Ireland

Dressage rider Jess Dunn has switched her nationality to represent Ireland and is aiming for selection to this summer's World Championships. Based at White Hill Stud in Lancashire, she debuted for her new country last month at Lier CDI3* with her top horse Dan Its Carston.

21. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has invoked the legacy of Irish socialist James Connolly in recent speeches around St. Patrick’s Day. A member of the Democratic Socialists of America, Mamdani linked Connolly’s ideals to labor rights and self-determination. Congressional candidate Claire Valdez highlighted Connolly’s past organizing in New York.

A row within the Show Jumping Association of Ireland is set to proceed to mediation. A High Court injunction had previously prevented the organization from voting to remove its chairman and three directors.

3. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Lily Slattery, a 15-year-old from Knock in Mayo, has been named the overall champion at the Irish National Showjumping awards weekend. Riding aboard Captain Candyman, she claimed the title at the event held in Mullingar over the weekend.