Month: January 2023

2023 Calendar

We are very excited to say that the team for the Home Internationals and Celtic Challenge will be announced at the weekend, it is fantastic that Ireland is fielding a team again for the first time since before the pandemic and as Endurance Ireland we are delighted to be Chef d’euipe ably supported by the Irish Long Distance Riding Association (ILDRA) as Assistant Chef d’equipe.  Wishing Team Ireland the very best of luck on the 30th September and 1st of October.

We have been busy getting ready for the 2023 Season and have the calendar ready for issue.  More details will be available on the website and entries will open in advance of the rides and in the coming weeks to both members and non members on www.itsplainsailing.com/org/ei

26th February Baunreagh, Co. Laois Organiser Yvonne Croke

12th March Ballinesker Beach, Co. Wexford Organiser Marty Delaney/Anne Kinsella

26th March Galtee Ride, Organiser Teresa Moore – Exit 11 off the M8, proceed along the R639, take the first left and the venue is down the road

23rd April Stradbally IDHBA ODE Ride, Organisers Yvonne Croke & Anne Kinsella  This ride has all of our usual classes and is open to everyone.  We will also have a class for Irish Draughts only with prizes for 1st to 6th

30th April Wolfhill, Co. Laois, This is a Charity Ride to support our member and Para-Dressage Rider Heather in her quest to qualify for the 2024 Paralympics, if you can’t come but would like to support check out https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-heathers-paradressage-journey Organiser Teresa Moore/Anne Kinsella

14th May Leinster Way Ride, Co. Carlow, Organiser Evelyn Moore

28th May Kinnitty, Co. Offaly, Organiser Yvonne Croke

11th June Timahoe Co. Laois, Organiser Anne Kinsella

25th June Mountshannon, Co. Clare, Organiser Eamon Conway

2nd July IMFHA Show Stradbally, Organisers Anne Kinsella/Yvonne Croke

23rd July, Kilsheelan Tipperary Ride – Organiser Aisling Doyle

13th August, Wofhill Ride, – Organiser Anne Kinsella

27th August, Endurance Ireland Nationals, Larkfield, Athy, Organisers Anne Kinsella/Yvonne Croke  This event will have classes for all members and non members.  All classes available will be up on www.itsplainsailing.com/org/ei and for those who are members of another club and wish to take part in a CR class please just contact Anne or Yvonne to make the booking.

10th September Kinnitty, Co. Offaly, Organiser Yvonne Croke

8th October Inistoige, Co. Kilkenny, Organiser Evelyn Moore

22nd October Fun Halloween Ride, Timahoe, Co. Laois, Organiser Anne Kinsella