WHEN Ed Donohoe takes to the rostrum next Wednesday at Goresbridge Horse Sales, he will do so not only in his customary role as lead auctioneer but also, for the first time, since taking over the running of Goresbridge.

At the start of this year, Ed and his wife, Siobhan, officially took over running the equestrian side of the family auction house from his brother, Martin, and the latter’s wife, Mary Frances, who remain at the helm of the antiques section.