The stately homes of Ireland are about to be invaded by three intrepid Chefs who will take the viewer on a quest to recreate the grand feasts, lavish dinners and party buffets that these great kitchens once prepared for all kinds of special celebrations and give the audience a peep behind the doors and histories [...]
Many people in the course of their everyday horse riding will experience something that causes them to lose confidence, such as a fall. But our dedicated team of experts is here to help guests at the riding centre get back into the saddle with a brand new NEW ‘Get Back Your Confidence’ package. This five [...]
Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre, located in Co. Monaghan strides forward, once again, through expansion of its equestrian provision, to offer British Horse Society approved training courses to Assistant Instructor level. It is also a fully approved British Horse Society Examination Centre, to facilitate examinations for the Stage Examinations and that of Equestrian Tourism. In [...]
Last weekend, Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre in conjunction with Charles Owen had the pleasure of hosting world champions Pippa and William Funnell. They were there to conduct a series of private one hour group lessons which booked out within days of being released. An exclusive, by invitation only event was held on Friday evening with the couple, [...]
Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre in conjunction with Charles Owen are thrilled to announce that world champions Pippa and William Funnell will be visiting them to conduct a series of private 1 hour group lessons on 29th & 30th March. William will conduct show jumping lessons from 9-1pm each day followed by lunch and Pippa will [...]
The final of the Nugent Trailer Showjumping League at Castle Leslie took place last Friday evening. The course was a flowing course with challenging jump offs for those taking part in the speed rounds. The first class to take place was the cross pole class with Jack Carragher, Amy McAnerney and Sara McAnerney all taking [...]
Castle Leslie Estate Honoured as a Top Performing Hotel as Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel Site Castle Leslie Estate today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is [...]
Castle Leslie are getting ready for an exciting weekend with Cian O’Connor this Friday and Saturday 12th & 13th April. A private demonstration is planned for the main arena on Friday night, with tickets priced at 20 euro per person ow VIP gallery tickets at 35 euro including a glass of bubbly and canapes. Saturday [...]
Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre is delighted to announce that Cian O’Connor, Irish International Rider and Olympic Medal Winner will visit the estate on 12th & 13th April to conduct a demonstration and a series of lessons. On Friday 12th April Cian will conduct a private demonstration in the arena with tickets costing €20 per person. [...]
Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre is delighted to welcome back top Dressage Rider Yvette Truesdale on Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st March 2013. Yvette will conduct a demo on 30th March with her horse, ‘Fun’, a 15 year old Grand Prix Dressage Horse who was Yvette’s partner at the Windsor Europeans and the winner of the [...]
Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre is delighted to welcome back top Dressage Rider Yvette Truesdale on Saturday 30th March 2013. Yvette will conduct a demo with her horse, ‘Has to be Fun’ , a 15 year old Grand Prix Dressage Horse who was Yvette’s partner at the Windsor Europeans and the winner of the Grand Prix at the [...]
Despite heavy snow and bad weather riders came out in force to enjoy a show jumping clinic with Antonia Donnelly. Riders got the opportunity to learn the importance of flying changes while show jumping. Many riders found this difficult but all riders achieved this in the end. Theresa Nugent from Armagh and her horse Cal [...]
Castle Leslie Equestrian Centre plan to run a series of courses on side saddle. The side saddle course will be for anyone wishing to have a go at side saddle. Sidesaddle riding is a form of equestrianism that uses a type of saddle which allows a rider to sit aside rather than astride an equine. [...]
The British Horse Society Ireland had their second hack at Castle Leslie Estate. Over twenty riders came together to enjoy the fantastic scenery which is on offer at Castle Leslie. With over 1000 acres to ride around the riders where not bored and all really enjoyed it. Sev A special thank you must go to [...]
Castle Leslie Estate located in County Monaghan, Ireland is only 80 minutes from Dublin airport and 60 minutes from Belfast. Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodland and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is one of the last great Irish Castle estates still in the hands of its founding family. [...]
Balmoral Thursday Showing Results
Yearlings 21 COLT or GELDING, foaled in 2016, thoroughbred and non thoroughbred, entered in their respective stud book, likely to make a high class performer. Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details 1st 53 Gibson, Mr Desmond ROLEX 2nd 60 O Gorman, Mr Kieran MURPHY 2 3rd 58 Martin, Mrs Pat CLOVER CHOICE 4th 55 Kirkpatrick, Mrs [...]
Balmoral Results Wednesday 10th May 2017
28 MARE or GELDING, 4 years old, capable of carrying over 14st [89kg]. Prize Cat. No Cat. Name Details 1st 137 Tierney Mrs Daphne BLOOMFIELD BADGER 2nd 134 McElligott, Richard F PUSHKIN 3rd 136 Rothwell, Mr. Derry GREENHALL HUNTSMAN 4th 139 Williams, Mr Ian MARLFIELD 5th 138 Wallace, Mr Trevor APPLE JACK 29 MARE or GELDING, 4 [...]
Knotts Bakery Sponsor Young Event Horse Championship
The RUAS are delighted to announce that Knotts Bakery is continuing their sponsorship of the Young Event Horse Championship at Balmoral Show 2017. There will be four year old and five year old classes which aim to identify high calibre horses bred in Ireland with the potential to become top class eventers. The Knotts Bakery [...]
RUAS Launch Four Day Balmoral Show
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) today launched the 149th Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank. This year’s Show will provide an exciting mix of food, farming excellence and showmanship alongside an exhilarating entertainment schedule from 10th – 13th May 2017. With many new additions to the Show, news of a fourth day is proving the most [...]
Dublin Horse Show Officially Launched
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD officially launched the Dublin Horse Show today June 15th at the RDS, Dublin. The participation of many Rio-bound gold medal hopefuls at this year’s Dublin Horse Show means a change from the traditional August dates to July 20-24 for this summer institution. Despite the earlier date, [...]
