ALL-IRELAND COLLEGES SHOW JUMPING
c/o John Jude Doyle (Chairman), The Cloch Ban, Clonroche, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. Tel. 054-44113.

ANIMAL FOUNDATION
Lough Andy's House, South Green Road, Kildare Town.
Tel. 045-446995. Fax. 045-522929
Web: www.kaf/iol
Description: The Animal Foundation is a shelter established in 1994 with the aim of providing a safe place for abused, neglected and injured animals. Our genuine non-destruction policy was born out of seeing time and time again, how great the will to live is in all animals. Once healthy/rehabilitated, the animals in our core seek long-term loving homes (Rehoming criteria applies).
Visiting hourse 2-4pm daily incl. weekends.

ASSOCIATION OF IRISH BLOODSTOCK INSURANCE AGENTS AND BROKERS
c/o Nicholas M. Molloy, Kerr & Co., Summerseat Stud, Clonee, Co. Meath.
Tel. 01-8251000. Fax. 01-8251877.

ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACECOURSES
c/o Frank Smyth, 12 Herbert Street, Dublin 2.
Tel. 01-6760911. Fax. 01-6760924. Email: air@iol.ie

ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RACEHORSE OWNERS
c/o Mark O'Connor, Dunmurry House, Kildare.
Tel. 045-522944. Fax. 045-522935. Email: airo@tinet.ie

ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RIDING CLUBS
Waverley, Church Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow.
Tel: 01 2010780 Fax: 01 2010781. Email: airc@iol.ie
Web: http://www.airc.ie/

ASSOCIATION OF IRISH RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS
c/o Capt Tommy Ryan, 11 Moore Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
Tel. 045-431584. Fax. 045-435103.
Web: http://www.aire.ie/

BRITISH FIELD SPORTS SOCIETY
c/o John Beach, Kynes Cottage, Shanes Castle, Antrim, Co. Antrim BT41 4NE.
Tel 08- 01849-463282. Fax. 08-01849-466115.

BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY AFFILIATED RIDING CLUBS (British Riding Clubs)
c/o Betty Gaston, Monte Bre, Upper Malone Road, Belfast BT9 5PE
Tel. 08-01232-611567.

BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY (Northern Ireland)
The Sports Council for Northern Ireland, The House of Sport, Upper Malone Road, Belfast BT9 5LA
Tel. 08-01232-383816. Fax. 08-01232-682757.

CARRIAGE DRIVING IRELAND
c/o Frances Geoghegan, Bornaltra, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow.
Tel. 045-401933 Fax. 045-401643. Email: carriagedrivingirl@eircom.net

CONNEMARA PONY BREEDERS' SOCIETY
c/o The secretary, Station House Hotel Complex, Clifden, Co. Galway.
Tel. 095-21863/21581. Fax. 095-21005. Email: cpbs@iol.ie

COUNTRYSIDE IRELAND
The Old Forge, Low Street, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow.
Tel. 0404-46684. Fax. 0404-46684
Description: Irish fieldsports organisation.

DONKEY SANCTUARY IRELAND
Knockardbane, Liscarroll, Mallow, Co. Cork.
Tel. 022-48398. Fax. 022-48489. Email: donkey@indigo.ie
Web: http://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/

DRESSAGE IRELAND LTD
c/o Audrey Furlong, Oak Lodge, Oldtown, Navan, Co. Meath
Tel. 1850-202051 or 046-71939. Fax. 046-71939.
Email: dressageireland@oceanfree.net

DRESSAGE IRELAND LTD (Northern region)
c/o Robert McCormick, 15 Hall Road, Ballynahinch, Co. Down.
Tel./Fax. 08-01238-563280. Email: rmccormick5@compuserve.com

HALF-BRED HORSE BREEDERS' SOCIETY
c/o White White, Forthill Livery, 14 School Road, Crossnacreevy, Belfast BT5 7OA.
Tel. 08-01232-448814.

HORSE RACING IRELAND
The Curragh, Co. Kildare
Tel. 045-445645. Fax. 045-445646
Web: http://www.horseracingireland.ie
Description: Theres no better way to enjoy a day out with friends! HOrse Racing Ireland is responsible for directing, funding and promoting the thoroughbred horse. We operate the Registry Office (www.tote.ie), its racecourse divisions and is responsible for the representation of Irish Horse Racing internationally. Irish thoroughbred marketing (www.itm.ie) promotes the premier Irish Thoroughbred horse internationally. With over 280 race meetings every year, wherever you are in Ireland, you are never far from a race meeting. For further information, ticket prices and links to racecourses, log onto www.horseracingireland.ie

HUNTER IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY OF IRELAND
c/o Liam Meade, Springfield Drive, Dooradoyle, Limerick.
Tel. 061-229635/087-2718425 . Fax: 061-301322.
Function: To promote the breeding and retention of potential non-thoroughbred broodmares of substance and quality.

INTERNATIONAL EQUINE INSTITUTE (University of Limerick)
c/o Francis J. McGourty (manager/course director), University of Limerick, Limerick.
Tel. 061-202430. Fax. 061-202184. Email: iei@ul.ie
Web: www.iei.ul.ie
Description: The International Equine Institute at the University of Limerick was established in 1993. The focus of the International Equine Institute is to support the continued development of the Irish Horse Industry through its education and training programmes; the provision of in-service and continuing education opportunities for professional and other categories of employees in the industry; the promotion and commissioning of relevant research; the application and dissemination of research information and outcomes and the further development of the industry international network. The board members of the International Equine Instsitute are representative of government agencies, education and training organisations and cross sectional interests of the Irish Horse Industry.

INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PROTECTION OF HORSES (ILPH)
ILPH HQ, Anne Colvin House, Snetterton, Norfolk 9B, England
Tel. 0044-8108101927 Fax. 0044-498373
Description: 2002 celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the ILPH. Founded by Ada Cole after witnessing the suffering of workhorses exported live for slaughter. Now the worlds leading international equine welfare charity, its main aim is still to stop live export. It rescues and rehabilitates equines at risk worldwide, sponsors or actively supports legislation to further equine welfare. Provides education on equine care and management and collaborates with other charities with a mutual interest in equine welfare.

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ISLAND HUNT PONY CLUB, CO. WEXFORD
District Commissioner: Mrs Kathleen Denby,
Hon Sec: Mrs Christian O'Morchoe, Ballynestragh Farm, Gorey, Co Wexford
Email: islandponyclub@eircom.net
Web site: http://homepage.eircom.net/~islandponyclub/index.html

IRISH ASSOCIATION OF THE WELSH PONY AND COB SOCIETY
c/o Deidre Smithwick, Kilcreene Stud, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny.
Tel. 056-58479.

IRISH ASSOCIATION OF TURF CLUB OFFICIALS
c/o Michael F. O'Donoghue, 28 Beechgrove, Kildare, Co. Kildare.
Tel. 045-521943/086-2554269.

IRISH COB SOCIETY
c/o Evelyn Flynn (secretary), 330 North Circular Road, Dublin 7.
Tel. 01-8436645.

IRISH DRAUGHT HORSE SOCIETY
Derrynagara, Collinstown, Co. Westmeath

IRISH DRAUGHT HORSE SOCIETY (Northern Ireland)
c/o Sharyn Alexander (secretary), Churchview Stud, 44 Dunnygarron Road, Cullybackey, Co. Antrim.
Tel. 08-01266-880113.

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IRISH EQUINE CENTRE
c/o The Scientific Director, Johnstown, Naas, Co. Kildare.
Tel. 045-866266. Fax. 045-866273

IRISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS' FUND
c/o Capt. Sean T. Berry/Angela Brown, Curragh House, Dublin Road, Kildare, Co. Kildare.
Tel./ Fax. 045-522984. Email: iebf@tinet.ie
Function: Provides sponsorship to Irish racing (both Flat and National Hunt).

IRISH FARMERS ASSOCIATION
c/o Damien McDonald, Irish Farmers Association, Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12.
Tel. 01-4500266. Fax. 01-4551043.
Function: National horse committee.

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IRISH FIELD AND COUNTRY SPORTS SOCIETY CO LTD
c/o James Norton, 9 Connaught Place, Athboy, Co. Meath.
Tel. 046-33428.

IRISH HORSE AND PONY RACING ASSOCIATION
c/o Pat Griffin, Liscahane, Ardfert, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Tel. 066-7134208/087-2466764.

IRISH HORSE BOARD
c/o Dermot Ryan, Agriculture House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.
Tel. 01-6072816. Fax. 01-6620763.

IRISH HORSE PROTECTION LEAGUE
c/o Gerina Darcy, Aldave, Manor Kilbride, Blessington, Co. Wicklow.
Tel. 01-4582460/088-526226.

IRISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY
Leopardstown Racecourse, Foxrock, Dublin 18.
Tel. 01-2892888. Fax. 01-2892019. Email: info@iha.ie

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IRISH HORSE REGISTER
Agriculture House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.
Tel. 01-6072816. Fax. 01-6620763.

IRISH JOCKEYS ASSOCIATION
c/o Andrew Coonan, 55 South Main Street, Naas, Co. Kildare.
Tel. 045-897853. Fax. 045-875414. Email: coonansolicitors@indigo.ie

IRISH LONG DISTANCE RIDING ASSOCIATION
c/o Sharon Perry, 188 Ballinahinch Road, Ballykeel, Dromore, Co. Down BT25 1EU.
Tel./ Fax. 08-01238-532061.

IRISH MASTER FARRIERS ASSOCIATION
c/o John O'Connell, Barnlough, Bansha, Co. Tipperary.

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IRISH MASTERS OF BEAGLES ASSOCIATION
clo James O'Sullivan, Kaduna, Ardmahon Estate, Well Road, Douglas, Cork.
Tel. 021-293222 (home)/272333 (office). Fax. 021-273521.

IRISH MASTERS OF FOXHOUNDS ASSOCIATION
c/o Nicholas MacDermott, Thornton, Dunlavin, Co. Kildare.
Tel. 045-401294. Fax. 045-401559.

IRISH MASTERS OF HARRIERS ASSOCIATION
c/o Gerard Gleeson (chairman), Newtown. Crecora, Co. Limerick. Tel. 061-355304 OR Tom K. Geary (secretary), Ballymacoda, Co. Cork. Tel. 024-98130.

IRISH NATIONAL HUNT STALLION OWNERS ASSOCIATION
c/o William Flood, Boardsmill Stud, Trim, Co. Meath. Tel. 046-31305. Fax. 046-36737.

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IRISH NATIONAL HUNT STEEPLECHASE COMMITTEE
c/o Sean Barry, Registry Office, Turf Club, Curragh, Co. Kildare.
Tel. 045-445600. Fax. 045-445699

IRISH PIEBALD AND SKEWBALD ASSOCIATION
c/o Doug Lock, Ghillie Cottage, Kilbarry Stud, Fermoy, Co. Cork.
Tel. 025-32720. Fax. 025-33000. Email: flyfish@tinet.ie
Web: http://www.castlepook.com/ipsa

IRISH POLOCROSSE ASSOCIATION
c/o 4, Canada Street, Waterford.
Tel. 051-561473. Fax. 051-561808
Description: Polocrosse is played in over twelve countries across the world. This is a family sport with something for everybody!

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IRISH PONY CLUB
c/o Jane Williams, Clashwilliam, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny.
Tel. 056-26186. Fax. 056-26443. Email: ponyclub@iol.ie
Web: http://www.irishponyclub.ie

(IPS) IRISH PONY SOCIETY COMPANY LTD.
c/o ITBA House, Greenhills, Kill, Co. Kildare
Tel. 045-878987. Fax. 045-878871
Description: The Irish Pony Society is a 32-county organisation dealing with the breeding and showing of children's ponies. It also organises training and shows throughout the country. I addition, it operates a Stud Register.

IRISH QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 6315, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
Tel. 071-9851030. Fax. 01-2833899. Email: atlanand@iol.ie
Web: www.westernridingireland.com

IRISH RACEHORSE TRAINERS ASSOCIATION
Curragh House, Dublin Road, Kildare.
Tel. 045-522981. Fax. 045-522982.

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IRISH RACING SERVICES
Ballast House, Aston Quay, Dublin 2.
Tel. 016714455. Fax. 01-6714820. Email: support@irish-racing.com
Web: http://www.irish-racing.com/

IRISH RACING WRITERS ASSOCIATION
c/o Peter O'Hehir, 98 Arconagh, Naas, Co. Kildare OR Mark Costello, The Irish Field 11-15 D'Olier Street, Dublin 2.
Tel. 01-6792022. Fax. 01-6791885. Email: irish-field@irish-times.ie

IRISH SHOWS ASSOCIATION
c/o Mary Houlihan, Ellenborough House, Dublin Road, Naas, Co. Kildare.
Tel. 045-879474/879529. Fax. 045-874082.

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IRISH SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Ciaran O'Donovan (CEO), 300 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6.
Tel. 01-4977874. Fax. 01-4977940. Email: post.ispca@officelink.eunet.ie

IRISH THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION
c/o Michael O'Hagan/Paula O'Neill, Greenhills, Kill, Co. Kildare.
Tel. 045-877543. Fax. 045-877429. Email: info@itba.ie
Web: http://www.itba.ie/
Function: Representative body for Irish breeders

IRISH THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION (Northern region)
c/o Julie Garvin, 7 Beechwood Crescent, Moira, Co. Down, BT67 0L.
Tel./Fax. 08-01846-611385.

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IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING
Leopardstown Racecourse, Foxrock, Dublin 18.
Tel. 01-2897302. Fax. 01-2897297. Email: info@itm.ie
Web: http://www.itm.ie/

IRISH TROTTING AND HARNESS RACING FEDERATION
c/o Con O'Suilivan (chairman), Mishells, Bandon, Co. Cork. Tel. 023-43366.
c/o Geraldine McCarthy (secretary), Bunlick, Skibbereen, Cork. Tel. 028-21886.

IRISH VETERINARY ASSOCIATION
c/o Mrs A.L. de Metivier, 53 Lansdowne Road, Balisbridge, Dublin 4.
Tel. 01-6685263. Fax. 01-6604345.

IRISH VETERINARY UNION
c/o Pat Brady (general secretary), 32 Kenilworth Square, Dublin 6.
Tel. 01-4971160. Fax. 01-4960277. Email: IVU@tinet.ie

RACECOURSE MEDICAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
c/o Dr Walter Halley, The Raglan Clinic, 4 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2.
Tel. 01-6629206/6629207. Fax. 01-6622323.

RACING APPRENTICE CENTRE OF EDUCATION
c/o Derek O'Sullivan, Curragh House, Dublin Road, Kildare, Co. Kildare.
Tel. 045-522468/ 522808. Fax. 045-521305. Email: racentre@indigo.ie
Web: http://www.irish-horses.com/
Function: Residential centre for training racing apprentices.

RACING CLUB OF IRELAND
c/o 82 Silchester Park, Glenageary, Co. Dublin.

REGISTERED STALLION OWNERS SOCIETY
c/o Patrick G. Duggan, Ardmachree, Lewis Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry.
Tel. 064-31827/31080. Fax. 064-31080.

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RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIAT1ON IRELAND
c/o Niamh Kingston, Rathlinn, Templecarrig Lower, Delgany, Co. Wicklow.
Tel. 01-2876498. Fax. 01-2876503.

RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION (Northern Ireland Region)
c/o Grania Shillington, Altafort, Skeagh Road, Dromore, Co. Down, BT25 2QB.
Tel./Fax. 08-01846-692236.
Function: To provide riding and driving for people with disabilities.

ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY
Niamh Kelly (marketing manager), RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
Tel. 01-6680866. Fax. 01-6604014. Email: marketing@rds.ie
Web: http://www.rds.ie/

ROYAL ULSTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
c/o W.H. Yarr (chief executive), The King's Hall, Balmoral, Belfast BT9 6GW.
Tel. 08-028-90665225. Fax. 08-028-90661264. Email: general@kingshall.co.uk

SHOW JUMPING ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND (SJAI)
Anglesea Lodge, Anglesea Road, Ballsbridge. Dublin 4.
Tel. 01-6601700. Fax. 01-6608711.
Web: http://www.sjai.ie/

SHOW JUMPING ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND (Northern region)
c/o Myrtle Peak, Drum-a-Hoy, 78a Carsonstown Road, Saintfield, Ballynahinch, Co. Down. BT24 7EB, Tel./Fax. 08-01238-519229.

SIDE SADDLE ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND
c/o Julie Brindley-O'Brien, Kilcooley, Drumree, Co. Meath.
Tel. 01-8259493/087-2803990. Fax. 01-8240065.

THE FEDERATION OF FIELDSPORTS OF IRELAND (FACE Ireland)
c/o Peter Kelliher, Commane, Castletownroche, Co. Cork.
Tel. 022-26331. Email: kelliher@iol.ie

THE IRISH BLUE CROSS
c/o Christina Conneely, 8 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6.
Tel. 01-4971709/4971708. Fax. 01-4967747.
Function: Charitable organisation for the care of sick and injured animals using mobile veterinary clinics and horse ambulances.

THE IRISH FIELD
11-15 d'Olier Street, Dublin 2.
Tel. 01-6792022. Fax. 01-6791885 (editorial department)/01-6793029 (advertisement department).
Email: irish-field@irish-times.ie (editorial department)/fieldads@irish-times.ie

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THE WESTERN RIDING ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND
c/o Derek O'Byrne-White, 10 Rathdown Terrace, Sandyford, Dublin.
Tel. 01-2956451/086-2628644.

TURF CLUB
The Curragh, Co. Kildare.
Tel. 045-445600 (switch)1445656 (declarations)/445605 (licensing)/445606 (accounts)/445607 (registrations)/445608 (publications). Fax. 045-445699.

TURF CLUB MEDICAL OFFICER
c/o Dr Walter Halley, The Raglan Clinic, 4 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2.
Tel. 01-6629206/6629207. Fax. 01-6622323.

ULSTER PONY SOCIETY
c/o Avril McKeown, Rowan Lodge, 2 Creevy Road, Lisburn, Co. Antrim.
Tel./Fax. 08-01846-638329.

VETERINARY COUNCIL
c/o Michael Fenion, 53 Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
Tel. 01-6684402. Fax. 01-6604373. Email: vetcouncilofire@tinet.ie

WEATHERBYS IRELAND LTD
Tara Court, Dublin Road, Naas, Co. Kildare.
Tel. 045-879979. Fax. 045-879691. Email: weatherbysire@tinet.ie
Web: http://www.weatherbys-group.com/

WESTERN HORSE BREEDERS
c/o Elizabeth O'Flynn, Rinnwood House, Oranmore, Co. Galway.
Tel./Fax. 091-794836.