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Cian O’Connor remains in top 10 of world rankings (World of Showjumping)

The latest world rankings show Cian O’Connor sitting 10th globally, underlining his continued place among the sport’s elite.

Irish team takes third in Germany (RTÉ)

RTÉ reports that Ireland finished third in a German team competition, adding another solid international result for Irish showjumping.

Ireland celebrate first 2026 senior Nations Cup victory in Bedizzole (RTÉ)

Ireland claimed their first senior Nations Cup win of 2026 in the Longines EEF Series at Scuderia La Caccia in Italy after a strong team performance.

Jonathan Smyth and Mulvin Lights Out retain GAIN Alltech GP title (Showjumping Ireland)

Showjumping Ireland reports that Jonathan Smyth and Mulvin Lights Out secured the final leg in Mullingar to successfully defend their GAIN Alltech Grand Prix title.

Tim Brennan living the US dream after WEF under-25 victory (Horse & Hound)

Kilkenny teenager Tim Brennan won the penultimate grand prix in Wellington’s BrainJuice under-25 series riding Diadema Della Caccia, continuing an impressive first Winter Equestrian Festival campaign.

Ireland finish second to USA in Wellington Nations Cup (Horse & Hound)

Ireland were seven penalties behind the winning all-female USA side in the CSIO4* Nations Cup at Wellington, with Michael Duffy, Bertram Allen, Cian O’Connor and Daniel Coyle on the Irish team.

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