Day: July 30, 2014

Millstreet Welcomes European Competitors on Arrival for 2014 Pony Championships

A very impressing selection of splendid Welcome Signs to Millstreet for the many participating European countries in the Pony Championships have been put in place on the approach roads to Millstreet. This is a wonderful gesture which has been much noted by the many people who have now arrived. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A very impressing selection of splendid Welcome Signs to Millstreet for the many participating European countries in the Pony Championships have been put in place on the approach roads to Millstreet. This is a wonderful gesture which has been much noted by the many people who have now arrived. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

12Welcoming Signs on approach roads 2014 -8006Welcoming Signs on approach roads 2014 -8002Welcoming Signs on approach roads 2014 -800All nations love to see their own Flag.   The Welcome Signs indicate the many marvellous preparations which the Organisers have been working upon for quite some time.   The attention to detail re the overall event is truly awe inspiring.   Sincere congratulations to all concerned as we continue to view more of the Flag Signs on [read more …] “Millstreet Welcomes European Competitors on Arrival for 2014 Pony Championships”

Denis O’Regan’s Superb Picture of World Famous Viktor Kee at EJC2014

We thank Denis O'Regan, Station Road, Millstreet for this magnificent action image of world famous Ukrainian born Juggler, Viktor Kee at the Legends Show during EJC2014 on Friday, 25th July in Green Glens. We were also fortunate to record a brief interview with Viktor who is such a true gentleman and remarkably gifted Juggler. Click on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank Denis O’Regan, Station Road, Millstreet for this magnificent action image of world famous Ukrainian born Juggler, Viktor Kee at the Legends Show during EJC2014 on Friday, 25th July in Green Glens. We were also fortunate to record a brief interview with Viktor who is such a true gentleman and a remarkably gifted Juggler. Click on the picture to enlarge.    (S.R.)

Very Generous Response to Irish Cancer Society Millstreet Collection

Sincere thanks to everyone who so very generously contributed to last weekend’s church gate collection in Millstreet.   Many thanks also to those who stood so loyally for the collections.   The amount collected was €1,976.60 which has now been directed to the Irish Cancer Society.    (S.R.)

Spectacular Opening of European Pony Championships 2014 at Green Glens

Seán Kelly, MEP cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening of the European Pony Championships 2014. With the many participating countries assembling at Green Glens Arena on Tuesday evening, 29th July 2014 it was a truly spectacular occasion. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Seán Kelly, MEP cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening of the European Pony Championships 2014. With the many participating countries assembling at Green Glens Arena on Tuesday evening, 29th July 2014 it was a truly spectacular occasion. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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The exquisite setting of one of the many courses superbly prepared at Green Glens.
The exquisite setting of one of the many courses superbly prepared at Green Glens.
The renowned Liam O'Connor with his magnificent Group of musicians, dancers and singers hugely impressed the international audience.
The renowned Liam O’Connor with his magnificent Group of musicians, dancers and singers hugely impressed the international audience.

6Official Opening of European Pony Championships 2014 -8001Official Opening of European Pony Championships 2014 -800The historic occasion was so very colourful, cheerful, utterly professional and enormously enjoyable.  Let’s now view some further images from the wonderfully fitting opening event to some five days of marvellous equestrian sport involving Show Jumping, Dressage in Green Glens and Cross Country/Eventing at the very beautiful Drishane Estate [read more …] “Spectacular Opening of European Pony Championships 2014 at Green Glens”