Ireland wins Finnish Nations' Cup

A largely rookie Irish team swept all before them at the Finnish Nations Cup in Ypaja this afternoon to claim the trophy on an aggregate score of just five faults over two rounds.

Ireland wins Finnish Nations' Cup
Sun, 20 Jun, 2010 - 17:57

A largely rookie Irish team swept all before them at the Finnish Nations Cup in Ypaja this afternoon to claim the trophy on an aggregate score of just five faults over two rounds.

Limerick-born Joan Greene and Tim O'Shea's mare Biscaya d'Eversem, making their Nations' Cup debut for Ireland, delivered a sparkling double clear to set the tone for the day.

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CourtsEquestrian SportsHeathrowPlace: YpajaPlace: LimerickPlace: WarrenstownPerson: Joan GreenePerson: Tim O'SheaPerson: Biscaya d'EversemPerson: Alexander ButlerPerson: Harold McGahernPerson: Will WimblePerson: Tholm KeanePerson: Ronan TynanPerson: Edward LITTLEPerson: KalvinrettoEvent: Finnish Nations' CupEvent: Finnish Nations CupEvent: Nations' CupOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: Belgium
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