
Global Internship Opportunities Come to Ireland: Grow Abroad World Alliance
For the first time in more than a decade, Ireland will host the Grow Abroad World Alliance Conference, bringing international internship organisers together under one roof. The event, to be held in The Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, on 11 September from 2pm to 4.30pm, will showcase a wide range of opportunities
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The Real Cost of Silence in Racing
Oisin Murphy has been charged with drink driving and failing to cooperate with a roadside test, following a serious car
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Northern Ireland Faces Potential 30% Cut in Veterinary Medicine Supply by 2025
Vets and ministers are pushing hard for a solution as fears grow over access to veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland

Abattoir Scandal Sparks Outrage Over Government Oversight Failures
The fallout from the RTÉ Investigates documentary on animal cruelty at Ireland’s only equine abattoir has sparked outrage and calls

Part 1: Residents Claim Department Minimised Complaints of Horse Neglect
Residents living near Ireland’s only equine abattoir in Straffan, Co Kildare, have accused the Department of Agriculture of minimizing their

Dual Champion Flemensfirth has passed away, aged 31.
At the remarkable age of 31, Flemensfirth, the esteemed dual champion National Hunt sire owned by Coolmore, has passed away.

Two Day Western Inspired Horsemanship Clinic with Marilyn Randall
This weekend (May 20th -21st), equestrian enthusiasts from all disciplines are in for a treat as the renowned AQHA professional,

An interview with the powerhouse Jenny Heffernan after a big weekend at Nationals.
Before doing this interview I reached out to our writer groups to see did they know anyone who did well

Josephine Delahoyde Advanced National Champion 2022
What a performance and what a result. Really enjoyed chatting with Josephine yesterday about the incredible weekend she had at

Mike O’Flynn is stepping down as The Grassroots Gazette CEO
It is a sombre mood as we announce that our CEO and Co-Founder Mike O’Flynn is stepping down from The
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All Set for the 69th Cappamore Show: Showjumping Arena to Host Riders of All Ages This August
There’s always a buzz around the showjumping arena at the Cappamore Show, and this year’s 69th edition promises to be

A Dublin Horse Show Update from 4:15pm
Royal Dublin Horse Show 2025 – Day 2 results so far (7 August) The 2025 Royal Dublin Horse Show in Ballsbridge marks

The Beating Heart of Cappamore: A Look Inside the Exhibit Hall
The Exhibit Hall at the Cappamore Show is one of those rare spaces that holds a bit of everything… colour,

Day One 150 Years of the Royal Dublin Horse Show
It’s hard to write about Dublin without feeling like you’re standing in the middle of something bigger than sport. This
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Is the mainstream media failing our stars? We will change this …
With the exciting news over the past week around the gazette 2.0, this is going to really bring forward changes

The Equine Confidence Coach Launches New Website to support Equestrians
The Equine Confidence Coach aka Rachel Cox has just launched her new website. We’ve been working with Rachel for the

The Grassroots Gazette Supports Cobh Rescue Horses
It is with the greatest of pleasure that we can now announce that the charity we are supporting through our

Irish equestrian author has been shortlisted for the prestigious EQUUS Film & Arts Festival awards
What an incredible achievement by Irish Equestrian Author Elaine Heney. I had the pleasure of having a little chat with
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A Dublin Horse Show Update from 4:15pm
Royal Dublin Horse Show 2025 – Day 2 results so far (7 August) The 2025 Royal Dublin Horse Show in Ballsbridge marks

Day One 150 Years of the Royal Dublin Horse Show
It’s hard to write about Dublin without feeling like you’re standing in the middle of something bigger than sport. This
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When Bias Wins Ribbons: The Quiet Undercurrent in Showing
The Judging Concerns That Keep Coming Back — And Why They Can’t Be Ignored Anymore We didn’t make it to

Raheendaw Horse & Pony Show
Sunday 1st June – Raheendaw, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow The Raheendaw Horse & Pony Show returns this weekend with a packed
