Equines and alpacas starred at Clonmel Show

There were equine stars a-plenty at last Sunday’s Clonmel Show, from the Garda mounted unit (on show alongside the armed response unit and the sniffer dogs), to the donkey derby, and Grand Prix showjumping (won by rider Micheal Pender).

Equines and alpacas starred at Clonmel Show
Thu, 07 Jul, 2016 - 01:00
Stephen Cadogan

Something more exotic was provided by the Alpaca Association of Ireland; their cuddly animals were a major attraction.

Championship winners included:

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CourtsFarming NewsPlace: Co WexfordPlace: NavanPlace: Co CorkPlace: CastlereaPlace: Co RoscommonPlace: HerefordPlace: AberdeenPlace: AngusPlace: Co CarlowPerson: Micheal PenderPerson: John RochePerson: FoulksmillsPerson: Peter ByrnePerson: Claudine CorriganPerson: KildinanPerson: Owen HesterPerson: Martin RyanPerson: CabraPerson: ThurlesPerson: David PearsonPerson: BallacollaPerson: Garret BehanPerson: Trevor DudleyPerson: KeithPerson: Caroline VickeryPerson: RosscarberyPerson: Dairy ShorthornPerson: PJPerson: CarmelPerson: Martin KellyPerson: RicketstownPerson: Irwin StanleyPerson: JimPerson: Doireann MulhallPerson: DanvilleEvent: Clonmel ShowEvent: Grand PrixOrganisation: GardaOrganisation: Alpaca Association of IrelandOrganisation: CharolaisOrganisation: Simmental
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