Cork horse breeders tops at Ballinasloe

THE horse showing season came to a spectacular conclusion for Co Cork breeders and exhibitors at Ballinasloe Show, where they won the three All-Ireland titles on the programme.

The top prize in the €2,500 Gain Colt Foal final went to Kieran Fahey, Maulbrack, Enniskeane, with Derek Rothwell, Tinahely, Co Wicklow, taking the reserve rosette.

It was a well contested final, with 24 of the 28 qualifiers from shows around the country turning up.