Capture some of the atmosphere at this years Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society Show. Join Marc Roberts from 10am and Valerie Hughes from 12 as they bring you some of the highlights from the day and chat with some of the participants of the show and those that work behind the scenes.
The annual Connemara Pony Festival takes place in Clifden, Co. Galway from Tuesday 16th to Sunday 21st August. Celebrating Ireland’s native pony the festival attracts visitors from all over the World to the capital of Connemara.
Classes start on Thursday morning at 8.30am. The day will feature twenty three in-hand classes and nine ridden classes. Domestic There will be something for everyone with Domestic Arts, Irish Dancing, Dog Show and Face Painting. Judging of the best dressed lady competition will start at 1pm and the winner will be announced at 3pm. Judge on the day is Mandy Maher from Catwalk Modelling Agency.
The winner will receive a €500 voucher to spend in Millars, Connemara. Runner up will receive a Newbridge Necklace and Bracelet from the Celtic Shop, Clifden. The most appropriately dressed lady will receive a pair of Dubarry Galway Boots. The most stylish gentleman on the day will win a Jack Murphy jacket from Hehirs of Clifden. At 9pm the Showdown will take place in the Station House Hotel with music with the Slyne Heads.
For more details of the the show click HERE