Cesare Battaglini was an Italian who was the most famous of all long distance Lambretta riders, riding all over the world on his bikes, and he was in Millstreet for the festival. His recent death reminded us of this event: “Most times he continued riding to each event, either on a model D or a series 2. His first Irish Euro to Millstreet, for instance, involved a 2,700 mile round trip.” - from Jetset Magazine

Here are a few photos from the Jamboree:

One of the most cheerful images we captured at Green Glens last evening at the hugely successful Spring Farm Machinery Show 2012. The identical twins with their favourite John Deere outfits were so wonderfully excited on seeing the amazing farm machinery on show. Here we were visiting the very impressive stand of inventor extraordinaire, William J. Leahy of Finnanefield, Kilcorney. We shall feature lots more pictures before the end of the day. A visit to this mighty Show is truly worthwhile and it continues from 12 noon until 10.00 p.m. this day, Thursday, 19th Jan. 2012. (S.R.)

Pictured with two members of the NYPD are Fr. Paddy O'Byrne with Jimmy, Colm and James O'Leary. The Boxing Event organised by the Rylane Boxing Club was a great success with Cullen Pipe Band Coordinator, Connie Houlihan, expertly piping in the various American (from New York) and Irish Boxers to the enthusiastic applause of the capacity audience. (S.R.)

We had been waiting for news of upcoming boxing at the Green Glens arena, and this morning’s Examiner confirms the news:

“BIG-TIME boxing returns to the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet on December 10 when Rylane Boxing Club combine with the Garda Boxing Club to stage a show that will be built around the annual visit of the NYPD to box a Garda selection.

It was at the Green Glens that Steve Collins stripped Chris Eubank of his WBO world super middleweight title and, after confirming his superiority over the former champion at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the Dubliner subsequently defended his crown back in Millstreet.

Subsequent to that Rylane BC staged a stunning sell-out amateur show at the Green Glens where last minute alterations had to be made to accommodate the overflow of fans. That night a star-studded bill featured 1996 Atlanta Olympian, Francis Barrett…. ” read the full article on Examiner.ie

Below is a video of John Joe Joyce at the 2008 Bejing Olympics

Clive Corry with members of his dedicated Staff at the highly successful SelfBuild Show in Green Glens on Saturday, 12th Nov. 2011. The Show continues today (Sunday) when similar very large crowds of visitors are expected to attend this wonderful annual event.

We share a selection of images from the hugely popular Show where we meet the organisers, the visitors, the exhibitors and the staff inside and outside the exhibition area.   We note the ever increasing number of cars arriving.   We have recorded footage for LTV2 at the event for later transmission.   Sincere congrats. to All who help to make this fascinating annual event such a great success.  (S.R.)

Enormous crowds have been attending the hugely popular SelfBuild Show at Green Glens. This is just one of the capacity-filled car parks this afternoon (Sat. 12th Nov. 2011) giving a clear indication of the many people especially from all over Munster attending the excellent event. Great credit is due to Clive & Brian Corry with their very dedicated and forever helpful Staff from Northern Ireland. We shall have a full feature uploaded within the next twelve hours. And there is still a chance to attend because the Show does not end until tomorrow (Sunday) evening. It really is a golden opportunity to see so much and to get some very useful and creative ideas and hints at this annual occasion. (S.R.)

Darragh Ryan on Lonesome Dove

Last weekend Europe’s biggest pony show, was held at the Green Glens again. It was the 25th hosting confirmed the ongoing interest in equestrian sport as a recreation amongst children and teenagers evident by more than 3,200 entries accepted for the three-day hosting that commenced on Friday and continuing through Saturday and a 15hour programme on Sunday concluded a memorable staging.

At the show, Darragh Ryan riding the piebald Lonesome Dove set a new National Puissance Record for the 148 ponies of 1.85m.

All the results from the weekend

A huge gallery of photos from all the competitions

ownerscharityshow.com website

They raise loads of money each year for charity, and it has a great family atmosphere, so give it a visit and see what is going on.

More info at these links:
Owners Pony & Young Riders Charity Show
Millstreet Horse Show website

Below is a video of one of the small lads in his first competition ever, this morning in the indoor arena.

Áine Collins, T.D., Gay & Mrs. Mitchell, Minister Simon Coveney and Cllr. Noel Buckley at the 29th National Dairy Show in Green Glens on Sat. 15th Oct. 2011. Full feature to follow later. (S.R.)