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Robyn Moran and Western Oreo Dublin Horse Show 2017
August 8, 2017
This beautiful Ni Riain Fine Art Equine Portrait of Robyn Moran was commisioned at Dublin Horse Show by her parents Brian and Caroline Moran. This portrait is part of my 2017 Dublin Horse Show Exhibition – RDS Main Hall E19 beside Kingsland Equestrian
Robyn Moran and Western Oreo paired up together for the first time in August 2013 and since then have clocked up a total of 41 wins & 25 second place spots. This pair went from strength to strength in their 3 years together and proved a force to be reckoned with on the pony circuit. Some highlights from their time together as follows:
*Winners at The Cavan Home Pony International in 2014, 2015 & 2016
*Members of the Irish 138cm Team that won Silver in 2016 at Cavan Home Pony International
* Winners of the Springboard Final in 2014
* Winners of 2 RDS qualifiers in 2016 in Mullingar and Barnadown
* Their first outing to the RDS saw them finishing 8th in the Final in 2015.
* They finished 2nd in the RDS Final in 2016 having won the first qualifying round in The Simonscourt
* Winners of the Ennis leg of Spring Tour in 2016 and 3rd overall in the Spring Tour Final
* 2nd in the 1.20m Final at the National Championships in Mullingar in 2015 & coming back to win it in 2016
* Winners at the English Home Pony in Southview in 2016 along with competing as part of the Irish Team that won Silver
Crossogue Preserves Commercial Product and website photography – Ni Riain Photography Tipperary Ireland
March 16, 2017
Really enjoyed photographing the wonderful Crossogue Preserves website photographs. Handmade jams, jellies and preserves produced in the heart of Co. Tipperary, Ireland by Veronica Molloy and her team. Their brand-new luxury gift boxes that consists of 10 different jars of delicious preserves. For further information or if you would like to order one of their stunning gift boxes phone now to place your order on 0504 54416
They can also personalise the labels.
“Their continuing dedication aimed at producing a superior product has brought success in the shape of Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for the past ten years at the prestigious Guild of Fine Food Fair held in London. In July 2007 Crossogue Preserves won 5 Gold medals in London and a fêted Bridgestone Award and was also appointed as supplier of preserves to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel at Powerscourt.
All preserves are made using traditional cooking methods using the highest quality ingredients and produced in small batches by hand to maximise control procedures and taste; no artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives are used. Although this means that production is labour intensive it results in a unique and distinctive flavour.
Veronica & Tony’s son Mark Molloy runs the world renowned Crossogue Equestrian holidays which offers separate programmes for adult guests, families and unaccompanied teenage guests – Guests stay for two weeks or more, as it allows them to get to know everyone and become immersed in the fun and atmosphere at Crossogue.
Crossogue House specialise in entertaining individuals and small groups/families from the beginning of April to mid June and then from mid August through to the end of November.
They can cater for all standards of rider due to our range of both excellent horses and facilities. We take time to know each rider individually and provide the ideal horse to meet their needs and our guests find the personal nature of our instruction gives both confidence and the opportunity to reach personal goals.”
Newborn baby with first Tipperary GAA hurley from his great Grandfather Theo English – Ni Riain photography
February 18, 2017
Newborn baby Tommy was given his 1st hurley by his Great Grandfather Theo English who played for Tipperary from 1953 – 1967 winning 7 Munster Titles, 5 All Ireland medals, and 8 NHL National Hurling League. Great to see Tipperary hurling being pased from generation to generation
Team Ireland Showjumper Susan Fitzpatrick + Fellow Castlefield -The Horse Photographer Ireland N Riain Fine Art Equine photography –
February 13, 2017
This Fine Art Equine portrait of Susan Fitzpatrick and her showjumping horse Fellow Castlefield was to celebrate Susan’s numerous Team Ireland European and National wins.
Seventeen year-old Susan Fitzpatrick from Keatingstown House, Kilkenny has been riding horses since she was four years old.
An incredibly successful pony jumping career saw her win the individual Gold Medal at the European Pony Championships in Arezzo, Italy with Rock Dee Jay in 2013.
Susan represented Ireland again at the European Championships at Millstreet in 2014 and helped the Irish pony team secure a Silver medal before collecting the Bronze Medal in the Individual competition.
Along with many International wins, Susan has been a regular winner on the Irish National circuit, winning the 128 pony championship at the Dublin Horse Show at the RDS Ballsbridge in 2010.
Susan has also been riding horses for the last five years, qualifying for the 1.35m Young Rider class at the Dublin Horse Show in 2013 and has been placed in a numerous 1.40m classes in 2014. She is now competing in 1.50m classes .
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Susan Fitzpatrick – Achievements
2010 – Winner 128 Pony Championship RDS Dublin Horse Show with The Silver Legend
2011 – Showjumping Ireland 128 Pony Spring Tour Champion
2011 – Showjumping Ireland 128 Pony Premier Series Champion
2011 – 128 Pony National Champion, Leading Young Rider & Leading Pony award with The
Silver Legend
2011 – 3 rd in 138 Pony Premier Series and qualified for Dublin Horse Show with Woodfield
Spartacus
2011 – Qualified for RDS with 148 Pony Ghostrider
2011 – Winner International competition at Fontainebleau, France with Petrus Spartacus
2011 – Winner International competition at Wierden, The Netherlands with Petrus Spartacus
2011 – Winner International Competition at Chevenez, France with Ghostrider
2012 – Selected to represent Ireland at the European Pony Championships at Wierden, The
Netherlands
2012 – Selected for Irish team for Nations Cup at Wierden, The Netherlands
2013 – Winner of the Individual Gold Medal at Arezzo, Italy with Rock Dee Jay
2013 – Qualified for Dublin Horse Show with Rock Dee Jay
2013 – Winner of International competition at Hagen, Germany along with 4 top eight places
2014 – Selected for Irish Pony Team at European Championships in Millstreet, Ireland
2014 – Team Silver Medal winner at European Pony Champioships in Millstreet
2014 – Individual Bronze Medal winner at European Pony Championships in Millstreet
2014 – Qualified for Dublin Horse Show with Rock Dee Jay, 2 nd in Championship Final.
2015 – Won Irish Junior Team Silver Medal at European Championships in Wiener Neustadt,
Austria.
2015 – Competeted regularly in 1.50m classes .
2015 – 2 nd CSI2* Lier with Isacorada
2015- Qualified for Dublin Horse Show with Cavalino and Isacorada in 1.35m-1.40m class
2015 – 2 nd 1.35m HSI /Connollys Redmills Spring Tour
2015- 8 th in the 1.45m Longines Ranking Class Lier
2015 – 2 nd in the 1.45m Longines Ranking Class Barbizon.
2016 – Team member Junior European Championships .
2016 – 2 nd in the 1.35m-1.40m RDS qualifier in Barnadown
2016 – qualified for the 1.35m-1.40m RDS Championships
2016 – 4 th National Grand Prix Cork County Show.
2016 – 2 nd 1.45m Longines Ranking Class Dijon
2016 – Leading Young Rider at St Lo CSI2*
Susan is sponsored by
Gain Horse Feeds
Charles Owen
On Tyte
TRM
Ungula Naturilis
Bontanica
Equestrian Store NI
Nortev Flexineb
Engagement sessions photoshoot gift ideas Tipperary Kilkenny Ireland eSession
February 11, 2017
Maria + Dave got engaged in the K Club where Dave went down on one knee and gave a token ring but had appointments booked in Dublin to visit jewellers that day. They had a magical weekend celebrating.
Maria’s sisters Alicia & Caroline gave the couple an engagement gift of a Ni Riain Photography gift voucher.
This fabulous storyboard wall portrait below was their finished engagement gift.
Family portrait to celebrate Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas – Tipperary professional photographers Ireland
February 10, 2017
When Josephine & Laurence celebrated 40 years of marriage their 9 children knew what their mother always wanted a Ni Riain photography family portrait. They surprised them with the gift voucher for a wall portrait.
This contemporary style captures the connections in a family and the light coloured clothing helps to maximize the impact of the image that all the focus is on each family member.
Family studio portrait photography Tipperary Ireland
February 7, 2017
Some recent fun alternative family portraits in the studio. If you could only have one photo of yourself as a child, would you want just an image of yourself? No. We think you’d want your siblings, parents, grandparents and even your family pet in it. So, what photos do you think your children would want to treasure in years to come?
transforming stunnng photographs into fine art wall pieces
Engagement Studio Portrait | Wedding photographers Tipperary | Kilkenny | Ireland
July 10, 2016
So enjoyed photographing this gorgeous couple in the studio for their engagement portrait. Look forward to photographing their wedding in a few weeks in Galmoy Church Kilkenny and Langtons House Hotel Kilkenny
The Shelbourne RTE1 – wedding photographer Dublin Ireland
November 20, 2015
The wedding of Ciara Stewart-Robinson & Matt Robinson which I photographed featured on RTE1 The Shelbourne Series (The link below is from where the wedding features)
For affordable wedding photography Nationwide Ring Sinead on 050423562 or 0860466866
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July 26, 2015
Working on my final images for my Dublin Horse Show Fine Art Equine exhibition – Wednesday 5th -Sunday 9th August 2015 RDS Main Hall Stand E10
loving the variety and cross section of images.
A #SneakPeek of one I’m just finishing below.
From a family portrait with ponies in a field of Daffodils in Mallow to showjumping ponies in a river in Ennis Co. Clare to Northern Ireland Eventers, Showjumpers and Dressage riders to a top rider in Limerick with her two loves her husband and horse.
I also have some amazing Signature lit portraits one of Coolmore Stud‘s stunning top Stallion Galileo. Greg Broderick with MHS Going Global Camilla Speirs with Jiff Beasie & Lulu and Blackie, Stephen Smith & Ringfort Sport Horses Rubicon, Wexford’s Eventer Michelle Kenny Riverlodge Eventing and 5 World champion International Field Trials Red setter dogs and their handler. A family at their home in beautiful Donegal and their cousin at her home in Waterford with her pony Monkey Nut. Hunting horses & riders in the sea in Mayo.