Tony Ennis, Chairman, Association of Irish Riding Clubs.

Madam: May I, through your paper, thank all those who helped make the AIRC festival such a success. Thanks to Michael O’Connor and his team of helpers, Máire and her team for their help with dressage, Emily in showing, as well as Hilary, Jane, David and Elaine for their part.

To the volunteers for all they do, time after time, to keep the whole show running so well, an enormous thanks.

To the judges in all sections who are so willing with their time and are so helpful and pleasant to work with, I cannot thank each of you enough.

I am indebted to the sponsors who support the festival and make it possible for us to stage such an enormous activity for our members.

I was delighted to have had Nantwich Riding Club from Britain with us again this year and hope they enjoyed their stay. To you, the members, I hope each of you enjoyed the experience and you will support our sponsors during the year. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir.