Clifden: a pony tale going back 2,500 years

The iconic Connemara Pony was hailed by Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney yesterday as a national treasure — a part of Ireland’s heritage and a great source of pride to all involved.

The pony has been exported worldwide and is in much demand, with breeder societies in 17 countries.

Delegates from these societies returned this week to the traditional home of Ireland’s only native pony breed with a history that goes back 2,500 years.