https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie RSS feeds for Connaught Show jumping Ireland 60 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie/News/ID/825/Gibbons-and-Ceide-Candy-Heart-Shine-in-Derryronane-Stud-135m-Grand-Prix-at-Duffys#Comments 0 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1794&ModuleID=2821&ArticleID=825 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=825&PortalID=6&TabID=1794 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie/News/ID/825/Gibbons-and-Ceide-Candy-Heart-Shine-in-Derryronane-Stud-135m-Grand-Prix-at-Duffys The second round of the Derryronane Stud 1.35m Grand Prix League took centre stage at Duffy’s Equestrian Centre last Sunday, attracting 28 combinations to compete for a lucrative €3,000 prize fund sponsored by O’Malley & Co Accountants, Galway. The competition proved highly competitive, with 14 combinations progressing to the jump-off and eight delivering double-clear performances. Young rider Stephen Gibbons emerged victorious aboard the impressive eight-year-old gelding Ceide Candy Heart, producing a flawless jump-off round in 32.85 seconds. Owned by Jane Gibbons and bred by Mary Walsh, Ceide Candy Heart is by Garryduff Jar Of Hearts out of the Sligo Candy Boy mare Ceide Heather Honey. The pair had been unlucky in the opening round of the league, picking up four faults, but made no mistake this time around. Speaking after his win, Gibbons said he was delighted with both the result and his horse’s performance. “I was very happy with the win and how the horse went. I saw Shane Goggins go just before me in the jump-off and he was very quick, so I knew what I had to do. “I took a stride out in the first line, kept everything tight and kept moving forward. My horse is naturally quick and he jumped his heart out. “It was a great result just before the first seven- and eight-year-old qualifier for Dublin next week, which we will be competing in. It was a great show as usual put on by the Duffy family. A special thanks to Dara O’Malley for his kind sponsorship of the class, and to everyone involved in our yard.” Last week’s winners Shane Goggins and Boleybawn Cayman had to settle for runner-up honours on this occasion, stopping the clock in 34.81 seconds. Aoife McCabe and Heritage Enigma improved on their fifth-place finish in the opening round to secure third place with a clear in 35.23 seconds. The 11-year-old mare, bred by Anne-Marie O’Gorman, is by Eldorado van de Zeshoek. Fresh from a third-place finish in the 1.40m Grand Prix at Millstreet, Liam O’Meara and the stallion Big Dan Rouet slotted into fourth place with a clear in 35.47 seconds. Joyce Veld and Corraghoe Bounce took fifth place after opting for safe lines in the jump-off, delivering a measured clear in 39.06 seconds. Owned by Miley Dunning, the 14-year-old gelding is by Lux Z out of the Cruising mare Corraghoe Tiger. Leinster rider Lauren Murphy completed the top six with David Cullen’s Coco Du Rona Z, producing a foot-perfect clear round in 40.06 seconds.   Duffy Lands Home Victory in Premier Performance 1.20m The Gillane Feeds Premier Performance 1.20m attracted a strong entry of 36 combinations, with victory staying on home soil thanks to Mark Duffy and Caraghs Trendy Master. The winning pair produced a double clear in the two-phase competition, stopping the clock in 32.28 seconds. Nadine Carey and Sacre Bleu, owned by Deirdre Murnane, were close behind in second on 33.16 seconds, while Lauren Murphy and Cruiceraths Antonio claimed third with a clear in 33.85 seconds. Shane Goggins and Clooncalagy Bobby took fourth in 35.46 seconds, ahead of Orla Dixon and Castlelawn Lux Special in fifth on 36.70 seconds. Junior rider Mark Mellett and Love To Be Cruising completed the top six with a clear in 41.50 seconds.   Dixon Dominates Flexineb by Nortev Connaught Showjumping 1.10m League Orla Dixon took top honours in the Flexineb by Nortev Connaught Showjumping 1.10m League aboard Ravens Mister Rolo, producing the fastest clear round in 29.30 seconds. Amateur rider Tara Brandon (AA), who finished second the previous week, repeated that result with the eight-year-old Bec Phoenix, clear in 29.89 seconds. Richard Kerins and Jean Gilligan’s six-year-old HHL Markievicz secured third place in 34.41 seconds. Rachel Parry and Bien Sur finished fourth in 36.09 seconds, narrowly ahead of junior rider Mia Roberts and May Future Ri, who stopped the clock in 36.32 seconds. Abby Kelehan and Sunset Boy rounded out the top six with a clear in 36.76 seconds.   Devine Claims Amateur League Honours The Connaught Showjumping Amateur League, which also incorporated a qualifier for the NAPS/Circulo National Amateur League, saw Caroline Devine (A) and Captain Devine take the win with a clear round in 34.62 seconds. Niamh Quinn (AA) and Clonguish Vivaro finished a close second in 34.78 seconds, while Nathan Kenny (AA) and Lachain Princess were third in 35.46 seconds. Angela Devaney (A) and SVS Riverstown Aftershock delivered the final double clear in 47.06 seconds to take fourth place. Liam Hennessy (A) and Leanorth Grey Matter were the fastest of the four-faulters to secure fifth place in 40.33 seconds. Karen Broderick (AA) and Hermes van de Heffinck completed the top six with four faults in 40.47 seconds.   Emer Bermingham Tue, 12 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:825 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie/News/ID/824/Connaught-League-Opens-in-Style-at-Galway-Equestrian#Comments 0 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1794&ModuleID=2821&ArticleID=824 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=824&PortalID=6&TabID=1794 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie/News/ID/824/Connaught-League-Opens-in-Style-at-Galway-Equestrian The Connaught League got underway last Monday at Galway Equestrian, drawing a large crowd in support of this popular regional series. As in previous years, the Derryronane Stud-sponsored 1.35m class proved a major attraction, with 40 combinations stepping up to compete. A consistent supporter of the league, Shane Goggins claimed victory in the opening round, partnering Jack Galey’s Boleybawn Cayman to a clear in 42.19. The 14-year-old gelding, bred by Ronan Rothwell, is by Cassidee and out of Boleybawn Riverto, a mare sired by Ard VDL Douglas. From the original field, 10 combinations progressed to the jump-off, with four delivering double clears. Last year’s champion, Sven Hadley, came closest to challenging the winning time aboard Tom McGurk’s homebred Kannan Contessa, finishing second in 45.70. Goggins also secured a share of the €3,000 prize fund with another clear round, this time riding Gerard Lynch’s eight-year-old mare Lpf Dream of Hope in 47.96. By Asti Spumante and out of The Grey Duchess (by Duca Di Busted), this promising combination also featured at Millstreet the previous week. Event rider Cathal Daniels delivered a composed performance with CSF Andrew, opting for a steady approach that resulted in a clear round in 53.81 for fourth place. This marked the first outing for the partnership, with the gelding previously campaigned by John McEntee. Daniels also took sixth place with Satelittenflieger K, finishing on four faults in 44.52. The 11-year-old gelding is by Stolzenberg. Splitting Daniels’ placings was Aoife McCabe, who recorded four faults with Heritage Enigma in 43.85. The 11-year-old mare, bred by Anne-Marie O’Gorman, is by Eldorado Van De Zeshoek. Premier Performance 1.20m The Premier Performance 1.20m class attracted the largest entry of the day, with 51 combinations competing. Fresh from his Spring Tour success, Sven Hadley secured victory with Hsh Harper Du Seigneur, producing a clear round in 34.16. Cathal Daniels, riding under the Duffy banner, took second place with Madame B in 35.78. Third place went to Zaid Ali Raad and B.E Flygold with a clear in 36.19. Ali Raad also claimed fifth place with Canchouetta PS (37.79), while Shane Goggins finished fourth with his own Clooncalagy Bobby in 37.22. James Derwin rounded out the top six aboard Newmarket Victor with a clear in 38.74. Flexineb 1.10m Young rider Finn Reynolds claimed victory in the 1.10m class with Technical Tom, an eight-year-old bred at Galway Equestrian. The pair delivered a flawless round in 33.36 to take the win. Amateur rider Tara Brandon (AA) finished second with Bec Phoenix in 34.54. Zaid Ali Raad continued his strong form, placing again with B.E Flygold in 34.68. Nadine Carey and Sacre Bleu secured fourth with a clear in 36.83, followed by Liam Lynskey and Jazmine Blue in 36.94. Derek Shaw and VMS Dallance Cruise completed the top six in 37.23. Connaught Showjumping Amateur League In the amateur league, only two double clears were achieved. Shauna Wilson (A) and her own Omard Hannah proved fastest, stopping the clock at 41.45. Aoileann Nic An Iomaire (AA) opted for a more cautious approach with Kingsday Eurohill, finishing clear in 58.88 for second place. Katy Nolan (A) and I’M A Quality Clover delivered the fastest four-fault round in the second phase, finishing in 32.02 to take third place. Emer Bermingham Tue, 05 May 2026 21:41:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:824 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie/News/ID/823/Busy-Weekend-of-Amateur-Showjumping-Delivers-Thrilling-Action-in-Connaught#Comments 0 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1794&ModuleID=2821&ArticleID=823 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=823&PortalID=6&TabID=1794 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie/News/ID/823/Busy-Weekend-of-Amateur-Showjumping-Delivers-Thrilling-Action-in-Connaught It was a packed and competitive weekend for amateur riders across the country, with several shows drawing strong entries. In the Connaught region, the Connaught Amateur Spring Show at Duffy’s proved a standout event, attracting a large and enthusiastic field of competitors. The action got underway with the Friends of Connaught Amateurs Welcome Stakes, where 15 combinations took to the arena. Naoimh O’Gorman Grealish (A) claimed top honours with a polished double clear round in a time of 34.98 seconds. Aisling Hughes (A) partnered with Annaghbeg Cu Chulainn finished close behind in second on 36.18, while sport member Mary McInerney secured third aboard Little Silver Treasure with a clear in 41.17. Christine Rabbitt (A) and her six-year-old Dame Rabbitt (A) slotted into fourth, followed by Aoileann Nic An Iomaire (AA) with Parkroe Amigo Lad in fifth. Paul Tarpey and Chf Kenavo completed the top six. A competitive field of 25 lined out for the O’Brien Cement Power & Speed class, which also incorporated a Farmers Journal Qualifier. Caroline Devine (A) emerged victorious with her eight-year-old Captain Devine, delivering a faultless round in 34.37 seconds. Joanna Hyland (A) continued her strong form to take second with Queen Lu in 35.24, while Ava Vaughan and Carrigshawn Condi secured third place. Rachel Mahon (A) and Stralongford Christine finished fourth, just ahead of Ethan McGorisk and Redbridge Fintan in fifth. Rachel Foley (A) rounded out the placings with a clear round aboard Indra. The feature class of the weekend, the Jim Derwin Equestrian & Niall Earls Easyfix Amateur Grand Prix, which also served as a NAPS & Circulo League Qualifier, drew 28 starters. Of those, 11 advanced to the jump-off, but only three managed to produce double clear rounds. Joanna Hyland (A) delivered a standout performance to take the Grand Prix title with her mare Queen Lu, stopping the clock at 38.60 seconds. Nicola Burke and Baronscourth Dancing Boy pushed hard but had to settle for second with a clear in 38.72. Rachel McAlinden (AA) claimed third place with Knockash Flexi, completing the trio of double clears. Tomás Seoighe (AA) finished fourth after opting for wider lines, while Tara Brandon (AA) was the fastest of the four-fault rounds to take fifth. Rachel Mahon (A) and Stralongford Christine completed the top six. Overall, the event showcased the depth of talent within the amateur ranks and provided an exciting weekend of showjumping competition in Connaught. Emer Bermingham Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:823 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie/News/ID/822/Sven-Hadley-Crowned-TRM-Spring-Tour-Champion#Comments 0 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1794&ModuleID=2821&ArticleID=822 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=822&PortalID=6&TabID=1794 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie/News/ID/822/Sven-Hadley-Crowned-TRM-Spring-Tour-Champion Connaught’s Sven Hadley and Maximum Numero Too HSH are your TRM Showjumpers Spring Tour Champions.  The pair secured the title at Coilog Equestrian on 46 points, finishing well ahead of Daisy McNamara on 32. Hadley, who also won the series back in 2023, delivered a super consistent campaign with top placings across the league — including podium finishes in Emerald and Sceilig, plus strong results in Cavan and Jag. Bred by Eamonn Mc Ardle, Maximum Numero Too HSH (by Aganix Du Seigneur out of a Numero Uno mare) continues to impress as a rising star, having already won the Connaught Grand Prix League and taken victory as a six-year-old in Valkenswaard. Even with the title already secured going into the final, Hadley kept the pressure on, finishing fourth with a clear in 41.66  It was also a busy weekend in Cavan, where he picked up: ▪️ 2nd in the 1.30m Speed with Kannan Contessa ▪️ 1st in the 1.35m Speed with Carthe 7 ▪️ 4th in the 1.35m Balmoral Qualifier with Kannan Contessa A fantastic run of form — well done Sven  Emer Bermingham Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:51:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:822 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie/News/ID/820/Connaught-Amateur-Show-April-26th-Duffys#Comments 0 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=1794&ModuleID=2821&ArticleID=820 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=820&PortalID=6&TabID=1794 https://www.connaughtshowjumping.ie/News/ID/820/Connaught-Amateur-Show-April-26th-Duffys Our first 1 day Amateur Spring Show in the region. An opportunity to prepare for the Connaught League and RDS qualifiers. This show will comprise of 3 classes catering for all Amateur and Sportsmember levels and will be We have a total prize fund worth over €2500. We will have plenty of voucher prizes for fuel, general & equestrian vouchers. Vicenç Masanas Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:820