Young Irish show jumpers win haul of medals at European championships

The Irish pony team secured a silver team medal, with individuals in the team scooping up gold and bronze

Cian McMunn, centre, and Charlie Flynn on the podium in Le Mans after winning gold and bronze European Championships medals. Pictures: Trace Media

Ireland’s pony team (under 16s) have secured a silver medal, and individual members of the team secured gold and bronze at the European Jumping Championships.

Denis Flannelly’s team, consisting of Ruben Foley, Sam Widger, Cian McMunn, Charlie Flynn, and Lily Tunney, scooped up their medals in Le Mans, France, on Friday last, after a two-day event.