We were delighted to welcome a past winner of the

 Samuel Morrison Trophy as one of our judges.

 Cathy Snow - Coyne of Moorland  Connemara Ponies,

 and her husband, Martin, produced the 2007

 All Ireland Champion Foal, Moorland Easter Lily.

Her co-judge was John Noel Mullan,  from Cleggan,

for whom it was a first trip to the Portadown venue.

We were blessed with a day which, bar one short

 shower during the foal final, was dry, and mostly sunny !

 Class 1.  Part-bred Connemara Youngstock, up to and including 3 y-o.

          Special prize and rosette for the best part-bred foal.  

#101. Benvarden Rach Two. 3 y-o gelding by Donegreagh Applejack ex Benvarden Jewel. 

 F. Mulholland.

 Class 2.  Pure- bred Connemara foal, born in 2011.  The two best placed colts and

two best placed fillies will qualify for the All Ireland Champion Foal Final.

1^st.  #103. Slane Chica. Filly foal by Newgrange Óisin ex Vinura Heather.  Emma Meade. Co.Meath.

2^nd.  # 159. Culmore Rosie.   Filly foal ex Castleside Turk. Peter Kilgore.

3^rd.  #104. Inís Slé Casta Bianca. Filly foal by Gold Digger Laddie ex Curly Whirly.

Antaine O’Cuinne, Co.Galway.

           Class 3.    Pure-bred Connemara Yearling Colt, Gelding or Filly.  

1^st.  1st. #106. Galloon Orchid. Filly by Monaghanstown Pat ex Newtown Golden Rose. James Naan.

2^nd.  2nd   #117. Golden Pat. Colt by Streamstown Mickey S 1-2724 ex Lor

 Lor Ruadh 4^th  M 10347. Laura McWeeney.

3^rd.  3rd.   #109.  Ardees Estrella. Filly by Clonberne Boy S 1132

 ex Aex  Ardbear Lilly.  M1 -17400. Breege Flanagan.

4^th.  4th.   # 157. Shanaghy Sparkle. Filly by Lehid Canal Prince ex     

RockRockfield Silver Lass. Sue Johnston.

5^th.  #108. Springfield Kate. Filly by Currachmore Cashel ex Cherakee.

MichMichael McCloskey.

6^th.  # 160. Culmore Dolly. Peter Kilgore.

         Class 4.    2 & 3 yr old Pure-bred Connemara Colt, Gelding or Filly. Sire and dam registered with CPBS studbook.

1^st. # 1st.   # 165.  Lady Mirah. 2 y-o by Westside Mirah ex Classiebawn Head Lass.  Mrs.Jackie Lindsay.

2^nd.

Ex A  

#2nd. 2nd.    # 158. Park Snowy Breeze. 2 y-o colt by Moorland Snowy River

Ardm  ex Ardmore Sea Breeze. Philip McMahon.

3^rd.  #  112.  Roo Bella. Filly by Coolin America S 1- 3387 ex Burren Robe.  M1-14782.  Laura McWeeney.

4^th. # 4th.  #  162. Lough Melvin Gorteen. 3 y-o colt by S – 2660

ex M- ex M1 - 12999. William Thompson.

5^th. #113.  Moorland Phantom. 2 y-o  gelding by Furbo Finnard S 4397 ex Moorland Bláithin.  Ann Larmour.

6^th. # 6th.  #  111. Donegreagh Meitheamh. 3 y-o filly by Donegreagh Applejack

 S 10  S-1054 ex Knockmore Bright Ruby M2-14305.   F. Mulholland.

M

7^th. #  7th.  #  115.  Springfield Oliver. 2 y-o by Knockillaree Tomás ex Cherakee.  Michael McCloskey.

8^th. #114.  Dawn Trooper. 2 y-o gelding by Gurteen Cathal S1-1338 ex Drumbad Dawn Mist M1-15561. Liam & Berni Flannigan.

9^th. # 163. Emoe Bess. By Rathcoona Cove ex Queen of

Derrygeel. Cecil Rainey.

10^th. # 116. Churchtown Martha. 2 y-o by Monaghanstown Boy ex

Marchesi Daisy. James Hart.

          Class 5.    Connemara Youngstock up to 3 yrs old. Confined to NICPBA members. 

 Should  an NICPBA member already have won either Class 2, 3 or 4, they

are requested not to compete with the same pony if it is entered in this class.

              Pony must be CPBS registered or eligible for registration.

1^st.   # 111.  Donegreagh Meitheamh. 3 y-o filly by Donegreagh Applejack

S 1054  ex Knockmore Bright Ruby M2-14305.   F. Mulholland.

2^nd. # 114. Dawn Trooper. 2 y-o gelding by Gurteen Cathal S1-1338 ex Drumbad Dawn Mist

M1-15561. Liam & Berni Flannigan.

3^rd. # 109.   Ardees Estrella. Filly by Clonberne Boy S 1132 ex

Ardbear Lilly. M1 -17400. Breege Flanagan.

4^th.  4th. # 163. Emoe Bess. By Rathcoona Cove ex Queen of Derrygeel.

Derr Cecil Rainey.

A. Youngstock Championship.

To be judged between all first and second prizewinners in Classes 2 - 5.

Champion :- Galloon Orchid. James Naan.

Reserve Champion :- Lady Mirah. Mrs.Jackie Lindsay,

Class 6. NEW FOR 2011. Progeny Class.

    Team of two ponies, not necessarily the property of one owner.  They must be at least 50% related, e.g. parent and son or daughter, full or half siblings, and may be pure and/or part-bred, providing the part-bred(s) are at least 50 % Connemara and this is confirmed on the passport, i.e., at least one parent must be purebred Connemara.

 Open to colts and stallions, geldings and females but not including mares and foals entered in Classes 9 and 10. However the mare may be paired with another related pony. Each pony will contribute 50 % of the marks for the team.

To allow for those owners who find that someone else has a pony at the show who is related to their own, entries to this class may be made both prior to the show and on the field.

1^st. # 121. Glenmore Kelly’s Owen and her 4 y-o daughter, # 122. Glenmore Kelly’s Commotion by True Commotion. F. & D. O’Reilly.

2^nd # 123. Benvarden Rachmaninov and  # 101. Benvarden Rach Two. Full brothers by Donegreagh Applejack ex NIHB reg. mare,

Benvarden Jewel.   McParland  and Mulholland.

3^rd. # 109. Ardees Estrella. Filly by Clonberne Boy S 1132 ex Ardbear Lilly. M1 -17400, and half-sister, # 125. Ardees Star, by Robe Earl S 1044. Breege Flanagan.

4^th. # 120. Drumbad Dawn Mist & her 2 y-o son, # 114. Dawn Trooper, by Gurteen Cathal.   Liam and Berni Flannigan. 

5^th. # 111. Donegreagh Meitheamh. F.Mulholland, and # 149.  Starlight, owned by Laurence Pedlow. Dun half sisters by Donegreagh Applejack.

6^th. # 115. Springfield Oliver and  # 108. Springfield Kate, half siblings ex Cherakee.  Oliver by Knockillaree Tomás and Kate by Currachmore Cashel. Michael McCloskey. 

7^th. # 124. Benvarden Willow and  # 126. Donegreagh Milky Bar Kid.

Half –brothers by Donegreagh Applejack. F. & C. Mulholland.

     Class 7.    Young Handlers Class. Handler 12- 18 years of age. 

             Purebred or Part-bred Connemara pony,  4 years and over,

             Mare or Gelding, to be shown in hand. To be judged solely

             on the ability of the handler, turnout and presentation. 

1^st. # 123.  Bronagh McParland with Benvarden Rachmaninov. Gelding by Donegreagh Applejack ex Benvarden Jewel ( NIHB reg. ).

 2^nd. # 122. Stefan McNulty with Glenmore Kelly’s Commotion. Mare by True Comotion ex Glenmore Kelly’s Owen. F. & D. O’Reilly.

3^rd. #  166. Jenny Lindsay with White Star, gelding by Westside

Mirah ex Sheva’s Justice.

4^th. # 124. Grainne McParland with Benvarden Willow. Gelding by Donegreagh Applejack ex Benvarden Hannah ( ICS reg ).

Equal 5^th. # 164. Lauren Smyth with Deep Valley Digger, gelding by

Fredericksminde Hazy Match.

Equal 5^th. # 127. Amy Park with Chequerhill Rainy Day, gelding by

Glencarraig Prince ex Chequerhill Haze.

        Class 8.    CPBS Registered Connemara Gelding 4yrs old and over, shown in hand.

1^st  # 126. Donegreagh Milky Bar Kid. Gelding by Donegreagh Applejack

ex Knockmore Dianaimh. Bronagh McParland.

2^nd  # 127. Chequerhill Rainy Day. 4 y-o gelding G1 – 4303 by Glencarraig Prince ex Chequerhill Haze.  Heather Crawford.

  Class 9.    CPBS Registered Connemara Mare, 4 – 9 yr old, shown in hand.

1^st.  # 132. Island Oak. M1 – 15319. by Kilmore Diamond S 1115 ex

 Maureen Óg  M 9097. William McCloskey.

2^nd.  # 133. Ardbear Lilly. M1 – 17400. By True Commotion ex Cooley Princess.

Breege Flanaghan.

3^rd.  # 128.  Newgrange Beauty. M1-15958. By Wings of Justice ex Tara. Mick McMenamon.

4^th.  # 120. Drumbad Dawn Mist. M1- 15561. By I Love You Melody I.S.6  ex Robe Grey Abbey. L. & B. Flannigan.

5^th.  # 153.  Aille Husky. M1 – 16328. By New Beginning ex Sunny Olive.

Aidan Connolly.

6^th.  # 131. Curly Whirly. M1 – 17847. By Inverin Rocky ex

Carraroe Lucky Lady.  Antaine O’Cuinne, Co.Galway.

7^th. # 161. Castleside Turk.  M – 14202. By Castleside Carrig M-1081

ex Silver Grey M 9224. William McCloskey.

8^th. # 156. Trisket. M 16363. By Tulira Edward S 797 ex Scarty Dara

M 12538.  James Hart.

    Class 10.    CPBS Registered Connemara Mare, 10 years old and over, shown in hand.

1^st.    # 134.  Vinura Heather. By Robe Earl S 1044 ex Lough Owel Temple Bailey M 10866.

Pat & Emma Meade.

2^nd.  # 121. Glenmore Kelly’s Owen. By Abbeyleix Owen S 496 ex Gentian Gold. 

 Francis & Deirdre O’Reilly.

3^rd.  # 137. Rineen River. By Ganty Blazer S 876 ex KylemoreDelilah M 12089. 

Ernie & Jane Somerville.

4^th. # 136. Crossowen Ciara. By Kingstown Boy S 1011 ex Last Rose of Drumconnelly M 11759.

Donagh Gallagher.

5^th.  # 135.  Charleville Princess. By Robin Hood S 806 ex Lakeside Princess M 9625.

 Paul Dunne. Co.Dublin

B.  All Ireland Connemara Foal Championship.

Please note that the ALL foals who have qualified for the Final will come into the ring together.

   The judging of the All Ireland Connemara Foal Championship will commence  between 2 and 3 p.m. 

The Winner will receive

The Samuel Morrison Memorial Perpetual Trophy. 

CHAMPION FOAL

# 144. Gleann Mor Barnavave Buachaill. Colt foal by Cuileog Cashel ex Glenmore Kelly’s Owen. F. & D. O’Reilly. Co.Louth.

Qualified at N.E. Connemara Pony Breeders Show.

RESERVE CHAMPION FOAL

# 147. Foal by Currachmore Cashel ex April Dawn Lady ( by Laerkens Cascade Dawn ). Damien Gorham, Ballyconneelly. Qualified at Ardrahan Show.

FINALISTS

# 125.  Ardees Star. Filly foal by Robe Earl S 1044 ex Ardbear Lilly.

Breege Flanagan.

# 138. Rockfield Melody. By ‘I Love You Melody’, I.S.6  ex Monaghanstown Hazel M 12101. Kevin McCloskey. Co.Derry. Qualified at Finn Valley.

# 139. Irishtown Tomboy. Colt foal by Knockillaree Tomás ex Irishtown Sylvia. Emer Fitzpatrick. Co.Westmeath. Qualified at Ballinalee Show.

# 140. Newgrange Mighty Man. Colt foal by Rhinstroem’s Mighty Man ex Newgrange Beauty. Mick McMenamon. Co.Meath.  

# 141. Nefretiti. Filly foal by Murphy’s Oscar ex Trisket. Miss Joanna Aiken, Co.Derry. Qualified at Ballymena Show.

# 142. Windmill Dancer. Filly foal by Gurteen Prince ex Charleville Princess. Paul Dunne, Co.Dublin. Qualified at NE Connemara Pony Breeders Show.

# 143. Duncairn Fionn. Colt foal by Tabragh S 950 ex Inishowen Misty M1- 14309. Russell Jennings, Co.Monaghan. Qualified at Tydavnet Show.

# 145. Ballymullan Prince. Colt foal by Crusheen Comet ex Ballysheill Princess. Miss Caroline Jebb, Co.Antrim. Qualified at Rare Breeds Survival Trust Show.

# 146. Rathlacken Finola. Filly foal by Rathlacken Finnard ex Carraig Donn. Sean Bourke. Co.Mayo.  Qualified at Ballinalee Show.

# 148. Ardville Varna Doone. By Kippure Alcatraz ex Rineen River,

E. & J. Somerville. Co.Fermanagh. Qualified at Clougher Valley.

# 154. Tirnaskea Elegance. By Raclaghy Lad ex Aille Husky.

Aidan Connolly. Co.Monaghan. Qualified at Tydavnet.

#103. Slane Chica. Filly foal by Newgrange Óisin ex Vinura Heather.  Emma Meade. Co.Meath.

# 159. Culmore Rosie.   Filly foal ex Castleside Turk. Peter Kilgore.

Co.Derry.

#104. Inis Sle Bianca. Filly foal by Gold Digger Laddie ex Curly Whirly.  Antaine O’Cuinne, Co.Galway.

Ridden Classes.

Young riders may be on a lead rein.

Class 11.    Part-bred Ridden Connemara Pony or Horse,  Mare or Gelding, 4 yrs old and over. Rider any age.

1^st. #  123.  Benvarden Rachmaninov. Bay gelding by D.Applejack ex Benvarden Jewel.  Bronagh McParland.

2^nd. # 124.  Benvarden Willow. Grey gelding by D.Applejack ex

Benvarden Hannah. Grainne McParland for F.Mulholland.

3^rd. # 149.  Starlight. Dun mare by Donegreagh Applejack ex Beauty.

Ridden by Katie Pedlow.

Class 12. Ridden Registered Connemara Pony 4 yrs old and over, Rider under 16 years on January 1^st 2011.

1^st.  # 166. White Star. By Westside Mirah ex Sheva’s Justice.

Ridden by Jenny Lindsay.

2^nd.  # 122. Glenmore Kelly’s Commotion. Mare by True Comotion

 ex Glenmore Kelly’s Owen. Ridden by Stefan McNulty for F. & D. O’Reilly.

3^rd.  # 164. Deep Valley Digger. Ridden by Lauren Smyth for

F. & D. O’Reilly.

Class 13. Ridden Registered Connemara Pony 4 yrs old and over, Rider over 16 years on January 1^st 2011.

3^rd.  # 152. Abbeyfield Hero. 5 y-o gelding by Monaghanstown

 Fionn S 1003 ex Abbeyfield Farah M 12884.  Alix Wilson.

4^th.  # 127.  Chequerhill Rainy Day. 4 y-o gelding G1 – 4303 by Glencarraig Prince ex Chequerhill Haze.  Heather Crawford.

Ridden Registered Connemara Championship

 Firsts and seconds from classes 11, 12 &  13.

CHAMPION 

  Abbey Storm Fionn. Gelding by Abbeyfort ex Storm Bird. Ridden by Sylvia Henry for Mr. & Mrs. A. Belford.

RESERVE CHAMPION

  Donegreagh Milky Bar Kid. 8 y-o gelding by Donegreagh Applejack ex Knockmore Dianaimh M1 -14306. Bronagh McParland. 

D.   Supreme Connemara Show Championship

 Registered Connemara Show Champion & Country Comes To Town Trophy.

Youngstock Champion and Reserve, Ridden Champion and Reserve, and first and seconds from classes  8, 9 and 10 are eligible to compete for the Supreme Championship.

SUPREME CHAMPION.

Vinura Heather. Pat & Emma Meade, Slane. Co.Meath.

RESERVE SUPREME.

Island Oak. William McCloskey, Co.Derry.

 NEW FOR 2011. 

2011 Qualified Foals.

Ballymena Show. Murphy's Oscar filly owned by Joanna Aiken. Photo courtesy of Miss Aiken. The foal is Nefretiti, and the mare Trisket, by Tulira Edward ex

Scarty Dara ( by Matty's Rock ).

Paul Dunne's filly foal, Windmill Dancer, qualified at

the NE Connemara Breeders Show at Donabate.

She is by resident stallion, Gurteen Prince, and out of Charleville Princess.

Jean McClancy's colt foal, Glenmore Paddy. Qualified at Boswell.

 Emer Fitzpatrick's colt foal. Qualified at Ballinalee.

Purebred Registered Connemara Pony Classes