Donegal Gaeltacht Riding Club

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Donegal Gaeltacht Riding Club

Member of the AIRC , we are a local riding club based in Falcarragh & surrounding areas. Emphasis on fun and enjoyment with our horses in all activities.

Committee 2026
Chairperson - John Mc Daid
Secretary - Emily Schneider
Treasurer- Liz Potter Donegal Gaeltacht Riding Club is a member of the Association of Irish Riding Clubs (AIRC) – http://www.airc.ie. The AIRC is split into regions, and we are affiliated to the Western Region. The Western Region covers western counties from Donegal to Clare. There are 20 clubs in the region. We hold our own shows, training, ride outs, etc. and attend shows, etc. held by other clubs in the region, and National Competitions. We are based in Falcarragh, Co. Donegal, but hold shows, training, ride outs, etc. in various parts of the county and beyond. We take part in show jumping, flatwork, cross country, hacking and more. We meet regularly and try to provide members with what they want from the club. Men and women compete equally in AIRC, but we are graded by ability. Safety comes first – of rider and horse! Horse riding is a risk sport. The AIRC rule book must be adhered to: AIRC Rules and Regulations 2012

Contact details – Club Secretary Ciara Boyle [email protected],

Membership:

We always welcome new members. You don’t have to do show jumping to join, or even have your own horse. We have a lot of fun in the club, and enjoy equestrianism together. Individuals must be aged 17 years or above to join.

2021 Membership of Donegal Gaeltacht Riding Club is €80 (€40 for non-riding members).

09/11/2026

Entries now open for the penultimate leg of the Autumn League kindly hosted by Tirconaill Riding Club at Greenacres Stud & Equestrian Centre

➡️ Sunday 15 November
➡️ Greenacres EC

Entries closing 10pm Thursday 12 November

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09/11/2026

Wishing our secretaries Jenny and Emily a Happy Birthday 🎊🎂🥳

01/11/2026

Thanks to Stracomer RC for hosting today's third leg of the NW Autumn League.
Well done to our club members Maria, Emma, Mary, Liz, Hiudai and Cliff who travelled to necarne to represent the club.

27/10/2026

Online entries open for 3rd leg of Autumn League kindly hosted by Stracomer Riding Club

➡️Sunday 01 November
➡️ Necarne Equestrian

Entries close Thursday 29 October

24/10/2026

🍂🐴 AIRC BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND REMINDER ⏰

A little reminder to all our members that the clocks go back one hour this Sunday morning!

Please note that the AIRC National Office will be closed for the Bank Holiday weekend and will reopen on Tuesday at 9:30am.

We hope you all enjoy the long weekend, make the most of that extra hour and, as always, enjoy your time with your horses! 🐎🍁

Have a lovely Bank Holiday weekend! 😊

18/10/2026

Few photos from Week 2 of the Autumn League, thanks to all at Inishowen Riding Club for a great show 👍

16/10/2026

13/10/2026

Everyone welcome at our next competition on Sunday 25th October 🐴

13/10/2026

❤️Save our beautiful Ballyness Bay ❤️

Please help us !!

Please email ALAB before 02 November

➡️Send your submission by email to: [email protected]

Let me outline just some of the many issues, all genuine:

Feel free to pick and use them in your email ⬇️

We object to the total disregard shown by the Dept of Agriculture (DAFM) and the Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board (ALAB) for the opinions of the vast majority of the community in their total opposition to shellfish farming in Ballyness Bay. Rather, there seems to have been noticeable bias by them in favour of the oyster licence applicants all during the licensing and appeals process.

We object to ALAB’s disregard of the wellfounded concerns that have been expressed for the natural environment in the bay, coupled with their ignoring of the most basic of the EU Directives to protect its rare and endangered wildlife.
A particularly dangerous threat is the introduction of non-native species of Clams and Pacific Oysters into the Bay and the denial of the well documented possibility of these to revert to spawning and colonise the surrounding area.

Ballyness Bay is a much cherished amenity in the community. It provides a health-giving location for walking, swimming, boating, angling, art, windsurfing etc, to the community and to visitors alike. Shellfish farming will add pollution, litter, noise and daily and night time disturbance.

Ballyness Bay is an increasingly popular beauty spot along the Wild Atlantic Way. That translates into tourism income that is a very important addition to the local economy. Arrays of oyster trestles would be an unacceptable visual blot on the bay as well as reducing its appeal to visitors and locals alike.

Wide experience from other areas all point to a marked deterioration in the local environment once commercial shellfish farming is introduced. We don’t want Ballyness Bay to follow the same pattern.

This is a hugely important issue for our community.

For all these reasons outlined and many more, we strongly object to the granting of aquaculture licences in Ballyness Bay.

Thank you from all at Donegal Gaeltacht Riding Club ❤️

Address

Falcarragh & Surrounding Areas In North West
Letterkenny
DONEGAL

Website

http://www.donegalgaeltachtridingclub.com/

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