Chairman of Horse Sport Ireland resigns days after six board members depart

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue made the announcement this evening saying the new board members will remain in-situ until after the Paris Olympics. File picture: David Davies/PA Wire

The chairman of Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has resigned from his position, just days after the departure of three-quarters of its board members resigned their positions in just seven days.

Joe Reynolds had been the sole remaining director after the departure of the other board members, throwing the body into disarray.