The Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society has announced a series of roadshow sessions to discuss an upcoming review of its constitution, following the resignation of six board members last week. Day-to-day operations will continue normally until the annual general meeting. The remaining council members include John R. Brady, Roger Brady, Clare Oakes, Noel Brett, Noel Mahon, Fr. Christy McCormack, and Pearce Gibbons.
The Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society (CPBS), a key organization in Irish equestrian circles focused on the Connemara pony breed, is pressing forward with plans for a roadshow despite recent turmoil on its board. On February 6, 2026, the society confirmed the event dates, which aim to inform members about a forthcoming constitutional review. This comes in the wake of resignations by six board members, including the president and vice-president, announced the previous week.
The society emphasized that routine activities remain unaffected as members await the annual general meeting (AGM). The remaining council comprises experienced figures such as John R. Brady and Roger Brady, alongside Clare Oakes, Noel Brett, Noel Mahon, Fr. Christy McCormack, and Pearce Gibbons.
The roadshow will span four regions in Ireland, providing accessible forums for discussion:
- Ulster: Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, BT74 6RW, on Monday, February 23, at 7pm.
- Leinster: Killeshin Hotel, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 HT97, on Tuesday, February 24, at 7pm.
- Munster: Springfort Hall Hotel, Newtwopothouse, Mallow, Co Cork, P51 HF67, on Wednesday, February 25, at 7pm.
- Connacht: Raheen Woods Hotel, Galway Road, Athenry, Co Galway, H65 H278, on Thursday, February 26, at 7pm.
A group of members who had previously called for an extraordinary general meeting responded positively to the resignations. In a statement, they said: “We welcome the recent resignations of six directors. It is our hope that the remaining directors will take immediate steps to ensure the society returns to a status where it is compliant with its constitutional and financial obligations, and thus usher in a period of renewal and transformation.”
This development underscores ongoing efforts within the CPBS to address governance issues, potentially stabilizing the organization amid calls for reform.
