sunday), between them…
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Cunningham wins back Connolly’s RED MILLS Open Title
An impressive performance from Sally Cunningham saw the Tara Hill rider reclaim the Open and Advanced Open title, which she last won in 2015, at the Connolly’s RED MILLS National…
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Double delight for Wexford club in the Derby Ring at Connolly’s RED MILLS Championships
Carne Riding Club won two of the three derby competitions at the Connolly’s RED MILLS National Show Jumping Championships at Mullingar Equestrian Centre last Sunday. Sue Corish claimed the first…
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Countdown to Dublin Horse Show
After four hugely competitive qualifiers held at Barnadown, The Meadows, Mullingar and Maryville, 20 qualified combinations for the 2017 Connolly’s RED MILLS 7 & 8 year old International competition at…
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Press Release: Connolly’s RED MILLS to Support Millstreet 2017
This is the first time that the combined Championships, which take place from 19th – 23rd July have been held in Ireland and the fine summer weather has allowed preparations to remain…
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Liam O’Meara and Ger O’Neill score wins on busy weekend of Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league action
A double bill of Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league action at the weekend saw Liam O’Meara win at West Clare, while Ger O’Neill came out on top at…
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Adam Carey wins the Charleville round of the RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League
Adam Carey pushes father Kieran into second spot to win Charleville round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League – Timmy Doyle moves to the top of table…
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Sven Hadley the early leader in 2017 Connolly’s RED MILLS Spring Tour
The 2017 Connolly’s RED MILLS Spring Tour is well underway, with six of the 14 league rounds already completed before St Patrick’s weekend. The action got underway at JAG Equestrian in Co Kildare on…
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20 New Jobs Announced for the South East As Connolly’s Red Mills Open New Store
Responsible for feeding over one third of the world’s top Longines racehorses in Europe and Asia, Connolly’s Red Mills now export to 74 countries. The opening was attended by European…
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Tholm Keane wins Killeagh round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League
Waterford-born Tholm Keane scored his first win in this years Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League, when he came out on top in round six of the series today…
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Kilkenny Working Gundog Club Combined Spaniel/Lab Working Test
Kilkenny Working Gundog Club held a combined Spaniel/Lab working test in Mountmelick by kind permission of Mr. Pat Horan and Mr. Tom Flynn both these farmers kindly give up there…
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Francis Connors and Uskerty Diamond Lady win again in Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league at Ballinamona
For the second round in-a-row, Waterford’s Francis Connors and Uskerty Diamond Lady came out on top in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League, this time at Ballinamona just outside…
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Connolly’s RED MILLS & Foran Equine Together, Official Nutritional Partner to Tatts 2017
Connolly’s RED MILLS and Foran Equine have been confirmed as the official Nutritional Partner for the 2017 Tattersalls International Horse Trials and will together provide full nutritional support for all…
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Andrew Hodgins wins second round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league in Tralee
Tipperary’s Andrew Hodgins and Bobello came out on top in today’s (Sunday) second round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league at Kingdom County Show in Co Kerry. Six…
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Champions Biddick and Andrews head British Team
REIGNING champions Will Biddick and Gina Andrews will spearhead Great Britain’s bid to maintain their unbeaten record in the Bicester Office Park Anglo-Irish Challenge at Kingston Blount in Oxfordshire on…
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Mickey Pender wins Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix opener at Ballylawn
The 2017 Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league kicked-off at Ballylawn, Kill in Co Waterford on Bank Holiday Monday, where Kildare’s Mickey Pender came out on top with the Brendan…
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2017 RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix Launched
The Munster Region of Showjumping Ireland today confirmed that Connolly’s RED MILLS will continue their sponsorship of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League for the eighth year since…
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Longines Global Champions Tour News
Longines Global Champions Tour Official Press Release, 10th April: Eight out of World’s Top Ten at Power-Packed LGCT Miami Beach Photo: LGCT / Stefano Grasso A formidable eight out of…
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Mackey overcomes obstacles to claim Connolly’s RED MILLS Hunter Trials title
Kevin Mackey overcame several obstacles to win the Intermediate championship at the Connolly’s Red Mills National Hunter Trials Championships at Annaharvey Farm, Co. Offaly last Sunday. The Horetown member, who…
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Sven Hadley the early leader in 2017 Connolly’s RED MILLS Spring Tour
The 2017 Connolly’s RED MILLS Spring Tour is well underway, with six of the 14 league rounds already completed before St Patrick’s weekend. The action got underway at JAG Equestrian in Co Kildare on…
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2017 Connolly’s RED MILLS SuperLeague Announced
The Connolly’s RED MILLS SuperLeague encourages the top horse/rider combinations to compete at the highest level and previous winners include 4* athletes Camilla Speirs, Sam Watson and Sarah Ennis. Last…
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Connolly’s RED MILLS enter 10th year of AIRC sponsorship
Connolly’s RED MILLS is to continue its sponsorship of the Association of Irish Riding Clubs dressage championships, hunter trials championships and show jumping championships. The Goresbridge based Animal Feed company,…
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Foran Equine and Irish European Breeders’ Fund Join Forces to Sponsor Auction Series
The Irish European Breeders’ Fund today announced Foran Equine as sponsor of the Foran Equine Irish EBF Auction Series. The three year deal will significantly boost the prize-money and establish…
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Jezki Heads RED MILLS Trial Hurdle Entry
The Jessica Harrington-trained Jezki heads an entry of eight horses for the Grade 3 RED MILLS Trial Hurdle at Gowran Park on Saturday. Successful in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham…
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Connolly’s RED MILLS Spring Tour 2017
Connolly’s RED MILLS have once again renewed their sponsorship of the Spring Tour which gets underway at JAG Equestrian Centre on 12 February. Over the duration of the Tour, riders will…
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Droopys Buick wins the Coral Olympic Final
Congratulations to Droopys Buick who won the last major open race final of 2016 – the Coral Olympic at Hove. Droopys Buick is trained by Jimmy Wright and owned by…
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RED MILLS Amateur Grand National Produces Rousing Finish
Doors swung open for comeback kid Canaly on Saturday, when the veteran romped to victory in the Connolly’s RED MILLS Amateur Grand National at Punchestown. Ridden by record setting jockey Derek…
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Strong Field Declared for the Connolly’s RED MILLS Conyngham Cup
After Friday morning’s declarations, Elliott’s Captain Von Trappe has been handed top-weight for Punchestown’s historic chase, while stablemate Riverside City will carry just 11st 3lb under Codd in the 13…
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